College Credit Plus (CCP) is Ohio’s dual credit program where students earn high school and college credit while in high school. Students enroll in college courses and adhere to college requirements. The College Credit Plus program is available for Ohio students in grades 7 through 12.
Being “college-ready” is more than just being academically ready
Grades earned in a College Credit Plus course are for high school AND college. They will be calculated into the student’s GPA. College requirements vary by school.
The Ohio State University- Mansfield Campus, Ohio Northern University, the University of Akron, Walsh University, Zane State Community College. Stark State College, Lorain County Community College, Cuyahoga Community College, Wright State Community College, Kent State University, Washington State Community College, Sinclair Community College, and Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Students can pursue the College Credit Plus at any Ohio higher education institution.
Step 1
Each college/university has different exam requirements; you may have to take one of these assessments: ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, ALEKS, PlaceU, Maplesoft
After you have taken the assessment, colleges and universities will review student scores using statewide standards. Students’ scores must indicate they are ready for “college-level” courses in at least one subject area.
If a student’s scores are not “college-level,” other conditions may be considered depending on the exam scores and if the student has:
Step 2
Once you have taken the assessment and are ready for the College Credit Plus program, students must apply for admission to the college or university.
Contact the college to learn about their processes, paperwork, and deadlines. Remember, they have the final decision on student admission.
Step 3
| Topic | High School | College |
|---|---|---|
| Tests | Tests are sometimes given weekly or at the end of the chapter | Tests are generally fewer in number covering more material |
| Study Time | Required homework ranges between 1 to 3 hours per day | Standard rule of 2 to 3 hours of homework for very hour spent in class (3 to 5 hours per day) |
| Knowledge Acquisition | Information provided mostly in-class. Out-of-class research is minimal | Coursework will generally require more independent thinking, longer writing assignments, and out-of-class research |
| Grades | Numerous quizzes, tests, and homework assignments | Fewer tests and fewer, if any, homework assignments will be used to determine final grades |
| Parent Role | Parents are strong advocates working closely with teachers and counselors | Parent serves as a mentor and support for the student; the college views the student as independent decision-maker; The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student education records |
Students must complete and return to the school office the Intent to Participate form by April to participate in CCP the following school year. Get organized!
Mark your calendars with:
For more information about this program, visit the Ohio Department of Higher Education
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Many CCP courses at partnering colleges can apply to a degree or professional certificate at the college. The Liberal Arts pathway at Cleveland State University is but one of the many pathways available through CCP.
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