Orange Coast College
Fall 2015
Enrollment Center 24 hour information:
(714) 432-5072
or
www.orangecoastcollege.edu
Enrollment Center Office Hours:
Mon., Tues.: 8am - 5pm; Wed., Thurs.: 9am - 6pm; Fri.: 9am - 12pm
Hours subject to change: Check online or call the Answer Center
August 23 (Sunday) . . . . Last day to enroll in open 16-week and first 8-week classes
August 23 (Sunday) . . . . Residency Determination Date
August 24 (Monday) . . . . Instruction begins for 16-week and first 8-week classes
August 28 (Friday) . . . . Last day to petition 8 week classes with instructor permission
September 4 (Friday) . . . .Last day to petition 16-week classes with instructor permission
October 31 (Saturday) . . . .Filing deadline for Fall Graduation
December 13 (Sunday) . . . . End of Semester
Holidays
September 7 (Monday) . . . . Labor Day
November 11 (Wednesday) . . . .Veterans Day
November 26 - 29 (Thurs .-Sun .) . . . . Thanksgiving
Drop and Refund Dates
16-week Courses (8/24 - 12/13)
September 5 (Saturday) . . . . Last day to withdraw for a refund (or to cancel fees)
September 6 (Sunday) . . . . Last day to withdraw to avoid a “W”
November 14 (Saturday) . . . .Last day to withdraw with a “W”
First 8-Week Courses (8/24 - 10-18)
10% of the class - See enrollment printout for date . . . . Last day to withdraw for a refund (or to cancel fees)
20% of the class- See enrollment printout for date . . . . Last day to withdraw to avoid a “W”
75% of the class- See enrollment printout for date . . . .Last day to withdraw with a “W”
Second 8-Week Courses (10/19 - 12/13)
10% of the class- See enrollment printout for date . . . . Last day to withdraw for a refund (or cancel fees)
20% of the class- See enrollment printout for date . . . . Last day to withdraw to avoid a “W”
75% of the class- See enrollment printout for date . . . .Last day to withdraw with a “W”
All Other Length Courses
10% of the class- See enrollment printout for date . . . . Last day to withdraw for a refund (or cancel fees)
First 20% of the course . . . . Last day to withdraw to avoid a “W”
First 75% of the course . . . .Last day to withdraw with a “W”
Deadline To Select P/NP Grading Option
See Enrollment Printout
(Same date as last day to withdraw to avoid a “W”) . . . . First 8-Week Classes (8/24-10/18)September 11 (Friday) . . . . 16-Week Classes (8/25-12/14)
See Enrollment Printout (Same date as last day to withdraw to avoid a “W”)
. . .Second 8-Week Classes (10/19-12/13)
Non-Payment Drop Schedule 2015:
Students, who have not paid their account balance in full, may be dropped
for non-payment of fees as follows:
June 25, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
June 15 and June 18
July 2, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
June 19 and June 25
July 9, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
June 26 and July 2
July 16, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
July 3 and July 9
July 20, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
July 10 and July 13
July 23, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
July 14 and July 16
July 27, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
July 17 and July 20
July 30, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
July 21 and July 23
August 3, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
July 24 and July 27
August 6, 2015(Noon): For Registration between
July 28 and July 30
August 10, 2015 (Noon): For Registration
between July 31 and August 3
August 13, 2015 (Noon): For Registration
between August 4 and August 6
August 17, 2015 (Noon): For Registration
between August 7 and August 10
August 20, 2015 (Noon): For Registration
between August 11 and August 13
August 21, 2015 (Noon): Final Drop for
non-payment for fall 2015 registration .
Any registration that has occurred up to 12 noon
on August 21 and not been paid will be dropped
for non-payment .
Any registration that occurs after 12 noon on
August 21 will not be dropped for non-payment .
Students that enroll are responsible for paying
their fees or withdrawing from classes prior to
the refund deadline to cancel fees .
Please contact the
Enrollment Center for
deadline dates for
courses with other
starting/ending dates
Note:
If a holiday falls on
Friday, then Saturday and
Sunday classes will not meet .
If a holiday falls on Monday,
then Saturday and Sunday
classes will meet .
If a holiday falls on both Friday
and Monday, Saturday and
Sunday classes will NOT meet .
See Current
Catalog
at
orangecoastcollege.edu/
academics/CourseCatalog
for Academic and
Student Policies,
Programs, and Course
Descriptions
College Vision Statement
To be the standard of excellence in transforming lives through
education.
Mission Statement
Orange Coast College serves the educational needs of its diverse local
and global community. The college empowers students to achieve their
educational goals by providing high quality and innovative programs and
services leading to academic degrees, college transfer, certificates in career
and technical educational, basic skills, and workforce development to enable
lifelong learning. The college promotes student learning and development
by fostering a respectful, supportive and participatory campus climate of
student engagement and academic inquiry.
www.orangecoastcollege.edu
Important Phone Numbers
Enrollment Center ... 714-432-5072
Athletic Office ...432-5766
Bookstore ...432-5896
Campus Safety ...432-5017
Career Education ...432-5575
Community Education ...432-5575
Counseling Center ...432-5078
Disabled Students Center ...432-5807
Financial Aid ...432-5508
International Center ...432-5940
Job Center ...432-5576
Learning Center ...432-5535
Scholarship Office ...432-5645
Transfer Center ...432-5894
Transfer Opportunity Program ...432-5792
Student Success Center ...432-5559
Welcome Center ...432-6809
Orange Coast College President - Dennis R. Harkins, Ph.D.
Coast Community College District Board of Trustees
David A. Grant, Mary Hornbuckle, Jim Moreno, Jerry Patterson, Lorraine Prinsky, Ph.D., Student Trustee
Chancellor - Andrew C. Jones, Ed.D.
Index
Admissions Information . . . .6
Bookstore . . . .83
Child Care . . . .83
Community Education . . . .87
Counseling . . . .83
Courses Fall ... 14
Disabled Students’ Programs . . . .83
Enrollment Steps . . . .4
Facilities Abbreviations . . . .89
Fee Information . . . .10
Financial Aid . . . .79
General Information . . . .81
Guide to Schedule . . . .11
Honors Program . . . .86
Housing . . . .84
Internship Academy . . . .42
International Center . . . .84
Library Services . . . .84
Map . . . Back Inside Page
MyOCC Website . . . .73
Notices . . . .88
Online Course Information . . . .12
Paying Your Fees . . . .9
Placement/Orientation . . . .80
Policies . . . .85
Registration Information ... 7
Re-entry Center . . . .84
Refund Policy . . . .5
Student Health Center . . . .84
Student Success Center . . . .84
Support Services for Students . . . .83
Wherever You’re Going, We’ll Help You Get There.
For more than 60 years, OCC has set the standard of excellence for community colleges . Whether you’re seeking to transfer to a four-year school, enhance
your career, or simply improve your life, OCC will help you get there .
OCC is California top combined #1 transfer school, so you’ll be assured that you’re prepared for success at top universities across town, across the nation, or
across the globe .
Our distinguished faculty, small classes and state-of-the-art campus mean you’ll always get the most from your OCC experience . Plus, with 23 sports teams,
an active student government, and programs for all ages, OCC will always help bring out the best in you .
You know where you’re going .
We’ll help you get there .
Founded
Founded in 1947 . Classes began in 1948 with
a student enrollment of 500
Accreditation, Degrees &
Certificates
Fully accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Offers Associate of Arts and Associate in
Science degrees, Associate Transfer degrees,
Certificates of achievement, and Occupational
Skills Certificates .
Recognized for:
• Top transfer community college in
Orange County to the University
of California, the California State
University, and private institutions in
California and across the nation .
• The only public community college
nautical program
• Qualifying Hispanic-Serving Institution
(HSI)
• Qualifying Asian American Native
American and Pacific Islander Serving
Institution (AANAPISI)
• Veteran friendly college designation
• Athletic excellence with 84 state and
national championships
Financial Aid (2012-2013):
• More than $30 million in student
scholarships and financial aid
• Board of Governors $29,696,935
• Grants $18,237,606
• Loans $1,912,374
• Scholarships $400,000
Intercollegiate athletics:
Baseball (M), Basketball (M/W), Cheerleading/
Dance, Crew (M/W), Cross Country (M/W),
Football (M), Golf (M/W), Soccer (M/W), Softball
(W), Swimming (M/W), Tennis (M/W), Track and
Field (M/W), Volleyball (M/W), Water Polo (M/W)
Mascot:
Pete the Pirate
School Colors:
Orange and Navy Blue
District Public High Schools:
Bay, Bolsa Grande, Corona Del Mar, Costa
Mesa, Edison, Estancia, Fountain Valley, Garden
Grove, Hare, Huntington Beach, La Quinta,
Lincoln, Los Amigos, Marina, Monte Vista,
Newport Harbor, Ocean View, Pacifica, Rancho
Alamitos, Santiago, Westminster
OCC enrollment statistics
(Fall term 2013):
20,776 (headcount)
SNAPSHOT
Welcome to OCC. We’re here to help.
The Admissions & Enrollment process is handled by the Enrollment
Center located on the first floor of Watson Hall. The Enrollment Center is your one-stop location to handle all your
registration needs including financial aid, counseling, placement testing, EOPS, and other services as well. Got
questions? Get answers! (714) 432-5072, or you can go online at www.orangecoastcollege.edu.
Enrollment Center
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tues: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wed, Thurs: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.;
Fri: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hours subject to change: Check online or
call the Answer Center
Fall 2015
For all registration dates please visit the registration periods
page on the OCC website
August 24 - December 4:
• Registration with instructor permission
(Add permit) by deadline on add permit
• Registration in late starting classes
• Withdrawals by stated deadlines
Holidays:
September 7 (Monday). Labor Day
November 11 (Wednesday). Veterans Day
November 26-29 (Thurs.-Sun.) - Thanksgiving
NOTE
: Service hours are subject to change due to
changes in funding. Students are advised to plan ahead and
review all deadlines. Check online at
Enrollment Process
The following outlines the process to follow for successful registration.
Continuing Students
Continuing Students
Continuing students are those who registered for the Spring 2015 or Fall 2014 semesters at Orange Coast College. Continuing students will automatically receive a registration appointment and can view the appointment on their MyOCC portal page in mid-May.
New and Returning Students
New students who have never attended Orange Coast College and returning students who did not enroll during the Spring 2015 or Fall 2014 semesters at Orange Coast College will do the following:
APPLY FOR ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID (if financial assistance is needed) – Applications for both are available online at www. orangecoastcollege.edu and there are computers available for student use in the Enrollment Center and the Financial Aid Office in Watson Hall. Note: International students will need to submit an international student application directly to the International Center.
Application Confirmation/Registration
Appointment
Students will receive an email after submitting their application, confirming successful submission. Students should allow 5-7 business days to process their application. Once an application has been processed and a student is admitted to the college, he/she will receive an email containing their admissions information including MyOCC login information, OCC student email address, and instuctions to view registration appointment time. Students will register for classes online via MyOCC.
The email also will indicate whether or not students need to complete placement testing and/or attend an orientation. If a student does not receive an email within seven working days of submitting their application, he/she should contact the Answer Center at (714) 432-5072.
Assessment Testing – To schedule English and math assessment tests, students should visit OCC’s website at www.orangecoastcollege.edu and click on ‘Student Services,’ ‘Assessment Center,’ and then follow the instructions on ‘Make an appointment.’ Students must have an OCC student ID number prior to making an assessment appointment. Students also should make sure to bring a pencil and some form of photo identification when they come to Watson Hall to take their tests. If a student has successfully completed college-level English and math courses (with a grade of C or higher) at an accredited college, or if he/ she has taken placement tests at another California community college within the last two years, they may be exempt from taking the placement tests. Students are advised to submit a copy of their assessment test results to OCC’s Enrollment Services or fax them to (714) 432-5927 for further review.
Orientation – To complete the new student orientation, log in to MyOCC>Student Tab>Online Orientation link.
Register For Classes
Students will register for classes on or after the date and time of their registration appointment using MyOCC. Students may register any time after their appointment but not before. If the class they wish to take is closed (full), students may waitlist the class, if available. If waitlisting is not available for the class they are interested in, students are encouraged
to check the on-line schedule to see if it might reopen. Beginning the first week of the class, the MyOCC registration system will ask for an Add Authorization Code (AAC) in order to enroll. Students should attend the first class meeting and ask the instructor for an ADD PERMIT that lists the AAC. If the instructor gives a stduent an ADD PERMIT, he/she must follow the instructions on the form to register. See the Registration Information section of the schedule for complete registration instructions.
Pay Your Fees
Students should pay fees immediately so that they do not get dropped from their classes! Fees are due IMMEDIATELY and should be received within 5 business days from the registration date if submitted by mail. Orange Coast College does not bill for unpaid registration fees. If payments are not received, students MAY BE DROPPED from classes to open seats for other students seeking to register.
IMPORTANT: Students who are still enrolled in classes when the term begins who have not paid fees WILL NOT be dropped for non-payment. Students will incur a financial obligation to the college AND a hold will be placed on their record if payment is not received. Unpaid balances will be forwarded for collection and charged a $25 collection fee.
Students who register for classes after the term begins WILL NOT be dropped for non-payment. Students will incur a financial obligation to the college AND a hold will be placed on their record if payment is not received. This hold will block future registration (adds, drops), obtaining transcripts, grades, diplomas or verification of enrollment until all fees are paid.
If a student is receiving financial aid, he/she still needs to pay their fee balance immediately. Financial Aid, such as the Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGFW), does not cover all fees that are charged. If a stduent has questions about their fees, or he/she would like payment option information, they may visit the fee information page at www. orangecoastcollege.edu
Verify Your Registration and Print Your
Student Class Program (Web Schedule Bill)
Once students register online and pay their fees, they should print a Student Class Program (Web Schedule Bill) to verify their class enrollment, and to view the course information for the classes in which they are enrolled.
Note: Student Class Programs include fee cancellation/refund dates and withdrawal dates for each class that a student is taking. Buy Your Books
Students are advised to bring a copy of their Student Class Program with them to the bookstore to help them find books or go online to reserve their books by going to www.orangecoastcollege.edu and clicking on “Bookstore” under Student Services.
Student Photo ID
First-time students at OCC must bring a copy of their Student Class Program and a drivers license or another form of photo identification to the Enrollment Services window on the 1st floor of Watson Hall during regular business hours; OCC will take a picture and issue a student ID card on the spot. The OCC student ID card is required for use in the Bookstore, Library and for other transactions at the college. Students will be required to replace a lost, stolen or unusable card.
Parking Decals
A parking decal is required if students wish to park in one of the many student parking lots. Parking decals must be ordered through students’ MyOCC accounts. Click on the “Order an OCC Parking Permit” link on the homepage. Parking decals will be mailed to students and are not sold on campus. The parking decal must be displayed on vehicles by the end of the second week of the semester. Campus Safety starts ticketing the Monday of the third week. Attend Class
Students must go to class! If a student miss the first day of class, their seat may be given away to another student. If a student is enrolled in an online class, he/she must log into the class via the “OCC Blackboard Learn” link in their MyOCC portal on the first day of the semester. Failure to do so may cause the student to be dropped from their online class.
Student Email
After a student is accepted at OCC, he/she will receive their student email account and MyOCC log-in information via email. Students should check their student email account frequently, as this is the official means of communication for the college. Instructors may email important information before and during the semester.
Note: If you choose to forward your OCC email communications to another email address, OCC will not be responsible for any emails that do not forward properly or in a timely manner. It is the student responsibility to check the OCC student email account for important information, especially waitlist notifications.
Important: Students mustcheck their Student Class Program for information about deadlines for refunds, dropping classes and selecting the pass/no pass grading option. It is the student’s responsibility to meet required deadlines. Students should print their Student Class Program from MyOCC to see the specific dates for classes.
Students should check their MyOCC account frequently. It will include targeted announcements regarding registration, grades, cancelled classes and much more. This is the official method of communication for the college.
Refund Policy
In accordance with California state regulations and Coast Community College District policy, registration fees will be refunded according to the following:
Enrollment Fees, Non-Resident Fees, Material Fees
100% refund of fees paid at registration for each class dropped by the refund deadline. No refund will be made after the refund deadline; there are no exceptions.
Health Fee, College Service Charge
100% of the fees paid at registration will be refunded if the student totally withdraws from all classes by the refund deadline for each class. No refund will be made after the refund deadline; there are no exceptions.
Parking Permit
Students must return the parking permit (if purchased) in person or by mail. The parking permit must be postmarked or returned to the Enrollment Center on or before the earliest refund deadline on the student’s official Student Class Program, which is available via the student tab on their MyOCC portal.
To be eligible for a refund: students must officially withdraw from classes by the refund deadline (refer to the Student Class Program/ Web Schedule Bill on the Student tab of the MyOCC portal page or see Dates to Remember.) It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from classes and to verify all withdrawals. An instructor may drop students for non-attendance. Instructors are not responsible for dropping students by the refund deadline. If the student has not been dropped from the class by the instructor, the student is responsible for withdrawing from the class by the refund deadline. Students who are officially enrolled in a class after the refund deadline will not be eligible for a refund; there are no exceptions.
Refund Processing
Refunds will be automatically processed weekly beginning the first week of registration of the semester in which the fees were paid and each week thereafter until the end of the term. Official withdrawals made in accordance with the refund policy and by the withdrawal deadline will generate a credit balance on the student account. Online Credit Card Payment Refunds
Registration fee payments made by credit card through MyOCC will be refunded to the same credit card used for payment. Students should allow 6-10 business days for the refund to post. If the credit card used to pay fees is no longer valid, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the Enrollment Center once the credit has been posted to the student’s account and prior to the refund being processed. The refund will be processed through Higher One Bank upon proper notification.
On Campus Payment Refunds
Fee payments posted on campus by cash, check, money order or credit card will be refunded through Higher One Bank as either a check, mailed to the mailing address the Enrollment Center has on file, direct deposit to an existing bank account or to a Higher One account, depending on the refund choice made by the student. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain correct and up-to-date address information. Addresses can be updated on MyOCC, under the Student tab, and then click on Banner Self Service.
All enrolled students will receive a packet from Higher One. This will include a My Coast Colleges debit card. This card is used to activate your refund preference.
Note: The card is not an active debit card unless a Higher One checking account is opened.
For more information see the Higher One Q&A at www. orangecoastcollege.edu
Important: Payments made using multiple payment methods (online credit card payments and cash, check or money order) during the current registration period will be refunded to the credit card used for online payments.
Admissions Information
Who May Apply for Admissions
Anyone 18 years of age or older and who can profit from instruction qualifies
for admission . If under 18, you will qualify for admission if you submit records
showing successful completion of one of the following:
1 . A high school diploma
2 . The California High School Certificate of Proficiency or equivalent .
3 . Completion of the 10th grade and OCC Early Start Program (ESP)
permission form signed by the principal of your high school and
your parent(s) . Please visit the Early Start Program page at www .
orangecoastcollege .edu>Enrollment Center>Admissions>Early Start
Program for more information .
International students
must meet specific admission
requirements and must apply directly through the International
Center.
Residence Requirements
California Residence:
Verification of residence status may be
required. Generally California residence is established by one of the
following:
1 . If the applicant is under the age of 18, his or her parents must have had
legal residence within the State of California for 12 consecutive months
preceding the day before the first day of the semester .
2 . If the applicant is 18 but not yet 19 years of age, the applicant and the
applicant’s parents must have had legal residence within the State of
California for 12 consecutive months preceding the day before the first day
of the semester .
3 . If the applicant is 19 years of age or older, the applicant must have had
legal residence within the State of California for 12 consecutive months
preceding the day before the first day of the semester . If the applicant’s
parents or legal guardians reside out-of-state, the student must be
financially independent . Non-resident status for students dependent
on non-resident parents continues until students demonstrate financial
independence for the one year and a day period prior to the term .
4 . A non-citizen holding a visa that does not preclude the student from
establishing residency in California must have legal residence in California
for 12 consecutive months preceding the day before the first day of the
semester and a visa dated at least one year and one day prior to the
semester start date .
It is the responsibility of all students to maintain an accurate address on file with
the Enrollment Center .
The updates can be made using MyOCC . Go to the Student tab, BANNER
self-service, update personal information .
Persons generally ineligible to establish California residency include: students
under age 18, students dependent on out-of-state parents/guardians, students
with certain visa or citizenship status, etc . For further information regarding who
is eligible to establish residency contact a residency specialist at the Enrollment
Center (714) 432-5072 .
Non-California Residents:
Students who do not meet the California residence requirements as of the day
immediately preceding the first day of the semester are required to pay the
non-resident tuition fees . This includes:
1 . Minors (under 18 years of age and not married) will be required to pay
the non-resident tuition fee if their parents or legal guardians reside
outside the state even though such minors may have lived in the State of
California for one year or more .
2 . Students who are financially dependent on their parents or legal guardians
will be required to pay non-
resident tuition if their parents or legal guardians reside outside the state
even though such students may have lived in the State of California for one
year or more . Non-resident status for students dependent on non-resident
parents continues until students demonstrate financial independence for
the one year and a day period prior to the term .
3 . Students holding visas that preclude them from establishing residency in
California may be restricted in their enrollment and will have to pay
non-resident tuition . In addition, students with visas who are citizens of another
country are required to pay an additional per unit capital outlay fee . See the
Fee Information page in this schedule .
Exceptions authorized by the State of California:
• Active military personnel are exempt from non-resident tuition
fees provided they are in California for a purpose other than
attending a state-supported institution of higher learning.
• Dependents of military personnel stationed on active duty in
California are classified as a resident.
• Non-resident students who have completed three years
of high school in California and graduated in California (or
equivalency) may file an affidavit for waiver of non-resident
fees (AB540). Students under certain visa classifications may
not be eligible for this exemption. Please go to the Enrollment
Center for more information.
• Veteran Military personnel that were stationed in California for
more than 1 year prior to separation
(See enclosed California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption
Request at the back of this schedule)
Registration Information
Registration
Registration is by appointment online using the MyOCC portal page . Computers
are available on campus for students who do not have access to a computer .
Appointments are assigned based on priority . New and returning students
receive appointments in the order their application was submitted . Students can
check their registration appointment time online via their MyOCC portal page
(Registration Status link) .
Continuing Students
Students enrolled during the Spring 2015 or Fall 2014 semester, will receive a
registration appointment for the Fall 2015 term via their MyOCC account in mid-May .
Registration for New
& Returning Students
IMPORTANT!
All placement testing and orientation requirements must be met
before students can register for classes .
New and returning students (students not enrolled for Spring 2015 or Fall 2015
will be given a date and appointment time to register after their application has
been processed) are notified of required items (origination visa info, date of
birth, etc . . .) if needed via email after submitting their application for admission
to the college . Registration appointments can be viewed on the MyOCC portal
page>Student tab>registration status and students may register at their assigned
time or anytime thereafter during the registration period .
High School
High school students (students enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade) must have an
Early Start Program petition on file with the Enrollment Center prior to registration
This petition indicates which course/s the student is permitted to take, which
will be enforced during the online registration process . High school students will
receive a MyOCC account and will register online . During the first week of the
semester when the course begins, students wishing to enroll must go the the first
class meeting and ask for an Add Permit which contains an Add Authorization
Code (AAC) . If space is available in the class, the Instructor may give students an
Add Permit . Students must follow the Registration steps 1-10 on the Add Permit
in order to register for the course . Concurrently enrolled high school students are
not charged the $46 per unit enrollment fee . All other fees apply .
Things to Know Before You Register
Students are advised to make sure they have completed their placement testing,
proof of prerequisites, and/or attended an orientation .
BE PREPARED.
Students should select plenty of alternative classes
before they register . Students should check for: (a) prerequisites (b) concurrent
enrollment or Corequisites that require them to enroll in more than one class or
CRN (e .g ., lecture/lab combinations) (c) check the class schedule via their MyOCC
portal page for available classes . Students are encouraged to have a back-up plan
in case the class they want is closed .
Clear holds: Outstanding holds can be viewed via MyOCC (Registration Status) .
Students must clear all holds which block registration 24 hours prior to their
registration appointment, otherwise they will not be able to register . If a hold exists
on a student’s records, a contact number will be displayed so they may call for
specific information regarding the hold .
Registration Restrictions
:
Students may NOT enroll in
a . More than 19 units (12 units is full-time) within the Coast District .
Students should contact the Counseling Office for a petition to take
more than 19 units after the term starts and if they have an ADD
PERMIT . Requests for overloads must be submitted and approved prior
to the expiration date on a student’s ADD PERMIT .
b . Courses that overlap in time (time conflict) . There must be a 5 minute
passing time between classes per California Ed Code .
c . Two sections of the same course, unless the courses are a first and
second 8-week class and coded as a repeatable course . See the
Course Repeatability under the General Information section in this
schedule .
d . Any course in which a student has received any combination of three
or more W, D, F, NP or NC’s . If students have previously attempted a
course three times unsuccessfully, their registration in that course will
automatically be blocked . See the Course Repeatability Policy under the
General Information section in this schedule .
e . A course in which an Incomplete (I, IB, IC, ID, IF or INP) has been
assigned .
f . Classes for which students have not met the prerequisites .
Course Prerequisite, Corequisite and
Advisory on Recommended Preparation
A “prerequisite” is a course a student is required to complete with a “C” or better,
or a skill a student is required to have, before enrolling in another course . A
“corequisite” is a course a student is required to take at the same time he or she
is enrolled in another course . All prerequisites and corequisites are designed to
ensure students have the skills or information they need to succeed in a course .
These requirements are established because it has been determined that without
meeting them, a student is not likely to receive a passing grade in the course . A
prerequisite or corequisite may also be necessary to protect a student’s health
and safety, or the health and safety of others . Additionally, courses taken without
prior completion of the prerequisite may be denied credit upon transfer to a CSU
or UC per articulation agreements, either at the time of admission or upon petition
for graduation .
An “Advisory on Recommended Preparation” (listed as “Advisory”) is a course or skill
a student should posses before enrolling in another course . This is advice offered by
the faculty who teach these courses, and it should be followed for student success .
However, unlike a prerequisite or corequisite, “Advisory” is not required .
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Clearance Process
OCC enforces prerequisites and corequisites at the time of registration . It is the
student’s responsibility to determine if a course has a prerequisite prior to their
assigned registration appointment . To determine if a course has a prerequisite,
students should go to the online class schedule, click the CRN number of the
course and the prerequisite/corequisite information will display .
Students who have completed a course at another college/university that is
equivalent to a prerequisite at OCC must submit a pre/corequisite course
equivalency form to the Enrollment Services Office . In order to avoid registration
difficulty, students must submit the form as soon as possible, prior to their
registration date . Students who wish to challenge a prerequisite based on previous
experience or knowledge must visit the respective division office to obtain and
complete a Challenge Form .
Students may be cleared in the registration system for enforced prerequisites and
corequisites in one of four ways:
1 . Successfully completing the pre/corequisite at Orange Coast College .
2 . Placing into the course via a California Community College placement test
(if applicable) .
3 . Successfully completing the equivalent pre/corequisite with a “C” or
better at another regionally accredited college/university and submitting
transcripts to verify successful completion . Students may submit unofficial
transcripts for prerequisite and corequisite clearance only, but must submit
official transcripts if they wish to receive course credit/units . Students, who
believe that they have completed the OCC course prerequisite/corequisite
at another college should submit a Prerequisite Equivalency Form along
with their transcripts to Student Records (Enrollment Center, 1st Floor,
Watson Hall) as soon as possible, prior to their registration appointment .
4 . Submitting a Pre/Corequisite Challenge to the respective division office in
accordance with the Student Success and Support Programs guidelines
established by the state of California .
Closed Classes
Classes with a “C” next to them on the searchable online class schedule, via MyOCC,
indicate that the class is closed (full) .
If the class in which students wish to enroll is closed, they should not give up! Here are
some things students can do to create a class schedule that works for them:
1 . Go for the sure thing! Try to find another CRN of the course that still has
seats available .
OR
2 . If there is a waitlist option, students should place themselves on the
waitlist . If a seat becomes available the student will be notified via their
student email account, and will have 24 hours from the time the notice is
sent out to add the waitlisted class . All prerequisites and corequisites must
be met . Students should continue to check their student email until the
term begins .
3 . If a waitlist is not available for a class, students should check back to see if
a seat becomes available, due to a student withdrawal or another student
being dropped for nonpayment of fees .
OR
4 .
Students should check their student email account twice a day
(morning and evening)
until the term begins for a Waitlist Notification,
from the OCC Registrar . Students should also read the waitlist information
and FAQ on the OCC website for more information .
OR
5 . If students do not receive a Waitlist Notification prior to the start of the
term, they should go to the first class meeting . If space is available, the
instructor may give them an ADD PERMIT with an Add Authorization Code
(AAC) . The AAC will allow the student to register for the course prior to the
‘EXPIRES’ deadline, using MyOCC .
Waitlists
Waitlists are available for most classes . If students add themselves to the waitlist
and a seat becomes available, they will be notified via their student email account
and will have 24 hours to add the class on MyOCC . The 24-hour notification
period includes nights and weekends, so students are advised to check their
email often . Waitlist email notifications are sent to the Coast-District-assigned
student email account (studentID@student .cccd .edu) . All prerequisites and
corequisites must be met .
Special Note: High school students are not able to place their names on a waitlist
for a course . If a class is closed at the time of registration, high school students
should attend the first day of class and attempt to petition the class in person .
Petitioning the class is at the sole discretion of the instructor .
Waitlists become available when class seat counts meet capacity . The “Select”
checkbox on the searchable schedule will remain available for registration until
both the class seat counts AND the waitlist seat counts meet capacity . These
numbers will fluctuate due to drops, so the same CRN that was closed an hour
ago may now have a waitlist seat open, so students may want to check back .
A student may only enroll into one waitlisted class section per course title (e .g .
only one section of ENGL A100) . A student will not be permitted to enroll on a
waitlist if he/she is enrolled in another section of the same course . Classes with
lecture/lab corequisites will have a waitlist option on the lab section only and NOT
on the lecture section . Students should not attempt to add a lecture when they
waitlist the lab as they will receive an error message . If a student is notified via
email that a seat has become available for the lab, a seat has been reserved for
them in the lecture . Please be aware that certain impacted program classes also
may not have a waitlist option at all (e .g . classes in allied health field .)
It is strongly recommended that students print a copy of the “Waitlist User Guide”
from the link “How to Use Waitlist” under the Frequently Asked Questions area on
the MyOCC log-in page before they begin registration . It is also recommended
that students read the waitlist information and waitlist FAQ on the OCC website .
Schedule Changes
Students may make changes (adds/drops) to their schedule via their MyOCC
portal after their registration appointment time as long as they are within the
required deadlines for doing so . Students are advised to print their Student Class
Program (Web Schedule Bill) to verify all schedule changes .
Registration After Semester Begins
During the first week of a class, instructor permission is required to add . Students
should attend the first class meeting to request permission to add . If granted, the
instructor will give the student an ADD PERMIT with an Add Authorization Code
(AAC) . Students must register by the “EXPIRES” date on the ADD PERMIT and pay
fees . Students are advsied to follow the instructions on the ADD PERMIT in order
to register successfully .
The only transaction required to be done in-person once the semester begins, and
cannot be done online via MyOCC, is enrolling in an Independent Study course
Note: Students are not allowed to attend class after the first week without being
officially registered in the class . Grades or course credit will not be given to
students who do not officially register by the course deadline .
All adds and drops must be done online, via mail (postmarked by the appropriate
deadline by the U .S . Postal Service), or in-person .
Personal Security and Privacy
To insure the security of student records, students will be required to establish a
password for their MyOCC portal page . Students will be asked to do this the first
time they log in to the system . Once a student has established their password,
it will be REQUIRED for all future online transactions at Orange Coast College,
Golden West College and Coastline College . If students forget theirr password,
they may call the Answer Center at (714) 432-5072 . Students may also go to
the MyOCC login page and click on “Forgot Password” to reset their password .
Student passwords are not available to the staff at the college for reference .
Passwords are used as personal validation for access and authorization for all
electronic transactions .
All in-person transactions require photo ID . If a student wants someone else to
handle their transaction, the person designated must present written authorization
signed by the student (regardless of relationship or age) and photo ID at the time
of the transaction .
Paying Your Fees
Pay by credit card online
via MyOCC (My
Account box on the Student tab) . Students may use
Visa, MasterCard or Discover .
OR
Pay by Check or Money Order
Students should write their student ID number on the
check or money order and make it payable to Orange
Coast College for the total fees due . Payments
must be made or postmarked immediately after
registration . Payments should be mailed to: Orange
Coast College, Attn: Registration, P .O . Box 5005,
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5005 or students may drop
off payments in the Enrollment Center in Watson Hall,
1st floor, during office hours to avoid loss or delay
in the mail .
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT
SEND CASH!
Orange Coast College processes check payments
electronically . Not only does this method streamline
payment processing, it also offers students greater
security, safety and privacy . With electronic check
conversion, a student’s bank account will be debited
in the amount of their check as early as the same day
OCC receives payment . The transaction will appear on
bank statements as an electronic funds transfer (EFT) .
Each remittance of payment by check is considered
authorization to convert that particular check into
an electronic transaction . The original check will be
destroyed and it will not be returned to the bank . If
students have any questions regarding EFT they may
contact the Bursar’s Office at (714) 432-5599 .
Any checks returned unpaid
Stop
payment or insufficient funds does not constitute
automatic withdrawal from a class . A check returned
from the bank for any reason is subject to a $25
service charge and a hold will be placed on student
records for any financial obligation, until the obligation
is cleared . Unpaid balances will be forwarded to a
collection agency and charged a $25 collection fee .
Fees are subject to change .
TUITION PAY
(Installment Plan)
Students interested in making payments for tuition
and fees, can visit https://tuitionpaymentplan .
com/occ for information on how to sign up for an
installment plan . Students who choose to sign up
must do so immediately after registration to avoid
being dropped from classes . Tuition Pay requires a
down payment plus a $35 non-refundable fee per
semester .
Fee Payment Procedure
To complete registration, payment is due immediately .
Failure to pay fees in full may result in classes being
dropped and spots being released to other students .
Students are strongly encouraged to pay by credit
card online . Fee payments must be received within
five working days of registration . Students may verify
posting of payment by checking their account balance
via MyOCC (link to account in My Account box on the
Student tab) . Unpaid balances will be forwarded for
collection and charged a $25 collection fee .
August 23
Last day to enroll in open 16-week & first 8-week classes without instructor permission Last day to withdraw and guarantee refund
Financial Aid Students
The BOGFW waives only the per unit enrollment fees .
Students must pay all other fees immediately to avoid
being dropped for non-payment .
Closed Classes
If the class in which a student wishes
to enroll is closed, he/she should NOT
GIVE UP!
Before the semester begins students are
advised to choose another CRN of the
class that may still have seats available.
During the week the class begins, he/she
will need instructor permission to add a
class.
To obtain permission:
1 . Students should go to the first class meeting .
2 . If space is available, the instructor may give
students an ADD PERMIT with an Add Authorization
Code (AAC) .
3 . Students should follow the instructions on the ADD
PERMIT .
NOTE:
Waitlists are available for most classes . If
a student adds themself to the waitlist and a seat
becomes available he/she will be notified via their
OCC student email account and will have 24 hours
to add the class via MyOCC . Students should read
the waitlist information and waitlist FAQ’s on the
OCC website under the Enrollment Center for more
information .
Prior to the start of the term
Fees are due IMMEDIATELY at the time of registration .
All fees must be paid including the Health Fee,
College Service Charge and any material fees by all
students, including Financial Aid students . Orange
Coast College does not bill for registration fees .
If payments are not received by the fee payment
deadlines, students WILL BE DROPPED from classes
(including waitlisted classes) to make seats available
for other students seeking to register . It is the
student’s responsibility to withdraw from classes by
the refund deadline to ensure cancellation of fees .
Start of term – August 24, 2015
Students who are enrolled in classes when the term
begins and have not paid fees WILL NOT be dropped
for non-payment . Students will incur a financial
obligation to the college AND a hold will be placed on
their record if payment is not received or they do not
drop prior to the refund deadline .
Once the term has started
Students who register for classes after the term
begins WILL NOT be dropped for non-payment .
Students will incur a financial obligation to the college
AND a hold will be placed on their record if payment
is not received . This hold will block future registration,
obtaining transcripts, grades, diplomas or verification
of enrollment until all fees are paid .
IMPORTANT: Students are responsible for any fees
incurred and grades received . It is the student’s
responsibility to drop classes by the state-mandated
refund deadline to avoid fee obligations . Students
must print a Student Class Program, available via
MyOCC, to verify all withdrawals .
Non-Payment Drop Schedule:
Students, who have not paid their account balance
in full may be dropped for non-payment as follows:
June 25, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
June 15 and June 18
July 2, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between June
19 and June 25
July 9, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between June
26 and July 2
July 16, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between July
3 and July 9
July 20, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between July
10 and July 13
July 23, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between July
14 and July 16
July 27, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between July
17 and July 20
July 30, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between July
21 and July 23
August 3, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between July
24 and July 27
August 6, 2015(Noon): For Registration between July
28 and July 30
August 10, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
July 31 and August 3
August 13, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
August 4 and August 6
August 17, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
August 7 and August 10
August 20, 2015 (Noon): For Registration between
August 11 and August 13
August 21, 2015 (Noon): Final Drop for non-payment
for fall 2015 registration .
Any registration that has occurred up to 12 noon on
August 21 and not been paid will be dropped for
non-payment .
Any registration that occurs after 12 noon on August
21 will not be dropped for non-payment . Students
that enroll are responsible for paying their fees or
withdrawing from classes prior to the refund deadline
to cancel fees .
The non-payment drop schedule is subject to change .
Please refer to the OCC website for the up-to-date
schedule .
Fee Information
Registration fees may
include:
Enrollment Fees:
(subject to change) ... $46 per unit
Non-Resident
Tuition ... $200 per unit
Non-Resident Capital Outlay Fee ..$31
Student Health Fee* ...$19
College Service Charge* (optional) ...$21
Materials Fees* (as listed in class schedule)
Parking Permit (if requested) ...$30
Optional Fees (as listed in the class schedule)
*see waiver criteria listed on this page
Students who register or add in-person must pay all fees due at that time.
