Olympic College welcomes students from all walks of life and educational backgrounds. Some students take courses to satisfy the first two years of a bachelor's degree. Others are taking courses to prepare for employment, or retraining, or to update their job skills. Some students are involved in developmental courses or basic courses to get ready for college-level studies. With a range of professional-technical programs, convenient locations, evening, day, and weekend courses, plus an increasing variety of learning options, OC responds to a wide range of educational needs. OC also offers the services necessary to support successful learning experiences, such as advising, testing, orientation, admissions, and placement, among others.