WINTER 2015 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES January 12 through May 4. Then. Now. Always.

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Auburn Hills Campus

2900 Featherstone Road

Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2845

Southfield Campus

22322 Rutland Drive

Southfield, MI 48075-4793

Highland Lakes Campus

7350 Cooley Lake Road

Waterford, MI 48327-4187

Then. Now. Always.

Affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. BR 122 8/14

Orchard Ridge Campus

27055 Orchard Lake Road

Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4579

Royal Oak Campus

739 South Washington

Royal Oak, MI 48067-3898

WINTER 2015

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

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IMPORTANT

To protect privacy, photo IDs are required to access student records.

NOT

ICE

Sample course listing with two sections:

PHY-3610* ... Astrophysics I ...4.0 Credits

Students must have a basic understanding of E = MC2_.

086543 A1501 15 01/09/12-04/30/12 MW 10:00AM-12:25PM C119 Einstein $20

W 12:30PM-02:25PM C119

Scientific calculator required.

086542 A1502 15 01/10/12-04/24/12 TTh 01:00PM-03:25PM C119 Hawking $20

Th 03:30PM-05:25PM C119

How do I read this information from the sample course?

PHY-3610* ... Astrophysics I ...4.0 Credits Students must have a basic understanding of E = MC2_.

The course code and number arePHY-3610. When an asterisk is indicated after the course number, then the course has a prerequisite and/or a corequisite. They are listed in the OCC Catalog. Students can view the catalog online at www.oaklandcc.edu/getstarted, or they may obtain one at any OCC campus.

The course title is Astrophysics I. Some course titles may be abbreviated. The number of credits for a course is indicated in this section.

If a coursenote appears after the first line of information, then the coursenote applies to all sections offered for the course at this campus.

How do I read the information about the section I want?

006543 A1501 15 01/09/12-04/30/12 MW 10:00AM-12:25PM C119 Einstein $20

W 12:30PM-02:25PM C119

Scientific calculator required.

006542 A1501 15 01/10/12-04/26/12 TTh 01:00PM-03:25PM C119 Hawking $20

Th 03:30PM-05:25PM C119

A coursenote that applies to a particular section is listed immediately beneath that section’s information. This coursenote is in addition to the coursenote that applies to all PHY-3610 sections at this campus (see above).

Registration Code You will be using the Registration Code to register for classes or to make changes to your schedule. Whether you are using Touch*Tone or are at any OCC campus, your transactions will be conducted using this code.

Section Number This alpha-numeric designates the campus and section of the course. This number will be used for on-campus registration or schedule adjustment.

# of Weeks This is the number of weeks a section will meet. Even though two sections of the same class may meet a different number of weeks, you still receive the same amount of instruction.

Start/End Date PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE DATES YOUR SECTION BEGINS AND ENDS! The start and end dates are when each section meets. The start date is also used for determining Schedule Adjustment dates, refund dates, and last day to drop dates.

Days These are the days of the week a section meets.

M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday Th = Thursday F = Friday Sa = Saturday Su = Sunday Examples: MW means the section meets Mondays and Wednesdays

TTh means the section meets Tuesdays and Thursdays

MThSa means the section meets Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

Students taking classes that meet by arrangement should refer to the coursenote of the section and/or course for additional information.

Times These are the times a section will meet on the days specified. An hour of instruction provides 55 minutes of class time.

Room This is the building and the room in which a section will meet at the days and times specified.

Instructor This is the name of the instructor teaching a section. If “Staff” is indicated, then an instructor has yet to be announced for the section.

Fees These are the course fees associated with the section. They are added to your tuition payment at the time you

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REGISTRATION SECTION # OF

CODE NUMBER WEEKS START/END DATE DAYS TIMES ROOM INSTRUCTOR FEES

WEB Registration Begins ... Monday, November 3, 2014

Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Application Deadline ...Monday, December 15

• College instruction begins ... Monday, January 12 • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College closed) ... Monday, January 19 • College instruction ends ... Monday, May 4 • Last day for tuition refund ... See pp. 7 - 8 or check class section online • Last day to drop a class ... See p. 8 or check class section online

FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS:

• Dropping courses or completely withdrawing from the College may affect both your current financial aid award and your eligibility for future financial assistance.

• Course withdrawals made after the 100% refund period may decrease your award and cause you to owe money. • Please contact the Financial Assistance and Scholarships Office BEFORE dropping courses to discuss your plans and the

REGISTRATION DETAILS

• Registration statements are mailed on Mondays each week except when indicated. (They can also be picked up in the Enrollment Services office of any campus.)

– Registration Statements are NOT mailed after Monday, November 17, 2014.

– Students are responsible for payment in full by the deadline whether or not a registration statement has been received in the mail.

• Credit card payments can be made via Online Services or at the Campus Business office. • Students must pay for their class by the designated payment due date.

• Students who do not pay by payment due dates may be deregistered. Exceptions apply for students with 3rd party vouchers or financial aid recipients. Payment vouchers or payment authorization letters must be submitted to the Campus Business office by the payment deadline.

OCC

WEEKEND

COLLEGE

Visit your counselor.

2015 WINTER SEMESTER

January 12 - May 4

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE ELECTRONIC SCHEDULE OF CLASSES LOCATED AT WWW.OAKLANDCC.EDU

Web Registration

www.oaklandcc.edu

(or click Online Services)

REGISTRATION DATES

WHO CAN REGISTER

PAYMENT DUE /

DEREGISTRATION DATE

1. PRIORITY REGISTRATION:

Campus Service Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm / Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Closed Saturday and Sunday)

Web Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm

November 3 (Mon.) Only students with 30 or more credit

hours and a valid active program _{December 3 (Wed.)}

November 4 (Tues.) Only students with six or more credit

hours and a valid active program

2. OPEN REGISTRATION:

Campus Service Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm / Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Closed Saturday and Sunday)

Web Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm

November 5 (Wed.) - December 3 (Wed.) All students December 3 (Wed.)

December 4 (Thurs.) - January 7(Wed.) All students January 7(Wed.)

3. FINAL REGISTRATION:

Campus Service Hours: Thursday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm / Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Web Hours: Thursday – Saturday: 7:00 am – 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon – 11:45 pm

January 8 (Thurs.) – January 9 (Fri.) All students Day of Registration (Deregistration is nightly) January 10 (Sat.) – January 11 (Sun.)

Web only. All students Day of Registration (Deregistration is nightly) Web only.

4. DROP/ADD PERIOD:

Campus Service Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm/ Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Web Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 11:45 pm

January 12 (Mon.) – January 16 (Fri.) All students Day of Registration (Deregistration is nightly)

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OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE • SCHEDULE OF CLASSES • WINTER 2015 • www.oaklandcc.edu

For building and campus locations, see maps on pp. 205 - 207.

For more detailed maps, visit our website at www.oaklandcc.edu.

Auburn Hills Campus

Directory Information

...

(248) 232-4100

DEPARTMENT BLDG. ROOM PHONE

ACCESS ... B 112 ...(248) 232-4080 ASC ... G 230 ...(248) 232-4435 Business Office ... B 214 ...(248) 232-4325 Counseling ... B 228 ...(248) 232-4350 Enrollment Services ... B 242 ... (248) 341-2200 Financial Assistance ... B 227 ...(248) 232-4340 International Student Advisor ... B 114 ...(248) 232-4440 Library ... D 206 ... (248) 232-4125

Placement and Co-op Ed. ... G 206 ... (248) 232-4140

Public Safety, Non-Emergency ... G 107 ...(248) 232-4599 Raiders Store ... G 1st_{Floor ...(248) 232-4320}

VA Representative (College) ... B 227 ...(248) 232-4342 Testing Center... B 109 ...(248) 232-4436

Highland Lakes Campus

Directory Information

...

(248) 942-3100

ACCESS ...WH 227 ...(248) 942-3080 ASC ...WH 20 ...(248) 942-3035 Business Office ...WH 265 ...(248) 942-3025 Counseling ...WH 230 ...(248) 942-3050 Enrollment Services ...WH 263 ... (248) 341-2200 Financial Assistance ...WH 260 ...(248) 942-3040 International Student Advisor ...WH 267 ...(248) 942-3084 Library ...WH 27 ... (248) 942-3125

Public Safety, Non-Emergency ...RC 113 ...(248) 942-3399 Raiders Store ...WH 250 ...(248) 942-3020 Testing Center...WH 20 ...(248) 942-3049

Local numbers to call the college:

FROM DIAL Auburn Hills/Pontiac ... (248) 232-4100

Bloomfield Hills area ... (248) 341-2000

Commerce/Waterford/Milford area ... (248) 942-3100 Farmington Hills area ...(248) 522-3400 Royal Oak area ... (248) 246-2400 Holly/Fenton/Flint/Linden area ... (810) 433-8620

Southfield area ... (248) 233-2700

Orchard Ridge Campus

Directory Information

...

(248)522-3400

ACCESS ...K 111 ... (248) 522-3480 ASC ...K 100 ... (248) 522-3435 Business Office ...M 101 ... (248) 522-3425 Counseling ...M 100 ... (248) 522-3450 Enrollment Services ...M 212 ... (248) 341-2200 Financial Assistance ...M 207 ... (248) 522-3440 International Student Advisor ...M 119 ... (248) 522-3638 Library ...K 200... (248) 522-3525

Public Safety, Non-Emergency ...M 161 ... (248) 522-3999 Raiders Store ...J 151 ... (248) 522-3420 Testing Center...J 250... (248) 522-3484

Royal Oak Campus

Directory Information

...

(248) 246-2400

ACCESS ...B 112B ... (248) 246-2480 ASC ...C 104 ... (248) 246-2435 Business Office ...B 100 ... (248) 246-2425 Counseling ...B 100 ... (248) 246-2450 Enrollment Services ...B 100 ... (248) 341-2200 Financial Assistance ...B 100 ... (248) 246-2440 International Student Advisor ...B 100 ... (248) 246-2498 Library ...C 100 ... (248) 246-2525

Public Safety, Non-Emergency ...B 100 ... (248) 246-2699 Raiders Store ...D 101 ... (248) 246-2420 Testing Center...A 104 ... (248) 246-2632

Southfield Campus

Directory Information ... (248) 233-2700

DEPARTMENT (ONE BLDG.) ROOM PHONE

ACCESS ... A 211 ... (248) 233-2780 ASC ... A 212 ... (248) 233-2735 Business Office ... A 206J ... (248) 233-2734 Counseling ... A 206 ... (248) 233-2750 Enrollment Services ... A 206 ... (248) 341-2200 Financial Assistance ... A 203 ... (248) 233-2940 Library ... A 212 ... (248) 233-2825

Public Safety, Non-Emergency ... A 205 ... (248) 233-2999 Raiders Store ... A 110 ...(248) 233-2720

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Equal Opportunity • Sexual Harassment Policy

Oakland Community College does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, height, weight, marital status, familial status sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran status, or disability in its employment practices and/or educational programs or activities. Those concerned about the above should contact the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer, Oakland Community College, 2480 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-2266. Phone (248) 341-2000.

Vision

Oakland Community College puts students first so they reach their

highest potential. We are a caring college that values innovation, high quality service, and professionalism at every level.

Mission

OCC is a student-centered institution which provides high quality learning opportunities and services for individuals, communities, and organizations on an accessible, affordable basis.

Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund ...7

Last Day to Drop a Class ... 7

Maps, Campus ...205

Mathematics Placement (COMPASS) ... 15

MCO (Michigan Colleges Online) ... 19

Mission Statement ...3

MTELP (MI Test of English Language Proficiency) ... 16

“N” Mark (Non-Attendant) ...7

New Students and Those Who Must Re-apply ... 12

Online Courses ... 19

Online Course Offerings ... 22

Orientation (New Student) ... 14

Payment Dates ...1

Payment Information ...4

Payment Information, Credit Cards ... 5

Phone Directory ...2

Placement and Orientation ... 14

Prerequisites ...17

Proof of Residency ... 13

Raiders Store Information and Hours ... 21

Refund, Tuition ...6

Registration Dates ...1

Residency ... 13

Senior Citizen Tuition Discount ...6

Student Conduct ...8

Student Responsibilities ...8

Telecourses ... 19

Tuition and Fees ...5

Tuition Refunds ...6

Veterans Benefits Recipients ... 18

Vision Statement ...3

Waitlisting ... 10

Waitlisting FAQs ... 11

Web Registration Dates ...1

Web Online Registration ...9

Weekend College... 42

Academic Calendar ...4

Accessibility Compliance Center and Educational Support Services (ACCESS) ...17

Administrative Withdrawals ...8

Admission Information ... 12

Assessment of Learning ... 18

Authorization to Release Information Form ... 12

Biology Proficiency Test ... 16

(Bookstore, see Raiders Store) Campus Course Offerings Auburn Hills ...51 Highland Lakes ... 99 Online Courses ... 22 Orchard Ridge ...122 Royal Oak ... 161 Southfield ...186 Weekend College... 42 Campus Directories ... 2

Campus Orientation (New Student) ... 14

Cancelled Classes ...7

Children On-Campus Policies ... 20

Classroom/Online Courses... 19

College Closings ... 8

College Right to Change ... 8

COMPASS (COMputer-Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System) ... 14

Dates Drops and Refunds ...7

Registration and Payment ...1

Disabled Student Services (ACCESS) ...17

Distance Learning ... 19

Drop/Add Period ...1

English As a Second Language Information ... 16

English Placement (COMPASS) ... 15

Enrollment Services Office Hours ...7

Equal Opportunity Policy ...3

F-1 Visa Students ... 13

FERPA (Notice of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) ...17

Financial Assistance and Scholarships ...8

General Education Attributes ... 14

Guest Students from High Schools ... 12

Guest Students from Other Colleges ... 12

Incident / Medical Assistance ...8

Instruction End Date ...7

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4 Winter Semester 2015

Web Registration ...November 3 - January 7 Final Registration ...January 8, 9, 10, 11 College Instruction Begins ... January 12

Drop/Add ... January 12 - 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess ... January 19

Mid-Winter Recess ...March 2 - 7 College Instruction Ends ...May 4

Summer I Semester 2015

Web Registration ...March 9 - May 6

Final Registration ...May 7, 8 College Instruction Begins ... May 11

Drop/Add ... May 11 - 13

Memorial Day Recess ... May 25

College Instruction Ends ... July 1

Summer II Semester 2015

Web Registration ...March 9 - June 30

Final Registration ...July 1, 2 College Instruction Begins ... July 6

Drop/Add ... July 6, 7 Independence Day Recess ... July 3

College Instruction Ends ...August 25

Fall Semester 2015

Web Registration ... July 6 - August 30 Final Registration ...August 31, September 1, 2 College Instruction Begins ...September 3 Drop/Add ...September 3, 4 Labor Day Recess ...September 7 Drop/Add ...September 8, 9, 10 Thanksgiving Recess ...November 26, 27, 28 College Instruction Ends ...December 21

When do I receive my tuition bill?

• During the registration period, your registration statement notice is mailed on the Monday after you register or adjust your schedule as indicated on p. 1. You may also pick up your registration statement at any campus Enrollment Services Office.It is your responsibility for payment by the due date, whether or not a registration statement has been received in the mail.

• During Final Registration and the Drop/Add Period, registration statements are not mailed. You may pay either on-campus or by credit card using Online Services when

available. Payment is due by the end of the day you register. What if I do not receive my tuition bill or confirmation notice? • You may pick up a copy of your registration statement at any

campus Enrollment Services Office. Even if you do not receive your registration statement, you are still responsible for meeting payment deadlines.

Possible reasons why you might not receive your tuition bill or

confirmation notice:

• Registration statements are not mailed after November 17, 2014.

• If you have moved and have not notified the college of your new address, your registration statement or confirmation notice may be delayed or returned to the college. You may correct your address at any campus Enrollment Services Office with proof of residency (see Table of Contents).

• If you did not wait to hear if your registration request was con

-firmed, there may have been a problem, and Web registration may not have been able to process your request.

You are responsible for ensuring that any unwanted classes –

whether paid for or not – have been properly dropped.

Failure to do so may result in:

• An invoice for unpaid tuition and course fees • The placement of a financial hold on your account • The unwanted class remaining on your academic record/transcript

• The posting of failing or no-show grades for the unwanted class

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING DROP/ADD:

If a change in your schedule results in a balance due for a course, that course is subject to deregistration if payment is not received by the due date. (See front inside cover for payment deadlines.) Examples:

•If you drop a 3-credit class and add a 4-credit class, there will be a balance due for 1 credit.

•If you exchange one 3-credit class for another 3-credit class and the new class has a course fee, there will be a balance due for the amount of the course fee.

•If you update your residency to Out-of-District or Out-of-State, there may be a balance due for the difference in tuition rate.

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Payment of Tuition and Fees

Methods of Payment: Oakland Community College accepts payment for tuition and fees in the form of check, money order, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express. You may pay immediately following your registration using your credit card or you may pay by mail using the envelope provided with your registration statement. Mail-in payments received after the deadline will be returned to the student at the current address on file. Payments may also be made at the campus Business Office. Payments of cash must be made in person. Students

receiving financial assistance must take care of their bills at the campus if their financial assistance does not cover

the balance due. High school dual-enrolled and other students whose financial obligations are being met by employers or third party sponsors, MUST submit their paperwork to the collegeby the payment due date. Payment vouchers, billing authorization letters, and Scholarship/Escrow Account Authorization Forms must be taken to the campus Business

Office. Please DO NOT MAIL. Students are responsible for

amounts not covered by financial assistance and third party sponsors.

Administrative Fees

Students issuing checks not honored by their bank will be assessed a twenty-dollar ($20) fee and be notified of such by mail. Should the student’s entire obligation not be fulfilled by the deadline specified in the notification letter, the student will be withdrawn from classes and may not be allowed to re-register for that semester. The student will continue to be responsible for the bad check fee of $20, as well as the non-refundable registration and technology fees. However, if the student fails to resolve the issue before the end of the specified deadline, he or she will be responsible for his or her full tuition amount.

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Credit Card Payment Information

Payment by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express will be available using Online Services during normal system

hours and at the campus Business Offices (see p. 1). Online Services will accept credit card payments during operating times indicated. Online Services will prompt you to enter your credit card number and four-character expiration date. (If these numbers are not entered, your transaction will not be charged to your credit card.) Your balance due will be submitted for credit card approval. You will be immediately advised if your transaction has been approved.

It is the student’s responsibility to

ensure that payment is received in

full on or before the payment due

date, whether or not a registration

statement has been received in the

mail.

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the Board of Trustees.

In-District Residency ...$82.00/credit hr.

Out-of-District Residency ...$154.00/credit hr.

Out-of-State and

International Residency ...$216.00/credit hr.

Residency Verification

Needed ...$216.00/credit hr. (See p. 14 for residency information)

Registration fee (non-refundable)...$25.00

Technology fee (non-refundable) ...$10.00 The $10 per semester fee is used to help defray the cost of advances in technology throughout the college. OCC is committed to providing up-to-date technology for its students as pledged in its strategic direction that states: “OCC will be a student-centered learning community that employs current technology and anticipates future technological developments to enhance learning and communication.”

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Tuition Refund

Refunds are made to students only after the student

files an official drop from the course during the scheduled refund period (see Table of Contents). Students are entitled to 100% of their tuition and course fees; however, the registration and technology fees are non-refundable.Failure to attend class does

not constitute an official drop.Failure to obtain official release may result in failing grades in all subjects and a deprivation of tuition privileges in effect at the time of drop. Refunds are mailed to the student at the current address on file or the student may opt for direct deposit of their refund. Students are responsible for maintaining a current mailing address with the college. Refunds for payments made online or at the campus business office by credit card will be issued back to the credit card account. All other refunds are issued by check or e-check (direct deposit) to the student. For more information about direct deposit refunds, see E-Check Direct Deposit FAQ at :

www.oaklandcc.edu/webadvisor/st/echeck_faq.html.

In the event of a drop occasioned by extenuating circumstances such as serious illness or a mandatory work-shift change, a student will be refunded 50% of the tuition ONLY. Documentation indicating that the circumstances of the drop occurred prior to the last two weeks of the semester must be

submitted during that session.

If the student paid tuition and/or fees entirely out of personal funds and received no financial aid funds, any refund will go directly to the student.

Students paying through Online Services will receive a confirmation notice verifying their payment.

• Tuition listed below includes the $25.00 non-refundable registration fee and the $10.00 non-refundable technology fee.

• Course fees are not included in the schedule below.

Senior Citizen Tuition Discount

• You must provide proof that you are 60 years of age on or before the first day of classes of the semester for which the discount begins.

• You must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the State of Michigan to be eligible for the Tuition Discount Program.

• No retroactive tuition discounts are given. Tuition discounts applied for after the first day of classes will begin the next

semester.

• This 20% discount applies to tuition only. 100% of registration, technology and course fees are the responsibility of the student. To apply for the Senior Citizen Tuition Discount, please visit a campus Enrollment Services Office. Please have your Michigan Driver’s License, your Secretary of State Personal Identification, or an official document that verifies your birth date.

Payment Information (continued)

...IN- ...OUT-OF ...OUT-OF-STATE/ ... CREDITS... DISTRICT ...DISTRICT ...INTERNATIONAL

1 ...117.00 ...189.00 ... 251.00 2 ...199.00 ...343.00 ... 467.00 3 ...281.00 ...497.00 ... 683.00 4 ...363.00 ...651.00 ... 899.00 5 ...445.00 ...805.00 ...1,115.00 6 ...527.00 ...959.00 ...1,331.00 7 ...609.00 ... 1,113.00 ...1,547.00 8 ...691.00 ... 1,267.00 ...1,763.00 9 ...773.00 ... 1,421.00 ...1,979.00 10 ...855.00 ... 1,575.00 ...2,195.00 11 ...937.00 ... 1,729.00 ...2,411.00 12 ... 1,019.00 ... 1,883.00 ...2,627.00 13 ... 1,101.00 ... 2,037.00 ...2,843.00 14 ... 1,183.00 ... 2,191.00 ...3,059.00 15 ... 1,265.00 ... 2,345.00 ...3,275.00 16 ... 1,347.00 ... 2,499.00 ...3,491.00 17 ... 1,429.00 ... 2,653.00 ...3,707.00 18 ... 1,511.00 ... 2,807.00 ...3,923.00 19 ... 1,593.00 ... 2,961.00 ...4,139.00

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Enrollment Services Office Hours

College Enrollment Services, which includes the offices of Admissions, Business, Financial Assistance and Scholarships, Records and Registration observe the following business hours:

Monday - Thursday ...8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Friday ...8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Payments or drops received after the close of business will be processed the next business day.

Payments or drops will not be processed if the deadline for receipt has passed at the time of processing. Service requests or payments left with any office other than the processing office will not be considered received until they have reached the appropriate office.

Cancelled Classes

The college may cancel sections at any time for any reason. In those instances, a 100% refund of applicable tuition and fees

for those specific sections will be issued. There is no guarantee that an alternate class may be available.

Drop A Course

All drop deadlines can be viewed by clicking on the specific class section in Online Services.

Students may drop a class or cancel enrollment by web during registration periods.

Student-initiated drops may be transacted on the web or in person at any campus once classes begin.

Student drops transacted after the refund period will appear as a ‘W’ mark on the transcript. Student-initiated drops will not be permitted beyond the instructional week indicated in the following table:

15-week class...Friday of 12th_{week of instruction}

14-week class ...Friday of 11th_{week of instruction}

6-week class ...Friday of 3rd_{week of instruction}

5-week class ...Friday of 2nd_{week of instruction}

4-week class ...Friday of 1st_{week of instruction}

3-week or less class ... No later than end of the

business day following the first class meeting

Winter Instruction Ends ... May 4, 2015

Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund

All drop deadlines can be viewed by clicking on the specific class section in Online Services.

Note: The nonrefundable Registration and Technology Fees are assessed when you register. If you drop classes or are dropped from classes for nonpayment, you are still responsible for these

fees.

15-week or longer classes ...Close of 6th_{business day}

from the start of the class * 13-week through 14-week classes ...Close of 5th_{business day}

from the start of the class * 10-week through 12-week classes ...Close of 4th_{business day}

from the start of the class * 7-week through 9-week classes ...Close of 3rd_{business day}

from the start of the class * 4-week through 6-week classes ...Close of 2nd_{business day}

from the start of the class * 2-week through 3-week classes ...Close of 1st_{business day}

from the start of the class * 1-week classes ...Prior to 1st_{class meeting}

* The day a class is scheduled to begin is considered the first business day. A business day is any day that Enrollment Services is scheduled to be open for

business.

If the last day for 100% refund falls on a Friday, students may drop classes online through Sunday night, remaining eligible for 100% refund.

“N” Mark (Non-Attendant)

This mark is awarded to students who, though registered, never attended class, did not officially drop, and (if an online or hybrid class) have no gradable work. Marks of “N” do not satisfy prerequisites and are non-transferable. This mark is not used in the calculation of GPA, but it may affect eligibility for financial aid. Instructors confirm non-attendance by the “N” Mark Report Date (found in Online Services for each section) and then submit their “N” marks to the institution. Students who have received an “N” mark will not be permitted to enter the class, nor will the student be able to drop the class. After the “N” mark has been submitted, a change of grade will not be accepted for the

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Announcement of College Closings

To ensure the most effective and quickest way of finding out about a college or campus closing, be sure to enroll in OCC Emergency Alert at www.oaklandcc.edu/ENS. In the event of

college or campus closings, an announcement will be made through major radio and television stations. Emergency closing of the college or a campus will be announced on the following

stations:

Radio: WJR-AM (760) and WWJ-AM (950) Television: FOX (Channel 2)

WDIV (Channel 4) WXYZ (Channel 7)

College Right to Change

The college reserves the right to change policies, procedures, programs and fees without notice.

Incident / Medical Assistance

The college will offer any assistance necessary when responding to incidents or injuries that occur on college property; however, the college will bear no responsibility for the cost of such services which must be billed directly to the recipient.

Instructor Changes

The college reserves the right to make changes in the Schedule of Classes as circumstances require. Enrollment levels may require that instructors teach different sections than originally scheduled.

Student Conduct

Students attending Oakland Community College are expected to respect and abide by the laws governing the community in which the college is located as well as the rules, regulations and policies of the college. Students are expected to be familiar with

all of the rules and regulations.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for the prerequisites and/or corequisites of the courses in which they register. Students are also responsible for the coursenotes of the sections in which they register and all information contained within this schedule.

College Accreditation/

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Oakland Community College is accredited by the Higher

Learning Commission.

(800) 621-7440 Fax: (312) 263-7462 [email protected]

www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org 230 South La Salle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, Illinois 60604

AND SCHOLARSHIPS

INFORMATION

Application Process

Students applying for financial assistance must complete the 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov. The 2014-15 FAFSA covers the fall 2014, winter 2015 and summer 2015 semesters.

For current OCC application deadline dates, check the OCC website. All information submitted should be complete and accurate. Once your FAFSA has been received, you should allow 6 to 8 weeks processing time.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Federal regulations require a student to make academic progress toward the completion of a degree or certificate when receiving financial assistance. The complete policy is available at

www.oaklandcc.edu/finaid/doyouqualify.aspx.

Financial Assistance Refund Policy

and Enrollment Status Changes

Students receiving financial assistance must notify Student Financial Resources and Scholarships immediately when there is a change in enrollment status. If a student never attends class, stops attending class, or officially drops a class, the financial assistance award will be recalculated.

Any student who has never attended that course will be reported to the Student Financial Resources and Scholarships Office. Non-attendance will be recorded as an “N” mark on the student’s academic transcript. Students who receive an “N” mark will have their financial assistance reduced or cancelled.

As a result:

• the student will be responsible for paying back financial aid funds; • the student will not be allowed to register for the following semester;

• the student may be subject to collections and; • the student’s credit rating may be adversely affected.

Students who want to withdraw from a class or classes must complete and submit the official course drop information to Enrollment Services.

Verification of enrollment is done at the point of disbursement. Students must have at least six (6) credits to receive student

loans. Student loan funds are returned to the Federal government

when enrollment is less than six (6) credits.

The complete Return of Title IV Federal Aid Policy is available

atwww.oaklandcc.edu/finaid/RefundPolicy.aspx

Administrative Withdrawal

The college reserves the right to administratively drop students from courses for which they do not meet the requirements. Eligibility for class attendance includes the removal of unmet obligations (academic and/or financial) to the college and the satisfaction of course prerequisites.

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o Next enter your password. When logging in for the first time, your initial password is the lowercase first letter of your first name, the uppercase first letter of your last name,

and your 6-digit birth date (FLMMDDYY). o Click the Submit button.

o The system will immediately prompt you to change your password. Enter the new password and make a note of it for future access to Online Services. This password must contain 6-9 characters and include at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter and one number. o Click the Submit button. When accepted, you will be at

the Online Servicesmain menu. From here click on Online Services for Students link.

• From the Student Menu page, you can now register by click -ing the Register for Sections link.

For those who have used the Online Services and have

changed their default password:

• If you forgot your password, click on the What’s my password? link.

• If you remember the password you created during the last registration, click on the Log In button and enter your user

name and password.

• Click the Submit button. You will be at the Main Menu; click

on Online Services for Students.

• From the Student Menu page, click on the Register for sections link.

• Should you need to review how Online Services works, you can access the tutorial from the Student Menu.

What do I need in order to register using Online Services?

• A computer connected to the internet.

• Your user name (which can be identified using Online Services). • Your password (for first-time users, this is the lowercase first

letter of your first name, the uppercase first letter of your last name, and your 6-digit birth date (FLMMDDYY).

• The current Schedule of Classes, also available on the web. • The current OCC Catalog to assist with course information

and prerequisites, also available on the web.

Reduce first day of registration delays!

OCC now provides students with the opportunity to select course sections well ahead of registration day! The shopping cart concept will allow students to pre-select the names of course sections in which they might like to be registered. Then, at registration time, the simple press of a button can get the section registered. Time spent registering can be significantly reduced because of the pre-selection of sections.

You are invited to visit OCC Online Servicesand select Register for Sections to use this service.

The college has added additional capability to its website to provide increased service to students. The site allows you to:

• Register for, drop and add classes • Pay for classes

• Check final grades

• Print a copy of your schedule • Print a copy of your academic record • Search the Schedule of Classes • Check your financial records • View updates to classes • View status of transcript request

Make sure to activate your OCC student email account

OCC student email is required for registration. OCC provides student email powered by Google. You must have an OCC student email account to register for classes. Go to http://mail.student. oaklandcc.edu to activate your account. Once you set up your account, you will also have access to all of the Google apps. OCC will increasingly use your student email address to send college information to you. You will receive messages about registration, enrollment, student services, student activities, emergencies and class-specific activities. More and more, OCC will use email as a primary method of communication with students. This will allow Enrollment Services to send a reminder of the payment due date if you have an outstanding balance, notify you if you are dropped from classes due to non-payment or a failed prerequisite, notify you if a section you are enrolled in is cancelled, send information about the course syllabus, cancelled class meeting, special assignments etc.

Registration on the web

All students who have an application on file may use the college website to register for classes. To access registration and other services, click on the Online Services link on OCC’s

homepage, or go directly to onlineservices.oaklandcc.edu. This

link will get you to the Main Menu page where you are provided with a tutorial on how to register using the college website.

For first-time visitors:

• Once in the tutorial, read the instructions on how to use this website. There are several links on the page to explain different aspects of the registration process. At any time you can return to Online Services by clicking Close Window at

the top of the page.

• Although you can search the schedule without logging in, to protect your privacy you must log in to the system to access other functions. To log in, click the Log In button in the upper right corner of the Online Services menu.

o Enter your user name. In most cases, it is in the form lastname.firstname. If you are unsure of your user name click on the What’s my user name link on the student menu.

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Waitlisting

The Waitlist process allows students to place their names on a Waitlist for a full section of select courses. If an opening occurs, an email is sent to the first student on the Waitlist informing the student that he/she has a certain amount of time to register for the course (usually the same day the email is sent). The Waitlist process is only available through Online Services.

Waitlisting Steps – how to get on a waiting list for a

class using Online Services

You’ve used Search and Register for your desired class, but observe that it has a status of “Waitlisted” – do the following to get on the waiting list:

• Select the class by clicking the checkbox in the “Select Sections” column and clicking the Submit button. The class will appear on your My Preferred Sections (Shopping Cart) list.

• Choose WL-Waitlist from the drop-down box to add yourself to the waiting list for the class.

• Click the Submit button.

• If the transaction was successful, you’ll be presented with

the Registration Results page, which will display the Status

“On Waitlist”for the course section you chose. • Students must meet the prerequisite to any course prior

to registering.

Please Note:If you waitlist into a section of a class and then register into another section of the same class, your original waitlisting will be deleted. Registering first and waitlisting second will help you avoid this happening.

Email notification

If an opening occurs in a section on your Waitlist, and you are first on the Waitlist, you will receive an email letting you know the deadline by which you can register for that section. The notification email will be sent to your OCC student email account. • CHECK YOUR OCC STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT

DAILY! The email will include instructions and a time

deadline for registration (usually the next day after the email is sent).

Registration for a Waitlisted class using Online

Services

If you receive an email, you must register for the class within the time deadline. Once the deadline is passed, you will lose your place on the Waitlist, and the next student on the Waitlist will have the opportunity to register for that section.

Note: (If you no longer want the class, just ignore the email

or remove yourself from the Waitlist.)

Go to Manage My Waitlist.

• You must meet all course prerequisites prior to adding

yourself to the Waitlist.

• Look for a Waitlist Status of Permission to Register

for your class.

• Choose RG-Registeror AU-Audit from the drop-down

list (in the Action column) for that course. • Click the Submit button.

• If successful, you will see the message Registered for this section on the Registration Resultsscreen. If not, follow the on-screen messages to identify the problem.

• Be sure to go to My Class Schedule and verify that

you are now registered for this class. Your registration for this course is not complete until it displays on your class schedule.

• You are responsible to pay your tuition and fees by the payment deadline or to drop your unwanted classes.

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Waitlist FAQ’s

Q. What is Waitlist?

A. The Waitlist allows a student who wants to register in a closed section of a course to use Online Services to place his/her name on an electronic waiting list for an opening.

Q. Will all sections offer a Waitlist?

A. Most sections have Waitlisting available. Sections for which Waitlisting is not available are identified in Online Services in the course notes for that section.

Q. How do I get on a Waitlist?

A. You can add yourself to a section’s Waitlist when you attempt to register into a section that is full. Make sure to register for all desired courses FIRST before adding yourself to any Waitlisted course.

Q. Will Waitlist check for prerequisites?

A. Yes. If you do not satisfy the prerequisite, you cannot add yourself onto the Waitlist for the section and you will not be eligible to register for that course.

Q. What is the last day I can add myself to a Waitlist?

A. Two days before Final Registration begins is the final day students can add themselves to Waitlists for the semester with hopes of receiving a permission-to-register email. The day before Final Registration begins is the final day students on a Waitlist might receive any notification of an available seat. (Waitlisting for

Summer I and Summer II ends the day before Summer I Final

Registration begins.) Once Final Registration begins, waitlisting is turned off, and openings are available to the first student to

register into them.

Q. Does being on a Waitlist for a closed section guarantee me a seat in that section?

A. No. The only way to guarantee a seat is to register for an open section. Register immediately once you receive the “Permission to Register” notification email.

Q. How do I monitor where I am on the Waitlist?

A. At this time, students cannot monitor where they are on the waitlist.

Q. How do I know I can register for a section for which I am Waitlisted?

A. If an opening occurs in a section on your Waitlist and you are first on the Waitlist, you will receive an email letting you know the deadline by which you can register for that section. You are encouraged to check your OCC student email daily.

Q. What do I do after I receive the email giving me permission to register?

A. Register for the section via Online Services before the expiration date and time indicated in the email notification.

Q. If this is the third time taking a course, how do I register for the course if on the Waitlist?

A. This is called a 3-Peat registration. When you receive permission to register, you must register on campus.

Q. What happens if I do not register before the deadline?

A. If the deadline passes, you will lose your place on the Waitlist, and the next student on the Waitlist will have an opportunity to register for that section.

Q. What if I change my mind and want to remove myself from the list?

A. Go to “Manage My Waitlist” on Online Services to remove yourself

from the Waitlist.

Q. What happens if I drop a section and want to get back into the same section?

A. If there is a Waitlist, you must place yourself at the end of the

Waitlist.

Q. What if I am deregistered from my classes due to non-payment?

A. You will need to re-register for your courses, and if there is a Waitlist, you must place yourself at the end of the Waitlist.

Q. Can I Waitlist into more than one section of the same class?

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Admission

Admission to credit courses is open to all high school graduates, college transfer students, and persons 18 years of age or older provided that their high school class has graduated. Former OCC students who have not

attended OCC for three or more years must

re-apply for admission. For more information regarding admission and registration, see the OCC catalog or contact the Enrollment Services Office at the campus you plan to attend. (Please refer to the Campus Directory on p. 2.)

New Students and Those Who Must

Re-Apply

Applications for Admission are available

at www.oaklandcc.edu/FutureStudents/ NewStudents.aspx and at any of the campus Enrollment Services Offices. Current proof of residency must be provided with the application.

Guest Students from Other Colleges

Students should complete a Michigan Uniform Guest Application available at www. oaklandcc.edu/FutureStudents/GStudents. aspx, the home institution, or any campus Enrollment Services Office. This application is valid only for the semester for which it is

submitted and must be completed by the

home institution.

Guest Students from High Schools

Students are eligible to enroll for credit courses at OCC provided they are concurrently

enrolled in the 9th grade or higher from any area

high school and have the signature of approval from the high school principal or designee. An Application for Admission may be obtained from area high schools, any OCC Enrollment Services Office or at www.oaklandcc.edu/ FutureStudents/HSGStudents.aspx. The

High School Guest/Dual Enrollment Approval form on the application must be completed. Your application and approval form are valid for one semester and must be renewed each semester you plan to attend.

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I,(fullname)

authorize Oakland Community College to release information regarding my student account in whole or in part to the following individual(s).

LAST FOUR DIGITS OF

FULL NAME RELATIONSHIP DRIVER’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

(FIRST, MI, LAST) TO STUDENT LICENSE # (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ONLY)

Authorization to

Release Information

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records. Oakland Community College cannot release any personally identifiable information contained in a student’s educational records without the prior written consent of the student. Spouses, relatives and parents (of students 18 years of age or older) are included in those restricted from free access to student information. (The law does grant certain privilege to parents of dependent children under 18). Students may grant a third party access to selected personal information when said party is acting as an agent of that student as may be variously defined from time to time. The agent(s) identified below will be granted limited and restricted access guided by the discretion of the appropriate College Officer. Oakland Community College does not abrogate any of its rights, under this procedure, which permit denial of access to information deemed not appropriate in the instant circumstance.

Student signature

Student ID Date

• If you no longer wish for the listed individual(s) to act as your personal representative, you must notify the college in writing.

• Financial Assistance Students: You (with picture ID) must complete this form in the presence of the Office of Financial Assistance and Scholarships if you wish to provide the above-named individual(s) access to your financial assistance information.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

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Application Deadlines Fall Semester – August 15

Winter Semester – December 15

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Proof of Status for Non-U.S. Citizens

To prove eligibility for tuition category placement, non-U.S. citizens must present one of the following, or they will be assessed at the

out-of-state/international tuition rate:

A. Permanent residency card; or B. Proof of asylum/refugee status; or

C. An I-94 card verifying non-immigrant status; or

D. An I-797 Notice of Action or EAD card with C33 code verifying

DACA status.

Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for proving valid documentation of immigration status to Enrollment Services, or they will be

assessed the out-of-state/international tuition rate.

If you have questions regarding your immigration status, please contact the Enrollment Services Office at any campus. (Please refer to the Campus Directory.)

Proof of Residency

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure a correct address is on file with the College at all times. When changing their address, students are required to provide proof of residency for that address. The College reserves the right to require a student to verify residency for the address on file. Failure to maintain a correct address with the College will result in the student being assessed at the highest tuition rate. Paperwork for proof of address and proof of residency must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Office at any campus for processing.

OCC requires the presentation of at least, but not limited to, ONE of the following to verify residency:

1. Driver’s License or Secretary of State Personal Identification Card reflecting the current address of the bearer.

2. Voter Registration Card reflecting the current address

of the holder.

3. Current property tax receipt for the place of residence. 4. Current lease agreement for the place of residence. Students who own property on which taxes have been paid in the College District or outside the College District who wish to have their tuition assessed based upon the location of the property must provide Enrollment Services with a current property tax statement for the property. Tuition will then be assessed based on the location of the property for the remaining semesters in the academic year. After the Winter Semester has ended, students who wish to continue having their tuition assessed based on the location of the property for the upcoming academic year (which begins with the Fall Semester) must re-prove they still own the property by providing Enrollment Services with the most-recent property tax statement.

Students who use a Post Office Box (P. O. Box) as their mailing address must provide proof of residency for the address where they currently reside with one of the aforementioned documents to prove residency. Tuition will be assessed based on the residence location, not on the location of the P. O. Box, for the remaining semester in the academic year. After the Winter Semester has ended, students who wish to continue using the P. O. Box for the upcoming academic year (which begins with the Fall Semester) must re-prove residency with one of the aforementioned documents.

If you have questions regarding your residency, please contact the Enrollment Services Office at any campus. (Please refer to the Campus Directory.)

Residency

Residency status is initially determined at the time of processing the application. This activity precedes registration. If the status must be changed, this adjustment can be made at any campus Enrollment Services Office with proper documentation. (See Proof of Residency on this page.)

Students are responsible for maintaining a current

mailing address on file with the college.

Tuition Rate Determination

A. Persons eligible for in-district tuition rates are:

a. Persons living in the College District at the beginning of the semester for which they register, including;

i. U.S. citizens; or

ii. In-district property owners, spouses and their dependents, regardless of citizenship or visa status; or iii. Permanent residents, refugees, asylees,

immigrants on work visas (E, H, I, L, O, P, Q, R or T status) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

F-1 Status Students

Students who currently hold an F-1 visa or who would like to obtain an F-1 visa please go to:

oaklandcc.edu/International/admission_requirements.aspx.

There you will find instructions for applying to OCC and also applying for I-20 issuance. Required forms are linked at that site.

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B. Persons eligible for out-of-district tuition rates are:

a. Persons living in Michigan outside of the College District at the beginning of the semester for which they register, including: i. U.S. citizens; or

ii. Out-of-district property owners, spouses and their dependents, regardless of citizenship or visa status; or iii. Permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Au Pairs, immigrants on work visas (E, H, I, L, O, P, Q, R or T status) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

C. Persons eligible for out-of-state/international tuition rates are:

a. Persons living outside of Michigan, F-1, non-Au Pair J-1, and M students who do not own property in Michigan or undocumented students who do not own property. D. Tuition rate categories are set at the time of the processing of the application. However, students may adjust, with appropriate documentation (see Proof of Residency), their status through the FIFTH business day of the current semester. Changes made after that time will be effective the following term.

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COMPASS (COMputer-adaptive Placement

Assessment and Support System) (continued)

Assessment information and answers will be entered electronically, although some math computation may be done with a pencil and paper. Students begin by entering identification information and then work through a practice COMPASS section.

Both assessments are untimed.

College guest students who are applying to OCC using the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application form are exempt from English and Mathematics COMPASS assessment. (Note: High school guest students are NOT exempt.)

Disabled or disadvantaged students should consult their campus Accessibility Compliance Center and Educational Support Services (ACCESS) office for assistance with the scheduling and administration of assessments. ESL (English as a Second Language) students should read the information on Placement in ESL, Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MTELP) on page 17 and contact the ASC for additional

information and testing times.

Students with questions about assessment or placement should consult their campus counseling office.

Scheduling Placement Appointment

Please call your home campus Academic Support Center (ASC) or Testing Center for an appointment or for further information. The walk-in schedule for COMPASS testing is available online. A valid picture I.D. must be presented. COMPASS English and Math placement are not timed; students should allow 2 to 3 hours to complete both tests. *

CAMPUS ROOM PHONE Auburn Hills ... B 109 ...(248) 232-4436 Highland Lakes ...WH 20 ...(248) 942-3049 Orchard Ridge ...J 250 ...(248) 522-3484 Royal Oak ... A 104 ...(248) 246-2435

Southfield ... A 212 ...(248) 233-2735

*The link for the COMPASS practice test is:

http://act.org/compass/sample/index.html

General Education Attributes for

Degree-Seeking Students

The Oakland Community College General Education distribution courses and other campus experiences lead to the development of the following:

1. Critical Thinking

2. Effective Communication

3. Global Understanding and Responsibility 4. Information Literacy 5. Personal Development 6. Social Responsibility 7. Quantitative Literacy 8. Scientific Literacy 9. Aesthetic Awareness

This list was derived from college faculty’s rigorous research reviews in the following areas: attributes desired by employers for college graduates; attributes necessary for success in the most common adult roles of citizen, worker and family member; and trends in other colleges and universities.

CAMPUS ORIENTATION

Each campus offers orientation sessions that are designed to assist the new students’ knowledge of and familiarity with various available facilities and services. Orientation schedules are available online and through the office of the Campus Director of Student Services.

COMPASS (COMputer-adaptive Placement

Assessment and Support System)

Oakland Community College offers computer-based assessment for English and Mathematics. COMPASS Assessment is only one component in a comprehensive new student orientation program designed to also provide appropriate academic advisement and course placement. For initial placement, English and Mathematics COMPASS must be taken in the same testing session. This will help to ensure that entry-level OCC students will have maximum opportunities to achieve their educational goals and to allow the institution to best identify student abilities, interests, and needs. New student orientation sessions are presented regularly throughout each semester.

Students must have an application to the college processed prior to sitting for assessment.

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COMPASS Mathematics Placement

OCC has adopted the COMPASS Math Placement assessment to help students identify appropriate math courses. While proper placement in a math course is critical, it cannot in itself guarantee success. Success in mathematics requires active participation in the learning process and is significantly affected by many factors, including attendance, the amount and quality of time spent studying, doing homework, and preparing for assessment and other assigned activities.

Unless specifically exempt, all students, including those who plan to take MAT 2530 (Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I), must complete COMPASS Math Placement testing before registering in a math class. After being admitted to the college, students may complete COMPASS Math Placement testing individually by contacting any OCC campus Academic Support Center (ASC), or as part of a new student orientation program. The COMPASS Math Placement test will identify the appropriate OCC entry-level math course. Students may take math courses at or below the course level indicated by their placement result.

Students who disagree with their initial math placement may repeat the COMPASS Math Placement test a total of two times within two years. Those students who still disagree with their results after taking a COMPASS Math Placement test a second time should contact an OCC counselor. Students who are still not satisfied may appeal their math placement by visiting the Math department.

You are exempt from the COMPASS Math Placement if you meet any one of the following conditions:

• You have documentation of ACT scores showing 12 or higher on the math subtest within the past two years

• You have earned a bachelor degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university

• You are admitted to OCC under a College Guest

Application from another college or university

• You have evidence of passing with a “C” or better the prerequisite math course at OCC or the equivalent college transfer course at another accredited college within the past three years • You have earned a score of 3 or higher on the Advanced

Placement Exam in Calculus AB or BC

• You have documentation of a COMPASS Math Placement score taken elsewhere within the past two years

• You have already earned credit for a math course at OCC or at another accredited college and you wish to enroll in the same math course

Temporary Exemption may be granted to students whose documentation for the above is pending by providing valid unofficial documentation to an OCC counselor.

For additional math placement information, speak with an OCC counselor.

COMPASS English Placement

All new students whose native language is English must take COMPASS. Students may be exempted from taking the COMPASS English test if they meet any of the following conditions: • You have documentation of an Advanced English Placement

score of 3 or higher

• You have documentation of a CLEP score in Composition that is the equivalent of ENG 1510

• Have scored one of the following on the ACT exam with combined English & Reading sub-scores of:

• 38 or higher with minimum of 18 on each test • 29-37 with minimum of 11 on each test • 22-28 with minimum of 11 on each test

• You have documentation of an SAT verbal/critical reading score of 450 or higher

• You have a transcript showing achievement of a grade of “C” or higher in an equivalent college-level composition course • You have evidence of an English COMPASS score (combined

Writing Skills and Reading)

• You have been admitted to OCC as a college guest student with a College Guest Application (Note: guest applications must be renewed each semester of enrollment; also note high school guests are not exempt.)

• You have earned an associate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Temporary Exemption may be granted to students whose documentation for the above is pending by providing unofficial documentation to an OCC counselor.

Students may retake the COMPASS placement test one time by scheduling a “retake” at the appropriate campus ASC. One additional retake may be authorized by a counselor or the English COMPASS Coordinator. Placement will be determined by the student’s best score. Students may not appeal their final best English placement.

COMPASS English Notes:

• Practice booklets are available at any OCC Academic Sup

-port Center (ASC).

• Students take the writing skills section first, then the reading section.

• Students placing into ENG 1055 or ENG 1060 MUST see

a counselor before registering.