International Students

COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland Community College's International Student Services Office (ISSO) is working remotely. Please email us or view additional student resources on OCC's COVID-19 Updates and FAQs page. We appreciate your patience during this time.

Oakland Community College welcomes students from all around the globe.

With a thriving international student community dispersed among its multi campus system, OCC is an ideal location for students seeking a college experience in the United States.

How Do You Get Started?

Choose the link below that applies to you.

Citizens of other countries who want to receive F-1 (student) visa status to study at OCC.

Residents of the U.S. (current green card holders) who are citizens of other countries but permanently residing in the U.S., simply apply online.

Including asylees/refugees or non-immigrants who are temporarily in the U.S., apply online.

Northern neighbors who would like to cross the border to study at OCC, full-time or part-time.

BEGIN YOUR STUDIES AT OCC AND START YOUR JOURNEY TO A 4-YEAR DEGREE!

Diverse Student Group 64 Countries!

International Student Office offers:

Admission to OCC
Scholarship Resources
Assistance obtaining an I-20
International Student Orientation
Student Life Engagement Opportunities

Transfer to a four year institution

Michigan State University
University of Michigan
Wayne State University
Oakland University
Eastern Michigan University
Central Michigan University

"Being an international student is enjoyable at OCC" - Montserrat Munguia

COMMUNITY COLLEGE BENEFITs

Affordability
Transferale credits
Support services to help you succeed
Student Life
Small class sizes
High demand career programs
Open admissions policy
Caring, experienced faculty in every class-no teaching assistants

CONTACT INFORMATION

F-1 Student Advisor
Phone: 248.246.2563