Seminole State College received official notification Monday from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of its “Reaffirmation of Accreditation” that will continue until 2029-2030. This ten-year accreditation was the result of a multi-year preparation of a self-study Assurance Review. The process culminated in a site visit by an HLC team in late February. Additionally, the accreditation announcement requires no mid-cycle reviews or special reports. No interim monitoring was recommended. Continue reading “SSC Receives Ten-Year Accreditation”
Category Academics
SSC Students Named to All-Oklahoma Academic Team
Three Seminole State College students were recently named to the All Oklahoma USA Academic Team by the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges.
SSC students Paige Brown of Seminole, Kristy Lively of Bethel Acres and Crystal Smith of Wewoka were named to the All-Oklahoma Academic Team. Continue reading “SSC Students Named to All-Oklahoma Academic Team”
SSC Recognizes Outstanding Language Arts and Humanities Student
Seminole State College sophomore Connor Buchanan, of Seminole, was recently named the Outstanding Language Arts and Humanities Student for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Seminole State Educational Foundation honors one student from each of the College’s five divisions at its annual Spring Recognition Banquet. Due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event has been postponed, but each student will be recognized at a later date. Continue reading “SSC Recognizes Outstanding Language Arts and Humanities Student”
SSC Nursing Program Receives Continued Accreditation
The Seminole State College Nursing Program was recently granted continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Board of Commissioners granted this accreditation to the College’s associate nursing program and scheduled the next evaluation visit for Fall of 2027. Continue reading “SSC Nursing Program Receives Continued Accreditation”
SSC Recognizes Outstanding Social Sciences Student
Seminole State College sophomore Taryn Washburn, of Shawnee, was recently named the Outstanding Social Sciences student for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Seminole State Educational Foundation honors one student from each of the College’s five divisions at its annual Spring Recognition Banquet. Due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event has been postponed, but each student will be recognized at a later date. Continue reading “SSC Recognizes Outstanding Social Sciences Student”
SSC Recognizes Outstanding Business and Education Student
Seminole State College sophomore Ronnie Trout, of Okemah, was recently named the Outstanding Business and Education Student for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Seminole State Educational Foundation honors one student from each of the College’s five divisions at its annual Spring Recognition Banquet. Due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event has been postponed, but each student will be recognized at a later date. Continue reading “SSC Recognizes Outstanding Business and Education Student”
SSC Recognizes Outstanding STEM Student
Seminole State College sophomore Kimberly Cotter, of Shawnee, was recently named the Outstanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Student for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Seminole State Educational Foundation honors one student from each of the College’s five divisions at its annual Spring Recognition Banquet. Due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event has been postponed, but each student will be recognized at a later date. Continue reading “SSC Recognizes Outstanding STEM Student”
SSC Offers Flexibility to High School Students Seeking Concurrent Enrollment
Seminole State College has refined its concurrent enrollment process in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. High school juniors and seniors wishing to attend Seminole State College concurrently must submit a current enrollment form signed by the high school principal or counselor, parent/legal guardian, and the student each semester. SSC is accepting emails from principals and counselors as well as signatures for approvals.
SSC waives the tuition costs of up to 18 credit hours for concurrent high school seniors and up to 9 credit hours for juniors. The tuition waiver for juniors is subject to state funding. Concurrent waivers may be used for fall, spring and summer semesters – including the summer following high school graduation. Limited fees are assessed to concurrent students. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education do not permit the waiving of fees.
Students interested in concurrent enrollment must complete an online application for admission to SSC at www.sscok.edu.
“Concurrent enrollment gives students a head start on their higher education. Our admissions team is ready to help out any way we can,” Dr. Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic Affairs, said.
Concurrent students must have a high school GPA of 3.0 OR have taken the ACT and scored a minimum composite of 19 or 900 on the SAT. Upon high school graduation, if a student wishes to continue at SSC, he or she must complete a new SSC admission application online. To continue enrollment at SSC as a high school student, a minimum of 2.0 college GPA must be maintained. A concurrent student must submit an official high school transcript, with high school GPA calculated by high school, and ACT or SAT scores.
Dr. Knowles suggested students should stay aware that collegiate level classes taken and grades received as a high school concurrent student are part of the calculation to determine a student’s financial aid status and eligibility. If a student receives a failing grade or withdraws from classes, he or she potentially becomes ineligible for financial aid when starting college.
“Should students have struggles arise while enrolled in classes, they should reach out to instructors immediately. Students will receive an email at the end of each semester detailing financial aid’s requirements and their financial aid status,” Dr. Knowles said. If you have any questions regarding concurrent enrollment, you may reach out to the SSC admissions team by phone at 405-382-9230 or by email at admissions@sscok.edu, the financial aid team by phone at 405-382-9247 or email at finaid@sscok.edu, the advisement team by phone at 405-382-9797 or email at advising@sscok.edu or Recruitment Specialist Britney Honsinger by phone at 405-382-9751 or email at b.honsinger@sscok.edu.
SSC Recognizes Outstanding Health Sciences Student
Seminole State College sophomore Jaxon Cooper, of Prague, was recently named the Outstanding Health Sciences student for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Seminole State Educational Foundation honors one student from each of the College’s five divisions at its annual Spring Recognition Banquet. Due to restrictions on large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event has been postponed, but each student will be recognized at a later date. Continue reading “SSC Recognizes Outstanding Health Sciences Student”
SSC Professor Helps Students Succeed During Quarantine
After Seminole State College shifted to online methods of instruction to ensure student and employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Emily Carpenter committed to helping her students make the transition. Continue reading “SSC Professor Helps Students Succeed During Quarantine”