Oregon Coast Community College is here to serve Lincoln County’s students and the community. Students can complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at Oregon Coast, earn an associate degree, take courses to obtain employment, prepare to start a small business, earn a GED, learn English as a second language, or take courses for personal enrichment. Students may explore career ideas, retra
in or update job skills, pursue a personal interest, or broaden horizons. Oregon Coast offers credit and non-credit courses at its centers in Newport, Lincoln City, and Waldport, and a variety of other locations throughout the county. Students may also take courses online. Who Are Oregon Coast Students? Oregon Coast students are of all ages, from recent high school graduates to retirees. Students attend Oregon Coast for a variety of reasons: to update employment skills, to obtain an associate degree, to prepare for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program, to gain or refresh basic academic skills, or pursue personal cultural enrichment. Some attend credit classes full-time or part time, while others take one or several non-credit classes. Many students combine school and work. As many as 2,000 students attend the College every year. Who Are Oregon Coast Faculty? Oregon Coast has over 40 credit faculty members. Faculty who teach credit courses have master’s degrees and many have doctorates. Faculty teaching professional/technical courses have solid knowledge of their fields through a combination of education and career experiences. Many faculty work in career areas directly related to the courses they teach. What Does Oregon Coast Offer? Oregon Coast Community College’s many offerings can be viewed in our catalog, found on the College website. Transfer/Lower Division Education
Courses and programs paralleling freshman and sophomore course work at colleges and universities for those who seek a baccalaureate degree. Meet with a Student Success Coach (schedule your meeting at oregoncoast.edu/advising) to learn about OCCC's many transfer degree programs. Professional / Technical Education
Associate degree and certificate programs for those who seek employment in business, industry, or in government service as technicians or skilled workers. OCCC's trades education offerings will be growing markedly as the new Oregon Coast Advanced Technology & Trades building is built at the Central County Campus in Newport. The building was approved by voters in May 2024. Associate of Applied Science and Certificate programs in Aquarium Science
Our Nursing and Allied Health department provide programs in Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). We offer two option for Accounting: an AAS and a Less-Than-One-Year Certificate. In 2020, OCCC began offering courses in Welding; The program is delivered at the College’s welding laboratory at the Port of Toledo, which was upgraded and expanded in 2024. The program also delivers instruction to high school students at the College’s lab inside Taft High School in Lincoln City. Basic Skills
Basic Skills courses are for students who want to gain basic reading, writing, mathematics, study and life skills, earn a GED, or learn English. Courses are offered at a variety of times and locations, as well as both in-person and online through live streaming via Zoom. Accreditation Status of OCCC Programs and Services
Oregon Coast Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. Learn more about our accreditation here: Accreditation Status of OCCC Programs and Services. Facilities
The College delivers services at its Central County Campus in Newport, and at centers in Lincoln City, Waldport, and Toledo. See this page to learn more.
