PO Box 967
Roseburg, OR 97470

Umpqua community college is a post-secondary Oregon college, which enables students to complete the first two years of university coursework with an Associate Degree or to complete an Associate in Applied Science Degree in a Professional Technical field. Students have the advantage of smaller classes and more personal attention than they would receive at a large university. Umpqua Community College maintains a close relationship with the Oregon colleges and have agreements with them, which enable graduates to enter the university as juniors and to complete their university degrees with only two additional years of education in most cases.

Umpqua Community College is one of the most picturesque colleges in the country, nestled between beautiful tree-studded hills and overlooking a large bend in the North Umpqua River. There is a mild year-around climate that complements the scenic beauty of the campus at Umpqua Community College. Natural volcanic rock and rustic, cedar shake architecture grace the 14 campus buildings located on a 100-acre plot of land six miles north of Roseburg.

The Oregon college was established by a vote of greater Douglas County residents in 1964 and conducted classes in various rented facilities in Roseburg for the first few years. Since its founding as a post-secondary education facility it has grown and changed to meet the diverse needs of the community. More than 15,000 students take one or more classes each year, for a full-time equivalent (FTE) of about 3,000 full-time students.

Quick Facts:

Umpqua Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The "100 Valleys of the Umpqua" have been compared in climate and geography with Italy and southern France. Extremes of heat and cold are rare and the county also enjoys one of the lowest wind velocities anywhere in the United States.

Umpqua Community College has degree partnerships with colleges and universities like Northwest Christian college, Oregon State University, Oregon Health & Science University, and Western Oregon University.

Full-term courses, short courses, workshops, and seminars are offered on the Umpqua Community College campus and in many communities.

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