Truckee Meadows Community College
| Type | Public community college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1971 |
Parent institution | Nevada System of Higher Education |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| President | Dr. Jeffrey Alexander |
| Students | 11,849 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Colors | Black & Green |
| Nickname | Lizard |
| Mascot | Mighty the Lizard |
| Website | www |
Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is a public community college and technical college in the Truckee Meadows of Reno, Nevada. The college is primarily a commuter campus with 4 locations. TMCC offers students both certificate and associate degrees. In 2015, TMCC was approved to offer two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, one in Logistics Operations Management and the other in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
From 1971 to 1979, the college was a branch of Western Nevada Community College. Its current name is based on its primary service area, Truckee Meadows in Reno and Sparks. The college has more than 500 faculty members and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities. The college serves more than 13,000 students each semester in state-supported classes. TMCC is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Truckee Meadows Community College is a member of the NJCAA Division 1 and competes in conference play within Region XVIII.