Winter classes at Oakland Community College begin on January 11, 2021 and we are excited to have you with us for the upcoming semester! Please utilize the following FAQs for any questions you may have about registration.
You can determine your student type by reviewing the information on our Future Students page.
You will need to log back into your admissions profile, select the application and then withdraw the application. Then, complete another application to correct the status.
To get started, visit the Michigan Futures for Frontliners website to determine your eligibility. Next, you’ll apply for federal financial aid by filling out the FAFSA. Finally, apply to OCC!
The Futures for Frontliners program covers all tuition and fees, but it does not pay for books and supplies, transportation, technology or other associated costs.
Please email questions to future4frontliners@oaklandcc.edu or call 248.341.2280. You may also find the state website with FAQs to be helpful.
Begin by completing the admissions process and note “guest student” on the application. If you have applied within the last 12 months, your guest application is still valid and you will not need to re-apply.
OCC does not automatically send student transcripts. Students will need to utilize the online transcript request form. Online transcripts are free!.
Complete the Online Application for High School Guest Students and upload it under supplemental documents on your OCC application. If you have already submitted the application, email the guest application to admissions@oaklandcc.edu.
You will receive an email in your student account notifying you that your financial aid has been awarded. Log into the MyOCC student menu and click on “Financial Aid Status (Self Service)” to view the award.
Refunds are issued via direct deposit (sign up via MyOCC | Financial Profile | Bank Information for the quickest way to receive your refund!) or a paper check mailed to the address on file in your student record.
Please visit our Cost and Aid webpage to determine tuition costs.
You may review the online catalog along with the program requirements on our Programs web page.
You may drop a class using MyOCC during registration periods. Please note that classes dropped after the drop/add deadline may not be eligible for tuition refunds. All drop deadlines can be viewed by clicking on the specific class section in MyOCC.
Every incoming student must take the English Placement before signing up for classes, unless they meet certain exemptions. Visit the Placement Testing page for more information.
You may view the schedule of classes offered for the semester via MyOCC.
Registration for the Winter 2021 semester ends on January 10, 2021. NOTE: There are several late start classes still be available for registration after this time.
There are various reasons you may not be able to register, such as missing items on your admissions profile, failure to meet with a counselor, incomplete practice tests, etc. You may view a complete registration checklist by selecting your student type (i.e. Guest, New to College, International) on the Future Students webpage.
It can take up to one business day for the grade to post before you are allowed to register. If it has been longer than a day, please contact onlineready@oaklandcc.edu.
You can find the New Student Orientation online via MyOCC (be sure you are logged into your account for access!).
Select your program of study to view graduation requirements. For transfer information, visit our Transfer web page. For more help planning your schedule, please speak with an OCC counselor.
Once you have completed all of the admissions and pre-registration steps, log into your MyOCC account, click the student button and select “Register for Sections.” You may use either “Search and Register” or “Express Registration.”
Please allow at least 60 days after the end of the semester for the graduation department to post the degree. If you are a past graduate and have further questions, please email the graduation specialist at ces@oaklandcc.edu after January 3, 2021.
Complete the Duplicate Diploma Request Form. The cost is $10.00 per diploma and payment options are listed on the request. Once you submit the form with payment, your request will be processed within 5 to 10 business days.
Please complete the Student Update Information Request form from the Student Forms webpage and email it to CES@oaklandcc.edu, along with any required documentation.
Please complete the Request for Student’s Taxpayer Identification Number form from the Student Forms webpage and email it to CES@oaklandcc.edu, along with any required documentation.
You may print an unofficial transcript by logging into MyOCC and clicking on “Transcript (unofficial)” from the students menu. Official transcript requests must be completed using the online transcript request form. It’s free!
D2L uses the same login credentials as MyOCC. If you are able to log in to MyOCC but cannot log in to D2L or see your courses, please check My Class Schedule on MyOCC to ensure you are presently registered for classes. Additionally, D2L classes are not typically accessible until 1-2 weeks before the start of the semester, so you will not be able to access them until that time.