The classes that transformed your journey. The faculty and staff who impacted your life. The students who became life-long friends.
The Orange Coast College Alumni & Friends Association connects alumni to the College, to the community and to one another. The best part? It’s easy to join! You are eligible to join the Alumni and Friends if you ever took a single class at OCC. Membership is a great way to keep in touch with OCC and fellow Pirates. Alumni Association members not only receive great resources, they also support current students through the annual Alumni and Friends Scholarship.
Annual memberships are FREE! Once you sign up you will start to receive exclusive Alumni & Friends benefits, including access to OCC’s brand new computer lab, Library privileges, invitations to special events on campus, discounted movie tickets, and access to OCC’s Career Center.
Paul Frank, OCC Alum, holding Julius the Monkey at OCC's The Box event
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Featured Alumni Stories
Melanie Zarzur started her educational journey at Orange Coast College as an international student from Brazil. After two years, she transferred to the University of Southern California to study civil engineering. When she graduated from USC during the pandemic, Melanie returned to OCC to pursue other passions. She quickly landed on a new program — Immersive Media. Now, Melanie is shaping realities as a Product Coordinator at Magnopus.
Melanie Zarzur / OCC 2024
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Jess Moffett found a love for passion when she rummaged through her mom’s closet to create the perfect outfit. She sharpened her skillset at Orange Coast College to make her mark in the fashion industry. Now, Jess is pursuing her passion for fashion as a Wardrobe Stylist at Boot Barn.
Jess Moffett / OCC 2018
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Edbert Nguyen developed his passion for cooking at a young age when he cooked alongside his Vietnamese mother. He attended Orange Coast College, one of the top culinary programs in the nation, to hone his culinary techniques. Now, Edbert is celebrating his Vietnamese heritage one dish at a time as an Assistant Kitchen Manager at Vox Kitchen.
Edbert Nguyen / OCC 2020
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Sarah Catania developed her passion for STEM as she tinkered with toys to learn how they worked. Following in her family’s footsteps, Sarah pursued engineering and enrolled in STEM classes at Orange Coast College. Now, Sarah is a Research and Development Engineer at Broadcom.
Sara Catania / OCC 2020
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