The pretests that you take before you start class help us place you in the right class. When you are placed in the right class, you will have a better chance of learning the skills you need to pass the exams. The posttests results are used to measure how much you have learned while in class. OIC is required to give you both a pretest and a posttest.

OIC has a long history of providing quality service to meet the needs of our students. There are many good community-based programs in the Harrisburg area. You should take some time to learn what each program has to offer before you decide which program is best for you. OIC staff will work with you so that you receive the best service here at OIC or at another quality service provider to meet your needs.

Your OIC counselor will work with you to create an individual learning plan to meet your personal, education, and work goals. The plan will include both short and long term goals that you can use to measure your progress.

Yes, you can always return to complete your studies. If you have been away from school for a long period of time, you may be asked to complete orientation again.

Orientation takes about 4 hours to complete. (For English as a Second Language students, orientation takes about 1 ½ hours to complete.) During orientation you will learn about OIC services, take the pretest placement exams, and set up your class schedule. The orientation staff will l answer any questions that you may have about support services and additional training classes.

Begin by clicking REGISTER. Once you submit your completed registration form, you will be invited to an information session. If you want to move on, you will be invited to an assessment (testing) session to determine your academic levels.

After you attend an information session and complete a series of assessments (tests), you will able to begin class the following week.