Academics and Training At Mt. Hood Community College you'll find highly skilled faculty members providing you the best in educational opportunities. Offering over 120 professional programs, as well as a variety of university transfer possibilities, MHCC prepares you for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Program Search Not sure what career path you want to take? Search what MHCC has to offer to help you make a choice.
Course Description Search Looking for a course description? Use the our new search tool to find what your are looking for.
Financial Aid Financial aid is money provided to help bridge the gap between your own resources and the amount needed to pay for the cost of attending college.
Student Financial Services Student Financial Services provides information on college policies, procedures and student responsibilities related to charges and payments posted on student accounts.
Orientation Center Stop by if you have questions about or need help with: applying for admission to the college, filing the FAFSA, completing necessary Financial Aid steps, registering for classes, setting up your student email or Higher One account, and applying for graduation.
Student Life The office of Student Life located in the College Center supports countless programs, clubs, and events that provide an engaging social, cultural and educational experience for students. The following opportunities eagerly await you!
Diversity Resource Center The DRC provides resources, events, trainings and workshops, and an intercultural library all designed to support our academic home as well as preparing our students to be most successful in a globalized working world.
Business Services Business Services helps small businesses start and grow successfully, partner with local companies to train their workforce and help community members, job seekers and professionals advance in their career or learn a new skill.
Workforce Training MHCC provides corporate training and continuing education to support professional development, licensure, and assist businesses with their workforce needs.
Aquatics Whether you’re looking for a place to swim laps, take a water exercise class, swim lesson or enjoy our open recreation swim there’s something for everyone.
Athletics Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is committed to working with student athletes as they pursue excellence in athletics and academics. We will establish within our students an ethical foundation that supports and encourages competitive success, intellectual growth and social development.
Men's Basketball Coach Hawley begins his second year as the head coach and his efforts have not gone unnoticed as the Saints look to return to the NWAC Championship Tournament. Coach Hawley has instilled a culture of excellence built on the core values of strong academics, outstanding citizenship, excellent basketball skills and a work ethic that is unmatched.
Women's Basketball Coach Jeremy Vandenboer begins his first year as the head coach of the Saints. Vandenboer served as an assistant coach last year with Coach Hawley last year and earned the head coaching opportunity after demonstrating his skills and commitment to the program. Coach Vandenboer will continue to instill a culture of excellence built on the core values of strong academics, outstanding citizenship, excellent basketball skills and a work ethic that is unmatched.
Office of the President Be|Your Dream. Doesn't that say it all? Mt. Hood Community College is an amazing place; a place that will provide you the support you need to Be Your Dream...
Foundation and Alumni A campaign for STUDENT SUCCESS. Through donations like yours, the MHCC Foundation supports the success of our students through scholarships and classroom equipment.
Degrees and Transfer Options Your college career begins here. Whether you're looking to earn your associate's degree and/or transfer to a four-year university, MHCC has the programs you're looking for! More Degrees & Transfer Options
Career Technical Education (CTE) Degrees and Certificates In just two years or less, you could be earning in a new job! More than 120 different programs to choose from, including many you won't find at any other college in the State! More CTE Options
Community Education Whether you want to start a hobby, learn a new skill or just stay active, the Community Education program at MHCC has a wide range of fun and informative pay-as-you-go courses available in dozens of subjects. More Classes
A Day on the Lake with the MHCC Fisheries Program Tuesday, June 27, 2017 MHCC Fisheries program student Conor Milligan pilots the 20-foot aluminum skiff out towards the western edge of Blue Lake, past docks and brightly colored boathouses on the southern shore. read more
Explore Blacksmithing, Physics, Energy Healing and More at the Strawberry Short Course Festival Monday, June 19, 2017 Mt. Hood Community College’s Strawberry Short Course Festival returns to the Gresham campus with free classes, free games and events, free parking, and, of course, free strawberry shortcake for all! read more
Kelly Bernardino, 2017 Commencement Student Speaker, Praises Value of Attending Community College, Participating in Student Groups Thursday, June 15, 2017 MHCC student Kelly Bernardino said she knew she’d eventually have to give a graduation speech when she was elected president of the Associated Student Government in the spring of 2016. read more
MHCC Graduation Numbers Show Improved Retention, Completion Rates Thursday, June 15, 2017 Conferment data shows that MHCC has awarded 163 more two-year degrees from August 2016 to June 2017 than during the same span in the 2015-2016 school year. read more
Mt. Hood Community College President Dr. Debra Derr Announces Her Retirement, Effective June 30, 2018 Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Mt. Hood Community College’s President Dr. Debra Derr announced today her plan to retire following the 2017-18 academic year, effective June 30, 2018. read more
A Tale of Two Student Exchange Programs Friday, June 9, 2017 Author Pat Conroy once said, “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” read more
Summertime is Community Event Time at MHCC Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Summer doesn’t mean all activity at Mt. Hood Community College grinds to a halt; the summer term starts June 26 and the school still provides student services. MHCC will also host exciting family friendly events throughout the summer. read more
Road Closure Friday, June 2, 2017 Beginning mid-June, a section of Stark Street will be closed for four to six months as Multnomah County works to replace a fish ladder in Beaver Creek. read more
Celebration of Life for Coach Doug Bowman Thursday, June 1, 2017 On Saturday, June 10, Mt. Hood Community College will celebrate the life of track and field head coach Doug Bowman. The ceremony will take place at MHCC’s Earl Klapstein Stadium at 2 p.m. read more
MHCC AAWCC Hosts Shelie Macias Memorial Scholarship Book Sale Friday, May 5, 2017 On Thursday, May 11, the MHCC AAWCC will host a book sale, all proceeds of which will help fund the Shelie Macias scholarship. read more
MHCC to Host conference on Nonviolence Friday, May 12, 2017 Mt. Hood Community College will host its annual Nonviolence: A Choice conference featuring discussions, breakout sessions and more. read more
Jonathan Mooney Friday, April 21, 2017 Jonathan Mooney is an award-winning writer, speaker and education advocate. The dyslexic Mooney struggled to read in high school, and was told that he would likely spend his whole life flipping burgers – or worse, in prison. read more
MHCC Planetarium Preview: The Milky Way in All of Its Glory Tuesday, March 7, 2017 The Milky Way appears each night in our sky, yet many people can’t see it because of urban lighting. Here is your chance to view our vast galaxy in all its brilliance: no telescope needed. read more
Scrooge Lives Holiday Festival Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Come share the season during our two-day festival of fun and holiday cheer! read more
Former Starbucks President Howard Behar to Speak at Mt. Hood Community College Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Former Starbucks President Howard Behar will be speaking on the topic of Servant Leadership at a free lunchtime presentation on November 30, from Noon-1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Hood Community College Theater. read more
The MHCC Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit Monday, October 31, 2016 For the past two decades, the Annual Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit is a celebration of art and its makers, and an opportunity to view new, original and innovative works from full and part-time faculty in a wide variety of mediums. read more
It's Not Easy Being Green Monday, September 26, 2016 The new season of the Mt. Hood Community College Visual Arts Gallery is underway with “It’s Not Easy Being Green,” being shown now through October 27. The new display features the work of High Fiber Diet, a group of more than thirty artists located in the Northwest region who explore using fiber as a creative medium. read more