Admissions Eligibility and Requirements

Student Eligibility / In the context of the stated values of this institution, the following expectations for student eligibility are set forth:

• The student must demonstrate academic readiness on the college sanctioned placement instruments by scoring at or above the established academic requirement for entering into developmental courses.
• The student must (with or without assisted devices) be able to communicate at levels sufficient to complete all necessary course work and evidence through successful completion of course work the capacity to grow and improve.
• The student must demonstrate the motivation, commitment and desire to learn.
• The student will be 18 or older, be a high school graduate, or, if neither applies, must have filled out a High School Guest Application to enter the institution.
• The student, in order to pursue a chosen course of study, is willing to attend one or more campus sites.
• The student will understand that OCC does not provide transportation to and from its campuses.
• The student must evidence capacity to maintain initial eligibility as well as demonstrate continued academic progress as specified in the college catalog.
• The student must meet the requirements of federal or state-funded programs as a function of receiving aid and/or engaging in academic programs supported by such funds.
• The student will be knowledgeable of and adhere to all requirements contained in the “Student’s Roles and Responsibilities” statements which define acceptable behavior (civic, social and academic) as identified in the student handbook.
• The student must have the ability to attend to a learning task for the scheduled period of instruction assigned to each class in which the student is enrolled and to adhere to college policies regarding attendance and the repeating of classes.

Requirements /
Applicants Who Have Never Attended OCC
   Applications for Admission are available at any OCC campus, the Pontiac Center, the Bee Administration Center, all Oakland County high schools and the college Website. For residency verification, U.S. citizens and permanent residents must submit a photocopy of one of the following documents with the application:

1. A current drivers license reflecting the current address of the bearer as given on the application; or
2. A Secretary of State Personal Identification Card reflecting the current address of the bearer as given on the application; or
3. A voter registration card reflecting the current address of the bearer as given on the application; or
4. The current property tax receipt for the place of residence; or
5. A current rent receipt for the place of residence.

Transfer Students
   In addition to the above admission requirements, transfer applicants may wish to have transcripts from former colleges attended sent to the Office of the Registrar at the George A. Bee Administration Center. Transcripts from other schools should be received at least one month prior to campus registration to insure transfer credit availability for use in registration and advisement. Students with any questions about the transferability of prior coursework should consult a counselor before registering.

College Guest Students
   Guest students from other colleges and universities must submit a completed Michigan Uniform Guest Application bearing the home institution’s seal. This form may be obtained at the student’s present college and is valid only for the semester for which it is processed.

High School Guest Students
   Students currently enrolled in the tenth grade or higher in high school are eligible for guest student status at OCC. High school guest students must submit a completed OCC Application for Admission and a High School Guest/Dual Enrollment Approval form bearing the signature of their high school principal or the principal’s designee. This approval is valid only for the semester for which it is processed. The application and approval are available at any OCC location, the college Website and at high school counseling offices.

Home-Schooled Students
   Students who have completed a high school education in a home-school setting must complete an OCC Application for Admission. English and math placement testing is mandatory for these applicants. Students in a home-school setting who have not yet completed their high school education must apply as high school guest students with the support of a responsible parent.

International Applicants
   International students desiring to enter the college on a student visa must comply with admission requirements for international students outlined in the International Student Admissions Guide. Please see the International Student Advisor.
   A minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 350 on the written version or 70 on the computerized version or a minimum MTELP (Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency) score of 25 is required for admission to the college. Upon admission, all international students must take the MTELP at OCC for class placement assessment and must attend an orientation program. Once students demonstrate English language proficiency by an appropriate MTELP assessment score, they may enroll full-time in their major courses. Students with assessment scores below college level must enroll in credit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes until they have demonstrated such proficiency or have successfully completed the final level of ESL.
   Students with F-I student status must maintain full-time enrollment (a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) to comply with immigration requirements. F-I students are required to have health insurance that meets the standards of the college.

General Education Development (GED) Students
   Information regarding General Education Development (GED) can be obtained from the Accessibility Compliance Center & Education Support Services (ACCESS) office and from the Counseling departments at each of our campuses.

Former OCC Students
   Former OCC students who have not registered for classes for a period of three years must reapply for admission and follow the degree requirements listed in the catalog in effect for the semester of re-enrollment.
   Former OCC students who attended college elsewhere during the interim may submit an official transcript to the Office of the Registrar for credit evaluation.

Nontraditional Students
   Persons seeking to study at Oakland Community College whose qualifications may not fit an admission category as described above should contact the Director of Student Services at the campus they plan to attend.