Welcome, International Students!

At OJC, we are interested in providing students a quality education wrapped in an experience that will last a lifetime. Through programs, activities, and events designed to enhance the student experience, the International Programs & Services Office strives to foster international awareness and appreciation on the OJC campus and in the community while providing crucial support services to our international student population.

Five Great Reasons to Come to OJC

• Whether they’re coming for the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program or a one-year certificate program, OJC provides students with a challenging but supportive academic environment where they are more than just a number.
• The cost of attendance makes OJC an affordable choice for students with a variety of goals.
• Articulation agreements allow students successfully completing either an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program to transfer 60 hours of credit earned at OJC to most public and private institutions in Colorado. (Institutions outside of Colorado will accept our credits for transfer, but there are no articulation agreements in place to facilitate the transfer.)
• OJC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association and the National League of Nursing.
• OJC offers students the opportunity to live in the on-campus Residence Hall, which gives them an avenue to meet other students, easy access to on-campus activities and events through a variety of clubs and special programs, and opportunities to interact with a variety of people to strengthen their language skills and confidence.

Most popular areas of study

1. Business
2. Nursing
3. Academic Transfer
4. Associate of Arts
5. Associate of Science

Outdoor Recreation

Founded in 1941, Otero Junior College is located on an attractive 40-acre campus in the prosperous agricultural area of southeastern Colorado, an hour's drive from Pueblo and only two hours from skiing, river rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

International Programs and The IRO

The International Programs Office (IPO) offers a full range of services. We also have the very active International Relations Organization (IRO) that offers more opportunities to get involved both on and off campus. They sponsor two major events a year, the OJC International Talent Concert and the International Foods Night.

Admission Information

1. Application. You can apply online by creating an account at our My Community Web site, then download the International Student Application Supplement.
2. Transcripts. A copy of your high school transcripts, translated into English, with the date of graduation indicated.
3. Statement of Financial Support & Supplemental Documentation. To prove that you have the funds necessary to attend school at OJC for at least one year (2010-2011=$13,280).
4. Proof of English Language Ability. A TOEFL score of 450 (PBT), 133 (CBT), or 45 (iBT) is required for admission for non-native English speakers.