In winter, there is superb downhill and cross-country skiing, as well as snowboarding. Courses in many kinds of outdoor sports are available. COS makes good use of its natural environment of mountains, forests, lakes and streams by offering classes that teach students how to ski, appreciate bald eagles, learn about volcanoes, identify wildflowers, paint or photograph mountains and wildlife, stargaze, and camp in the snow. In addition to its natural alpine setting, COS offers a warm, friendly and caring staff where students receive personal attention and quality instruction. A wide variety of classes and programs, and a modern, well-equipped campus will allow you to gain valuable skills for today's best careers or to transfer to major colleges and universities.
Student housing is available on campus in dormitories.
Inexpensive apartments, houses, and trailer parks are also available off-campus and in nearby communities. Both the Weed and Yreka Campuses are located near the Interstate 5 freeway. The Yreka Campus is located 30 miles north of the Main Campus in the City of Yreka, California. Car travel to the campuses is easy. Local airports are Redding, California and Medford, Oregon.