Laurel College Center stresses flexibility
Enables Howard and P.G. community college students to earn their degree in city
As a first-generation college student, Olajumoke Ayoola has a personal mission: to earn a degree.
She began her degree in her home country of Nigeria and continued after moving to the United States, where she discovered the Laurel College Center at 312 Marshall Ave.
The Laurel College Center opened its doors in August 2001, with Howard andPrince George’s community colleges as the founding partners, allowing students the flexibility to enroll at either college and attend classes in Laurel. The center offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, general education development diplomas, English as a Second Language programs and noncredit or continuing education courses.
Since 2017, Ayoola, 33, has been enrolled with Prince George’s Community College and is pursuing a degree in business management.
“This is a really cool place to start your educational career,” Ayoola said. “The staff goes over and beyond to ensure student success.”Ayoola, was even encouraged by Laurel
She began her degree in her home country of Nigeria and continued after moving to the United States, where she discovered the Laurel College Center at 312 Marshall Ave.
The Laurel College Center opened its doors in August 2001, with Howard andPrince George’s community colleges as the founding partners, allowing students the flexibility to enroll at either college and attend classes in Laurel. The center offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, general education development diplomas, English as a Second Language programs and noncredit or continuing education courses.
Since 2017, Ayoola, 33, has been enrolled with Prince George’s Community College and is pursuing a degree in business management.
“This is a really cool place to start your educational career,” Ayoola said. “The staff goes over and beyond to ensure student success.”Ayoola, was even encouraged by Laurel
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