Student Life

   Oakland Community College meets a wide range of student development needs and encourages students to meet their goals both inside and out of the classroom by offering a variety of “student life” programs, activities and services. The College places special emphasis on the following aspects of human development:

Student Organizations / OCC recognizes the importance of student life and cocurricular activities to a total educational program. Student organizations and activities include special interest groups, athletics, clubs, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, social organizations and special service groups. Information concerning participating in organizations and activities may be obtained from any campus or on the OCC website.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
   Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor society that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement among students at two-year colleges. The organization promotes student leadership and service to the College and community. Members participate in a variety of activities and have the opportunity to represent their chapter and the College at events locally, nationally and internationally. Each OCC campus has its own chapter:

Auburn Hills Alpha Omicron Ro
Highland Lakes Alpha Omicron Kappa
Orchard Ridge Alpha Omicron Xi
Royal Oak/Southfield Alpha Omicron Psi

   Students interested in becoming members should contact the chapter at their home campus to learn about eligibility requirements or consult the chapter’s OCC website at www.oaklandcc.edu/ptk.

Athletics / Oakland Community College is a member of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The College competes for championships in state and national tournaments. College-wide sports include men’s cross-country, basketball, and golf; while women’s cross-country, basketball, volleyball, softball and tennis are available to students from any of the campuses. All students are invited and strongly encouraged to try out for these teams.
   The annual report on athletic revenues and expenditures can be reviewed by contacting
the Director of Athletics at 248.942.3179.