Adult Learners

STEP 1: CREATE AN ADMISSIONS ONLINE APPLICATION

Go to apply. Select 'Create An Admissions Profile'. Complete the Application for Admission. Confirmation emails are sent when the application is received and again when processed. Allow two (2) business days for processing. NOTE: Fall and winter semesters have application deadlines. Plan Ahead!

STEP 2: SET UP A MyOCC ACCOUNT AND OCC STUDENT EMAIL

After you receive confirmation that your application has been processed, you will need to log into your MyOCC Account. Be sure to add your Secondary Email on the Change/Add Email screen - this will allow you to reset your own password if needed. Once logged in to MyOCC, sign in to Student Email to ACTIVATE your required OCC STUDENT EMAIL account.

STEP 3: NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION - ONLINE

Students new to OCC are required to complete the New Student Orientation before registration. You must have an OCC ID and MyOCC account to access the link. Go to MyOCC, log in, and select New Student Orientation. After you have completed the survey, remember to click "Mark Course Completed" and print your certificate to finish the orientation.

STEP 4: COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA (if applicable)

Award letter and status of your application may be found under Financial Profile on MyOCC. Check for important deadlines.

STEP 5: PLACEMENT TESTING

English placement is necessary in order to ensure you are prepared for and are successful in your program/certificate of study. Mandatory practice and test information may be found in your MyOCC account under Academic Profile.

STEP 6: MEET WITH A COUNSELOR

Make the most of your counseling appointment. OCC now requires Mandatory Counseling for all incoming first-time college students. Complete your application and placement testing before coming in! Call for an appointment with a counselor at one of the campuses or set up a ZOOM meeting!

STEP 7: REGISTER FOR CLASSES VIA MyOCC

• Log into MyOCC, Select Students
• Go to Registration
• Click Register for Sections

STEP 8: PAY YOUR BILL

You can pay via:

• MyOCC
• In person at the Cashier's Office
• New - Payment Plan

STEP 9: GET YOUR RAIDER ONE CARD

The Raider One Card is your Official OCC Student ID. It serves as your Student ID, Library Card, Copy/Print Card, and iROC Cash for Raiders Store and Cafe purchases. Your first card is free, replacement cards cost $10. Your official OCC Student ID can be picked up at the Business Office.

STEP 10: BUY YOUR BOOKS

The Raider Bookstore provides competitive comparisons to get your books.

GO TO CLASS!