Transferring to OCC

Oakland Community College welcomes transfer students from other institutions of higher education and always tries to award direct equivalent credit. When direct equivalencies are not available, elective credit is usually awarded.

Transfer to OCC

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.

Apply to OCC

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, ces@oaklandcc.edu will email your Temporary Password.

Go To MyOCC

3: Submit Official Transcripts

Official transcripts from U.S. or Canadian institutions must be sent from your previous accredited university or college to OCC.

Your previous institution can:

Email official transcripts to transcripts@oaklandcc.edu.
Mail them to: Oakland Community College, Transcript Evaluations, 2900 Featherstone Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2845
Send them electronically through Parchment.com, National Student Clearinghouse or another accepted transfer delivery system. Please remember to put Oakland Community College as the recipient.

After your transcript has been evaluated, notification will be sent to your OCC email. You may log into your student account to review the results of your transcript evaluation.

International transcripts (excluding those from Canadian institutions) must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) before OCC can consider international credits for transfer.

4: New Student Orientation

You must complete the online New Student Orientation before you register for classes. To access orientation, log into MyOCC and select New Student Orientation under Pre-Registration Steps.

Attend Online Orientation

5: Online Learning Readiness Course

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.

Attend Online Learning Readiness Course

6: Complete the FAFSA (if applicable)

OCC encourages you to complete the FAFSA (if you are eligible) to determine your eligibility for scholarship, grant and loan programs through the Federal government and State of Michigan. Once completed, the status of your application and award letter can be found in MyOCC under Financial Aid.

Complete The FAFSA

7: Placement (if applicable)

You may be exempt from taking English, ESL and Math Placement if you meet the exemption guidelines.

Complete Placement Testing

8: Meet with Counseling

Meeting with an OCC counselor before you register is highly encouraged for transfer students, but not mandatory. Counselors can review transcripts, help you choose your program, and assist with course selection to ensure progress toward certificate or degree completion.

Please complete your admission application, set up your MyOCC account, New Student Orientation, and placement before your meeting. To schedule an appointment, go to “Make a Counseling Appointment” in MyOCC, or call us at (248) 341-2270.

NOTE: Students unable to request official transcripts in time for the semester start can be granted a one semester waiver with unofficial transcripts by an OCC counselor.

Contact Counseling

9: Register for Classes

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.

Register for Classes On MyOCC

10: Payment

If you are using your financial aid award, funds will be applied directly to your student account. You can review your award, check your balance and make payments in the MyOCC Finance and Financial Aid sections.

You can pay any balance you owe via:

MyOCC
In person at Auburn Hills Student Accounts
OCC Payment Plan

Find Out How To Pay Your Bill

11: Get The One Card

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.

Get The One Card

12: 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.

Buy Your Books