OC STEM

Welcome to the OC School of STEM 

Welcome to the OC School of STEM! The School of STEM is a community for OC students pursuing a STEM major, taking STEM classes, or transferring to university to pursue a degree in STEM.  

What qualifies as STEM?  

Check Program Mapper to learn more about the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Areas of Interest and what programs Oxnard College offers in STEM.  

What are the benefits of joining the OC School of STEM? 

This is the best way to ensure that you learn about upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, club involvement, field trips, internships, and keep you on track to succeed in your academic journey. The OC School of STEM provides meaningful community, recognition for what we call ‘high impact practices’, and help making sure you are indeed on the right path. 

How do I join the OC School of STEM? 

You only need to join the OC School of STEM once. It is a two-step process.

  1. First fill out the OC School of STEM Interest Form.
  2. Then, join the OC School of STEM Canvas Shell. 

What is the difference between the OC STEM Center, the OC School of STEM, and OC STEM GPS? 

The OC STEM Center is the physical location of the Oxnard College STEM student support program. It is located in the LLRC and is the site of OC STEM events, OC STEM Club meetings and events, OC STEM counseling and free OC STEM tutoring. The OC School of STEM is a community made up of OC STEM students. Guided Pathways To Success in STEM (GPS) is a Title III HSI STEM grant that provides federal funding for OC STEM programmatic efforts. 

Guided Pathways To Success in STEM (GPS) 

HSI STEM Title III federally funded grant

OC STEM GPS provides proactive, integrated academic and non-cognitive support to students. This project will help our community members connect and commit to STEM pathways to achieve goals and ensure economic mobility.

Oxnard College is a learning-centered institution that embraces academic excellence by providing multiple pathways to student success.