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Located in the Ponderosa Building, the Student Center provides a place for students to comfortably lounge between classes and hold informal discussions, workshops, or activities. As a primary venue for club meetings, the relaxed environment nurtures campus life, fosters academic exploration, and promotes the expression of thoughts on diversity, equity, and inclusion of all students.

The Student Center provides students with access to:

  • Food resources
    • The Ponderosa Pantry
    • The Kitchen (full kitchen facility)
  • Snacks & drinks
    • coffee
    • water
    • granola bars
    • cup o’ noodles
  • Large study desk area
  • Large wrap around sitting area
  • Cozy chairs
  • College support services
  • Computer
  • Printer with free printing and scanning
  • TV and sound system
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Video games
  • Board games
  • Outdoor games
    • ping pong
    • ladder ball
    • CORNHOLE!
    • tumbling timbers
  • Full outdoor deck with shaded seating & propane BBQ
  • Shaded gazebo with power outlets
  • Filtered water station & drinking fountain
  • Restroom

Students are encouraged to connect with their peers in this comfortable environment where they can play a video game or eat a bowl of cereal together. Our student leaders, including the ASCC, Student Ambassadors, and Phi Theta Kappa Honor's Society, support the staffing and day-to-day operations of The Student Center. This center is funded by the Student Center Fee assessed once per academic year--- $1.00 per unit up to a maximum of $10.00 for the entire academic year.

Student Center Resources

Student Government (ASCC)

See a problem on campus? Let's talk about it! Tell the Associated Students of Columbia College about your ideas on how to make campus life better. Want to be more involved? Sign up to be a senator!

Clubs

Clubs are chartered through the Associated Student body. Join a club or start your own!

Ponderosa Pantry

Income eligible applicants pick up free Groceries on campus!

Free Printing

The student center and more resources around campus offer free printing

Your Student Space

The Student Center is a space for students to interact with one another and connect with as many resources as possible. We want you to succeed!

More Information? Contact a Student Ambassador today!

(209) 588-2174