Dual Enrollment Steps for High School Students
You are one step closer to becoming a dual enrolled student at OCC!
Follow these steps to enroll as a new or returning student. Please note: returning high school dual enrolled students must reapply each semester.
Your high school counselor can help you when you're ready to get started. They can discuss your eligibility and help with the enrollment process, which is outlined below. If you have questions, you can also email OCC Admissions.
Deadline to Apply
For the fall/summer semester, students are highly encouraged to apply by March 1. For the winter semester, apply by October 1. Ask your high school counselor to help you apply.
New Dual Enrollment Students
Complete our online application. It’s free, and it’s fast to fill out.
Look for a confirmation email from our admissions team stating that we received your application. If you don’t get confirmation within two business days, email OCC Admissions.
After you submit your online application, submit the High School Dual Enrollment Payment & School Authorization Form.
High School Sponsored Students
If you pass the course, your sponsor covers your tuition costs:
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- Complete the dual enrollment authorization form (Parts 1 and 2) with a parent or guardian and your high school counselor.
- Email the form to OCC Admissions.
Self-Pay Students
If you are not sponsored by your school district and you or a parent/guardian pays
for your courses, you are a self-paying student.
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- Complete the dual enrollment authorization form (Part 1 only) with a parent or guardian and your high school counselor.
- Email the form to OCC Admissions.
After we process your application and dual enrollment authorization forms, we will send you two emails with information to set up your MyOCC account:
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- An admissions team member emails your OCC Student ID number and the link to find your username.
- An online services team member emails your temporary password.
With MyOCC, you can do these tasks and more:
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- Access your student email account.
- Complete pre-registration steps.
- Register for classes.
- Find payment information.
You must complete the online New Student Orientation before you register for classes. The orientation takes around 30 minutes.
To access the orientation, log into MyOCC and select New Student Orientation under the Pre-Registration Steps.
For students planning to register for online or hybrid classes, you must also complete the Online Learning Readiness Course before you can register. The average time to complete this self-paced course is 1.5
hours.
To access the course, log into MyOCC and select Online Learning Readiness Course (DIST 1000) under Pre-Registration Steps.
English or ESL placement is required to register for classes. Complete the OCC English self-placement test. Or submit qualifying high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, or provide exemption documentation. If you are an ESL student, complete the OCC Duolingo English Test.
To take a math class or a class with a math prerequisite, you must do one of the following:
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- Submit qualifying high school transcripts.
- Submit recent SAT scores.
- Complete the ALEKS math placement – scores are valid for one year.
- Provide exemption documentation.
To register for classes, log into your MyOCC account. Select Student Planning. Then select Plan Your Degree and Register for Classes to search for classes and add them to your plan. After you add classes to your plan, you can register for them.
You can buy textbooks, supplies, and OCC gear in person or online. Visit the OCC Bookstore in person at Auburn Hills, Royal Oak, or Orchard Ridge. Or shop online and have your order shipped directly to you.
Returning Dual Enrollment Students
Returning high school dual enrolled students must reapply each semester.
Log in to your admissions account. Select Create a New Application. Complete a new application for the semester you plan to attend. Select the option for High School Dual Enrolled.
Most information from your previous application will populate. Verify the information is correct. Complete required fields marked with a red asterisk * and submit your new application.
Your admissions profile email username and password are different from your MyOCC login information. The admissions username will likely be a personal or high school email. If you forgot your password, reset it with the Forgot Your Password option.
After you submit your online application, submit the High School Dual Enrollment Payment & School Authorization Form.
High School Sponsored Students
If you pass your course, your sponsor covers your tuition costs.
Complete the dual enrollment authorization form (Parts 1 and 2) with a parent/guardian and your high school counselor. Email the form to OCC Admissions.
Self-Pay Students
If you are not sponsored by your school district and you or a parent/guardian pays
for your courses, you are a self-paying student.
Complete the dual enrollment authorization form (Part 1 only) with a parent/guardian and your high school counselor. Email the form to OCC Admissions.
To register for classes, log into your MyOCC account and select Student Planning. Then select Plan Your Degree and Register for Classes to search for classes and add them to your plan. After you add classes to your plan, you can register for them.
Students planning on registering for online or hybrid courses must complete the Online Learning Readiness Course before registering. The average time to complete this self-paced course is 1.5 hours. You can skip this if you already took an online or hybrid class at OCC.
More to Explore
Interested in Early College? You may also be interested in these programs:

Early College
Early college (also known as middle college) blends high school and college into a multi-year program combining high school graduation with an OCC associate degree in grade 13. In this program, students work simultaneously toward their high school diploma and their OCC associate degree. Learn more about Early College.

CTE Articulated Credit
Articulation of credit allows students to earn college credit in their high school CTE courses. This means that students can earn OCC credit by taking a course already offered as a part of their high school coursework! OCC has a number of agreements with area school districts. Learn more about CTE Articulate Credit.
Contact Dual Enrollment
Contact Information
New Students Contact:
Devon Hall
Dual Enrollment Navigator
Phone: (248) 410-2227
Email: secondary@oaklandcc.edu
New Student Contact:
Tara Hall
Dual Enrollment Navigator
Phone: (248) 384-5560
Email: secondary@oaklandcc.edu
Current Student Contact:
Leslie Marrero
Dual Enrollment Success Coach
Phone: (248) 201-4471
Email: secondary@oaklandcc.edu
Associate Academic Dean, Dual Enrollment & K12 Partnerships:
Bianca Bryant
Email: secondary@oaklandcc.edu
K12 Partner and High School Counselor Contact:
Colleen Jones
Dual Enrollment Navigator
Phone: (248) 410-4253
Email: secondary@oaklandcc.edu