Steps to Become a Dual Enrolled Student

STEP 1 - Complete online application

Step 2 - Submit the Dual Enrollment/FERPA authorization form

High School Sponsored Students: Complete the High School Sponsored Dual Enrollment Form with a parent/guardian.

NOTE: If your high school is not listed in the form's high school drop down list, please email secondary@oaklandcc.edu so that it can be added to the list

Self-Pay Students: Complete the Self-Pay High School Dual Enrollment Form with a parent/guardian.

Once your High School Counselor (or parent/guardian for self-pay) signs the form, you will receive a copy for your records. 

 Step 3 - Set up your MyOCC account & email

When your application is processed you will receive two seperate emails - One with your OCC Student ID number along with a link to retrieve your username from Admissions and a second email with your Temporary Password from Online Services. 

Once logged-in to MyOCC, select the Student Email link under the Student Quick Links card to log in and activate your OCC email. Your OCC Student Email address uses your MyOCC User Name adding @student.oaklandcc.edu. All future contact from OCC will now be sent to this college email account.

Step 4 - New student orientation - online

You must complete New Student Orientation before you register for classes. To access orientation, log-into MyOCC and select Pre-Registration Steps, then New Student Orientation. You ONLY have to complete the New Student Orientation and a brief Student Survey at the end. While there are also many Student Lingos that are informative, they are NOT required.

Step 5 - Course placement

ENGLISH: You MUST complete OCC’s English Placement unless you have a recent SAT score or qualify for one of the other exemptions.  ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL):  If English not your first language, you are REQUIRED to complete Duolingo for placement.

MATH: If you plan to register for a course that requires math prerequisites, you will need to complete the ALEKS Math Placement unless you have a recent SAT/ACT score or qualify for one of the exemptions.

Step 6 - Schedule a counseling appointment

All incoming first-time college students are now required to meet with an OCC counselor. Once you complete steps 1-5, call to schedule an in-person or virtual  appointment. 

Step 7 - Register for classes via MyOCC

Log into MyOCC and select the Student Planning card. Click on the Plan your Degree & Register for Classes option to search and register for classes.

Step 8 - Buy your Books

You can order and have your books delivered from the OCC Bookstore by clicking Textbooks at the top of the page and selecting Get Your Textbooks. Enter your OCC student ID number under the Financial Aid method of payment, and select HSDE which stands for High School Dual Enrollment.

The OCC Bookstore provides competitive comparisons to get your books.

STEP 1 - Log into your Admissions profile

Step 2 - Submit the Dual Enrollment/FERPA authorization form

High School Sponsored Students: Complete the High School Sponsored Dual Enrollment Form with a parent/guardian.

NOTE: If your high school is not listed in the form's high school drop down list, please email secondary@oaklandcc.edu so that it can be added to the list

Self-Pay Students: Complete the Self-Pay High School Dual Enrollment Form with a parent/guardian.

Once your High School Counselor (or parent/guardian for self-pay) signs the form, you will receive a copy for your records.  

Step 3 - Set up your MyOCC account & email

Login to MyOCC with the same MyOCC username and password you've been using then select the Student Planning card and then click Plan your Degree & Register for classes.

Step 4 - Buy your Books

You can order and have your books delivered from the OCC Bookstore by clicking Textbooks at the top of the page and selecting Get Your Textbooks. Enter your OCC student ID number under the Financial Aid method of payment, and select HSDE which stands for High School Dual Enrollment.

The OCC Bookstore provides competitive comparisons to get your books.