Investigated Threat Closes Campus Friday and Saturday

ACADEMICS

Few colleges the size of Redlands have such a wide range of academic programs — not to mention the levels of excellence. Redlands houses a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the largest Honors Society for two-year colleges.

Undergraduates at Redlands get to be involved in conducting research. Plus, all classes are taught by the full professor: there are no graduate-student teachers.

ADMISSIONS

We want you to have a positive and productive college experience right from the start! You can use our convenient online scheduler to arrange a campus tour.

Redlands welcomes many students who are the first in their family to pursue college, as well as students from around the world. Our staff is ready to help you throughout the process, sorting out any confusion about the process and any specific needs a student has.

ABOUT

Redlands is a unique place. Maybe that's why students feel so comfortable being themselves as students here: comfortable and confident pursuing their unique interests.

Redlands students feel like they are on familiar footing — with the opportunity to go anywhere! With programs from nursing to agricultural studies to the arts and sciences, Redlands students have gone on to excel across Oklahoma and beyond.

Life at Redlands

College is a big step: take it any direction you want to go at Redlands! From offering high quality on-campus housing in our modern apartments to providing game-day excitement with our men's and women's teams, this is no ordinary two-year school.

Our campus and our classes are sized right: you won't just be a face in the crowd at Redlands. Come and have the full college experience!

Paying for Redlands

A college education at Redlands costs less than the Oklahoma state average for public institutions (based on cost per credit hour). For students planning to attain a four-year degree, completing the first two at Redlands can save you thousands.

Figuring out the process of paying for college can be intimidating, especially in households where parents haven't gone themselves. We make it easy.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 30, 2017

Contact: Marcia Shottenkirk, Communications Liaison

Communications@redlandscc.edu / 405.422.6237

INVESTIGATED THREAT CLOSES CAMPUS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

EL RENO, Okla. — Due to a potentially significant threat currently under investigation by the El Reno Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Redlands Community College will cancel all classes and events and all locations will be closed Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April, 1.

In addition, the El Reno Police Department and the Canadian County Sheriff’s Department will have a strong presence at Cougar Crossing to protect Redlands’ student residents. Classes are scheduled to resume, and the campus will reopen on Monday, April 3.

“We are taking a safety precaution because of an anonymous threat made against Redlands Community College,” said President Jack Bryant. “We take every threat seriously and place the security and well-being of all faculty, staff, students and guests first.”

For more information, please contact Communications Liaison Marcia Shottenkirk at 405.422.6237 or via email at Marcia.Shottenkirk@redlandscc.edu.

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