NOC Tonkawa to host Jan. 21 recruiting event

January 13, 2026

 Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa will host a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Renfro Center, giving prospective students an inside look at life and opportunities at NOC.

Designed for high school juniors, seniors, and their guests, Northern Encounter offers an engaging, hands-on experience that showcases what makes Northern Oklahoma College a welcoming and life-changing place to learn. Participants will enjoy door prizes, free SWAG, a guided campus tour, opportunities to meet with faculty and staff, and a drawing for tuition waivers.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the program starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. Students can register online at www.noc.edu.

Northern Encounter allows students and families to explore academic programs, campus resources, and the supportive environment that helps NOC students succeed both in and out of the classroom.

For additional information, contact Alondra Becerra in NOC’s Enrollment and Recruiting Office at 580.628.6668.

Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.

NOC serves nearly 4,000 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, Enid, NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater and the University Center in Ponca City.  Of these students about 80% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 75% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.

The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.

For more information about Northern Oklahoma College please call (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.

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