Home at the Harbour

The Harbour at OCC has officially opened, with nearly 400 student residents moving in on Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25. The opening of the Harbour makes Orange Coast College the first community college in Southern California to offer on-campus housing for students. 

Construction of The Harbour totaled $100 million, and the facility is funded through tax exempt bonds via a public/private partnership with National Campus and Community Development Corp. The property will be managed by The Scion Group, which is tasked with things like leasing units and managing a staff of resident advisors. 

The Scion Group also has worked closely with OCC Student Services to develop safety protocols to keep residents safe and mitigate the spread of illness, including masks, cleaning supplies and signage that encourages social distancing. 

With 800-plus beds available, The Harbour is around 50 percent occupied. The Scion Group is continuing to offer leasing agreements for one, two, and four bedroom apartments, as well as studios. Prices range from $995 to $2050, depending on occupancy.