About Glen Oaks Community College

Empowering Students. Strengthening Communities.

Glen Oaks Community College provides opportunities for academic and lifelong success through excellence in teaching and comprehensive support services that meet our region’s diverse educational needs .

Located in Centreville, Michigan, we proudly serve southern Michigan and northern Indiana. Since 1965, Glen Oaks has helped students earn degrees, gain workforce credentials, transfer to universities, and build stronger futures for themselves and their families.

Whether you are a high school student starting early, a parent exploring affordable options, or an adult learner ready for a career change, Glen Oaks is built for you.

Who We Are

Glen Oaks Community College is:

Student-Centered

We prioritize student success in every decision we make . Small class sizes, accessible faculty, academic advising, tutoring, and career services ensure you are supported from enrollment to graduation.

Affordable and Accessible

We offer some of the most affordable tuition rates in Michigan. Financial aid, scholarships, payment plans, and workforce funding options help remove financial barriers.

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Career-Focused

We partner with regional employers to deliver degrees, certificates, and short-term training aligned with workforce demand. Programs in health sciences, manufacturing and skilled trades, business, agriculture, technology, and transfer pathways prepare students for real jobs in our communities .

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Community-Driven

We support economic mobility, community engagement, and regional growth through education, partnerships, and public service .

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission

Glen Oaks Community College provides opportunities for academic and lifelong success through excellence in teaching and comprehensive support services that meet our community’s diverse educational needs .

Vision

We empower learners and advance regional growth through innovative education, strong community partnerships, and pathways to lifelong success.

Core Values

  • Collaboration
  • Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Student-Centered
  • Transparency

These values guide our leadership, instruction, campus safety, student support services, and institutional operations.

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A Legacy Rooted in Community

Glen Oaks Community College sits on land generously gifted in 1965 by the Henry B. Hagen family to expand access to education in St. Joseph County.

What was once a 120-acre family farm became the foundation for a college built on opportunity. The natural beauty of the campus—rolling hills, woodlands, ponds, and gardens—remains one of the most scenic locations in southwest Michigan.

Today, that original vision continues. Education at Glen Oaks is rooted in community generosity and driven by future opportunity.

White two-story farmhouse, Norah Hagen Farm.

Nora Haga, farmhouse and farm taken about from a drone

 

College Information & Public Resources

This page serves as your hub for institutional information, governance, safety, compliance, and transparency.

If you are looking for specific college operations information, use the links below.

Campus Information

Find everything you need to plan your visit or navigate campus with confidence. Learn where Glen Oaks Community College is located in Centreville, Michigan, how to schedule a campus visit, access maps and wayfinding tools, review parking and accessibility information, explore campus amenities, and connect with campus safety and college offices. Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning for classes, this section helps you find your way and feel prepared.

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College Operations

Learn how Glen Oaks Community College is led, governed, and supported. Explore information about our Board of Trustees, President’s Office, Human Resources, Campus Safety, Accreditation, Shared Governance, Facilities, and campus directory. This section provides insight into how decisions are made, how we maintain institutional quality and safety, and how we operate with integrity and accountability in service of our students and community.

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College Communications

Stay connected with the stories, achievements, and identity of Glen Oaks Community College. Access the latest college news, explore GOCC’s brand identity resources, and celebrate the awards and recognitions that highlight student, employee, and institutional success. This section reflects who we are, what we value, and how we share our impact with the communities we serve across southern Michigan and northern Indiana.

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Public Transparency

Access the reports, policies, and institutional commitments that guide Glen Oaks Community College. Review our assessment practices, faculty credential requirements, institutional learning outcomes, mission, vision, and values, nondiscrimination statements, and strategic plan and transparency reporting. We believe transparency builds trust. This section provides clear, public access to the information that demonstrates our accountability, academic quality, and commitment to equitable student success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of college is Glen Oaks?
A: Glen Oaks Community College is a public community college. We offer associate degrees, certificates, workforce training programs, and university transfer pathways designed to help students start careers or continue toward a bachelor’s degree.

Q: Where is Glen Oaks located?
A: Glen Oaks is located in Centreville, Michigan. We serve students across southern Michigan and northern Indiana, including both traditional college students and adult learners.

Q: Is Glen Oaks accredited?
A: Yes. Glen Oaks Community College is accredited and meets all state and federal higher education standards. Accreditation ensures academic quality and institutional accountability.

Q: Does Glen Oaks offer career training?
A: Yes. Glen Oaks offers industry-aligned certificates, associate degrees, and short-term workforce training programs that prepare students for in-demand careers in our region.

Q: How do I contact Glen Oaks?
A: You can find contact information for offices and staff in our campus directory. 

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