Knock Out Your Credits for Less
Attend OCC as a Guest Student and cut the cost, not your education.
Taking summer classes is a popular option for students who are home for the summer. Completing summer courses can possibly allow you to graduate one to two semesters earlier. And, we make it easy to transfer the credits you earn back to your home college. Plus, you’ll be exempt from all placement testing and many prerequisites are waived for our guest students.
Get ahead, stay ahead
If you like our summer classes, plan to attend during fall and winter to supplement your course load. Our online options make this easy.
Before you register:
- Check out the Michigan Transfer Network to confirm your OCC class selections count toward your degree with your home institution’s advising staff.
- Confirm that there are not prerequisite courses that will prevent you from registering for your OCC class selections.
The following steps will guide you through the process of becoming a OCC guest student at.
Step 1: Apply Online
Complete our free, online application. You will receive a confirmation email from our Admissions team when your application
is received and another one when it is processed. Please allow two (2) business days
for processing.
Note: Guest applications are valid for 1 year. If your application has expired, log into your application account and create a new application.
Step 2: Set up MyOCC Account
MyOCC is where you will access your student email account, complete pre-registration
steps, register for classes, find payment information, and more. After your application
is processed, you will receive two emails with the information needed to set up your
MyOCC account. First, admissions will email your OCC Student ID number and the link
to find your username. Then, Online Services will email your Temporary Password.

The Online Learning Readiness Course is required before you can register for online
or hybrid classes. Log into MyOCC and select Online Learning Readiness Course (DIST 1000) under Pre-Registration Steps.

Guest students are waived from prerequisites for many, but not all OCC courses. A list of subjects that require verification of prerequisite completion is available on the course prerequisites page. This information is also available in the individual course descriptions.
If the course you’re wishing to take as a guest student requires that you verify prerequisite
completion, please send an email including an unofficial copy of your college transcript(s)
and what course(s) you wish to take as a Guest Student to the Counseling Office at your preferred campus.

Log into your MyOCC account and select Student Planning. Then select Plan your Degree & Register for
Classes to search for classes and add them to your plan. After classes have been added
to your plan, you can register for them.

You can check your balance and make payments in your MyOCC account under Finance. Guest Students are not eligible for financial aid.
You can pay any balance you owe via:
- MyOCC | Click on Student billing information link in Finance tile
- In person at Auburn Hills Student Accounts
- OCC Payment Plan

The One Card is your official OCC Student ID, library and copy/print card. Your first
card is free and will be mailed to the address on file with the college.
Step 8: Buy Your Books
Visit the OCC Bookstore in-person at Auburn Hills, Royal Oak or Orchard Ridge to purchase
your books, supplies and OCC gear. You can also shop online and have your order shipped
directly to your home.
Contact Information
We're here to help.
If you need help, our Admissions Coordinators are ready to assist you with your questions.
Email: admissions@oaklandcc.edu
Enrollment Services Phone: (248) 341-2280