Tribal Colleges - AZ

Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) is a two-year college established in in January 1998, when the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council passed resolution 96-422 establishing Tohono O’odham Community College. Two years later TOCC offered its first classes in January 2000 for individuals from all walks of life who want to further their education. TOCC primarily serves the residents of the Tohono O’odham Nation, but anyone pursuing a higher education is welcome to attend.  Classes are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Despite its short history, TOCC has grown into a vibrant educational center, offering numerous degrees, certificates, and other credentials.  The curriculum is designed to help individuals fulfill their educational dreams and to create a stronger, better-trained work force for the Tohono O’odham Nation.

In 2001, the former Tohono O’odham Career Center merged with TOCC.  Building and construction trades and other vocational programs are now offered through TOCC’s Department of Occupational Programs, students enrolled in these courses receive journeyman apprenticeship certificates. TOCC primarily offers associate degrees for transfer to four-year universities; degrees and certificates for direct employment.

In addition to becoming the Tohono O’odham Nation’s center for higher education and research, TOCC strives to facilitate the preservation of Tohono O’odham culture and tradition. TOCC is preserving the culture by requiring all students in degree programs and employees to study Tohono O’odham language and culture by enrolling said courses.

Tohono O'odham Community College
P.O. Box 3129
Sells, AZ 85634

www.tocc.cc.az.us