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Early registration opens for Summer and Fall Semesters at OJC
LA JUNTA — Early registration is currently underway for both Summer and Fall
Semesters at Otero Junior College. Summer Semester will begin the week of June 5
and will continue for eight weeks through July 28. Fall Semester will begin
August 21.
According to Brad Smith, director of advising, guidance and recruitment,
returning students should have recently received letters from OJC with
information about the pre-registration process. “We encourage returning students
to register early to ensure they receive the classes needed for their degree
programs,” said Smith. “We encourage anyone who wants to find out more about the
college and what we have to offer to call us or stop by our office. Once
students visit or give us a call, we will schedule an appointment with an
academic counselor. Counselors can provide career counseling and assist students
with class placement and scheduling. We have an excellent variety of courses
that should fit any schedule, from day and evening classes to online and short
courses,” explained Smith.
Financial Aid information is also available at the Student Services Center.
“Students should not let financial hardships deter them from attending college,”
said Jeff Paolucci, financial aid director at OJC. “There are finances available
to students no matter what their income level or family situation is. Between 75
to 80 percent of our students receive some type of financial assistance,” said
Paolucci.
In addition to concerns about financing a college education, some students also
have questions about their ability to transfer to a 4-year college after
completing two years at a community college. According to Brad Franz, vice
president of Student Services, completion of the Associate of Arts degree with a
grade of “C” or better in every course, guarantees that a student can transfer
to any Colorado public 4-year institution, and complete a liberal arts
baccalaureate degree with only an additional 60 credits in selected courses of
study.
“The State Guaranteed General Education Transfer Courses, coupled with the 60+60
transfer degree agreement, ensures that community college transfer students are
able to obtain their bachelor’s degree with just an additional 60 credits in
most disciplines. For many students that amounts to about two years if they
attend full-time,” explained Franz.
There are four associate degrees available at OJC. Students can earn an
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of General Studies or an
Associate of Applied Science degree. The Associate of Arts and Associate of
Science degrees are utilized by students who plan to transfer to a 4-year
college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. Otero Junior College also
offers over a dozen occupational and career and technical education certificates
that prepare students to enter the workforce with a specific skill. Over 97
percent of OJC students are employed upon graduation or choose to continue their
education at a 4-year colleges or university after graduating from OJC.
The Student Services Center staff is available from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Fridays. For more
information call 719-384-6831 or visit OJC on the web at
www.ojc.edu.
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