The College opened in September 1965, with a record community college initial enrollment of 3,860 students on two campuses - Highland Lakes, a renovated hospital in Union Lake, and Auburn Hills, a former Army Nike missile site in Auburn Heights.
OCC is a student-centered institution which provides high quality learning opportunities and services for individuals, communities, and organizations on an accessible, affordable basis.
Oakland Community College has one of the most qualified and dedicated community college faculties in the state Michigan. This experienced faculty is dedicated to teaching and the success of their students.
The college operates three restaurants at the Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills. Two of the restaurants, the Ridgewood Café and Reflections, are student teaching labs and are part of the nationally acclaimed Culinary Studies Institute.
