Orientation Guidelines

Per CC+ legislation, all new College Credit Plus students are required to attend an orientation session prior to registering for classes. Admitted applicants to the Athens campus will be notified by University College with orientation dates while each regional campus student services office will communicate their orientation dates to their respective admitted students. Orientation dates are also posted on the dual enrollment webpage under each respective “campus resources” sub-page.

While a standard orientation format or presentation has not been developed for new CC+ students, the following set of expectations and information represent the minimum outcomes of the advising / orientation session and must be followed by all campuses in order to ensure compliance with State law and local Ohio University policies.

Minimum State Expectations

The following bullet points represent the minimum orientation expectations as outlines in the Ohio Board of Higher Education rules (3333-1-65.3)

  • Academic resources available to assist students
  • Availability of the college advisor to assist students after the meeting
  • Process for engaging faculty and other campus resources for academic assistance
  • Student handbook and codes of conduct
  • Academic impact of dropping a course after the no-fault withdrawal date

Additional Ohio University Information

Although not required by the CC+ legislation, the following procedures and process must be discussed with each student during the orientation / advising session.

  • Course registration procedures
  • Process for purchasing books
  • Process for obtaining your OHIO ID
  • Add / Drop Procedures
  • The value of involving school counselor in course selection decisions and course schedules immediately after registration.
  • Required online anti-hazing training if approval is given to participate in a student organization.

Signed Documentation

New CC+ participants are prohibited from registering for classes until the CC+ Advising & Risk Acknowledgement form is fully reviewed, discussed and signed. Signed documents must be sent to the Assistant Director for Dual Enrollment Programs and copies kept in the student’s file.