College Credit Plus Information Night For LCCC Parents and Students

1. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
…Are Students at LCCC

2. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
College Credit Plus – (formerly PSEO)
At College Campus
At High School
Credit-in-Escrow
…Are Students at LCCC

3. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Dual Enrollment
Free tuition and books
Counts on high school transcript and college transcript
Must be taken during the academic year
Fall deadline for application – June 15th
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4. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Credit-in-Escrow
Paid for by student and parents
Counts on college transcript / May also be used
for high school credit
Classes can be taken during the summer as well
as the academic year
Deadline for application – 3 weeks prior to start of
term
…Are Students at LCCC

5. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Freshmen
 3.5 cumulative GPA
 Must meet pre-requisites for any course and
complete COMPASS assessment or submit ACT
or SAT scores placing students into course.
*based on grades from 7th and 8th grade.
Each district decides the appropriate grade level for their
students to take each high school site course.
…Are Students at LCCC

6. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Sophomores,Juniors and Seniors
 3.0 cumulative GPA
 Must meet pre-requisites for any course
and complete COMPASS assessment or
submit ACT or SAT scores placing students
into course.
*Sophomore GPA based on grades from 8th and
9th grade.
…Are Students at LCCC

7. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
What can
What Classes Can Students Take?
Students can choose off the “transfer module” list for
general education or core courses that will transfer to
state colleges and universities.
Students can choose electives or other courses that
they find interesting or cannot take at the high school
that may help in career exploration or to prepare for
college expectations.
…Are Students at LCCC

8. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Restricted Courses
All Allied Health Clinical Courses
EDCT 111, 171
ECED (all courses)
EMSB & EMSP (all courses)
PEFT 151 (minimum age 16)
…Are Students at LCCC

9. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Course Limitations
Freshmen
one course per semester
must meet prerequisite
Sophomores
two or more courses per
semester may be allowed
must meet prerequisite
Juniors and Seniors
equivalent of a high school
day
must meet prerequisite
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10. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Carnegie Units
Juniors and Seniors can take only the amount of
classes allowed in a typical high school day.
The state will not pay for students to take a full load
of courses at high school and more at college.
The college and high school counselors use a formula
to determine how many college classes the student
can take in a day.
…Are Students at LCCC

11. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Dual Enrollment – in High Schools
LCCC courses are available at some public high
schools!
• Student remains in high school environment.
• Student still earns college credit.
• Student may access all services LCCC provides for on
campus students.
• Fall Deadline June 15th
…Are Students at LCCC

12. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
What To Do and When
All Students: Notify middle/high school of intent to
participate ( get intent form from school) by March
30
Complete application (sections 1 and 3) AS SOON
AS YOU DECIDE to PARTICIPATE. Turn in to HS
immediately – by May 1st!
Discuss college course selections with your high
school counselor to complete section 2 of the
application and forward to LCCC along with a
school transcript.
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13. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Application:
Applications for Dual Enrollment will not be
approved for fall semester if submitted after June 15th
.
There is a “second chance” deadline for students
that want to participate in spring semester –
October 15th.
The earlier you submit your application, the
better…
…Are Students at LCCC

14. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Checklist for Registration
Once you are accepted, follow procedures on
welcome letter from LCCC:
Register online For a MANDATORY LCCC Orientation
Session: www.lorainccc.edu/orientation
You will complete the College Student Inventory as part
of your orientation if you attend the orientation at
LCCC.
Take the COMPASS ASSESSMENT.
Meet with an Academic Advisor at LCCC.
…Are Students at LCCC

15. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Mandatory LCCC Orientation
High schools with classes on their site will hold
one session at each high school site in May.
If you miss the May date at your high school or
your high school doesn’t offer a session you must
attend at LCCC or complete online.
Sign up at www.lorainccc.edu/orientation
…Are Students at LCCC

16. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
College Student Inventory
CSI is an online assessment that helps to identify
strengths and weaknesses in academic
preparation, motivation, and career decision
making to provide a career advantage.
This assessment is administered as part of the
orientation session on the LCCC site.
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Placement for College Courses
Take COMPASS Assessment before school lets out. (TARGET
DATE is by May 15th). DO NOT WAIT!
Check www.lorainccc.edu/compass for sample questions and
lab hours.
Or…Submit ACT/SAT scores to LCCC.
If you do not take ACT by June 14th 2014, you must take
COMPASS instead!
…Are Students at LCCC

18. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Meet With an Academic Advisor
 Meet with LCCC Academic Advisor and schedule your classes or to have an
advising session if taking classes at the high school site. (You can take your
COMPASS and meet with an advisor in same day)
 Advising Sessions will be held on a walk-in basis in the Mike Bass Library and
Community Center at LCCC:
Enrollment Services Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. thru 7:30 p.m.
Fridays : 8:30 a.m. thru 5:00 p.m.
***Remember: Avoid waiting in line and getting closed out of courses by
applying for CC+ and meeting with advisors EARLY(before summer break)!
…Are Students at LCCC

19. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Advising and Registration:
LCCC site students will schedule campus courses during
their advising session.
High school site students will be registered by LCCC
staff over summer, but will learn if they meet
requirements during their advising session.
 Take your schedule to the Bass Library Building and get
your college I.D.
LCCC site - pick out your books at the College Bookstore
3 weeks before class.
…Are Students at LCCC

20. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Benefits & Cautions
…Are Students at LCCC

21. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Dual Enrollment
Participation...Benefits
Attend college while still in high school
Count credits for both high school and college
Use credits at LCCC or transfer credits
Complete college degree in fewer terms and with
greater flexibility
Reduce overall costs of college education
…Are Students at LCCC

22. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
More transfer information on
the web…
U.select at www.transfer.org
www.lorainccc.edu/transfer
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23. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Some Comparable Tuition Rates
Cost Per Semester Hour
LCCC
KSU
Univ. of Toledo
840.00
CWRU
John Carroll Univ.
$ 110.65
CSU
$ 386.00
$ 440.00
Univ. of Akron $ 398.02
$ 327.66
Baldwin-Wallace $
$1,672.00
$ 980.00
Oberlin College $ 1850.00
Above tuition is for Universities on a Semester System for academic year 2012/ 2013
…Are Students at LCCC

24. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Dual Enrollment Participation...
Benefits
Offset the difficult process of obtaining scholarships
Take courses not available at high school
Increase opportunities for career exploration
Experience diversity by exposure to students of
different backgrounds, ages and beliefs
…Are Students at LCCC

25. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
LCCC Student Services – no matter where you
take your classes
• Computer labs
• Physical education facilities
• Career development services
• Advising and counseling services
• Free tutoring services
• Use of the library/Ohio link
…Are Students at LCCC

26. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
You Should Know…
College Site: student is removed from the high
school environment
Students may miss out on high school
activities
…Are Students at LCCC

27. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
You Should Know…
Grades earned in college coursework may
affect high school class rank
College grades are computed into GPA
…Are Students at LCCC

28. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
You Should Know…
Students may find it more difficult to
partake in high school extra-curricular
activities
Students will be exposed to course- work
geared toward adult learners
Students may not have the maturity for the
college atmosphere
…Are Students at LCCC

29. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
You Should Know…
College transcripts are permanent records
Students retain entering freshman status
toward federal and state financial aid--check
with receiving institution about their
scholarships
School districts will seek financial restitution
if student fails or withdraws from a course
…Are Students at LCCC

30. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
You Should Know…
High school graduation may be
jeopardized if a student fails or drops
a college course that is also being used
for high school credit.
• Work closely with high school counselor
• Give your absolute best effort
• Talk to your instructors!
• Get help/tutoring if necessary
…Are Students at LCCC

31. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
You Should Know
You will follow LCCC calendar. Breaks and days off
and finals may differ.
FERPA – No interim reports or parent conferences…
…Are Students at LCCC

32. Some of the Best People You’ll Meet…
Thanks for coming out this evening!
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