Why Should you Choose a Community College?

National Community College Month is a campaign designed to raise awareness about community colleges and the many advantages they provide to students and their communities.  

What are some interesting facts about community colleges?

• Community colleges currently serve almost half of the undergraduates in the United States.
• They provide open access to postsecondary education to both traditional and nontraditional students from any socioeconomic background.
• Community colleges play an essential role in preparing students to enter the workforce successfully.
• The first community college in the United States was Joliet (Ill.) Junior College, which was established in 1901.
• The inspiration for community colleges was born out of the need for a skilled and labor-oriented workforce.
• They function as a metaphorical bridge between students who want to enter the workforce as soon as possible and obtain the skills and knowledge they’ll need to realize this goal successfully.

6 Advantages of attending a community college:

1. You’ll save significant amounts of money: The decision to attend a community college for two years will help you save money by getting all your basic required classes out of the way. Later, if you decide to transfer to a four-year school, this will reduce the amount of money you’ll have to borrow.
2. You’ll have the opportunity to improve your GPA: If you applied but weren’t accepted to a four-year school, attending a community college gives you a second chance to improve your GPA. In turn, when you start applying to four-year schools having a higher GPA will make your transcript more noticeable.
3. You’ll have greater academic flexibility: If you’ve just graduated from high school and aren’t sure what you want to study, attending a community college might be right for you. It can give you the chance to explore your academic options until you decide which career path you want to pursue. If you have a full-time job, community colleges also offer extended online options to get your degree from your home.
4. You’ll be able to balance school and work better: Since community colleges offer traditional and online classes, you’ll be in a better position to both go to school and hold down a job and create a schedule that allows you to have a personal life as well.
5. You’ll get more support from your instructors: Since instructors at community colleges often have fewer students each semester, they are more accessible to you if you have questions and concerns about an assignment or project. 
6. You can take advantage of transfer agreements: Most community colleges have transfer agreements with four-year schools. These agreements allow students to earn their associate degree at a two-year school and then transfer their credits to another four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Have you considered attending Hocking College?

Hocking College was founded in 1968 and is set in the scenic town of Nelsonville, Ohio. The school is a 2,300-acre institution that is rich in history, nature, art and culture, and also offers more than 50 degree programs in the following majors:

• Allied Health & Nursing
• Arts, Business & Science
• Natural Resources
• Public Safety
• Workforce Development

Hocking College also has the Perry Campus located in New Lexington, Ohio and the Logan Campus. 

More Reasons to Consider Hocking College

Hocking College is an exceptional two-year technical college that offers students the following additional advantages:

• Hocking College is one of the few two-year colleges in Ohio that offers on-campus residential dormitories and meal plans.
• Hocking College has a long-established history of dedicating itself to transforming the economics of Southeast Ohio.
• Hocking College’s smaller class sizes offer students more one-on-one time with their instructors.
• Hocking College provides all-inclusive pricing to assure students that they will have complete college funding — including financial aid — before their classes begin and won’t be faced with any hidden fees.
• Students will be able to receive the essential hands-on work experience they need to secure a job.
• Students are encouraged to think entrepreneurially and provided with the tools they need to consider going into business for themselves.
• Students graduate from Hocking College with the training, skills, and confidence they need to enter the job market successfully.

How can I enroll at Hocking College?

For more information, call the Hocking College Admissions Office at 740-753-7050 to schedule a visit and tour today!