Eastern Oklahoma State College

Eastern Oklahoma State College is a public community college, offering associate degree and certification programs at four locations in southeast Oklahoma to meet the needs of a diverse community of students. The mission of Eastern Oklahoma State College is to provide the educational tools and environment to facilitate student learning through its associate degrees and other academic programs which effectively prepare graduates to enter their chosen vocational field or to continue their educational experience through baccalaureate degree programs. It is also the mission of the College to engage in educational programming and related activities that promote regional economic and community development. Eastern Oklahoma State College will continue to be a dynamic institution known for academic excellence, accessibility, innovation, cultural programming and service to students and the community. Eastern is officially accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (since March 1954), the State Regents for Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Oklahoma State School Accrediting Agencies. Eastern's memberships include the American Association of Junior Colleges, the Council of North Central Junior Colleges, and the Oklahoma Association of Junior Colleges.