Oklahoma City Community College

500 W University, Shawnee, OK

Oklahoma City Community College, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is a public two year institution which began development after the voter of Oklahoma City recognized the need for a junior college in the area. By 1972 the school was officially opened, after groundbreaking and construction began for the campus. At the time the school was known as South Oklahoma City Junior College and had enrollment of a little over a thousand students. In 1983 the school changed its name to the current to better reflect its role as a college and its service to the community. Today the school serves over 28,000 students a year, providing them with academic and career training opportunities.

Academics

Oklahoma City Community College provides a large number of programs for students and the community. Such programs may result in an associate degree or certificate and focus on either career training or academic advancement. Career training programs prepare students for entry into the workforce, providing the skills and knowledge necessary to function in the field of study chosen. Certificate programs tend to lack the general education requirements of an associate degree, and thus are shorter. Academic students will complete the first two years of a four year education, and if prerequisites are met, will transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor's degree. OCCC also offers adult education and continuing education courses for individuals who wish to return to the classroom for personal growth or professional development.

Programs offered at OCCC include:

• Nursing
• Business
• Psychology
• Accounting
• Medical Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students who wish to enroll at Oklahoma City Community College must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent, and have met high school curricular requirements. The school has specific deadlines for each semester, and applications must be received prior to the deadline in order to be considered for a specific semester. Students must also supply all pertinent transcripts. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of aid may visit the school's website or financial aid office to obtain the forms necessary to be considered for financial aid. Scholarships are also available, having requirements set forth by the scholarship's overseeing body and distributed based on the scholarship's intended intent.

Clubs and Organizations

Students at Oklahoma City Community College are encouraged to participate in one or more of the clubs available at the school. Clubs and organizations provide students with the opportunity to meet individuals with similar interests, possibly forming social bonds that may extend beyond the school and past graduation. Some clubs will provide opportunities to participate in leadership roles, while others will host activities and events for club members as well as others. Oklahoma City Community College also encourages students to form their own clubs if a club does not exist that reflects his or her interests. An application process is in place and the guidelines for operating a club are available through the school or online.

OCCC clubs and organizations include:

• Science Club
• Health Professions Club
• Engineering Club
• Mathematics Club
• Kappa Beta Delta – Honors

Recreation and Fitness

Oklahoma City Community College, also maintains recreational and fitness related facilities and activities to promote good health. Students and employees are encouraged to participate in the programs provided, as they provide an enjoyable atmosphere and foster maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The school provides swim lessons, summer camps for youths, fitness classes and a super sprint triathlon. Additional information and calendar dates are available online and are updated regularly each semester.