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Orange County Community College Reviews

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See Orange County Community College reviews submitted by students. Find out what students have to say about various aspects of attending Orange County Community College. Read about academic experiences and campus life in these free Orange County Community College reviews, or contribute your own Orange County Community College review if you're a current student there.

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    Britney from Middletown, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This college will challenge the mind of any intellectual student that enrolls. The Honors Program at SUNY Orange is much more difficult than many honors high school classes, testing critical thinking and analyzing skills that may have been put by the wayside in high school.
    Am enjoying being here

    The professors are extremely approachable for questions and make sure every student has some way to contact them if need be. The students are mature on campus and quite a few are willing to help people in their classes.
    Bang for the buck

    This is a two-year college that offers the same level of education as many four-year schools. The tuition for residents of Orange County, as of 2010, was approximately $2062. For non-residents, it was about $4124, but neither of these include books.
    Tips for prospective students

    Try to get as many college courses completed in high school as possible. This will allow for later courses to be taken earlier when in college and save time.
    Apply for as many scholarships as possible. The more money saved by scholarships, the more money can be set aside for a four-year college.
    Great for these types of students

    This is a great college for students who would rather not be in the middle of a bustling and noisy city. It is separated from the main section of Middletown, but not so far as to be considered back-country. It is also good for those who wish to be challenged, but may not have the money to go straight into a four-year college.

  • Tina from Carmel, NY

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    This an excellent school where I got so much support and free tutoring. The teachers are personable and I learned so much. I graduated 2010.
    Tips for prospective students

    See the advisors and let them guide through your academic stay, they will help you successfully meet your needs.
    What to do for fun

    They have activities, sports, plays etc...every month!

  • Angelica from Washingtonville, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Orange County Community College helps students broaden their horizons. The Professors that teach there take the time out to help there students. Orange County Community College motive is to help students achieve their goal.
    Tips for prospective students

    Some tips for students that would like to apply here are aplly early to get a head start on forming your schedule before school starts in September. Always be prepared for class this shows the professor you want to learn. Try not to fail a course , if you feel like you will not pass drop the course before you earn a failing grade. Lastly, if your are having trouble grasping the material in the course there are tutors offered at the College.
    Academic Rigor

    Academically students do phemominal in their classes. The professors try not to make it hard ,but challengeing. Alot of students find that developmental classes help them pass their college courses better.
    Dorm Life

    At Orange County Community College there is no dorm life, but you can live around the campus in apartments or houses.
    Food and Dining

    There is a cafeteria offerred on campus. They have many kinds of foods students can choose from. The prices are cheap and affordable. The type of foods they offer are sandwiches, pizza, soup, snacks,burgers and fries,chicken fingers, and much more.
    What to do for fun

    On campus there is not alot of things to do for fun. Some things that could be in interest to you are the choir, art,reading a book, going to the plays and special trips.
    Bang for the buck

    Orange County Community College is affordable for people who can not afford a four year college. Each semester for a full time student is about two thousand dollars ,which is twelve credits or more. If you decode to go part time it would be close to one thousand dollers. This is all with out including books. Books are usually cheap at the book store , used ones come in handy.
    Campus Safety

    Campus safety is number one at my school. They will take care of.any situation. The team of men are very nice and look out for the students on campus.

  • Jessica from Salisbury Mills, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    a school that cares about their students. a college that provides a helpful hand when it comes to financial aid. orange county community college is the school to go to.
    Tips for prospective students

    study!
    Dorm Life

    none.
    Food and Dining

    the food is great but expensive.
    What to do for fun

    loads of activities are available.
    Bang for the buck

    afordable!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    sitting in the court yard.
    Great for these types of students

    right out of high school and adults continuing education.
    Clubs and Activities

    psych club, bio club, and more!
    Greek Life

    some.
    Campus Safety

    good on security and safety!

  • Amanda from Middletown, NY

    Reviewer is A past student here.

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    In three sentences

    its affordable. its accessible. it can be some what limited.
    Tips for prospective students

    take it seriously. most students don't and spend 3 or 4 years here instead of 2.
    Academic Rigor

    it depends on the teacher. some times it can be so hard your head spins while other times it can be really easy. it depends on the teacher and if they are good at understanding there students needs. some of the teachers could care less if you learn and only want to here themselves talk.
    Dorm Life

    there are no dorms here. if you live in the area it is really easy to get too.
    Food and Dining

    its school food. the lunch room closes at 5 or 6 but classes are till 10 and 11pm. if you take later closes you will basically eat out of vending machines. there are also food carts but they are limited too.
    What to do for fun

    sorry if you looking for fun look else where. o.c.c.c does have plenty of free lectures and some times they have things like bingo nights. sometimes there are shows in the lunchroom but they usually aren't well received. i would say go to the plays or the improv. or puppet finals. the shows are great.
    Bang for the buck

    very affordable.
    Greek Life

    no greek life.

  • Zachary from Middletown, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    This is a close-knit community college with outstanding credentials. I love the teaching styles of many of the professors at Orange County Community College, because they do not lack the knowledge of how to work with young adults. Most importantly is the convenience of teacher-to-student and peer-to-peer study, as it is simplified at OCCC and is of critical importance for an enhanced collegiate experience.
    Tips for prospective students

    I wish you all the best, and don't be shy of the faculty and professors! They are superb and have great insight into your intentions, so don't hesitate to ask for help or to get as much as possible out of your college experience at OCCC.
    Academic Rigor

    The students at OCCC are dedicated and motivated. It's great to go somewhere within walking distance of my home, and see such an ideal atmosphere for intellectual growth and prosperity.
    Dorm Life

    I live at home and there are not dorms at OCCC.
    Food and Dining

    The city of Middletown has many good restaurants, but all are off-campus. If vending machines are more your style, then you're all set.
    What to do for fun

    There are community activities as well as continuing education courses at OCCC.
    Bang for the buck

    Absolutely.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Not that I'm aware of - check with an advisor!
    Great for these types of students

    Ambitious, live-from-home, personable, of financial need, integrated with the community, and lastly - stellar.
    Clubs and Activities

    Not too aware of this as I have just transferred, but the band is good yet small. Check it out! I am a trumpet player and loved playing with the OCCC band in high school.
    Greek Life

    There isn't any greek life.
    Campus Safety

    There are always security vehicles around, but they never seem to get out of their cars, which is a bit unnerving to me because it my disable them from stopping a criminal from wrongdoings if they are on foot.