What is College Credit Plus CCP Ohios dual

What is College Credit Plus (CCP)? Ohio’s dual enrollment program, allows eligible 7 th – 12 th grade college-ready students to earn high school and college credit at the same time – Earn up to 30 credit hours (high school & college) in an academic year; 120 max – One 3+ credit hour college course = One high school unit

What is College Credit Plus (CCP)? • Apply to any public or participating private college/university • Enroll in summer, fall and spring semesters – Note: Summer begins the academic year! • Graduating seniors are ineligible • Does not count towards athletic eligibility • Courses offered on campus, online or possibly at the high school

What are the benefits? • Earn high school and college credit at same time – Additional course options and academic challenge – College grade is added to HS transcript. Same weight as AP, Honors, etc. – Grades and GPA from YSU remain on your YSU transcript – Credits, not grades, may be transferable with other colleges https: //transfercredit. ohio. gov

What are the benefits? • Access to all college academic support services – Academic Advisor, Writing Center, Mathematics Assistance Center, E-tutoring, Library, Disability Services • Continued access to your HS counselor • Head start on college degrees or certificates • Experience college early to understand the expectations of college life

What are the benefits? • No cost at public colleges and universities for tuition, required fees and textbooks – Parking and Transportation costs are covered by the student/family • Also, at YSU you receive… – Free ticket to any home athletic event – Access to Campus Recreation Center • Must be at least 16 years old and sign a waiver form – $45 Application fee is waived for New Freshman Application

Considerations and Consequences • If a student fails, or withdraws late, from the college course, the district may seek reimbursement for tuition and textbook costs from the student/family • Enroll in more than 30 credit hours for the year, then the student either – Drops a course – Self-pays for the course (includes tuition, fees, and books at the college rate)

Considerations and Consequences • Grades can affect high school and college GPA – Think scholarships after HS graduation – Failing a course could prevent HS graduation – Grade remains on the YSU transcript • CCP Probation or Dismissal by the high school or college can occur

Considerations and Consequences • CCP Probation: Earns less than a 2. 0 cumulative COLLEGE GPA or withdraws from 2 or more courses in a term – may enroll in only one course for the term; cannot be in the same content area which a D or F was previously earned • CCP Dismissal: Occurs when a student does not raise their GPA to a 2. 0 or above; cannot enroll in any college courses • CCP Appeal Process: Determined by the school

Considerations and Consequences • End of course exams still needed (if required) • Under 14 years old, a parent/guardian must accompany while on campus • Students taking class on campus pay for parking • Athletes – review the OSHAA requirements • HS and college calendars do not match – Start/End dates, snow days, holidays, spring breaks may differ • Difference between HS and College

Difference between HS and College • Study Time – HS: 1 to 3 hours per day – College: Standard rule of 2 hours for every hour spent in class • Knowledge Acquisition – HS: Information provided mostly in-class; out-of-class research can be minimal – College: Coursework generally requires more independent thinking, longer writing assignments and out-of-class research

Difference between HS and College • Tests – HS: Sometimes weekly or at the end of a chapter – College: Fewer in number, covering more material • Grades – HS: Numerous quizzes, tests, homework – College: Fewer tests and homework (if any) will be used to determine final grade

Difference between HS and College • Parent Role – HS: Strong advocates working closely with teachers and counselors – College: Mentor and support; college views student as independent decision-maker • FERPA: Family Education Rights and Privacy Act protects the student record One last item to consider is college-readiness…

What does being “college-ready” mean? • Being college-ready is more than just being academically ready – Consider emotional and social transition and college expectations – Consider time management and organizational skills – Understand grades earned are for HS and College credit and are factored into the student’s HS GPA – Understand CCP credits are utilized in the calculation of future college financial aid awards

How can students participate? • Three step process! Students must… – Step 1: …be “eligible” by showing college-readiness in one or more areas - if eligible then… – Step 2: …apply for admission to the college or university – if accepted then… – Step 3: …complete placement testing (if needed) and meet with an advisor to discuss course options Eligibility does not mean Admission does not mean course placement.

Step One: Eligibility • Has one or more college-ready scores in English, Math or Reading • College/University reviews the scores, using the statewide standards for the following assessments: – ACT (English, Math, Reading) – SAT (English, Math, Reading) – Accuplacer (English and Reading) – ALEKs, Place. U or Maplesoft (for Math) • Assessments needed varies by college/university

Student Eligibility Assessment Testing Scores

What if I don’t have the needed score? Conditional Eligibility • If scores within “conditional range” AND has a 3. 0 GPA, then student is eligible to participate OR • If scores within “conditional range” AND obtains a recommendation from a school counselor, principal, or career-tech advisor, then student is eligible to participate.

YSU Eligibility Test - Accuplacer • Free assessment for students who have NOT • taken the ACT/SAT OR • met the ACT Composite 17 or SAT combined score of 910 • Students test in English, Math and Reading and must meet the scores listed • Students who are eligible, but still not meeting course placement requirements, will be offered YSU placement exams

YSU Eligibility Test Registration & Deadline • How do students register? – Call the CCP office at 330 -941 -2447 or email ccp@ysu. edu – Provide name, address, phone, email address and school district • Deadline to complete - March 29, 2019

Step Two: Apply for Admission • Students apply for admission to the college/university they are interested in – Can apply to more than one – Contact each to learn about their processes, paperwork and deadlines • College/University has the final decision on student admission

YSU CCP Admission Requirements • College-ready 7 th – 12 th grade students • At least 2. 0 cumulative unweighted GPA • Minimum 17 composite ACT or SAT evidence-based writing/reading and math combined score of at least 910 • College ready benchmark met in at least one area (ACT English 18, ACT Reading 22, or ACT Math 22) • Passage of state exams (if required) *Admission does NOT guarantee course placement; requirements vary by course!*

Step Three: Course Placement • Eligible students who are admitted have to meet course placement requirements to enroll – Meet with an advisor/counselor to discuss options – May not be able to enroll in any courses • New CCP students are limited to Level I courses for the first 15 credit hours • Certain courses are non-allowable under CCP

YSU CCP Course Placement • Must meet College Readiness Benchmarks – ACT sub scores: E 18, M 22, R 22 – Some math/science require a higher Math score – Some courses do not require a Math score at all • ACT/SAT scores; highest score used regardless of test/date • Make sure all scores are sent to YSU CCP Office • Students not meeting the benchmarks may take placement tests at YSU to try to qualify

What courses can students enroll in? • Must complete “First 15” credits in Level I Courses, which include: – Transferable courses – Computer science, information technology, anatomy or physiology, and foreign language – Courses in study skills, academic or career success • After the First 15 is completed, can enroll in the majority of the course catalog provided course prerequisites are met • View YSU’s Level I Course List on www. ysu. edu/ccp

What courses are not allowed? • One-on-one private instruction, including but not limited to instrumental music, voice or art • Courses for which college course fees that exceed $750 • Study abroad or similar course • Physical education course • Courses graded on a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis unless the course is transferable • Remedial or religious courses

How do I apply? • Sign up to take an assessment test • Submit letter of intent to your SCHOOL by April 1, 2019 • Submit a complete application by the appropriate application deadline • • • Application Official transcript ACT/SAT scores Parental consent form Campus education plan (on-campus or on-line courses)

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES Desired Start Term Last ACT/SAT Test Date for Consideration Deadline Summer 2019 ACT - February 9 SAT – March 9 April 5, 2019 Fall 2019 ACT – April 13 SAT – March 9 April 5, 2019 Spring 2020 ACT – April 13 SAT – March 9 April 5, 2019 Non-Public and Homeschool Students ACT – February 9 SAT – March 9 March 26, 2019 *The FREE online CCP application and forms will be available in February 2019 at: www. ysu. edu/ccp.

YSU CCP Application & Enrollment Process • Application is reviewed once complete. Decision letter is mailed home along with: • YSU Student ID # • YSU Email Account and Activation Instructions • All additional correspondence is sent to YSU email account – check it regularly! • CCP Orientation & Placement Testing Information • Please keep this letter in a safe place!

YSU CCP Application & Enrollment Process ü Attend a CCP Orientation & Advising Day Academic advisement is required by the state! Desired Start Term Course Location Orientation Dates Summer 2019 On-campus or Online May 1, 2019 Fall 2019 and/or Spring 2020 On-campus or Online July 18, 2019 July 30, 2019 Fall 2019 and/or Spring 2020 High School Based Only June 17, 2019 or Online Fall 2019 and/or Spring 2020 Combination of high school based courses July 18, 2019 and on-campus or online courses July 30, 2019 *Attendance at a CCP Orientation & Advising Day is required to participate in the CCP program at YSU.

CCP Application & Enrollment Process ü Complete placement testing, if needed If you do not meet the college readiness benchmarks, you will be invited to the YSU campus to complete placement testing. Desired Start Term Placement Testing Deadline Summer 2019 April 23, 2019 Fall 2019 or Spring 2020 June 28, 2019 *Please refer to YSU CCP Course Placement Guide for course eligibility.

• Review the YSU CCP brochure and website (www. ysu. edu/ccp) • Discuss all of the benefits and possible consequences • Sign up for the ACT and/or SAT by deadline to avoid paying a late fee and secure a spot on test day! • Submit the Letter of Intent by April 1, 2019 • Apply and submit a complete application file to YSU CCP by the appropriate deadline • Keep YSU CCP Acceptance Letter • Activate and regularly check YSU email • Attend orientation and complete placement testing by deadlines!

Contact us! ccp@ysu. edu 330 -941 -2447 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter! @YSUCCP