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Clackamas Community College

19600 Molalla Ave.
Oregon City, Oregon 97045

Phone: 503-594-3233

Fax: 503-655-8925

Our Website

Contact: Molly Williams

About Us

Clackamas Community College is a 2-year institution located in a safe city about fifteen miles south of Portland, Oregon, amid rolling farmland in view of Mt. Hood. The location and setting of the college is diverse and offers something of interest for almost anyone. Our campus is conveniently located in a historic community with close proximity and easy access to a large metropolitan area, the lovely ocean beaches of the Oregon Coast, and the spectacular Cascade Mountains.

There is no TOEFL required for admission to Clackamas. Students will be tested for English levels when they arrive at the college. If the student needs more English to prepare for college classes, the student will enter the Program for Intensive English. Students who do not need English will enter the college directly and choose from a variety of academic and professional/technical degrees and certificates.

Mission

Our purpose is creating lifetime opportunities for success through responsive education. Our mission/philosophy is to serve people with high quality education and training opportunities that are accessible to all students, adaptable to changing needs, and accountable to the community we serve.

Location (about the region)

Clackamas Community College is located in the greater Portland metropolitan area in Oregon City at the end of the historic Oregon Trail. Oregon City has a low crime rate and is a safe community. Bus service between Portland and the college is available.

Portland is well known for having good shopping opportunities with no sales tax. Also, Portland is famous for its good restaurants and active art and music community. It is easy to find interesting things to do in town, but it is also only a short drive from the beautiful Oregon coast or the mountains, where you can enjoy a variety of winter sports opportunities such as snowboarding or skiing. In addition, there are many fine golf courses in the area.

Session Length and Program Hours

Fall, Winter and Spring Terms are 11 weeks in length. Summer Term classes are 8 weeks. The college offers classes on weekdays, weeknights, and on weekends.

Levels

The Program for Intensive English offers five levels of instruction in conversation, reading/writing, and grammar. Elective classes, such as pronunciation and American idioms, are offered at various levels. Students at the advanced level may take some college classes to complete their degree.

The college offers certificates in professional/technical areas as well as 2 year Associate of Arts and Science degrees. The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (A.A.O.T.) degreee can be earned at Clackamas. Students who earn an A.A.O.T. degree may enter an Oregon 4-year university as a third year student.

Class Size

Program for Intensive English classes are small, and most classes have fewer than 20 students.

Class size in the college varies from a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 40.

Faculty Qualifications

All faculty in the Program for Intensive English have master's degrees in teaching English as a second language.

In college programs, most faculty have master's degrees, and some have doctorate degrees.

Credit Courses

CCC offers many programs in professional and technical careers. These include:

business
office specialist
computer science
microelectronics
music
art
integrated media studies
communications/theater
physical sciences
social sciences
math
foreign languages
criminal justice
early childhood education
gerontology
nutrition
medical assistant
nursing
dental assistant
building construction
drafting
water/environmental technology
horticulture
manufacturing technology
automotive technology

Housing

There is no on-campus housing at Clackamas Community College. However, there are a number of apartments near the college. Information on apartments as well as roommate opportunities is available calling 1-503-594-3040 or by contacting the Office of Student Activities, mbaker@clackamas.edu

In addition, homestays are available for those students who want to live with an American family. The following homestay provider can be contacted directly.

Andeo International StudentStays
http://www.andeo.org/
620 S.E. 5th Ave., Suite 625
Portland, OR 97204
1-800-274-1776
1-503-274-1776
FAX 1-503-274-9004

Special Offerings

CCC strives for excellence in athletics. Since becoming a member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) in 1984, the Cougars have been leaders in every sport – winning 14 Northwest titles. Our teams compete in several sports.

Men’s sports include cross-country, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and track.
Women can compete in soccer, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, softball, and track.

Estimated Costs

International students pay out of state tuition and fees for classes. Tuition is $213 per credit hour. Students admitted to the Program for Intensive English (PIE) take the equivalent of 18 credit hours. Full time PIE students receive a waiver of tuition or fees for one 3-hour class, so their costs can be as low as $2650 per term. International students admitted to the college must take at least 12 credit hours. The approximate cost for 12 credits is less than $2650, but may vary due to a student's choice of classes and course fees.

Admissions

An application packet is available and may be downloaded from our website http://www.clackamas.edu/intl. See above for a direct link. If you cannot download the application packet, contact us at the above address.

Outstanding Student Profile - Yasu Watanabe

Yasu Watanabe studied ESL at CCC during the summer of 2008. During his first career, he worked as the general manager of marketing for a major manufacturer, and upon his retirement he established a small company named King Harvest Corporation which sells Oregon craft beer and wine. Yasu remembers his stay in Oregon as being one of the best times of his life, and he enjoyed the people he met, the cities and towns he visited, and the abundant nature. He also enjoyed the food, and while he finds that most Japanese believe that Americans eat only fast food each day, he is trying his best to dispel that myth. He especially liked the beer and wine in Oregon, saying, “I am a beer lover. I have had local beer in about 20 countries, but when I had Oregon craft beer for the first time, I thought, ‘this place is the final stop for beer.’” Today, the major part of King Harvest’s business is its bottle store in Kobe, Japan, where Yasu sells Oregon craft beer and wine along with wood fired pizza and appetizers from around the world. Yasu writes, “My English was improved by studying ESL at CCC. Sometimes foreign customers come to my store, and there is no problem communicating with them. I really think studying ESL at CCC is a ‘Smart Choice.’”

We now have a Facebook Fan Page for future international students. Clackamas is increasing its use of Facebook to connect with students. Check it out at Clackamas International Program Facebook Fan Page

Degree Partnership with Oregon State University

A new partnership with Oregon State University allows Clackamas Community College students to streamline the process to achieving a bachelor’s degree.

The Degree Partnership Program, which launched in December, allows students to be jointly admitted and enrolled at both CCC and OSU, saving students thousands of dollars and providing a seamless pathway toward degree completion.

The OSU Degree Partnership Program (DPP) is one of three dual enrollment programs offered at CCC. Clackamas has a long-standing dual enrollment program with Portland State and recently finalized a degree partnership program with Oregon Institute of Technology.

Students in the OSU/CCC DPP have access to classes, services and college facilities at both campuses. Benefits of the DPP include lower tuition costs, one application and application fee, coordinated financial aid for qualified students, flexible scheduling with more course options, and a smoother transition from community college to university.

Students in the Degree Partnership Program save nearly $5,000 in tuition costs while completing a bachelor’s degree, according to OSU research.

OSU is the state’s largest research university with an enrollment of almost 22,000 students. The CCC/OSU partnership is the latest of 13 partnerships OSU has with Oregon community colleges.