Explore a variety of academic disciplines and transfer to a four-year institution to earn your bachelor’s degree. Develop your reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking skills. Carefully consider and explore history, politics, human behavior, cultures, and many other topics. We are even home to numerous clubs, so you'll find plenty of opportunities to get to know your professors and fellow students. 

Our Degrees

Check out these available programs in the School of Liberal Arts to learn more about classes you'll take, check out a short intro video, and see where an OCC degree can take you.  

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location

Mawhinney Hall

Room 308

Contact Info

liberalarts@sunyocc.edu

(315) 498-2266

Academic Advising

COVID vaccination is mandatory for all students.
Please make your advising appointment after submitting proof of vaccination to immunization@sunyocc.edu. 
Proof of vaccination will need to be submitted before you register for classes.

Are you ready to register for classes?

Register NOW

Students currently attending classes at OCC:

Make an appointment with your assigned advisor today!

Don’t know who your advisor is? Check your OCC email for your advisor’s contact information or:

  1. Log into Lazer Success  
  2. On the My Success Network page, locate your academic advisor in the My Connections section.
  3. You can schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor through Lazer Success. This video will show you how to schedule an appointment with your advisor.

Success Coaches

A Success Coach will work with you on-on-one to provide helpful tools to assist you in balancing your academic and personal life. They can serve as a compass to help you navigate your OCC experience!

Success Coach Appointment with Maurice Brown
Success Coach Appointment with Suzanne Parsons

Please be aware that the Success Coach will not be able to provide help with class registration or schedule adjustments.

  • Connect with campus resources like the Learning Center, Community Care Hub, and more
  • Improve your time management
  • Develop good study skills and habits
  • Please be aware that the Success Coach will not be able to provide help with class registration or schedule adjustments.

Need help with Financial Aid?

Our Financial Aid office is ready for you.

Our Support Team

Main Support Contacts
Role Name & Email Office Phone
School Secretary Maureen Kozol M380 (315) 498-2301
School Secretary Kelly Glover M308 (315) 498-2266
Faculty School Specialist Patrick Kenny, Ph.D. M308B (315) 498-2542

Professional Advisor

Courtnee Corcoran

 M308C (315)-498-2379

Success Coach

 Suzanne Parsons M308A (315) 498-2260

Success Coach

 Maurice Brown M308E (315) 498-2135
School Librarian Michelle Malinovsky C140D (315) 498-2347

More to explore...