1 New Student Orientation Welcome and thank you for making Oklahoma City Community College part of your educational journey. You have decided to join the more than 12,000 students who enjoy the best college value in Oklahoma. We are excited you are here. Our student body includes people who are the first in their family to go to college, transfer students, adults improving themselves or changing careers, and people returning to school to finish degrees. This diversity provides a rich, vibrant experience for all students. It also means you may be charting a unique path. You may be pursuing an associate’s degree as a springboard to a university or a specific career, or perhaps you are adding skills to your personal toolkit. Either way, we are here to help you. We proudly offer every student accredited programs, small classes, personal attention and hands-on learning. You will find sup- port from a network of faculty, staff and advisors who will help guide you. We also offer the flexibility you need to meet your life responsibilities and your educational goals. We currently offer 92 degrees and options, and 32 certificates of mastery; most of which are in business and technology. We are committed to helping students realize their potential. While you are here, I hope you make time for more than just classes. Check out the more than 24 organizations on campus, and attend our frequent events and world-class performances. At OCCC, your education is all about you. We cannot wait to see what you make of it! Sincerely, Jerry L. Steward President
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Welcome and thank you for making Oklahoma City Community College part of your educational journey. You have decided to join the more than 12,000 students who enjoy the best college value in Oklahoma. We are excited you are here.
Our student body includes people who are the first in their family to go to college, transfer students, adults improving themselves or changing careers, and people returning to school to finish degrees. This diversity provides a rich, vibrant experience for all students.
It also means you may be charting a unique path. You may be pursuing an associate’s degree as a springboard to a university or a specific career, or perhaps you are adding skills to your personal toolkit. Either way, we are here to help you. We proudly offer every student accredited programs, small classes, personal attention and hands-on learning. You will find sup-port from a network of faculty, staff and advisors who will help guide you.
We also offer the flexibility you need to meet your life responsibilities and your educational goals. We currently offer 92 degrees and options, and 32 certificates of mastery; most of which are in business and technology. We are committed to helping students realize their potential.
While you are here, I hope you make time for more than just classes. Check out the more than 24 organizations on campus, and attend our frequent events and world-class performances.
At OCCC, your education is all about you. We cannot wait to see what you make of it!
Sincerely,
Jerry L. StewardPresident
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Academic Advisor: A professional advisor available to students that can offer a wealth of general information regarding degree programs, course offerings, and other valuable resources.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS): A technical and occupational degree program that is designed to prepare a student to enter the work force upon completion of curriculum.
Associate of Arts/Science (AA or AS): A 2- year degree that will transfer to a 4-year institution and can be used towards a bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s Degree: A 4-year degree offered at a university or college such as OU or UCO. Students planning to receive a bachelor’s degree should follow the degree programs (AA or AS) at OCCC.
Class Schedule Book: At OCCC, the Schedule is a pdf document with all the courses and sections being offered for each semester. It also includes other important information such as an academic calendar showing the deadlines for refunds, course withdrawals, holidays, etc. There is also a Course Availability tool online.
College Catalog: The College Catalog is an online publication which is available at the beginning of each academic year. It contains the course descriptions and degree sheets. General education requirements are also listed and it can be used as an important tool in developing student schedules and Academic Plans.
Co-requisite: A course that can be taken at the same time as another course.
Course Title/Course Number: Every course has a title such as English Composition I or Introduction to Philosophy. The complete course title includes the prefix and number (i.e. ENGL 1113=English Composition I; PHIL 1013=Introduction to Philosophy). The last number of the course number is the amount of credits the course carries. For instance, ENGL 1113 is a three credit course. BIO 1114 is a four credit course.
Credit Hour: A credit hour is the amount of credit offered for each course that a student completes. It represents the equivalent of an hour (50 minutes) of instruction per week over the entire 16-week term or the equivalent for a shorter term. It is applied toward the total number of credit hours needed for completing the requirements of a degree or certificate.
Degree: A degree is an award conferred by a college, university, or other post-secondary educational institution as official recognition for the successful completion of a program of study. Oklahoma City Community College offers two types of associate degree programs; (AS, AA, AAS)Associate of Arts/Science and an Associate of Applied Science.
Elective: An elective is a course students choose from a college approved list. Electives can be grouped into categories such as general education, humanities, or support. Some electives require Faculty Advisor approval.
Faculty Advisor: A Faculty Advisor is a full-time departmental faculty, available to students upon declaration of a major. Faculty Advisors mentor students through their major coursework and can help students with specific questions regarding their degree programs.
General Education Courses: For AAS degrees, 18 credit hours of General Education courses much be completed. For AA and AS degrees, a minimum of 37 credit hours or General Education courses must be completed. The specific courses are listed in the degree programs in the College Catalog. These courses are the foundation of each degree program.
Grade Point Average (GPA): The GPA is a numerical grading system used by educational institutions. GPAs determine if a student is eligible for continued enrollment, financial aid, or honors recognition. GPA scales vary by institution and/or a=state.
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Listed below is OCCC’s 4-point scale:
Each A=4 points, Each B=3 points, Each C=2 points, Each D=1 point, Each F=0 points
For each course, the number of points earned is multiplied by the number of credit hours carried by the course. 41 total points divided by 13 hours equals a GPA of 3.15 (or a B). (See Appendix H)
Major Courses: Degree specific courses required.
Plagiarism: A form of academic misconduct that involves presenting another person’s ideas, words, or opinions as one’s own. Students of Oklahoma City Community College are expected to meet the highest ethical standards in their academic pursuits. Faculty and staff share in this responsibility with students to maintain academic integrity. Violations of academic integrity are viewed very seriously. Any form of academic dishonesty is subject to disciplinary action by the College.
Prerequisite: A class that students are required to complete in preparation for other classes. For instance, ENGL 1113=English Composition I is the pre-requisite for ENGL 1213=English Composition II.
Syllabus: A contract between the student and the professor. It should contain the attendance policy, grading scale, required text, profes-sor’s office hours and contact information, and important information regarding the course. Students should file a copy of their syllabi until degree completion.
Transcript: An official document listing all courses students have attempted and completed with the grades earned. If students attend more than one educational institution, they will have a transcript for each institution. Many employers now require that a prospective employee furnish a transcript from each educational institution they have attended.
Zero-Level: Developmental or remedial courses that count toward hours completed but do not count toward a degree or GPA. These instructional courses are designed for students deficient in the general competencies necessary for a regular post-secondary curriculum and educational setting. At OCCC, we have zero-level courses in reading, writing, study skills and mathematics.
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OCCC is dedicated to maintaining an environment that fosters student success. The College endeavors to protect the rights of students and also expects all student to act responsibly.
Attendance at the College is a privilege, and in order to maintain the College values of Safety, Accountability, Stewardship, Integrity, Innovation and Diversity, the right is reserved by the College to establish rules and regulations to foster these ideals and protect the interest of the College. Each student is subject to federal and state laws, respective county and municipal ordinances, and all rules and regulations of the College.
For more information about the rights and responsibilities of students at OCCC, visit http://www.occc.edu/handbook/pdf/Student-Handbook.pdf and http://www.occc.edu/catalog/2016-2017/
Family Educational Rights and Privacy ACT (FERPA)
The Family Education rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law that permits students certain rights with respect to their edu-cation records. A student’s rights under FERPA include the following:
• The right to inspect and review education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access.
• The right to request the amendment of education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
• The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records.
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
Please refer to the college catalog for OCCC’ s complete college policy and definition of directory information. The catalog is located online at http://www.occc.edu/catalog/2017-2018/regulatory/student-information/release-of-academic-information.html. Information on FERPA can also be found on OCCC’s records page at www.occc.edu/records.
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Dear Student:
One is Too Many
As President of Oklahoma City Community College, my top priority is ensuring the safety and security of our students and fostering a safe educational environment where all members of the community can thrive. It is our obligation to provide our students with the information and training they need to ensure there is no unlawful discrimination and sexual violence at OCCC. Even one incident of sexual violence is too many.
With these things in mind, OCCC has implemented a Sexual Misconduct Policy. I encourage you to become famil-iar with this policy. It is available online at http://www.occc.edu/policy/pdf/1012.pdf. It is OCCC policy that all students are required to complete the online training: Preventing Discrimination and Sexual Violence: Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act for Students and Student Employees.
You are required to complete this training in your first semester at OCCC, and then each subsequent year.
OCCC has the obligation to respond to, investigate reports of, and prevent harassment and violence, including gender motivated discrimination and acts of harassment and violence that implicate Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Violence against Women Act, or the Clery Act. In addition to introducing you to these important concepts and processes in place here at OCCC, the training provides guidance for student by-standers and resources for reporting and resolving violence.
You will receive an email from our online discrimination and harassment prevention training vendor, Workplace Answers eLearning, which will contain a link to your online training in the “Slate Course Delivery System.” Your Slate Course Delivery System includes any course(s) that you are required to complete. Student employees will be required to take an additional course, Preventing Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment. Students who are student employees may complete these trainings during working hours.
You will also find a convenient link to the training in the “My Bookmarks” bar of the OCCC Student Portal. Click on “Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment Training” to get to the Slate screen. There you will log in with your OCCC portal sign on.
If you have questions about the training material, feel free to contact Regina Switzer, Director of Equal Opportuni-ty, [email protected], 405-682-7540.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue and thank you for all you do to keep OCCC a safe and secure place to accomplish your educational goals.
Jerry L. Steward,
President
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Before Orientation:
• Complete any required placement testing. (if applicable)
Attend Orientation:
ü Attend New Student Orientation.
Register in your classes: • Meet with an advisor in Academic Advising.
• Register in Courses.
After Registration: • Pick up your student I.D. (always carry it with you!) in Records and Graduation Services.
• Pick up your parking permit in Records and Graduation Services.
Apply for Financial Aid:• File your FAFSA and arrange for financial aid.
• Double check with the financial aid self-service at minimum 4-6 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.
• If more documentation is needed, turn documentation in to Financial Aid as soon as possible.
Access your OCCC Technology:• Log-on to MyOCCC Portal. (firstname.middleinitial.lastname, password: last six of SSN)
• Check your student e-mail EVERY DAY.
• If you are taking online courses-log in to Moodle and take the Moodle Orientation course.
Week Before School Starts... • Pay your bill (payment is due the first day of the semester) or arrange a payment plan through the
Bursar’s office.
• Buy your textbooks.
• Verify your class schedule for any potential room changes.
• Verify the location of your classrooms.
• Plan where you will park the first week of class. (HINT: avoid Lots A and C.)
The First Week... • Attend the first day of every single one of your courses.
• Give yourself extra time to get to class. The first week is always crowded!
• Personally introduce yourself to your professors. Use this time to ask any questions you might have after attending the first class session and reviewing the syllabus.
• Add all class dates, test dates, assignments, readings, etc. to your calendar, planner, smart phone, etc.
• Familiarize yourself with campus labs and resources. Check out the library and computer center.
• Be aware of campus safety and security procedures. Stop by Campus Police if you have questions.
• Complete my Sexual Violence Prevention Training within the first semester.
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(Calendar may be subject to changes; for the most up-to-date calendar, go to: Upcoming Events on the OCCC homepage)
REGISTRATION Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018
Registration Window
Returning Students March 20-June 4 March 20-Aug. 20 Oct. 9– Jan. 15
New Students March 27-June 4 March 27-Aug. 20 Oct. 16- Jan.15
Last Day to Register before Classes begin June 3 Aug. 20 Jan. 15
CLASSES BEGIN Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018
Early 8 Week June 5* Aug. 21 Jan. 16
Traditional 16 Week June 5* Aug. 21 Jan. 16
Late 8 Week July 3* Oct. 17 March 12
Fast Track 1 No Fast Track in Summer Aug. 26 Jan. 20
Fast Track 2 No Fast Track in Summer Oct. 7 Feb. 24
Fast Track 3 No Fast Track in Summer Nov. 18 April 7
Final day of Classes
Early 8 Week July 2* Oct. 6 March 10
Traditional 16 Week July 28* Dec. 16 May 12
Late 8 Week July 28* Dec. 16 May 12
Fast Track 1 No Fast Track in Summer Sept. 30 Feb. 17
Fast Track 2 No Fast Track in Summer Nov. 11 March 31
Fast Track 3 No Fast Track in Summer Dec. 16 May 5
ADD/DROP Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018
Final Day to Add a class
Early 8 Week June 6* Aug. 22 Jan. 17
Traditional 16 Week June 6* Aug. 25 Jan. 19
Late 8 Week June 6* Oct. 18 March 13
Fast Track 1 No Fast Track in Summer Aug. 25 Jan. 19
Fast Track 2 No Fast Track in Summer Oct. 6 Feb. 23
Fast Track 3 No Fast Track in Summer Nov. 17 April 6
No record of Grade & No Charge on Dropped Courses/Complete Withdrawals
Early 8 Week June 9* Aug. 25 Jan. 19
Traditional 16 Week June 9* Sept. 1 Jan. 26
Late 8 Week July 7* Oct. 21 March 16
Fast Track 1 No Fast Track in Summer Sept. 1 Jan. 26
Fast Track 2 No Fast Track in Summer Oct. 13 March 2
Fast Track 3 No Fast Track in Summer Nov. 22 April 13
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No reduction of Charges on Dropped Courses/Complete Withdrawals (after this date)
Early 8 Week June 9* Aug. 25 Jan. 19
Traditional 16 Week June 9* Sept. 1 Jan. 26
Late 8 Week July 7* Oct. 21 March 16
Fast Track 1 No Fast Track in Summer Sept. 1 Jan. 26
Fast Track 2 No Fast Track in Summer Oct. 13 March 2
Fast Track 3 No Fast Track in Summer Nov. 22 April 13
Automatic Grade of W for Dropped Course(s)/Complete Withdrawals
Early 8 Week June 10-June 24 Aug. 26- Sept. 29 Jan. 20- Feb. 23
Traditional 16 Week June 10-July 14 Sept. 2- Nov. 10 Jan. 27- April 13
Late 8 Week July 8-July 21 Oct. 22- Dec. 1 March 17- April 27
Fast Track 1 No Fast Track in Summer Sept. 2- 13 Jan. 27- Feb. 7
Fast Track 2 No Fast Track in Summer Oct.13- 25 March 3-March 14
Fast Track 3 No Fast Track in Summer Nov. 23- Dec. 6 April 14-April 25
Late Withdraw Petition after this Date (until 90 days after the semester)
Early 8 Week June 24* Sept. 29 Feb. 23
Traditional 16 Week July 14* Nov. 10 April 13
Late 8 Week July 21* Dec. 1 April 27
Fast Track 1 No Fast Track in Summer Sept. 13 Feb. 7
Fast Track 2 No Fast Track in Summer Oct. 25 March 14
Fast Track 3 No Fast Track in Summer Dec. 6 April 25
Audit Enrollment Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018
Final Day to Change from Credit to Audit**
Early 8 Week June 24* Sept. 29 Feb. 23
Traditional 16 Week July 14* Nov. 10 April 13
Late 8 Week July 21* Dec. 1 April 27
Fast Track 1 No Fast Track in Summer Sept. 13 Feb. 7
Fast Track 2 No Fast Track in Summer Oct. 25 March 14
Fast Track 3 No Fast Track in Summer Dec. 6 April 25
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Intersession*** Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018
Intersession Registration Window
Returning Students March 20-May 14 March 20-July 30 Oct. 9– Jan. 1
New Students March 27-May 14 March 27-July 30 Oct. 16– Jan. 1
Last Day to Register before Classes begin May 14 July 30 Jan. 1
CLASSES BEGIN May 15 July 31 Jan. 2
Intersession Dates:
May May 15-26
August July 31-Aug 11
January Jan. 2- Jan. 12
Final Day to Add a class Prior to the start time of the 1st day of the Course
No Charge on Dropped Courses/Complete Withdrawals Prior to the start time of the 3rd day of the course
Automatic Grade of W for Dropped Course(s)/Complete Withdrawals
May 18-24 Aug. 3-9 Jan. 5-10
Final Day to Change from Credit to Audit**
May 24 Aug. 9 Jan. 10
Late Withdraw Petition after this Date (until 90 days after the semester)
May 24 Aug. 9 Jan. 10
Graduation Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018
No Summer Ceremony No Fall Ceremony May 4, 2018
Holiday and Vacation Day Summer 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018
Memorial Day May 29
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day Sept. 4
Fall Break Oct. 19-22
Thanksgiving Vacation Nov. 23-26
Winter Break Dec. 24- Jan. 1
MLK Jr. Day Jan. 15
Spring Break March 19-24
*The Summer Schedule is abbreviated in terms of classes. It contains an Early 4 week, 8 Week and Late 4 Week session.
**Once you switch to Audit, you are not able to switch back to Credit. Also any type of Financial Aid you have does not pay for auditing a course.
*** OCCC offers intersession courses three times throughout the year. Please Note: Intersession courses are extremely abbreviated courses lasting only two weeks in length
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Our goal is to help you map your success while enhancing your knowledge of academic planning and the resources necessary for collegiate success. We also want to help you successfully complete your college Math and English courses in your first two semesters with us.
If this is your first time in college, we’ll be helping to create your roadmap for success with you as you work through your first-year college Math and English courses. You’ll receive enhanced information about academic planning and have the opportunity to draft your own personal roadmap using the Student Planning Software. Get ready to Create your Roadmap for success!
• At designated checkpoints in my Academic Plan
• To discuss your career goals or to change your program of study
• If you are considering adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a class
• At the completion of college preparatory coursework
• If your academic status changes
• To explore next steps as you near degree completion
• If you are struggling in your academic performance
• If “life” challenges are in the way of learning
What are Advising Checkpoints?
25 % Checkpoint (completed/enrolled in 15 credit hours)
• Meet with an Advisor to create Academic Degree Plan
50% Checkpoint (completed/enrolled in 30 credit hours)
• Are you still on track with your Academic Plan
• Schedule an appointment with an Advisor if anything has changed
75% Checkpoint (completed/enrolled in 45 credit hours)
• Meet with an Advisor to Check Academic Degree Plan against Degree Audit
• Confirm any remaining courses for graduation
• Start thinking about the next step- transition to Bachelor’s program or the workforce
90% Checkpoint (completed/enrolled in 54 credit hours)
• Meet with an Advisor for final review of Academic Degree Plan
• Confirm transition to Bachelor’s program or the workforce
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Step 1: Know When to Enroll
Check out the start date for Enrollment at http://www.occc.edu/enrollment/. Mark your calendar with the date that enrollment opens.
Step 2: Check for Hold
Holds may keep you from enrolling during the enrollment window or impact other processes. Any holds on your account also will be listed on the Plan and Schedule page in the Registration Software within the MYOCCC Portal. See pg. 11 for where to go to remove certain holds.
Step 3: Be Advised
All first time students to OCCC (either transfer or new) are required to meet with an Academic Advisor. This is so they can review your placement scores and/or transcripts in order to get you into the right courses.
Step 4: Sign your Financial Responsibility Form
Please make sure that you read through carefully and sign the Financial Responsibility Form for each semester you plan on enrolling in. If you have ques-tions, please feel free to contact the Bursar’s Office at (405) 682-7825.
Step 5: Plan your schedule
Use your degree plan (located under the My Progress tab) in the Registration Software to add courses to your timeline within the Registration Software. The screen is color coded. It shows what requirements you have completed or are in progress of completing (in green), what you have planned (in yellow) and what you have not yet started or planned (in red).
Course Descriptions also are helpful in determining more information about a course and, specifically pre-requisite and co-requisite information. You will also be able to plan and build your schedule within the Registration Software.
Step 6: Register for Courses
Once you have built your schedule and added all the courses you want to your schedule, you can now register. Please Note: All of the following must be met prior to being able to official register:
• All holds and/or restrictions must be removed from your account.
• All pre-requisites for courses you are wanting to enroll in must be met.
• A Financial Responsibility form must be completed for each semester you are trying to enroll in.
Step 7: Check your OCCC Email following Registration
Once you have completed registration, the courses on your schedule will go from a golden yellow to a green color within the Registration Software. As an extra measure, check your OCCC email account. You will have received an email from Registration stating that you have registration activity on your account. If you did not receive that email, then there was an issue with your registration.
For assistance with enrollment, go to http://www.occc.edu/enrollment/
This website has information about Online Registration, Add/Drop, Audit a class, etc.
You can also contact Academic Advising located on the first floor of Main Building.
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Do you have a hold but don’t know where to go?
Maybe this chart will help!
Hold is… Go to….
Deactivated Admissions
9-hour rule Admissions
Concurrent Student Admissions
Academic Level Check Academic Advising
High School Deficiencies Academic Advising
Document Hold Advising or Records
VA Hold Academic Advising- BEFORE classes started
Veteran Affairs- AFTER classes started
Bookstore Hold Bookstore
Bursar’s Hold Bursar’s Office
Financial Aid Hold Financial Aid
Financial Responsibility Form Fill out your Financial Responsibility Form
Library Hold Library
International Student Hold
Full Time Academic Advising
Part Time Admissions- HAVEN’T turned in current transcript and Good Standing Letter from home university
Advising- HAVE turned in current transcript and Good Standing Letter from home university
I-20 EXPIRATION Admissions
PASSPORT Admissions
ORIENTATION Admissions
24-hour rule Records
Registrar Restriction Records
Suspension Records
Safety/Security Hold Safety/Security Office
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If a course has recently been removed from your Moodle My Courses list, it is possible you were dropped as never attended. First, check your course schedule in the MyOCCC Portal. If the missing course does not appear on your course schedule, please contact Records and Graduation Services at (405) 682-7512 to verify your enrollment in the course.If the course appears on your course schedule but not in Moodle, please contact Moodle Support.
Why would my instructor count me as Never Attended?Never attended in online classes will be defined as having not engaged in course assignments or discussion and in face-to-face classes as having not had a physical presence in the classroom.For information regarding the Never Attended policy please review the Never Attended Policy from the Student Handbook below:
NEVER ATTENDED POLICYStudents who do not attend the course(s) for which they are enrolled will be reported by the individual faculty member as never attended and be subsequently administratively withdrawn from the course(s). Students who enroll, but do not attend will be responsible for the full amount of the tuition and fees owed. Faculty members will be asked to submit a report of students who have never attended their class one week after the add and drop period for that term. Students, regardless of whether or not they have made any payment or been approved for financial aid, will be administratively withdrawn from their course(s), but no reduction in charges will occur. Those approved for financial aid will not be awarded that aid if marked as never attended. Never attended in online classes will be defined as having not engaged in course assignments or discussion and in face-to-face classes as having not had a physical presence in the classroom. Students will have 90 days from the end of the term to appeal for a late administrative withdraw and/or a reduction/elimination of charges. The appeal process will be administered on one form and managed by the Director of the Bursar Office and the Registrar or their designees. Additionally, if a student does not begin attending any of their courses during the add/drop period, their pending financial aid disbursements will be cancelled. Funds disbursed prior to the start of the semester will be returned in full to financial aid programs and the student is responsible for reimbursing Oklahoma City Community College.
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Do you ever have questions but don’t know where to go?
Maybe this chart will help!
I have a question about… Go to…Admissions Recruitment and Admissions
Testing and Assessment: Do you need to take a placement exam? This is the place to visit for placement testing, CLEP, and/or limited access testing. Visit http://www.occc.edu/testing/index.html to learn more.
Bursar’s Office: There are a variety of services offered at the Bursar’s Office including paying tuition, information about student bills, requesting refunds, appealing charges. Visit http://www.occc.edu/bursar/index.html for a list of services and additional information about each.
MyOCCC Portal: MyOCCC Portal is your online student portal that can be used to access academic, financial and personal information.
Campus Police: OCCC is committed to providing a safe, secure working and learning environment for all students, employees and guests. The Campus Police Office located in the Main Building on 1st Floor. They are ready to assist with any safety and security need. Individuals are strongly encouraged to report any criminal act or suspicious activity. For more information, visit http://www.occc.edu/police/index.html In addition, the College complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and the Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) by annually publishing an Annual Security Report. The report is posted on the College’s website and can be viewed at http://www.occc.edu/police/crimesafetystats.html.
Financial Aid: Have you completed an application for Financial Aid? The only way to find out if you are eligible for grants, loans or other types of aid is to apply. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete a free application for Federal Student Aid. Be sure to include our school code: 010391. Remember to follow up by reviewing the Financial Aid Self-Service Site in your MYOCCC Portal or visit the Financial Aid Office for your next steps. For more information, visit http://www.occc.edu/financialaid/index.html.
Library: The library supports academic success by providing resources, course reserves, study rooms, research help, interlibrary loan, computers/ printers/copiers, and collaboration rooms. For more information, visit http://libguides.occc.edu/home.
Veterans Services: OCCC offers military men and women and their spouses and dependents personalized access to accredited education. For more information, visit http://www.occc.edu/veterans/.
Scholarships: If you meet certain eligibility requirements you could qualify for free money. Scholarships are a source of funding that grants you free money. Most scholarships have certain requirements that have to be met in order to apply. OCCC has a number of scholarships available through the Foundation and there are hundreds of scholarships available outside of the college as well. If you’re worried about whether or not a scholarship is legitimate, the Department of Education also provides information on scholarship scams. For more information, visit http://www.occc.edu/admissions/scholarships.html.
Disability Services: For students with disabilities, OCCC offers a variety of free educational support services such as note taking, interpreting, tutoring, testing accommodations, adaptive software and more. For more information, visit http://www.occc.edu/support/Disability.html.
Student Support Services: We understand the stress students may face; that is why the college offers counseling to provide resources they will need to cope with college-related, personal and financial issues that may be affecting their studies and their ability to be their best. For assistance, visit http://www.occc.edu/Support/index.html.
Virtual Learning Center: The Virtual Learning Center (VLC) is an OCCC resource that provides support to students as they learn. This resource has many online components but we also have some on-campus resources as well. For more information, visit http://www.occc.edu/vlc/.
Clubs and Organizations: With over 25 clubs, you are sure to find a peer group to connect with, something new to learn or the chance to explore your major of study. Clubs provide a great avenue for leadership development. For more information, visit http://www.occc.edu/studentlife/clubs.html.
Student Life: Provides an opportunity for students to become involved in campus life and to network socially and professionally. Contact student life at http://www.occc.edu/studentlife/index.html.
Academic Advising: In Academic Advising, advisors are available to assist students with the achievement of their academic goals. Academic advising is available to help students identify appropriate courses, select programs of study, discuss transfer services and assist with academic problems. For more information, visit http://www.occc.edu/acs/index.html.
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Who’s in your network?
As a college student, you want to make the best decisions with the most information you can obtain. These decisions may also be based or influenced on people and resources you trust. Who do you trust on different topics? Essentially, who is in your “circle”?
Complete the exercise below, using only the white circles to identify people and/or resources that are a part of your support system and explain why you choose them. Leave the shaded circles blank for now. We will come to this page later and complete the shaded circles.
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Your instructors are some of your biggest fans on campus! They want to see you succeed, and succeed well. Therefore, you must build a relationship with your instructors early on, each semester. The first step in this process is to understand exactly what they expect from you in their course and to communicate any questions that you may have with them. Your course syllabus is a great place to begin this process, because it is a contract between you and your professor.
Course Title Days and Time for class sessions; Classroom Locations
• INSTRUCTOR: Prof. Bob B. Faculty Member Department: Humanities Office Location: AH 1C4 Office Phone: 405-555-5555 Email: [email protected]
Course Description: o Provide students with a detailed description of the course they will be studying o May list any prerequisites or co-requisites course that are required for enrollment into the course
Learning Outcomes:
o Provides a detailed list of concepts, skills, and information that students will learn by taking and successfully completing the course
• REQUIRED TEXTBOOK/RESOURCES: o Provides specific information on the text book(s) required for the course o Provides a list of other resources that the instructor requires all students to have in order to be successful in the
course. Example: flash drive, specific computer capabilities/programs depending upon course and modality of course – online, hybrid, etc…
• EXPECTATIONS: o This section lets you know what your instructor expects of you during the course
§ Behavior § Work Quality § Cellphone and other electronic devices
o Policies § Late work § Making up an exam or assignment § Turning in work § Group assignments § Presentations
• ACCOMODATIONS for STUDENTS with SPECIAL NEEDS:
o Accommodations will be provided for students with disabilities that are documented through Student Support Services
Specific Course Schedule/Calendar
Week Topic for Discussion ACTIVITIES & ASSIGNEMENT(S) 1 Introductions; review of syllabus; review or
major topics and assignments Activities: Ice-Breaker, syllabus scavenger hunt Assignments: Read Ch. 1 & 2; Brief 1 page essay of your current Personal Life Philosophy
2 What is Philosophy?; Creating a Personal Philosophy -- Ch. 1 & 2
Activities: Quiz -- Chapters 1-2; Video; group work Assignments: Read Chapters 3 & 4; Continue to work with group assignment members for Philosophy presentation in two weeks.
• ASSIGNMENT CRITERIA: o Provides specific details for each type of assignment required in the course o May clarify specific procedures and grading for major assignments
Grading Scale: o May either be based on a point or percentage scale o Example: A= 900-1000
• ACADEMIC HONESTY: o Plagiarismistheuseofwords,ideas,andresearchwithoutproperlycitingsourceso Plagiarismnotonlyviolatesacademicintegrity,butitisalsogroundsforfailureinacourseo Yourinstructorwilldiscussplagiarismthroughoutthecourse,andyoushouldfeelfreetoaskquestionsifyouare
atalluncertainaboutwhatconstitutesplagiarism.
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There are several ways to communicate with your faculty. The most common are in-person and via email. Whether you are taking a class on campus or online, it is important to effectively communicate with your faculty.
In-person:
1. Make an appointment. This ensures that you and your instructor will be available to meet at a designated time without concern for interruption during the meeting.
2. Come prepared. Create a list of topics that you want to discuss.
3. Treat the faculty with respect. Be polite, also respect time boundaries.
4. Plan your time and place for best results.
• Do not confront faculty in the classroom; this removes your chance for privacy.
• Do not confront faculty right before class when they are mentally preparing for class; this prevents the faculty from being able to fully focus on you and your needs.
5. Be patient. Give the faculty time to respond to your request.
• If the faculty is part time, ask for a preferred time and place to meet on campus.
• If the faculty is full-time, ask about their office hours.
6. Be able to communicate what you have already learned, and prepare very specific questions about what you do not understand.
Via email:
1. First, assess the situation. If the issue needs to be talked about face-to-face, email to arrange a time to meet.
2. Do not forget that faculty is not available 24/7. Therefore, be prepared to wait at least 24-48 hours for a response.
3. Do not overuse email with faculty. Some questions can be asked in class, or may already be addressed in the syllabus or in an online component of the course.
4. Refrain from using colors, smiley faces, slang and/or text lingo on emails to faculty. As professionals in their field, faculty should be addressed in a professional manner.
5. Proofread your message before sending.
6. Always include a topic in your subject line, and sign your name at the end of each message including reference number and student ID.
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MYOCCC Portal
MyOCCC Portal is the gateway to OCCC’s student information resources, providing single sign-on, 24/7. Web-based access to resources you will use daily. OCCC Password – Initially, your password will be the last 6 digits of your social security number.
Take Care of Business in MyOCCC Portal
• Check your progress toward your degree with the Registration Software
• See your financial aid balance
• Pay tuition and fees
• View your academic profile, including any holds you may have
• Enroll in classes
• Request a transcript
Access Technology Services
• Check your OCCC email
• Update your student address and phone number
• Access course syllabi, lecture notes, etc. with Moodle
For technical support-such as log-in problems, forgotten passwords, locked out accounts, or unresponsive services, contact OCCC IITS (405) 682-7777, visit http://www.occc.edu/information-technology/ or in person at IITS Help Desk (located on the 3rd floor of the Library). Technical support hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OCCC.edu – Oklahoma City Community College’s website is a great resource for you. Use this website to stay connected to OCCC! www.occc.edu can connect you to your Academic Divisions, student services, news and events, and much more!
OCCC Email – Every student, faculty and staff member has an OCCC email account. This is the main form of communication between you and the College, so make sure to check it daily! http://www.occc.edu/email/index.html
The Pioneer – The Pioneer is our student-run campus newspaper. The Pioneer has information about OCCC, Oklahoma City and our global community, and can be found at newsstands throughout campus. The Pioneer also has an online version that can be found at http://pioneer.occc.edu/.
Social Media – OCCC has many ways to keep you connected with important information, exciting events on campus, and more. For a complete list of OCCC social media accounts visit.
Instagram (@otriplec)
Many of the individual offices also have ways to connect to them through Social Media.
OCCC Apps – Download the “OCCC App” and “OCCC Shield” at the App Store.
The OCCC App gives you access to:
• Campus News
• Events
• Directory
• Social Media
• Student Handbook
• Weather
The OCCC Shield
• Have Access to Campus Police
• Report Suspicious Activity
• Receive Emergency Notifications
• Allow your friends to Track you when doing activities
• Up to date Bus Schedule
• Emergency Procedures at your fingertips
Facebook (/OTripleC) Twitter (@OTripleC) You Tube (/OCCCedu)
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Q: What Are Zero Level Courses?
A: They are developmental classes designed to substitute for courses you may not have taken in high school. They will also refresh or build your skills if you have been out of school for a while. Zero level courses will count towards full-time status for financial aid or insurance benefits; however, they do not count towards your GPA or degree program.
Q: What is my log on information?
A: Your log on information is the same information you use to access your OCCC Student Email. By default, this info is set as:
Password: Last six digits of social security number
Q: What Sort of Documentation Do I Need to Have to Be Advised?
A: You need to bring your high school or GED transcripts and any college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts can be used to determine what classes you are eligible to take. If you have in date, Official Assessment score reports from another institution of higher learning, signed by a testing official from that institution, those may serve as placement documents which will exempt you from the placement test.
Q: Why Do Students Visit Office of Academic Advising?
A: Students visit Office of Academic Advising for various reasons, including:
• Confirm or change their program / major
• Get a Degree Check
• Write a diversified studies contract
• Obtain information on career exploration
• Get help with course selections
• Have their placement scores evaluated
• Establish a personalized education plan
• Get help with balancing school with life
• Information about Faculty Advisor
Q: How do I determine which books I need for my class?
A: For information about which books you need for your courses, please review your course syllabus. You may obtain your required texts from the OCCC Bookstore. You can contact the OCCC Bookstore at 405-682-7510 or at bookstore.occc.edu.
Q: How Do I Know the Pre-Requisites for Each Class?
A: You can view all course descriptions and pre-requisites in the college catalog, class schedule booklet, and online.
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Q: What Scores Do I Need to Get On the Act or Accuplacer to Take College Level Courses?
A: Information about test scores and minimum criteria for classes can be confusing and complicated. You need to talk with a professional advisor in per-son in the Office of Academic Advising about your specific situation and your test score interpretation; you may do this as a walk-in or make an appoint-ment. More information can be found at www.occc.edu/ACS/assessmentservices.html
Q: Why Do I Have to Test?
A: The tests serve several purposes. First, Oklahoma City Community College has a commitment to helping students reach their academic and career goals. One way to do this is by placing students in the most appropriate classes for their skill levels. Each course has minimum skill requirements in reading, writing and/or math. The tests help us place students in classes where they will be most successful. Secondly, some students may have curricular deficiencies because they did not have certain high school classes. The tests may help clear some of these deficiencies if the student’s skill level is high enough. Finally, there is an Oklahoma State Regents requirement that colleges and universities have assessment information on file.
Q: Do You Encourage Students to Use the Online Services?
A: Yes! Students can save time and avoid long lines by utilizing the many online sources. Students can enroll, add or drop a class, check for class availabil-ity, learn the faculty member teaching a particular class, and view the current catalog, course schedule, and academic calendar online; and these are just a few of the services that can be found online.
Q: I Plan to Transfer to Another College to Attain My Bachelor’s Degree. How Do I Know What Courses to Take?
A: Contact the university that you will be transferring to and request their catalog or other information concerning their degree programs. Although we can offer general guidelines, that school has the final say as to which classes they will accept as a transfer credit. Access the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education web site for more transfer information at http://www.okhighered.org/transfer-students/
Q: How can I contact my instructors?
A: First, check your course syllabus for your instructor’s contact information, as they may provide special contact instructions. You may also contact your instructor using Moodle email. You will find a link to your Moodle email on your course home page. To find your instructor’s OCCC email address, go to the OCCC homepage, www.occc.edu. Under the “Home” menu, click “Employee Directory” and enter your instructor’s name into the search field. This will show you a list which contains your instructor’s email address.
Q: How Do I Change My Major?
A: In order to change your major, you need to visit the Office of Academic Advising and meet with an advisor.
Q: How Do I Calculate My GPA?
A: The following website will walk you through this process. http://www.back2college.com/gpa.htm.
