Onondaga Community College

The college was founded in 1961 in Syracuse, New York. And its first Residence Hall was opened in August, 2006.Onondaga Community College is an accredited two-year educational institution that services Onondaga County, New York at three campuses. Onondaga Community College offers two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. College offers nearly 50 programs leading to associates degrees and also college offers 7 Associate Degrees and one Certificate online program. Over 30 disciplines offer courses online at Onondaga Community College, from accounting to biology to sociology to math. All its programs have been carefully designed to cover the same course material and fulfill the same criteria as their traditional counterparts. The curriculum of the programs enables students to achieve the academic objectives they expect from any degree or certificate granted by State University of New York (SUNY). OCC is partnered with the SUNY Learning Network, a world leader in online learning.Online Learning at Onondaga Community College gives students the opportunity to attain their educational goals while meeting their needs for convenience and flexibility. Many students find it easier to participate in an online environment than face-to-face, that is why if you choose online learning you can attend class from the comfort of your home while still interacting with your classmates online. At Onondaga Community College our successful online learners possess motivation, discipline, time management skills, and are comfortable using a computer and the Internet.Onondaga Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditation was renewed in 1998.