Olympic College welcomes students from all walks of life and educational backgrounds. Almost half of Olympic College students are taking course to satisfy the first two years of a baccalaureate 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, Olympic College 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.