2016-2017
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
College Credit Plus is designed to allow college-ready students,
grades 7-12 who qualify for college admission, the opportunity
to earn high school and college credit.
Your
HOMETOWN
University
BEFORE YOU APPLY
If you are interested in Kent State University at Stark’s College Credit Plus program, you should discuss these
items with both your guidance counselor and your parents prior to applying for admission. It is important
that you have a good understanding of your school district’s policies, as well as the policies of the college you
choose to attend.
What classes do I still need in order to graduate from high school? What college courses can I take to fulfill
these high school requirements?
How does my high school define full-time enrollment? How many classes between the high school and the
college must I take to be eligible for sports?
DISCUSS
WITH YOUR
GUIDANCE
COUNSELOR
How are College Credit Plus credits and grades applied to my high school transcript? (i.e. weighted, not
weighted, credit hours to Carnegie unit conversion) Do College Credit Plus courses taken above and beyond
my high school graduation requirements factor into my high school grade point average?
For what reasons would I have to reimburse my high school for the cost of my College Credit Plus courses?
What are my options for meeting my high school requirements if I fail a College Credit Plus course?
Do you believe I am ready for the academic and social challenges of college-level courses? What do you
recommend as an appropriate number of college courses for me?
How will I get to and from campus, especially when the weather is bad?
Can I take classes earlier or later than normal school hours?
Will I be working or participating in extracurricular activities, and will I have time for the more rigorous
demands of college-level courses?
DISCUSS
WITH YOUR
PARENTS &
FAMILY
Am I ready to accept the responsibility and independence that the college classroom demands? Will I participate actively in class and attend regularly?
Do I possess the social and emotional maturity necessary to engage in classes designed for and attended by
adult students?
Am I comfortable with the “academic freedom” granted to college professors to choose course materials,
create their own grading scale, establish classroom policies, etc.?
Am I prepared to keep my family informed of my academic progress since the university will not do that for
me?
Am I comfortable with the impact my College Credit Plus grades will have on my high school grade point
average, future scholarship opportunities and college admission? Am I comfortable with the grades I earn
as a College Credit Plus student being used to determine admission into selective or competitive majors?
How will I pay for failed or withdrawn classes?
If I am concerned about transferring College Credit Plus credits to another university, when should I
contact or visit that university to discuss transfer?
Do I understand the college credit hours I earn now will be taken into consideration when determining my
academic progress and eligibility for federal financial aid programs?
www.kent.edu/stark/college-credit-plus
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP) PROGRAM AND WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The College Credit Plus program was established by the State of Ohio to replace PSEO and Dual Enrollment Options. The program is designed to
allow college-ready students, grades 7-12 who qualify for college admission, the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. College Credit
Plus can include courses offered on a college campus, online or at the high school for which credit is awarded from the college. Knowing that college readiness is a requirement, Kent State Stark requires all students interested in College Credit Plus to submit ACT or SAT scores. These scores
are used to determine college readiness for our new students.
WHO PAYS FOR COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS STUDENTS’ TUITION AND BOOKS?
The high school and college share the costs according to a formula established by the State of Ohio or a negotiated agreement. Students who
withdraw from or fail classes, fail to return books, or return items in a damaged condition may be responsible for the associated costs.
HOW DO INTERESTED STUDENTS APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS PROGRAM?
Interested students should do the following:
1. Attend a College Credit Plus Information Session at their high school or Kent State University at Stark. For fall applicants, notify your school district of your intent to participate in the program by April 1, even if you think you may wait until the spring semester to attend.
2. Take the ACT if you haven’t already. Register at www.actstudent.org. ACT or SAT scores are required for admission.
3. Complete the online College Credit Plus admission application at www.kent.edu/stark/college-credit-plus and provide other admission
items as required. All required admission materials must be received by the deadline.
WHAT AND HOW MANY CLASSES CAN A COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS STUDENT TAKE AT KENT STATE STARK?
Students can generally take any class at Kent State Stark for which they meet the prerequisites and/or placement criteria. Careful coordination
with the high school guidance counselor is necessary in order to be sure all high school requirements are being fulfilled. Admitted students will
meet with their College Credit Plus advisor to select and register for classes and should do so in consultation with their high school guidance
counselor.
HOW ARE COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS CLASSES DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL COLLEGE CLASSES?
Students participating in this program can anticipate the same level of course content, rigor and expectations as found in a regular college-level
class. This is true regardless of whether the course is delivered online, on the college campus, or at the high school. Students should carefully
consider whether they possess the academic ability, social and emotional maturity necessary to succeed in college-level courses, and willingness
to participate in classes with students and professors of varying ages and backgrounds.
DO CLASSES TAKEN AS A COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS STUDENT APPLY TO DEGREES AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AND/OR
TRANSFER TO OTHER COLLEGES?
Credits earned as a College Credit Plus student apply to Kent State University degree programs and will transfer to other colleges just as they
would for a traditionally-enrolled student. Kent State students are subject to the degree requirements that are in effect when they enroll as a new
freshman. Many entry-level courses earned at an Ohio public college are guaranteed to transfer to any other Ohio public college. Credits earned at
private colleges, or those that you want to transfer to an out-of-state institution, will be evaluated by the institution you are planning to attend. Check
with the college you are planning to attend to see how your College Credit Plus courses transfer. Check Transfer to Degree Guarantee at Ohio
Higher Ed at https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/ap/1.
ARE COLLEGE CLASSES BEING OFFERED AT MY HIGH SCHOOL OR ON THE KENT STATE STARK CAMPUS?
Talk with your guidance counselor to determine if there are opportunities for earning college credit at your high school. College Credit Plus
students at Kent State Stark generally take classes in-person on our campus.
WHO DO I CONTACT TO DISCUSS COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS?
Students and parents interested in College Credit Plus at Kent State Stark should contact:
Jesmin Akter
Kent State University at Stark
Admissions Counselor
6000 Frank Avenue NW
110 Main Hall
North Canton, Ohio 44720
330-244-3419330-244-3251
jakter1@kent.eduwww.kent.edu/stark
www.kent.edu/stark/college-credit-plus
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
The College Credit Plus program is designed to allow college-ready students, grades 7-12 who qualify for college admission, the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. College Credit Plus can include courses
offered online, on a college campus, or at the high school for which credit is awarded from the college. Tuition
costs are shared by the school district and the college.
ADMISSION STANDARDS
• Students seeking admission into the College Credit Plus program must demonstrate college readiness by meeting Kent State’s
remediation-free standards. Kent State University at Stark determines college readiness by using ACT or SAT scores.
• Students who wish to take courses in mathematics or take courses that have a mathematics prerequisite will also be required
to complete the university’s ALEKS math placement assessment to determine college readiness in mathematics.
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
INFORMATION SESSIONS
AT KENT STATE STARK
1. Talk with your family and guidance counselor about the College Credit Plus program.
Be sure to inform your school district of your intent to apply to the program by April 1,
even if you think you may wait until the spring semester to attend.
2. Attend a College Credit Plus Information Session at your high school (if available)
or attend a session at Kent State University at Stark.
3.
FALL APPLICANTS
(also summer)
Take the ACT or SAT if you haven’t already. ACT test dates, locations and registration
information is available at www.actstudent.org. Kent State Stark’s ACT code is 3226.
ACT or SAT scores are required for admission consideration into Kent State Stark’s
College Credit Plus program.
Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.
301 Main Hall
Tuesday, March 15 at 6:45 p.m.
Stark County Spring College Fair
Conference Center
4. Application instructions and materials are available at www.kent.edu/stark/
college-credit-plus. Application requirements include:
• College Credit Plus Online Application for Admission
• College Credit Plus Authorization/Permission Form
• ACT or SAT Scores
• Official High School Transcript
Reservations are not required.
5. Deadline for completed* applications for summer or fall classes: May 1
Deadline for completed* applications for spring classes: November 1
* All required application materials must be received by the deadline.
AFTER APPLYING
• Fall (and summer) applicants: Plan to attend one of the Mandatory Enrollment Planning Sessions in mid-May.
- - Check www.kent.edu/stark/college-credit-plus for dates
• Spring applicants: Plan to attend a Mandatory Enrollment Planning Session in mid-November.
- - Check www.kent.edu/stark/college-credit-plus for dates
Students and parents interested in College Credit Plus at Kent State Stark should contact:
Jesmin Akter
Kent State University at Stark
Admissions Counselor
6000 Frank Avenue NW
110 Main Hall
North Canton, Ohio 44720
330-244-3419330-244-3251
jakter1@kent.eduwww.kent.edu/stark
Updated January 2016
www.kent.edu/stark/college-credit-plus