Corequisite Courses

Corequisite courses provide enhanced support and instruction so that you can complete college-level courses within your first year of study.  This helps to eliminate barriers and builds academic bridges to success.

As a student new to Oakland Community College, you have the opportunity to complete your English and Math sequence faster, often in one or two semesters. This means you will graduate faster, use less financial aid, and have more course options during your first semester at OCC.

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How Corequisite Courses Work

A "corequisite course" is a course students take with additional credit hours for instructor time and support. Corequisite courses can save both time and money. Here's how it works:

  • STEP 1Placement - For Math, placement is determined by your ALEKS or SAT score. For English, placement is determined by completing the English Guided Self-Placement. Check the Exemptions lists for Math and English
  • STEP 2OCC Counselor - Students new to OCC are required to meet with an OCC Counselor before enrolling in any courses, including a corequisite course. Every student is different, and the recommended course for you will depend on several factors: your placement score, intended career pathway, transfer plans, comfort level with the subject and previously completed prerequisite courses. 
  • STEP 3 | Registration - Enroll in the “Enhanced” support sections. The additional credit hours are designed to enhance your academic success and help you navigate the course material with more time and support from your instructor in a smaller group setting. Corequisite courses that offer enhanced support are noted with an “E” in the course number.

Corequisite Course Offerings

MATH 1125E

  • COREQUISITE COURSE DESCRIPTION - Math (MAT) 1125E Math Literacy – Enhanced (5 credit hours). The weekly enhanced support sessions meet before or after the main MAT 1125 instruction.
  • HOW TO ENROLL - Register for MAT 1125E. The support component is included. Total number of credits: 5

MATH 1150 + MATH 1150S

  • COREQUISITE COURSE DESCRIPTION - Math (MAT) 1150S Intermediate Algebra with Support (4 credit hours) is taken along with MAT 1150 Intermediate Algebra (4 credit hours). The combined class meets four days a week for two hours each day.
  • HOW TO ENROLL - Register for MAT 1150S. You will automatically be enrolled in the companion support course. Total number of credits: 8

MATH 1150 + MATH 1150E

  • COREQUISITE COURSE DESCRIPTION - Math (MAT) 1150E Intermediate Algebra – Enhanced (2 credit hours) is taken along with MAT 1150 Intermediate Algebra (4 credit hours). The weekly enhanced support sessions meet before or after MAT 1150.
  • HOW TO ENROLL - Register for MAT 1150E. You will automatically be enrolled in the companion support course. Total number of credits: 6

MATH 1540 + MATH 1540E

  • COREQUISITE COURSE DESCRIPTION - Math (MAT) 1540E College Algebra – Enhanced (2 credit hours) is taken along with MAT 1540 College Algebra. The weekly enhanced support sessions meet before or after MAT 1540.
  • HOW TO ENROLL - Register for MAT 1540E. You will automatically be enrolled in the companion course. Total number of credits: 6

MATH 1580 + MATH 1580E

  • COREQUISITE COURSE DESCRIPTION - Math (MAT) 1580E Statistics – Enhanced (2 credit hours) is taken along with MAT 1580 Statistics. The weekly enhanced support sessions meet before or after MAT 1580.
  • HOW TO ENROLL - Register for MAT 1580E. You will automatically be enrolled in the companion course. Total number of credits: 6

ENG 1510E

  • COREQUISITE COURSE DESCRIPTION - English (ENG) 1510E  Composition I Enhanced (4 credit hours). The weekly enhanced support sessions meet before or after ENG 1510.
  • HOW TO ENROLL - Register for ENG 1510E. The support component is included. Total number of credits: 4

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Contact a Counselor

Counseling phone number: (248) 341-2270

Service Hours (by appointment only)

  • Monday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Onsite & Virtual Services)
  • Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm (Onsite & Virtual Services) 
    • 5:00 - 7:00pm (Virtual)
  • Wednesdays counselors are available for same day drop-in sessionsJoin a waitlist.
  • Saturday (see dates below): 8:30am - 12:30pm (Virtual Services Only)
    • First two Saturdays in January & September
    • Entire months of July, August & December

Locations

Auburn Hills Campus
2nd Floor B Building
Email a Counselor @ Auburn Hills
Fax (248) 232-4355

Highland Lakes Campus
2nd Floor of Woodland Hall
Email a Counselor @ Highland Lakes
Fax: (248) 942-3055

Orchard Ridge Campus
1st Floor of M Building
Email a Counselor @ Orchard Ridge
Fax: (248) 522-3696

Royal Oak Campus 
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Email a Counselor @ Royal Oak
Fax: (248) 246-2455

Southfield Campus
2nd Floor of A Building
Email a Counselor @ Southfield 
Fax: (248) 233-2740