When people picture college students, they often imagine someone fresh out of high school, living in dorms, attending classes full-time, and building their future with relatively few outside responsibilities.
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Enrollment opened March 30 for summer and fall courses at Seminole State College. Prospective and returning students can explore class offerings and complete application steps by visiting SSC’s website at sscok.edu. The website also provides access to class schedules, admissions information and financial aid resources.
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Make your winter break productive and stress-free by beating the rush at Seminole State College! Our dedicated enrollment elves will be available from Dec. 28 through Jan. 3 to help you wrap up everything you need for the upcoming semester.
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Seminole State College is launching BLAST, a practical, for-credit professional development series designed for employers seeking to upskill teams and for individuals looking to strengthen their résumés. The course runs during the second eight weeks of the Fall 2025 semester and offers both college credit and digital badging for a program cost of $100. BLAST (SSC course code BA2301) delivers weekly, skills-focused sessions led by SSC faculty, industry partners and community leaders.
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Seminole State College’s full-time faculty and staff gathered in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on Wednesday, Aug. 13, for the Fall 2025 In-Service. With the theme “Power Up Your Potential,” the day featured campus updates from leadership, an esports spotlight, a keynote on the Dignity Index and a lunchtime fashion show ahead of classes beginning Aug. 18.
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Seminole State College honored graduates at its 92nd Commencement Ceremony on May 9 in the Raymond Harber Field House. The capacity crowd cheered on students as they received their diplomas.
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The SSC Trojans women’s soccer team will compete in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament Nov. 17-23 at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas. The team ended the season ranked No. 3 in the nation with an undefeated record of 18-0-2. They will enter the national tournament as the No. 2 seed.
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Seminole State College’s Kids on Campus summer camps attracted dozens of students who participated in a wide range of sessions. This year’s camps ran from June 24-27 and July 8-11. Over the two weeks, kids participated in 82 individual sessions with themes such as Fun Fitness, Outdoor, Art, Clay, Lego and STEM.
Seminole State College Student Government officers met with members of the college’s Administrative Council on Oct. 23 for lunch and a discussion of topics surrounding enrollment, physical safety, personal data security, food service and sports activities. Pictured (left to right) seated on the couch are: SGA officers – Vice President Trenton Stewart of Holdenville, President Benjamin Parker of Shawnee and Secretary Elizabeth Smith of Agra. Standing (left to right) are: SSC President Lana Reynolds, Director of Board Relations and Administrative Operations Mechell Downey, Director of Information Technology and Information Security Officer Marc Hunter, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Bill Knowles, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Amanda Estey, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Melanie Rinehart and SGA Sponsor Talina Lee.
The Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class toured the Gathering Place public park in Tulsa on Oct. 5. The 66.5-acre park features unique playgrounds, gardens, trails, boat rentals, restaurants and hosts several concerts and outdoor events throughout the year.
During their visit, PLC students learned about the development of the park and current programming from Senior Vice President of Operations and Programming Cheryl Christensen. The students took a guided tour with volunteer docents who detailed facts about the park. Their trip concluded with a presentation on the history and importance of Route 66 from Ken Busby, the Executive Director and CEO of the Route 66 Alliance.
SSC PLC student Kamryn Lydens, of Coweta, explores the Land of the River Giants attraction at the Gathering Place on Oct. 5.