College Credit Plus
Information Night
Agenda
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What is College Credit Plus (CCP)?
Advantages and Risks of Participation
Enrollment Options
Requirements & Application
High School Requirements
CCP at area Colleges/Universities
Questions
Purpose
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Option for college-ready students
Promote rigorous academic pursuits
Enroll in college courses and earn college
and high school credit while in high school
Encourage students to pursue
postsecondary education after graduation
College Credit Plus
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Replaces PSEOP and Dual Credit programs
Established by state law through HB 487
Begins in the 2015/2016 Academic Year
Increases college access and enrollment
Provides students with post-secondary
choices
College Credit Plus
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Expanded to include students entering
grades 7-12
Student must be enrolled in both college
and secondary school
Student to earn transcripted college and
high school credit upon successful
completion of course(s)
Weighting of course grades
Advantages & Risks
What’s best for you?
Advantages
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Expands high school curriculum
Academically challenging courses
Pursue special interests ‘in-depth’
Earn college credit while in high school
Opportunities for career exploration
Assigned academic advisor
Advantages
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May reduce time to complete college
degree
Provides financial support for college
courses
Access to college campus resources
Diverse learning environment
Risks and Differences
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Increased academic rigor and
responsibility for learning
Reduced opportunities for participation in
high school activities/athletics
Possible financial obligations
Social discomfort/Learning environment
Class schedule
Risks and Differences
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Impact on high school GPA and class
standing
Permanent College GPA
Increased travel and study time
Impact on federal aid eligibility
FERPA Regulations impact parent
involvement
College Credit Plus
Consider the Options
CCP Enrollment Options
Option A
Student earns high school and/or college
credit
Cost of program is funded entirely by
student and their family
Tuition and fees are paid directly to the
university
Student can attend Fall, Spring or Summer
CCP Enrollment Options
Option B
 Student earns both high school and
college credit
 No cost to student and their family unless
student earns a grade of W, F, NF, SF
 Costs are funded by the state and school
district
 Student can attend Fall or Spring Term
only
Participation
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All public districts and public higher
education institutions must participate
All non public secondary schools may
participate
All nonpublic postsecondary schools may
participate
HS Athletic Eligibility
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Students involved in CCP may participate
in HS extracurricular activities
Athletic eligibility requires students to pass
five (5) courses of ½ credit value. CCP
courses of 3+ credit hours to count
toward eligibility
HS eligibility is determined on a quarterly
basis
Students may be required to submit
midterm grades for eligibility
What Next?
Parent/Student Requirements
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Attend a HS informational meeting
Complete Intent to Participate form by
April 1
Sign form verifying counseling
requirement has been met
Complete CCP application at college of
choice
Meet Remediation Free Standards and
college/university admission criteria
Ohio Remediation Free
Standards
Readiness Area
ACT
SAT
COMPASS
Reading Scale Score 88
Assessment not
recommended.
English Sub Score
18 (or higher)
Writing 430 (or higher)
Critical Reading 450 (or
higher)
Reading Sub Score
21 (or higher)
450 (or higher)
Reading Scale Score 88
Mathematics Sub
Score
22 (or higher)
520 (or higher)
Algebra Scale Score 52
From Uniform Statewide Standards for Remediation-Free Status, Dec 31, 2012. Assessment thresholds to guarantee “remediation
free” status at any public post-secondary institution in Ohio.
In addition to testing remediation free, students must meet the admission
requirements for the college/university to which they are applying.
Students may still be required to take course placement assessments for these
subject areas.
College Course Load
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Limit of 30 credits per year
Limit of 120 credits maximum, even if
beginning CCP in 7th grade
Cannot attend beyond HS senior year
Receive approval for course choices from
your school guidance counselor
Time Commitment
To gauge how many hours a student’s academic life, work
and co-curricular activities will require, use this formula:
Total committed hours:
+ high school classes: # of hours in the day
+ college class hours
+ study time (2x total credit hours)
+ commute time
+ hours of work/activities
= ___ hours per week
Students should not commit to more than 60 hours per
week.
High School Requirements
High School Requirements
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No HS graduation requirement may be
waived
Students are responsible for high school
assessments
Scheduling conflicts are not the
responsibility of the school district or
college/university
Process of Granting HS Credit
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Principal may require a course syllabus
from the university course
Comparable course/credit to meet
graduation requirement
Mediation of disputes will be determined
by the State Board of Education
Process of Granting HS Credit
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Student must provide official grades to HS
for GPA/Class Rank calculations within 4
weeks after semester ends
Student’s HS transcript must reflect each
university course
Grades earned in university courses are
included in GPA/Rank
Courses must be taken for a letter grade
(no pass/fail)
Conversion to HS Credits
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5
4
3
2
1
semester
semester
semester
semester
semester
hours = 1 credit
hours = 1 credit
hours = 1 credit
hours = 0.66 credit
hour = 0.33 credit
IN SUMMARY
For CCP, Students Meet:
All college admission standards and
application deadlines
Requirements and standards set for college
courses; placement and prerequisites
Remediation Free standards
The
student/parent is responsible for
providing transportation
College Credit Plus at
Kent State University
Student Requirements
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Apply for CCP admission by May 1 – Fall;
November 1 – Spring
Provide required application materials
Recommended 3.0 or higher GPA
Recommended 21+ ACT or 970+ SAT
Meet remediation free standards for
admission and course placement
CCP Application
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Online application for Option B,
www.kent.edu/ccp available in March
Secondary School Transcript
SAT/ACT scores
Guidance Counselor Recommendation
Form
2 Teacher Recommendation Forms
Essay/Writing Sample
Student/Parent Authorization Form
Student Requirements
After CCP Admission
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Attend mandatory college orientation
program
Meet with assigned college academic
advisor at least once every semester
Attend class & Maintain a strong GPA
Course Choices and
CCP Pathways
CCP Pathways
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Pathways lead to Certificate, Associate
and Bachelor’s Degree programs
Kent State University Roadmaps
Course descriptions available in online
Undergraduate Catalog
Keep copies of all course Syllabi
15/30 Credit Hour Pathways
Refer to the Kent State University Roadmaps available online at:
http://solutions.kent.edu/GPS/ROADMAP/browse/ug/all
15 Credit Hour Pathway
Kent State University
Course Name & Number
Course
Prerequisite
ENG 11011 - College Writing I
Kent CORE Mathematics or Critical Reasoning
Course
Kent CORE Humanities or Fine Arts Course
Kent CORE Social Science Course
Kent CORE Basic Science Course
Placement
See Catalog
See Catalog
College
Credits
3
3-5
3
3
3-5
Total Credits:
14-16 maximum
per semester
30 Credit Hour Pathway
Kent State University
Course Name & Number
Course
Prerequisite
Kent CORE English course
Kent CORE Mathematics or Critical Reasoning
Course
Kent CORE Humanities or Fine Arts Course
Kent CORE Social Science Course
Kent CORE Basic Science Course
See Catalog
See Catalog
See Catalog
College
Credits
3
3-5
3
3
3-5
Total Credits:
14-16 maximum
per semester
Course Selection & Scheduling
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Take one or more courses per semester
Can take courses at more than one
participating college/university
CCP participation does not guarantee
access to all college courses
Students must meet course prerequisites
Courses offered on campus, online,
hybrid, or at your high school
Course Selection & Scheduling
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Research course options
Select courses that will apply toward a
certificate or college degree program
Enroll in non-remedial and non-sectarian
courses that apply toward a degree
Consult with academic advisor and school
guidance counselor about course choices
What do CCP students take?
College Writing I, II
American Politics
Understanding of Music
General Psychology
Algebra for Calculus
Frontiers in Astronomy
Intro to Sociology
Human Biology
Foreign Language
Human Communication History of US: Modern Great Books
or Formative Period
Seven Ideas that Shook World History: Ancient Major Modern Writers
& Medieval or Modern
the Universe
Science Experience
Special Options
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Kent State University courses offered at
your high school
Science Experience
2015 Regents STARTALK Foreign
Language Academy
Use of University Services
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Required meeting with assigned college
Academic Advisor at least once per
semester
College Resources: library, computer,
writing center, tutoring, e-tutoring,
facilities, etc…
Student Accessibility Services for students
with an IEP/504
Add your Guidance Counselor to KSUView
Contact Information
Johanna Pionke, Director
Dual Enrollment Programs
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
jpionke@kent.edu
330-672-3743
Cara White, Program Officer
Dual Enrollment Programs
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
cwhite19@kent.edu
330-672-3743
QUESTIONS?