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Onondaga Community College Reviews

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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    David from Fulton, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Studying engineering science has been challenging and rewarding. A great place to start prior to transfering to a 4 year college.
    Am enjoying being here

    Many activities to participate in: clubs, fraternities and sporting events. Access to Syracuse University and LeMoyne is easy and free by bus. Class size allows for much interaction between students and professors. Faculty knows you by name! I am a member of the lacrosse team and have had an exceptional experience. Coaches are great and extremely supportive of academic learning requirements.
    Bang for the buck

    Excellent professors who help you succeed while encouraging independent responsibility. My experience has been outstanding and I recommend all graduating seniors to consider attending OCC.
    Tips for prospective students

    Residing in a dorm for your first year is highly recommended; apply early for a single room which is more costly but well worth it. No need for a car. Campus is extremely secure.
    Great for these types of students

    Undecided on 4 year major.
    Looking to save considerable amount of money.
    A great beginning to college-life experience in every aspect.

  • 6 out of 7 people found this review useful.

    Rodney from Brooklyn, NY

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    I will learn a lot about the College as I attend and get to know other students and professors.
    Will enjoy being here

    I will enjoy being here by volunteering and making myself useful. I will join the basketball team as I attend the college.
    Great for these types of students

    What is great about the college is any nationality can attend the school and not feel out of place. I will make friends as I attend and learn everything about the college from other students.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Daniel from Marcellus, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The teachers here are more concerned about your learning than many other places. All professors are also guidance counselors, so they can help a lot. Many professors are very flexible, as long as you try too.
    Am enjoying being here

    The environment on campus is nice, you can easily meet new friends from people in your major, to random people in your electives, everyone is pretty much friendly.
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition cost can not be beat currently around $2,500 a semester plus $300 in books possibly, and food, so $3000 semester, $6000 a year, great alternative to 2 years of a 4 year school.
    Tips for prospective students

    For your first semester don't take too many courses, try to full time if possible, because of the financial aid. Work with your designated counselor to see what options you have.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want a laid back environment, but dont mind getting a little messy at times, and having a couple laughs. You'll learn a lot, and hopefully have fun learning!

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Casey from East Syracuse, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    onondaga community college is definitely the cream of the crop when it comes to junior colleges. it gives every applicant a fair chance by never denying an application and it provides a quality education for those who maybe cannot afford a four-year institution. i highly recommend occ!
    Tips for prospective students

    if you're thinking about attending a community college, onondaga community college is the way to go. don't be afraid to apply because occ accepts all applicants into the college.
    Academic Rigor

    occ provides a quality education to all students. it offers a variety of majors and the professors are there to truly help you succeed in whatever you are trying to pursue in life.
    Dorm Life

    the dorms at occ are exceptional! they are basically brand new and offer a wide-range of accommodations such as cable, wi-fi, a built-in kitchen, and personal bathrooms. every room in the occ dorms houses six students and contains two bathrooms, two closets, a living room, and a small kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher, and an oven. also, there are constantly activities going on in the lounges of the dorms that students can participate in.
    Food and Dining

    occ comes with a main dining hall located in the gordon student center on campus. the dining hall offers a variety of food options such as burgers, salads, sandwiches, pizza, and many, many more. food is also available at a couple of other smaller dining areas located in the different academic buildings on campus as well as vending machines placed all over campus.
    What to do for fun

    at occ, there is a wide variety of restaurants and shopping available within a 5-10 minute drive of campus. however, if you do not have transportation, many of the food services around campus offer delivery. also, there is almost always a sporting event, a concert, or some sort of activity taking place in the brand new src arena or at other locations on campus.
    Bang for the buck

    onondaga community college is a fantastic option for those students who are a little short on cash. even students who can't afford to go to $50,000 a year institutions will get the same level of education at occ for a much, much lower cost.
    Campus Safety

    campus safety is always patrolling campus and is available whenever you need them. there are a large variety of ways to contact them and they always react to your needs in a timely manner.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Carolyn from Wolcott, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Onondaga Community College is a great school. Educationally, Socially, and in many other areas it is a superb community college, the professors are amazing. It has great transfer opportunities.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you are dedicated to school and doing your work it is a great school and can offer you great opportunities.
    Academic Rigor

    It really depends on what you are looking for and what you hope to get out of your college experience. If you are looking for a very rigorous education you can get it and if you are looking for a somewhat less rigorous education you can also get that too it is all up to you and up to what you choose to study, and what classes you choose to take. For me I chose a rigorous course study and got a lot out of my classes.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm life was not for me, but for some students I could see it being fun and a great experience.
    Food and Dining

    The food options at OCC are actually really good its not the average college dining experience you have a lot of choices and are not forced into a meal plan.
    What to do for fun

    OCC has really started having some very interesting activities for students like a activities and things to go to and see for example there was recently a roller durby held at OCC, there are also comedians that come along with different bands. There is also a lot of club options for students.
    Bang for the buck

    For me OCC was an amazing opportunity, the classes and professors i've had have taught me a lot, I was able to get an amazing first two years of school for a good price, and it also helped me a lot in my transfer options.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    The campus is beautiful and there are many locations for studying or spending off time. There is a brand new big work out studio, and arena.
    Great for these types of students

    I would say OCC is great for all types of students including traditional and nontraditional.
    Clubs and Activities

    There is probably a club for just about any subject for any student and if there isn't a specific club your interested in you can start up your own.
    Campus Safety

    Campus Safety is very, very serious, there is a large campus security building, there are strict rules to follow to keep students safe and I belive OCC is one of the safest college campuses out there.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kayla from Liverpool, NY

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Will learn a lot

    I plan on gaining a lot of knowledge here & earning degrees.
    Will enjoy being here

    A lot of my friends are going here, so the social environment should be fun & entertaining.
    Bang for the buck

    The cost isn't too expensive. Its worth the money to start out at a good school like this. :)

  • 1 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Kimberly from Syracuse, NY

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    I think it will be a good school too start out with once i graduate from high school and be a good experience for me .
    Will enjoy being here

    I think i will enjoy it and meet new people
    Bang for the buck

    i think it will be a affordable school and its a pretty good price for a community college

  • 1 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Siang from Syracuse, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • Angela from Jamesville, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Onondaga community college is nicknamed the high school on the hill, there are people there that need to grow up but overall the school is great. There are many programs available for those interested in doing well in school and many support programs and tutors, and clubs available. There are also many opportunities available and the teachers and programs like CSTEP, LSAMP, and EOP really care for their students.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you put in the work you will get a lot out of it beyond academic success, they make it a point to honor those who do well and help those who struggle.
    Academic Rigor

    It is what you make it. Some classes are hard but there is support to get you through it.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms are suites and they are really nice. But I do not live there. They are basically apartments.
    Food and Dining

    The food is pretty good but it's expensive and you can only get hot food from 10:30-2:30 when the main cafe is closed, before 10:30 and after 2:30 there is a separate section that sells cold food sushi drinks and bakery items. There is also a Starbucks in the morning. And various food stations including sushi, grill, salad, wraps/ sandwiches, pizza, soups ,and hot food
    What to do for fun

    They host party on the quad once a semester with plenty of food and activities. Once a month they have a raffle and have a table with free themed trinkets. The library hosts activities like games shows and there is a YMCA on campus. There are also plenty of clubs and organizations. Once a month we have dinner and a movie where we go to UNOs then get a free movie ticket to see what we want. It ranges from free to $7 depending on the programs your in sometimes they will cover you other times it's $5.
    Bang for the buck

    Get involved in clubs and academic programs. They have given me more than I ever expected.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Party on the quad basically is like the college version of chuckle cheeses there are blow up obstacle courses, food, zip lines, crafts, oxygen bar, making a way replica of your hand, cotton candy . Things come and go each year but it's always fun. The math class had a 27 foot soma cube puzzle last week.
    Great for these types of students

    Those who put class first but also want to have fun. It's not good for those who put fun first there are a lot of people like that and they end up dropping. There are people there who would be upset over getting less than an A and people who would be ecstatic about getting a C- the ones who are happy to get a C- are easier to find but the serious are there, in quiet corners and libraries, and study groups.
    Clubs and Activities

    International club has food at the meetings and we go to a new city for a few days every year relatively cheaply. This year Boston last year Washington DC. There are academic support programs like Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program CSTEP, Equal Opportunity Program EOP, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation LSAMP, student association, skii club, architecture clubs, history club, chemistry club etc and it's easy to make new clubs.
    Greek Life

    None, only academic honor societies

    Campus Safety

    They are always around and quick to respond.

  • SADE from Syracuse, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    I love Onondaga Community College. All of the teachers want and help me to succeed. From a scale of 1-10 I rate this school 11.
    Tips for prospective students

    College is a wonderful learning experience. It takes hard work and dedication to succeed.
    What to do for fun

    The fun and attractions at Onondaga Community College are weekly chess nights, Gallery Exhibits, live bands during lunch and much more.
    Campus Safety

    Campus Safety officers are always there when you need them. They make sure you are safe on campus.

  • Kristy from New York, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    it is a good school and the campus is not to far the city bus stops right in front of the school so you cant miss it.

    Tips for prospective students

    expect cold weather

  • Cheyenne from Newbury Park, CA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't be nervous about applying, you'll most likely get accepted.
    Bang for the buck

    Being an out-of-state resident, my tuition costs will be much higher than those who live in New York. I'm not looking forward to going into debt before my eighteenth birthday, but it will be worth it.

  • Stephanie

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    it's a great community college! with the college not being to big, the professors are very involved with the students. it really allows you to get a feel what college is like without to much pressure after high school such as a 4 year college.
    Tips for prospective students

    take your time with classes, don't hurry to get the two years over with.
    Academic Rigor

    average.
    Dorm Life

    cannot answer
    Food and Dining

    very expensive and not worth the money
    What to do for fun

    a lot of activities go on during the semesters on campus. there is also a new gym that is very professional!
    Great for these types of students

    anyone!

  • Bridget from Pennellville, NY

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    such a great school to kick off your studies. so many different opportunities, classes, professors, and people to meet. syracuse is also just a really great area; lots of awesome restaurants! :)
    Tips for prospective students

    research which kinds of classes and professors you want beforehand. try talking to past students and see what worked for them.

  • Marcella from Newburgh, NY

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    great campus. small class size. interesting curriculum
    Tips for prospective students

    make sure you register early
    What to do for fun

    lots of extra curriculars

  • Nicole from Syracuse, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Dorm Life

    i don't live on campus, so i could not tell you how dorm life is.
    Food and Dining

    they have several places on and around campus to find food, with comfortable dining areas.

  • Naomi from Syracuse, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Overall good experience
    Tips for prospective students

    just be yourself, everyone is pretty open and accepting.
    Academic Rigor

    There's always someone around to help you find answers.
    Dorm Life

    I live off campus, but the dorms are really nice and clean.
    Food and Dining

    Well at least there are plenty of vending machines, and free microwaves.
    What to do for fun

    There are a few bars and clubs downtown, Syracuse.
    Bang for the buck

    huh ?
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    It's all the way in the top of a hill. So walking is not an option.
    Great for these types of students

    Huh ?
    Clubs and Activities

    I'm not part of any activities so I wouldn't know. But I always see plently of poster for clubs and stuff on boards.
    Greek Life

    There are plenty of students from all religion, race, sexual preference...etc.
    Campus Safety

    I haven't seen a soul.