Degree Check It Out

By Andy Jensen, News Writing Student

Students wanting to monitor their progress toward earning a degree at OCCC will be interested in Degree Check It Out.

The event hosted by Graduation Services will take place Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17 in the common area next to the coffee shop. Staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to answer any questions students may have.

“We can tell you what you are lacking for your degree,” said Barbara Gowdy, director of Graduation Services.

Students can also research this on their own by visiting the OCCC Academic Advising website. The site lists more than100 degree programs, with about half considered “university parallel” degrees intended to transfer to a bachelor’s program. University parallel degrees are labeled either an associate in arts or an associate in science.

The other programs, known as associate in applied science degrees, are intended to take the graduate directly into the workforce.

If students are interested in a program area OCCC does not offer, they may consider talking to an Academic Adviser about creating a Diversified Studies Program, said Mary Ann Bodine, academic adviser.

In addition to degree status, students at the Degree Check It Out event can also apply for graduation or find out who their academic adviser is and where they are located.

“It’s an easy way to apply for graduation without standing in line,” said Gowdy.

Chris McFarland, business major, plans on attending the event to get degree advice.

“I just recently decided what I want to do, so that would probably be the most helpful way,” he said.

If students cannot attend Degree Check It Out, they can stop by the graduation office located in the main building next to enrollment, or call (405) 682-7512.