College Credit PlusNew Student Orientation

Summer 2020

College Mission Statement

To provide high quality, accessible and affordable educational

opportunities and services - including university transfer, technical

and lifelong learning programs - that promote individual

development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural

community.

Agenda

Student Records Information

Program Advantages

College Services

CCP Student Responsibilities

Important reminders

Privacy of Student Records

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

Federal law that protects educational records of any person enrolled

in Post-Secondary education (regardless of age).

Online FERPA Consent Form available in My Tri-C Space.

Unless permission is given by the student, the institution is limited to

the release of ‘directory’ information only.

Directory Information

Name

Address

Program of Study

Enrollment Status (FT,PT)

Dates of Attendance

Degrees, honors & awards received

Previous educational institutions attended

Participation in activities & sports

Weight & height of athletes

FERPA Consent Form

Log-in to My Tri-C Space

Click on the Student tab on the left side of the page

Choose FERPA Request under Academic Records on the right side of the page

Students take part in college life

through clubs and activities

Tri-C scholarship

opportunities/Honors program

Affordable Tri-C tuition after high

school graduation

Advantages of the CCP Program

Counseling Services

Academic Counseling

Transfer Counseling

Personal and Career Counseling

CCP counseling appointments

General Studies Courses

Support Services

Library

Student Accessibility Services

Counseling

Technology Learning Center

Career Services

Student Life, Athletics and Recreation

Enrollment Center

Transfer Center Services

Transfer programs

Associate of Arts, Associate of Science Degrees

Coordinate degree requirements with institutions you plan to transfer to following Tri-C

Transfer guides from area Colleges and Universities available in Counseling

www.tri-c.edu/transfer and www.transferology.com

Meet with Tri-C counselors or an advisor from the four year school

Tri-C Transfer Centers can assist

Student Responsibilities

Attend all classes and carefully review course expectations on syllabus

Communicate with instructor

Attendance in class is required

Please be aware of the college policy regarding plagiarism

Consider using tutoring services if necessary

ALL college communication will be sent to your Tri-C email so please check it

regularly!!

Helpful Tools

College Catalog: www.tri-c.edu/college-catalog

Enrollment Guide: www.tri-c.edu/student-resources/enrollment-guide.html

Student Handbook

Online Schedule of Classes (view through My Tri-C Space)

Semester/Parts of Term:

• Fall/Spring: 16 week courses, 14 week courses, 1st 8 weeks, 2nd 8 weeks.

• Summer: 10 week courses, 8 week courses, 1st 5 weeks, 2nd 5 weeks

Program Planners and Transfer Guides available in the Counseling Office

Tutoring

Free tutoring is offered to students - subjects

include English, Mathematics, Foreign Languages,

Science, and many others (subjects may vary by

campus)

Go to www.tri-c.edu/tutoring for information

including hours and locations

Online Coursework

Online courses for summer semester

Log in to Blackboard on the 1st day of the term-courses will not show in

Blackboard until then

Password is the same as the My Tri-C Space password

Syllabus is available the first day of term

Using the online schedule, click the CRN for more information

Call 216-987-4257 for assistance, or visit the website: www.tri-c.edu/online-

learning

Accessing My Tri-C Space

Go to My Tri-C Space: www.my.tri-c.edu

Click on change your password

Enter your Tri-C Id number (S00000000) then click continue

Enter your birthday date (mm/dd/yyyy) as your old password (no leading zeros-ex: 6/8/2000

Create a new password (at least 8 characters) containing a combination of letters and numbers-ex: fluffy1

Re-enter new password and click change

You will be redirected to my Tri-C Space, secure access log in

Log in to My Tri-C Space using your Tri-C ID number (S00000000)

Accessing your Tri-C email

Access your Tri-C email by signing into my Tri-C space and then clicking on the student or newstudent tab on the left

The student email icon will appear

Click on the student email icon. Type your full S number @acad.tri-c.edu as your email address-ex: S00000000@acad.tri-c.edu

Use your My Tri-C Space password to log in

If it is your first time logging in, select the “Eastern Time/US & Canada” time zone

You will then be directed to your inbox

My Tri-C Space

My Tri-C Space

Ordering Textbooks

To order textbooks, CCP students must be registered. Textbooks cannot ordered sooner than 10 days prior to the start of a term.

1.Go to cuyahoga.bncollege.com.

2.Go to the Textbooks tab (top left corner) and click “Find textbooks.”

Select the following course information from the drop-down boxes: campus, term, department, course number.

3.Add more courses as needed.

4.Click “Find Materials” at the bottom of the screen.

5.Choose “Buy used” or “Buy new.” Do not select the rental option unless it’s the only option available.

6.Add the item(s) to your cart.

7.Continue to checkout. (You can create an account or check out as a guest.)

8.Select “Ship to my address.” (Shipping is free.)

9.For payment method, choose CCP/VA/Third Party.

10.Under the CCP option, enter your name and student ID number.

11.Review your order, then click “Place Order.”

You will receive two emails ― one when your order is confirmed and another when your order is shipped.

Textbooks

If book allowance does not cover required costs, estimate the remaining cost of your other books and supplies and email CCP coordinator to have your account increased

Use the book – highlight, underline – this is your book to use for the duration of the class

Lost or stolen books – student is responsible for the cost of replacement

You are responsible for correct book purchases-save all receipts and don’t open any shrink-wrapped books until you know you will be using them in your class.

Textbooks

Special note for homeschooled students: books are the responsibility

of the student/parent but supplies (other than paper, pens, etc) will be

covered- student will need to submit supply reimbursement form found

on the CCP page

No book account will be set up for homeschooled students- they can

purchase books through the bookstore or on their own (unless you have

a Homeschool Agreement set up with Tri-C).

Please visit the Ohio Department of Education website for further

information: www.ohiohighered.org/ccp

Returning Textbooks

Check with your middle/high school for their book return policy

Books will not need to be returned to the CCP office

Note: Supplies such as calculators, I-clickers, or specialty supplies for programs such as Hospitality Management, that are purchased under the CCP program are the property of the college and must be returned to your CCP coordinator after finals.

Drop/Add Classes

Be aware of withdrawal deadlines. CCP students can drop through the 14th day of each session without penalty.

Withdrawal form can be obtained at www.tri-c.edu/college-credit-plus under the

Important Forms within the Students and Parents button and must be signed by

parent, middle/high school counselor, and Tri-C Representative

Middle/High school may charge you the full cost of the course if dropped after the

14th day.

There are implications of dropping a class you need as a high school requirement

You can only add a class that has not yet met-email your CCP coordinator for help

Report cards are not sent home.

Final and mid-term grades are found in My Tri-C Space on the Student tab.

Middle/High schools are sent Tri-C grades for CCP students at the end of each semester.

Students must order transcripts to be sent to other colleges and universities and are $5.00 per copy.

Transcripts can be ordered at tri-c.edu/transcripts.

Grades & Transcripts

CCP Probation

State of Ohio rules regarding CCP student probation and dismissal

When a student receives lower than a 2.0 GPA in their college courses OR

Withdraws from two or more courses in the same semester past the 14th

day

When on CCP probation the student cannot enroll in more than one college course for the next semester

If the student received a “D” or “F” in a course, they cannot take any course in that subject while on CCP probation

CCP Dismissal

CCP dismissal will occur when a student is on CCP

probation for two semesters

CCP dismissal prohibits a student from enrolling in college

courses for the following academic semester

After one semester of dismissal, the student can appeal to

their middle/high school to once again participate in CCP

CCP Probation and Dismissal

Please be aware that CCP Probation and Dismissal are Ohio

Department of Education policies enforced by the middle/high school, not

through the college

If you have specific questions about these policies, please check with

your school counselor

Reminders

Please refer to enrollment guide for current dates & information: www.tri-c.edu/student-resources/enrollment-guide.html

Holiday/Winter/Spring break schedules

Midterm & Final exam schedules

Drop/add dates and refund schedule- remember CCP drop dates are different!

Final grade availability

Registration schedule- March/April for Summer and Fall semesters, October for Spring semester

Make sure your authorization form is on file first!!

Tips for Success

Get involved, not OVER-involved

Manage time & schedule realistically

Have a plan – CCP counselor will help!

Consistently log in to your courses (Blackboard)

Communicate with professors

Know your grades

Become familiar with class syllabus

Check your Tri-C email regularly!

Tri-C Contacts

Campus Email

Eastern Campus CCPEast@tri-c.edu

Metropolitan Campus CCPMetro@tri-c.edu

Western Campus or Brunswick University Center

CCPWest-brunswick@tri-c.edu

Westshore Campus CCPWestshore@tri-c.edu