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YOUR PLACE TO GROW

Mt. Hood Community College prepares you for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

At Mt. Hood Community College you’ll find skilled and caring faculty and staff ready to support you in your academic goals. We offer more than 120 professional programs, as well as university transfer opportunities to start your four-year degree at MHCC. Chart your path today!


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Jazz Camp 2024: June 24 – 28

It’s almost time for MHCC’s Jazz Camp. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to dive into the world of jazz. Come learn techniques and ideas for creating music!

Learn more about Jazz Camp

Barney’s Learning Garden: Let's grow together!

All summer you're invited to Barney’s Learning Garden on Fridays, from 9 -11 a.m. Learn how to garden, grow nutritious food, and help support the community!

Join us in Barney’s Learning Garden

Summer 2024 Bond Events

MHCC will be out at events in the community this summer to connect with people and share information about our potential bond. If you see us, come say hi!

Learn More About the 2024 Proposed Bond Measure

18,000 Total Students
(28% Full-Time, For-Credit)
19:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
(On Average)
27% Of Students
Continue Studies
23% Of Students Graduate in
Less than Three Years
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Recent News

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Keeping Traditions Alive: Trinh Nguyen's Journey from Vietnam to Owning a Restaurant in Oregon

Trinh Nguyen, a client of the Mt. Hood Community College’s Small Business Development Center, runs a successful Vietnamese restaurant in...

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Faces of Our Strategic Plan: Ricki Ruiz

MHCC alum Ricki Ruiz has charted an inspiring path from student to a respected Oregon state representative for District 50 in the Gresham area.

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Upcoming Events

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We’re here to support you from start to finish.

We are here to help connect you with the support and resources you need to succeed as you work toward your academic goals.


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MHCC is located in the beautiful foothills of Mt. Hood.

Mt. Hood Community College opened in 1966 and now enrolls almost 27,000 students each year. Classes are offered at the Gresham Campus, the Maywood Park Campus, the Bruning Center for Allied Health Education, and at public schools within the district.


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Courses and Programs for Our Community

We help small businesses with the resources they need to get started and thrive. We partner with local companies to train their workforce. We help community members, job seekers, and professionals advance in their career or learn a new skill. MHCC is here for our community.

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Belonging at MHCC

At MHCC, we welcome and value diversity among our students, employees, and community members. We are committed to cultivating a respectful, inclusive, and accessible learning environment and a sense of belonging for all.

Learn about MHCC's equity and inclusion policies