Cerro Coso Rocks

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Cerro Coso Rocks, the official kick-off of the fall semester, will take place in the courtyard between the Main Building and West Wing on Thursday, August 20, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. This event provides students with college resources, student IDs, counseling assistance, community resources, games, a photo booth, a DJ, free tacos (with student ID), popcorn, an ice cream social with the President, campus tours, and orientation for students and their families. Students can also meet faculty and catch up with peers.

More than 200 students, families, and members of the community attended last year's event. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to discover what it is like to attend your local college. In keeping with tradition, the event is FREE and open to all, and parking will be covered.

Not registered yet? Don't worry. You can still register for the Fall 2026 semester! We invite you to contact our Counseling Department at (760) 384-6219 to learn more about our programs and services.

Cerro Coso Community College Fall 2026 classes begin Monday, August 24, 2026. Online students can start logging into classes on Saturday, August 22, so don't wait!

We are excited to connect with students–prospective, new, and continuing–and community members during this annual, fun-filled engagement. Come see what it’s like to be a Coyote!

We look forward to seeing you there!

The schedule will be posted here when available.