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

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

2 TEXTBOOK INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE ELECTRONIC SCHEDULE OF CLASSES LOCATED AT OCC WEEKEND COLLEGE Visit your counselor. Web Registration (or click Online Services) 2015 WINTER SEMESTER January 12 - May 4 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15 WEB Registration Begins... Monday, November 3, 2014 Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm REGISTRATION DETAILS Registration statements are mailed on Mondays each week except when indicated. (They can also be picked up in the Enrollment Services office of any campus.) Registration Statements are NOT mailed after Monday, November 17, Students are responsible for payment in full by the deadline whether or not a registration statement has been received in the mail. Credit card payments can be made via Online Services or at the Campus Business office. Students must pay for their class by the designated payment due date. Students who do not pay by payment due dates may be deregistered. Exceptions apply for students with 3rd party vouchers or financial aid recipients. Payment vouchers or payment authorization letters must be submitted to the Campus Business office by the payment deadline. REGISTRATION DATES WHO CAN REGISTER PAYMENT DUE / DEREGISTRATION DATE 1. PRIORITY REGISTRATION: Campus Service Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm / Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Web Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm November 3 (Mon.) Only students with 30 or more credit hours and a valid active program December 3 (Wed.) November 4 (Tues.) Only students with six or more credit hours and a valid active program 2. OPEN REGISTRATION: Campus Service Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm / Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Web Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon - 11:45 pm November 5 (Wed.) - December 3 (Wed.) All students December 3 (Wed.) December 4 (Thurs.) - January 7 (Wed.) All students January 7 (Wed.) 3. FINAL REGISTRATION: Campus Service Hours: Thursday: 8:30 am 7:00 pm / Friday: 8:30 am 5:00 pm Web Hours: Thursday Saturday: 7:00 am 11:45 pm / Sunday: Noon 11:45 pm January 8 (Thurs.) January 9 (Fri.) All students Day of Registration (Deregistration is nightly) January 10 (Sat.) January 11 (Sun.) Web only. 4. DROP/ADD PERIOD: All students Day of Registration (Deregistration is nightly) Web only. Campus Service Hours: Monday Thursday: 8:30 am 7:00 pm/ Friday: 8:30 am 5:00 pm Web Hours: Monday Friday: 7:00 am 11:45 pm January 12 (Mon.) January 16 (Fri.) All students Day of Registration (Deregistration is nightly) IMPORTANT DATES: Application Deadline... Monday, December 15 College instruction begins... Monday, January 12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College closed)... Monday, January 19 College instruction ends... Monday, May 4 Last day for tuition refund... See pp. 7-8 or check class section online Last day to drop a class... See p. 8 or check class section online FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS: Dropping courses or completely withdrawing from the College may affect both your current financial aid award and your eligibility for future financial assistance. Course withdrawals made after the 100% refund period may decrease your award and cause you to owe money. Please contact the Financial Assistance and Scholarships Office BEFORE dropping courses to discuss your plans and the potential consequences.

3 CAMPUS DIRECTORIES Local numbers to call the college: FROM Auburn Hills Campus Directory Information...(248) DEPARTMENT BLDG. ROOM PHONE ACCESS... B (248) ASC... G (248) Business Office... B (248) Counseling... B (248) Enrollment Services... B (248) Financial Assistance... B (248) International Student Advisor... B (248) Library... D (248) Placement and Co-op Ed... G (248) Public Safety, Non-Emergency... G (248) Raiders Store... G 1 st Floor...(248) VA Representative (College)... B (248) Testing Center... B (248) Highland Lakes Campus Directory Information... (248) DEPARTMENT BLDG. ROOM PHONE ACCESS...WH (248) ASC...WH 20...(248) Business Office...WH (248) Counseling...WH (248) Enrollment Services...WH (248) Financial Assistance...WH (248) International Student Advisor...WH (248) Library...WH (248) Public Safety, Non-Emergency...RC (248) Raiders Store...WH (248) Testing Center...WH 20...(248) DIAL Auburn Hills/Pontiac... (248) Bloomfield Hills area... (248) Commerce/Waterford/Milford area... (248) Farmington Hills area... (248) Royal Oak area... (248) Holly/Fenton/Flint/Linden area... (810) Southfield area... (248) Orchard Ridge Campus Directory Information... (248) DEPARTMENT BLDG. ROOM PHONE ACCESS...K (248) ASC...K (248) Business Office...M (248) Counseling...M (248) Enrollment Services...M (248) Financial Assistance...M (248) International Student Advisor...M (248) Library...K (248) Public Safety, Non-Emergency...M (248) Raiders Store...J (248) Testing Center...J (248) Royal Oak Campus Directory Information... (248) DEPARTMENT BLDG. ROOM PHONE ACCESS...B 112B... (248) ASC...C (248) Business Office...B (248) Counseling...B (248) Enrollment Services...B (248) Financial Assistance...B (248) International Student Advisor...B (248) Library...C (248) Public Safety, Non-Emergency...B (248) Raiders Store...D (248) Testing Center...A (248) Southfield Campus Directory Information... (248) DEPARTMENT (ONE BLDG. ) ROOM PHONE ACCESS... A (248) ASC... A (248) Business Office... A 206J... (248) Counseling... A (248) Enrollment Services... A (248) Financial Assistance... A (248) Library... A (248) Public Safety, Non-Emergency... A (248) Raiders Store... A (248) For building and campus locations, see maps on pp For more detailed maps, visit our website at OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS A B C D E F G I Academic Calendar...4 Accessibility Compliance Center and Educational Support Services (ACCESS)...17 Administrative Withdrawals...8 Admission Information Assessment of Learning Authorization to Release Information Form Biology Proficiency Test (Bookstore, see Raiders Store) Campus Course Offerings Auburn Hills...51 Highland Lakes Online Courses Orchard Ridge Royal Oak Southfield Weekend College Campus Directories... 2 Campus Orientation (New Student) Cancelled Classes...7 Children On-Campus Policies Classroom/Online Courses College Closings... 8 College Right to Change... 8 COMPASS (COMputer-Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System) Dates Drops and Refunds...7 Registration and Payment...1 Disabled Student Services (ACCESS)...17 Distance Learning Drop/Add Period...1 English As a Second Language Information English Placement (COMPASS) Enrollment Services Office Hours...7 Equal Opportunity Policy...3 F-1 Visa Students FERPA (Notice of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)...17 Financial Assistance and Scholarships...8 General Education Attributes Guest Students from High Schools Guest Students from Other Colleges Incident / Medical Assistance...8 Instruction End Date...7 Instructor Changes...8 L M N O P R S T V W Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund...7 Last Day to Drop a Class... 7 Maps, Campus Mathematics Placement (COMPASS) MCO (Michigan Colleges Online) Mission Statement...3 MTELP (MI Test of English Language Proficiency) N Mark (Non-Attendant)...7 New Students and Those Who Must Re-apply Online Courses Online Course Offerings Orientation (New Student) Payment Dates...1 Payment Information...4 Payment Information, Credit Cards... 5 Phone Directory...2 Placement and Orientation Prerequisites...17 Proof of Residency Raiders Store Information and Hours Refund, Tuition...6 Registration Dates...1 Residency Senior Citizen Tuition Discount...6 Student Conduct...8 Student Responsibilities...8 Telecourses Tuition and Fees...5 Tuition Refunds...6 Veterans Benefits Recipients Vision Statement...3 Waitlisting Waitlisting FAQs Web Registration Dates...1 Web Online Registration...9 Weekend College Vision Oakland Community College puts students first so they reach their highest potential. We are a caring college that values innovation, high quality service, and professionalism at every level. Mission OCC is a student-centered institution which provides high quality learning opportunities and services for individuals, communities, and organizations on an accessible, affordable basis. Equal Opportunity Sexual Harassment Policy Oakland Community College does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or students on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, height, weight, marital status, familial status sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran status, or disability in its employment practices and/or educational programs or activities. Those concerned about the above should contact the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer, Oakland Community College, 2480 Opdyke Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI Phone (248) OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR PAYMENT QUESTIONS Winter Semester 2015 Web Registration...November 3 - January 7 Final Registration...January 8, 9, 10, 11 College Instruction Begins... January 12 Drop/Add... January Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recess... January 19 Mid-Winter Recess... March 2-7 College Instruction Ends...May 4 Summer I Semester 2015 Web Registration... March 9 - May 6 Final Registration... May 7, 8 College Instruction Begins... May 11 Drop/Add... May Memorial Day Recess... May 25 College Instruction Ends... July 1 Summer II Semester 2015 Web Registration... March 9 - June 30 Final Registration...July 1, 2 College Instruction Begins... July 6 Drop/Add... July 6, 7 Independence Day Recess... July 3 College Instruction Ends...August 25 Fall Semester 2015 Web Registration... July 6 - August 30 Final Registration... August 31, September 1, 2 College Instruction Begins...September 3 Drop/Add...September 3, 4 Labor Day Recess...September 7 Drop/Add...September 8, 9, 10 Thanksgiving Recess... November 26, 27, 28 College Instruction Ends...December 21 You are responsible for ensuring that any unwanted classes whether paid for or not have been properly dropped. Failure to do so may result in: An invoice for unpaid tuition and course fees The placement of a financial hold on your account The unwanted class remaining on your academic record/transcript The posting of failing or no-show grades for the unwanted class When do I receive my tuition bill? During the registration period, your registration statement notice is mailed on the Monday after you register or adjust your schedule as indicated on p. 1. You may also pick up your registration statement at any campus Enrollment Services Office. It is your responsibility for payment by the due date, whether or not a registration statement has been received in the mail. During Final Registration and the Drop/Add Period, registration statements are not mailed. You may pay either on campus or by credit card using Online Services when available. Payment is due by the end of the day you register. What if I do not receive my tuition bill or confirmation notice? You may pick up a copy of your registration statement at any campus Enrollment Services Office. Even if you do not receive your registration statement, you are still responsible for meeting payment deadlines. Possible reasons why you might not receive your tuition bill or confirmation notice: Registration statements are not mailed after November 17, If you have moved and have not notified the college of your new address, your registration statement or confirmation notice may be delayed or returned to the college. You may correct your address at any campus Enrollment Services Office with proof of residency (see Table of Contents). If you did not wait to hear if your registration request was confirmed, there may have been a problem, and Web registration may not have been able to process your request. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING DROP/ADD: If a change in your schedule results in a balance due for a course, that course is subject to deregistration if payment is not received by the due date. (See front inside cover for payment deadlines.) Examples: If you drop a 3-credit class and add a 4-credit class, there will be a balance due for 1 credit. If you exchange one 3-credit class for another 3-credit class and the new class has a course fee, there will be a balance due for the amount of the course fee. If you update your residency to Out-of-District or Out-of-State, there may be a balance due for the difference in tuition rate. OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

6 TUITION AND FEES Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the Board of Trustees. In-District Residency...$82.00/credit hr. Out-of-District Residency...$154.00/credit hr. Out-of-State and International Residency...$216.00/credit hr. Residency Verification Needed...$216.00/credit hr. (See p. 14 for residency information) Registration fee (non-refundable)...$25.00 Technology fee (non-refundable)...$10.00 The $10 per semester fee is used to help defray the cost of advances in technology throughout the college. OCC is committed to providing up-to-date technology for its students as pledged in its strategic direction that states: OCC will be a student-centered learning community that employs current technology and anticipates future technological developments to enhance learning and communication. Course fees...varies by course Payment of Tuition and Fees Methods of Payment: Oakland Community College accepts payment for tuition and fees in the form of check, money order, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express. You may pay immediately following your registration using your credit card or you may pay by mail using the envelope provided with your registration statement. Mail-in payments received after the deadline will be returned to the student at the current address on file. Payments may also be made at the campus Business Office. Payments of cash must be made in person. Students receiving financial assistance must take care of their bills at the campus if their financial assistance does not cover the balance due. High school dual-enrolled and other students whose financial obligations are being met by employers or third party sponsors, MUST submit their paperwork to the college by the payment due date. Payment vouchers, billing authorization letters, and Scholarship/Escrow Account Authorization Forms must be taken to the campus Business Office. Please DO NOT MAIL. Students are responsible for amounts not covered by financial assistance and third party sponsors. It is the student s responsibility to ensure that payment is received in full on or before the payment due date, whether or not a registration statement has been received in the mail. Administrative Fees Students issuing checks not honored by their bank will be assessed a twenty-dollar ($20) fee and be notified of such by mail. Should the student s entire obligation not be fulfilled by the deadline specified in the notification letter, the student will be withdrawn from classes and may not be allowed to re-register for that semester. The student will continue to be responsible for the bad check fee of $20, as well as the non-refundable registration and technology fees. However, if the student fails to resolve the issue before the end of the specified deadline, he or she will be responsible for his or her full tuition amount. Credit Card Payment Information Payment by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express will be available using Online Services during normal system hours and at the campus Business Offices (see p. 1). Online Services will accept credit card payments during operating times indicated. Online Services will prompt you to enter your credit card number and four-character expiration date. (If these numbers are not entered, your transaction will not be charged to your credit card.) Your balance due will be submitted for credit card approval. You will be immediately advised if your transaction has been approved. (Continued) OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

7 TUITION AND FEE CHART Payment Information (continued) Students paying through Online Services will receive a confirmation notice verifying their payment. Tuition listed below includes the $25.00 non-refundable registration fee and the $10.00 non-refundable technology fee. Course fees are not included in the schedule below.... IN-... OUT-OF... OUT-OF-STATE/..... CREDITS... DISTRICT... DISTRICT...INTERNATIONAL , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Tuition Refund Refunds are made to students only after the student files an official drop from the course during the scheduled refund period (see Table of Contents). Students are entitled to 100% of their tuition and course fees; however, the registration and technology fees are non-refundable. Failure to attend class does not constitute an official drop. Failure to obtain official release may result in failing grades in all subjects and a deprivation of tuition privileges in effect at the time of drop. Refunds are mailed to the student at the current address on file or the student may opt for direct deposit of their refund. Students are responsible for maintaining a current mailing address with the college. Refunds for payments made online or at the campus business office by credit card will be issued back to the credit card account. All other refunds are issued by check or e-check (direct deposit) to the student. For more information about direct deposit refunds, see E-Check Direct Deposit FAQ at : In the event of a drop occasioned by extenuating circumstances such as serious illness or a mandatory work-shift change, a student will be refunded 50% of the tuition ONLY. Documentation indicating that the circumstances of the drop occurred prior to the last two weeks of the semester must be submitted during that session. If the student paid tuition and/or fees entirely out of personal funds and received no financial aid funds, any refund will go directly to the student. Senior Citizen Tuition Discount You must provide proof that you are 60 years of age on or before the first day of classes of the semester for which the discount begins. You must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the State of Michigan to be eligible for the Tuition Discount Program. No retroactive tuition discounts are given. Tuition discounts applied for after the first day of classes will begin the next semester. This 20% discount applies to tuition only. 100% of registration, technology and course fees are the responsibility of the student. To apply for the Senior Citizen Tuition Discount, please visit a campus Enrollment Services Office. Please have your Michigan Driver s License, your Secretary of State Personal Identification, or an official document that verifies your birth date. OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

8 REFUND INFORMATION Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund All drop deadlines can be viewed by clicking on the specific class section in Online Services. Note: The nonrefundable Registration and Technology Fees are assessed when you register. If you drop classes or are dropped from classes for nonpayment, you are still responsible for these fees. 15-week or longer classes...close of 6 th business day from the start of the class * 13-week through 14-week classes...close of 5 th business day from the start of the class * 10-week through 12-week classes...close of 4 th business day from the start of the class * 7-week through 9-week classes...close of 3 rd business day from the start of the class * 4-week through 6-week classes...close of 2 nd business day from the start of the class * 2-week through 3-week classes...close of 1 st business day from the start of the class * 1-week classes...prior to 1 st class meeting * The day a class is scheduled to begin is considered the first business day. A business day is any day that Enrollment Services is scheduled to be open for business. If the last day for 100% refund falls on a Friday, students may drop classes online through Sunday night, remaining eligible for 100% refund. Enrollment Services Office Hours College Enrollment Services, which includes the offices of Admissions, Business, Financial Assistance and Scholarships, Records and Registration observe the following business hours: Monday - Thursday... 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday... 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Payments or drops received after the close of business will be processed the next business day. Payments or drops will not be processed if the deadline for receipt has passed at the time of processing. Service requests or payments left with any office other than the processing office will not be considered received until they have reached the appropriate office. Cancelled Classes The college may cancel sections at any time for any reason. In those instances, a 100% refund of applicable tuition and fees for those specific sections will be issued. There is no guarantee that an alternate class may be available. Drop A Course All drop deadlines can be viewed by clicking on the specific class section in Online Services. Students may drop a class or cancel enrollment by web during registration periods. Student-initiated drops may be transacted on the web or in person at any campus once classes begin. Student drops transacted after the refund period will appear as a W mark on the transcript. Student-initiated drops will not be permitted beyond the instructional week indicated in the following table: 15-week class...friday of 12 th week of instruction 14-week class...friday of 11 th week of instruction 13-week class...friday of 10 th week of instruction 12-week class...friday of 9 th week of instruction 11-week class...friday of 8 th week of instruction 10-week class...friday of 7 th week of instruction 9-week class...friday of 6 th week of instruction 8-week class...friday of 5 th week of instruction 7-week class...friday of 4 th week of instruction 6-week class...friday of 3 rd week of instruction 5-week class...friday of 2 nd week of instruction 4-week class...friday of 1 st week of instruction 3-week or less class... No later than end of the business day following the first class meeting N Mark (Non-Attendant) This mark is awarded to students who, though registered, never attended class, did not officially drop, and (if an online or hybrid class) have no gradable work. Marks of N do not satisfy prerequisites and are non-transferable. This mark is not used in the calculation of GPA, but it may affect eligibility for financial aid. Instructors confirm non-attendance by the N Mark Report Date (found in Online Services for each section) and then submit their N marks to the institution. Students who have received an N mark will not be permitted to enter the class, nor will the student be able to drop the class. After the N mark has been submitted, a change of grade will not be accepted for the student. Winter Instruction Ends... May 4, 2015 OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

9 STUDENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS COLLEGE INFORMATION Application Process Students applying for financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at: The FAFSA covers the fall 2014, winter 2015 and summer 2015 semesters. For current OCC application deadline dates, check the OCC website. All information submitted should be complete and accurate. Once your FAFSA has been received, you should allow 6 to 8 weeks processing time. Satisfactory Academic Progress Federal regulations require a student to make academic progress toward the completion of a degree or certificate when receiving financial assistance. The complete policy is available at Financial Assistance Refund Policy and Enrollment Status Changes Students receiving financial assistance must notify Student Financial Resources and Scholarships immediately when there is a change in enrollment status. If a student never attends class, stops attending class, or officially drops a class, the financial assistance award will be recalculated. Any student who has never attended that course will be reported to the Student Financial Resources and Scholarships Office. Non-attendance will be recorded as an N mark on the student s academic transcript. Students who receive an N mark will have their financial assistance reduced or cancelled. As a result: the student will be responsible for paying back financial aid funds; the student will not be allowed to register for the following semester; the student may be subject to collections and; the student s credit rating may be adversely affected. Students who want to withdraw from a class or classes must complete and submit the official course drop information to Enrollment Services. Verification of enrollment is done at the point of disbursement. Students must have at least six (6) credits to receive student loans. Student loan funds are returned to the Federal government when enrollment is less than six (6) credits. The complete Return of Title IV Federal Aid Policy is available at Administrative Withdrawal The college reserves the right to administratively drop students from courses for which they do not meet the requirements. Eligibility for class attendance includes the removal of unmet obligations (academic and/or financial) to the college and the satisfaction of course prerequisites. Announcement of College Closings To ensure the most effective and quickest way of finding out about a college or campus closing, be sure to enroll in OCC Emergency Alert at In the event of college or campus closings, an announcement will be made through major radio and television stations. Emergency closing of the college or a campus will be announced on the following stations: Radio: WJR-AM (760) and WWJ-AM (950) Television: FOX (Channel 2) WDIV (Channel 4) WXYZ (Channel 7) College Right to Change The college reserves the right to change policies, procedures, programs and fees without notice. Incident / Medical Assistance The college will offer any assistance necessary when responding to incidents or injuries that occur on college property; however, the college will bear no responsibility for the cost of such services which must be billed directly to the recipient. Instructor Changes The college reserves the right to make changes in the Schedule of Classes as circumstances require. Enrollment levels may require that instructors teach different sections than originally scheduled. Student Conduct Students attending Oakland Community College are expected to respect and abide by the laws governing the community in which the college is located as well as the rules, regulations and policies of the college. Students are expected to be familiar with all of the rules and regulations. Student Responsibilities Students are responsible for the prerequisites and/or corequisites of the courses in which they register. Students are also responsible for the coursenotes of the sections in which they register and all information contained within this schedule. College Accreditation/ Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Oakland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. (800) Fax: (312) info@hlcommission.org South La Salle Street, Suite Chicago, Illinois OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

10 COLLEGE WEBSITE PROVIDES ONLINE SERVICES The college has added additional capability to its website to provide increased service to students. The site allows you to: Register for, drop and add classes Pay for classes Check final grades Print a copy of your schedule Print a copy of your academic record Search the Schedule of Classes Check your financial records View updates to classes View status of transcript request Make sure to activate your OCC student account OCC student is required for registration. OCC provides student powered by Google. You must have an OCC student account to register for classes. Go to oaklandcc.edu to activate your account. Once you set up your account, you will also have access to all of the Google apps. OCC will increasingly use your student address to send college information to you. You will receive messages about registration, enrollment, student services, student activities, emergencies and class-specific activities. More and more, OCC will use as a primary method of communication with students. This will allow Enrollment Services to send a reminder of the payment due date if you have an outstanding balance, notify you if you are dropped from classes due to non-payment or a failed prerequisite, notify you if a section you are enrolled in is cancelled, send information about the course syllabus, cancelled class meeting, special assignments etc. Registration on the web All students who have an application on file may use the college website to register for classes. To access registration and other services, click on the Online Services link on OCC s homepage, or go directly to onlineservices.oaklandcc.edu. This link will get you to the Main Menu page where you are provided with a tutorial on how to register using the college website. For first-time visitors: Once in the tutorial, read the instructions on how to use this website. There are several links on the page to explain different aspects of the registration process. At any time you can return to Online Services by clicking Close Window at the top of the page. Although you can search the schedule without logging in, to protect your privacy you must log in to the system to access other functions. To log in, click the Log In button in the upper right corner of the Online Services menu. o Enter your user name. In most cases, it is in the form lastname.firstname. If you are unsure of your user name click on the What s my user name link on the student menu. o Next enter your password. When logging in for the first time, your initial password is the lowercase first letter of your first name, the uppercase first letter of your last name, and your 6-digit birth date (FLMMDDYY). o Click the Submit button. o The system will immediately prompt you to change your password. Enter the new password and make a note of it for future access to Online Services. This password must contain 6-9 characters and include at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter and one number. o Click the Submit button. When accepted, you will be at the Online Services main menu. From here click on Online Services for Students link. From the Student Menu page, you can now register by clicking the Register for Sections link. For those who have used the Online Services and have changed their default password: If you forgot your password, click on the What s my password? link. If you remember the password you created during the last registration, click on the Log In button and enter your user name and password. Click the Submit button. You will be at the Main Menu; click on Online Services for Students. From the Student Menu page, click on the Register for sections link. Should you need to review how Online Services works, you can access the tutorial from the Student Menu. What do I need in order to register using Online Services? A computer connected to the internet. Your user name (which can be identified using Online Services). Your password (for first-time users, this is the lowercase first letter of your first name, the uppercase first letter of your last name, and your 6-digit birth date (FLMMDDYY). The current Schedule of Classes, also available on the web. The current OCC Catalog to assist with course information and prerequisites, also available on the web. Reduce first day of registration delays! OCC now provides students with the opportunity to select course sections well ahead of registration day! The shopping cart concept will allow students to pre-select the names of course sections in which they might like to be registered. Then, at registration time, the simple press of a button can get the section registered. Time spent registering can be significantly reduced because of the pre-selection of sections. You are invited to visit OCC Online Services and select Register for Sections to use this service. OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

11 WAITLISTING Waitlisting The Waitlist process allows students to place their names on a Waitlist for a full section of select courses. If an opening occurs, an is sent to the first student on the Waitlist informing the student that he/she has a certain amount of time to register for the course (usually the same day the is sent). The Waitlist process is only available through Online Services. Waitlisting Steps how to get on a waiting list for a class using Online Services You ve used Search and Register for your desired class, but observe that it has a status of Waitlisted do the following to get on the waiting list: Select the class by clicking the checkbox in the Select. Sections column and clicking the Submit button. The class will appear on your My Preferred Sections (Shopping Cart) list. Choose WL-Waitlist from the drop-down box to add yourself to the waiting list for the class. Click the Submit button. If the transaction was successful, you ll be presented with the Registration Results page, which will display the Status On Waitlist for the course section you chose. Students must meet the prerequisite to any course prior to registering. Please Note: If you waitlist into a section of a class and then register into another section of the same class, your original waitlisting will be deleted. Registering first and waitlisting second will help you avoid this happening. Registration for a Waitlisted class using Online Services If you receive an , you must register for the class within the time deadline. Once the deadline is passed, you will lose your place on the Waitlist, and the next student on the Waitlist will have the opportunity to register for that section. Note: (If you no longer want the class, just ignore the or remove yourself from the Waitlist.) Go to Manage My Waitlist. You must meet all course prerequisites prior to adding yourself to the Waitlist. Look for a Waitlist Status of Permission to Register for your class. Choose RG-Register or AU-Audit from the drop-down list (in the Action column) for that course. Click the Submit button. If successful, you will see the message Registered for this section on the Registration Results screen. If not, follow the on-screen messages to identify the problem. Be sure to go to My Class Schedule and verify that you are now registered for this class. Your registration for this course is not complete until it displays on your class schedule. You are responsible to pay your tuition and fees by the payment deadline or to drop your unwanted classes. notification If an opening occurs in a section on your Waitlist, and you are first on the Waitlist, you will receive an letting you know the deadline by which you can register for that section. The notification will be sent to your OCC student account. CHECK YOUR OCC STUDENT ACCOUNT DAILY! The will include instructions and a time deadline for registration (usually the next day after the is sent). OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

12 WAITLISTING FAQS Waitlist FAQ s Q. What is Waitlist? A. The Waitlist allows a student who wants to register in a closed section of a course to use Online Services to place his/her name on an electronic waiting list for an opening. Q. Will all sections offer a Waitlist? A. Most sections have Waitlisting available. Sections for which Waitlisting is not available are identified in Online Services in the course notes for that section. Q. How do I get on a Waitlist? A. You can add yourself to a section s Waitlist when you attempt to register into a section that is full. Make sure to register for all desired courses FIRST before adding yourself to any Waitlisted course. Q. Will Waitlist check for prerequisites? A. Yes. If you do not satisfy the prerequisite, you cannot add yourself onto the Waitlist for the section and you will not be eligible to register for that course. Q. What is the last day I can add myself to a Waitlist? A. Two days before Final Registration begins is the final day students can add themselves to Waitlists for the semester with hopes of receiving a permission-to-register . The day before Final Registration begins is the final day students on a Waitlist might receive any notification of an available seat. (Waitlisting for Summer I and Summer II ends the day before Summer I Final Registration begins.) Once Final Registration begins, waitlisting is turned off, and openings are available to the first student to register into them. Q. Does being on a Waitlist for a closed section guarantee me a seat in that section? A. No. The only way to guarantee a seat is to register for an open section. Register immediately once you receive the Permission to Register notification . Q. How do I know I can register for a section for which I am Waitlisted? A. If an opening occurs in a section on your Waitlist and you are first on the Waitlist, you will receive an letting you know the deadline by which you can register for that section. You are encouraged to check your OCC student daily. Q. What do I do after I receive the giving me permission to register? A. Register for the section via Online Services before the expiration date and time indicated in the notification. Q. If this is the third time taking a course, how do I register for the course if on the Waitlist? A. This is called a 3-Peat registration. When you receive permission to register, you must register on campus. Q. What happens if I do not register before the deadline? A. If the deadline passes, you will lose your place on the Waitlist, and the next student on the Waitlist will have an opportunity to register for that section. Q. What if I change my mind and want to remove myself from the list? A. Go to Manage My Waitlist on Online Services to remove yourself from the Waitlist. Q. What happens if I drop a section and want to get back into the same section? A. If there is a Waitlist, you must place yourself at the end of the Waitlist. Q. What if I am deregistered from my classes due to nonpayment? A. You will need to re-register for your courses, and if there is a Waitlist, you must place yourself at the end of the Waitlist. Q. Can I Waitlist into more than one section of the same class? A. No. Students can only Waitlist for one section of the same class. Q. How do I monitor where I am on the Waitlist? A. At this time, students cannot monitor where they are on the waitlist. OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

13 Cut Here ADMISSION INFORMATION Admission Application Deadlines Fall Semester August 15 Winter Semester December 15 Summer Semester No Deadline Admission to credit courses is open to all high school graduates, college transfer students, and persons 18 years of age or older provided that their high school class has graduated. Former OCC students who have not attended OCC for three or more years must re-apply for admission. For more information regarding admission and registration, see the OCC catalog or contact the Enrollment Services Office at the campus you plan to attend. (Please refer to the Campus Directory on p. 2.) New Students and Those Who Must Re-Apply Applications for Admission are available at NewStudents.aspx and at any of the campus Enrollment Services Offices. Current proof of residency must be provided with the application. Guest Students from Other Colleges Students should complete a Michigan Uniform Guest Application available at www. oaklandcc.edu/futurestudents/gstudents. aspx, the home institution, or any campus Enrollment Services Office. This application is valid only for the semester for which it is submitted and must be completed by the home institution. Guest Students from High Schools Students are eligible to enroll for credit courses at OCC provided they are concurrently enrolled in the 9th grade or higher from any area high school and have the signature of approval from the high school principal or designee. An Application for Admission may be obtained from area high schools, any OCC Enrollment Services Office or at FutureStudents/HSGStudents.aspx. The High School Guest/Dual Enrollment Approval form on the application must be completed. Your application and approval form are valid for one semester and must be renewed each semester you plan to attend. Authorization to Release Information ADS 74 6/08 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records. Oakland Community College cannot release any personally identifiable information contained in a student s educational records without the prior written consent of the student. Spouses, relatives and parents (of students 18 years of age or older) are included in those restricted from free access to student information. (The law does grant certain privilege to parents of dependent children under 18). Students may grant a third party access to selected personal information when said party is acting as an agent of that student as may be variously defined from time to time. The agent(s) identified below will be granted limited and restricted access guided by the discretion of the appropriate College Officer. Oakland Community College does not abrogate any of its rights, under this procedure, which permit denial of access to information deemed not appropriate in the instant circumstance. I, (full name) authorize Oakland Community College to release information regarding my student account in whole or in part to the following individual(s) LAST FOUR DIGITS OF FULL NAME RELATIONSHIP DRIVER S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (FIRST, MI, LAST) TO STUDENT LICENSE # (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ONLY) Student signature Student ID Date If you no longer wish for the listed individual(s) to act as your personal representative, you must notify the college in writing. Financial Assistance Students: You (with picture ID) must complete this form in the presence of the Office of Financial Assistance and Scholarships if you wish to provide the above-named individual(s) access to your financial assistance information. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY (Continued) OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

14 RESIDENCY / GENERAL EDUCATION ATTRIBUTES Admissions (continued) F-1 Status Students Students who currently hold an F-1 visa or who would like to obtain an F-1 visa please go to: oaklandcc.edu/international/admission_requirements.aspx. There you will find instructions for applying to OCC and also applying for I-20 issuance. Required forms are linked at that site. Residency Residency status is initially determined at the time of processing the application. This activity precedes registration. If the status must be changed, this adjustment can be made at any campus Enrollment Services Office with proper documentation. (See Proof of Residency on this page.) Students are responsible for maintaining a current mailing address on file with the college. Tuition Rate Determination A. Persons eligible for in-district tuition rates are: a. Persons living in the College District at the beginning of the semester for which they register, including; i. U.S. citizens; or ii. In-district property owners, spouses and their dependents, regardless of citizenship or visa status; or iii. Permanent residents, refugees, asylees, nonimmigrants on work visas (E, H, I, L, O, P, Q, R or T status) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). B. Persons eligible for out-of-district tuition rates are: a. Persons living in Michigan outside of the College District at the beginning of the semester for which they register, including: i. U.S. citizens; or ii. Out-of-district property owners, spouses and their dependents, regardless of citizenship or visa status; or iii. Permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Au Pairs, nonimmigrants on work visas (E, H, I, L, O, P, Q, R or T status) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). C. Persons eligible for out-of-state/international tuition rates are: a. Persons living outside of Michigan, F-1, non-au Pair J-1, and M students who do not own property in Michigan or undocumented students who do not own property. D. Tuition rate categories are set at the time of the processing of the application. However, students may adjust, with appropriate documentation (see Proof of Residency), their status through the FIFTH business day of the current semester. Changes made after that time will be effective the following term. Proof of Status for Non-U.S. Citizens To prove eligibility for tuition category placement, non-u.s. citizens must present one of the following, or they will be assessed at the out-of-state/international tuition rate: A. Permanent residency card; or B. Proof of asylum/refugee status; or C. An I-94 card verifying non-immigrant status; or D. An I-797 Notice of Action or EAD card with C33 code verifying DACA status. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for proving valid documentation of immigration status to Enrollment Services, or they will be assessed the out-of-state/international tuition rate. If you have questions regarding your immigration status, please contact the Enrollment Services Office at any campus. (Please refer to the Campus Directory.) Proof of Residency It is the responsibility of the student to ensure a correct address is on file with the College at all times. When changing their address, students are required to provide proof of residency for that address. The College reserves the right to require a student to verify residency for the address on file. Failure to maintain a correct address with the College will result in the student being assessed at the highest tuition rate. Paperwork for proof of address and proof of residency must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Office at any campus for processing. OCC requires the presentation of at least, but not limited to, ONE of the following to verify residency: 1. Driver s License or Secretary of State Personal Identification Card reflecting the current address of the bearer. 2. Voter Registration Card reflecting the current address of the holder. 3. Current property tax receipt for the place of residence. 4. Current lease agreement for the place of residence. Students who own property on which taxes have been paid in the College District or outside the College District who wish to have their tuition assessed based upon the location of the property must provide Enrollment Services with a current property tax statement for the property. Tuition will then be assessed based on the location of the property for the remaining semesters in the academic year. After the Winter Semester has ended, students who wish to continue having their tuition assessed based on the location of the property for the upcoming academic year (which begins with the Fall Semester) must re-prove they still own the property by providing Enrollment Services with the most-recent property tax statement. Students who use a Post Office Box (P. O. Box) as their mailing address must provide proof of residency for the address where they currently reside with one of the aforementioned documents to prove residency. Tuition will be assessed based on the residence location, not on the location of the P. O. Box, for the remaining semester in the academic year. After the Winter Semester has ended, students who wish to continue using the P. O. Box for the upcoming academic year (which begins with the Fall Semester) must re-prove residency with one of the aforementioned documents. If you have questions regarding your residency, please contact the Enrollment Services Office at any campus. (Please refer to the Campus Directory.) OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

15 PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION General Education Attributes for Degree-Seeking Students The Oakland Community College General Education distribution courses and other campus experiences lead to the development of the following: 1. Critical Thinking 2. Effective Communication 3. Global Understanding and Responsibility 4. Information Literacy 5. Personal Development 6. Social Responsibility 7. Quantitative Literacy 8. Scientific Literacy 9. Aesthetic Awareness This list was derived from college faculty s rigorous research reviews in the following areas: attributes desired by employers for college graduates; attributes necessary for success in the most common adult roles of citizen, worker and family member; and trends in other colleges and universities. CAMPUS ORIENTATION Each campus offers orientation sessions that are designed to assist the new students knowledge of and familiarity with various available facilities and services. Orientation schedules are available online and through the office of the Campus Director of Student Services. COMPASS (COMputer-adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System) Students must have an application to the college processed prior to sitting for assessment. Oakland Community College offers computer-based assessment for English and Mathematics. COMPASS Assessment is only one component in a comprehensive new student orientation program designed to also provide appropriate academic advisement and course placement. For initial placement, English and Mathematics COMPASS must be taken in the same testing session. This will help to ensure that entry-level OCC students will have maximum opportunities to achieve their educational goals and to allow the institution to best identify student abilities, interests, and needs. New student orientation sessions are presented regularly throughout each semester. COMPASS (COMputer-adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System) (continued) Assessment information and answers will be entered electronically, although some math computation may be done with a pencil and paper. Students begin by entering identification information and then work through a practice COMPASS section. Both assessments are untimed. College guest students who are applying to OCC using the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application form are exempt from English and Mathematics COMPASS assessment. (Note: High school guest students are NOT exempt.) Disabled or disadvantaged students should consult their campus Accessibility Compliance Center and Educational Support Services (ACCESS) office for assistance with the scheduling and administration of assessments. ESL (English as a Second Language) students should read the information on Placement in ESL, Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MTELP) on page 17 and contact the ASC for additional information and testing times. Students with questions about assessment or placement should consult their campus counseling office. Scheduling Placement Appointment Please call your home campus Academic Support Center (ASC) or Testing Center for an appointment or for further information. The walk-in schedule for COMPASS testing is available online. A valid picture I.D. must be presented. COMPASS English and Math placement are not timed; students should allow 2 to 3 hours to complete both tests. * CAMPUS ROOM PHONE Auburn Hills... B (248) Highland Lakes...WH 20...(248) Orchard Ridge...J (248) Royal Oak... A (248) Southfield... A (248) *The link for the COMPASS practice test is: (Continued) OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

16 PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION (continued) COMPASS English Placement All new students whose native language is English must take COMPASS. Students may be exempted from taking the COMPASS English test if they meet any of the following conditions: You have documentation of an Advanced English Placement score of 3 or higher You have documentation of a CLEP score in Composition that is the equivalent of ENG 1510 Have scored one of the following on the ACT exam with combined English & Reading sub-scores of: 38 or higher with minimum of 18 on each test with minimum of 11 on each test with minimum of 11 on each test You have documentation of an SAT verbal/critical reading score of 450 or higher You have a transcript showing achievement of a grade of C or higher in an equivalent college-level composition course You have evidence of an English COMPASS score (combined Writing Skills and Reading) You have been admitted to OCC as a college guest student with a College Guest Application (Note: guest applications must be renewed each semester of enrollment; also note high school guests are not exempt.) You have earned an associate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university. Temporary Exemption may be granted to students whose documentation for the above is pending by providing unofficial documentation to an OCC counselor. Students may retake the COMPASS placement test one time by scheduling a retake at the appropriate campus ASC. One additional retake may be authorized by a counselor or the English COMPASS Coordinator. Placement will be determined by the student s best score. Students may not appeal their final best English placement. COMPASS English Notes: Practice booklets are available at any OCC Academic Support Center (ASC). Students take the writing skills section first, then the reading section. Students placing into ENG 1055 or ENG 1060 MUST see a counselor before registering. COMPASS Mathematics Placement OCC has adopted the COMPASS Math Placement assessment to help students identify appropriate math courses. While proper placement in a math course is critical, it cannot in itself guarantee success. Success in mathematics requires active participation in the learning process and is significantly affected by many factors, including attendance, the amount and quality of time spent studying, doing homework, and preparing for assessment and other assigned activities. Unless specifically exempt, all students, including those who plan to take MAT 2530 (Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I), must complete COMPASS Math Placement testing before registering in a math class. After being admitted to the college, students may complete COMPASS Math Placement testing individually by contacting any OCC campus Academic Support Center (ASC), or as part of a new student orientation program. The COMPASS Math Placement test will identify the appropriate OCC entry-level math course. Students may take math courses at or below the course level indicated by their placement result. Students who disagree with their initial math placement may repeat the COMPASS Math Placement test a total of two times within two years. Those students who still disagree with their results after taking a COMPASS Math Placement test a second time should contact an OCC counselor. Students who are still not satisfied may appeal their math placement by visiting the Math department. You are exempt from the COMPASS Math Placement if you meet any one of the following conditions: You have documentation of ACT scores showing 12 or higher on the math subtest within the past two years You have earned a bachelor degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university You are admitted to OCC under a College Guest Application from another college or university You have evidence of passing with a C or better the prerequisite math course at OCC or the equivalent college transfer course at another accredited college within the past three years You have earned a score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in Calculus AB or BC You have documentation of a COMPASS Math Placement score taken elsewhere within the past two years You have already earned credit for a math course at OCC or at another accredited college and you wish to enroll in the same math course Temporary Exemption may be granted to students whose documentation for the above is pending by providing valid unofficial documentation to an OCC counselor. For additional math placement information, speak with an OCC counselor. (Continued) OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

17 PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION (continued) COMPASS Math Placement (continued) COMPASS Math Notes: Practice math placement problems with answers are available at or at each campus in the ASC. Students are recommended to brush-up on their math before taking the COMPASS Math Placement test. COMPASS Math Placement scores remain valid for two years. Placement in ESL (MTELP) All new students for whom English is a second language must take MTELP or submit ACT scores in order to place into the appropriate ESL level. Students may be exempt from this testing if they meet any one of the following conditions and any submitted test scores are no more than one year old: Have documentation of ACT scores showing 22 or higher on the English subtest. Have documentation of an SAT critical reading/verbal score of 450 or higher. Have evidence of completing a course equivalent to ENG Have evidence of completing an associate degree or higher. from an accredited U.S. college or university. Have been admitted to OCC under a College Guest Application from another college where they are enrolled in college-level courses (Note: guest applications must be renewed each semester of enrollment). Any student who wishes to enroll in any ESL course must take the MTELP Placement test. Have an exemption from taking MTELP and the ability to enroll in English 1510 because they have an official TOEFL score of: Internet-based total score of 79 or higher with a writing score of 24 or higher; Computer-based total score of 213 or higher with a writing score of 5.0 or higher; Paper-based 550 or higher with a writing (TWE) score of 5.0 or higher. Official scores must be presented to the appropriate college personnel for the students to be exempt. Have an exemption from taking MTELP and the ability to enroll in English 1510 because they have an official IELTS score of 6.5 or higher. Official scores must be presented to the appropriate college personnel for the students to be exempt. A student can re-test on the MTELP if it has been one calendar year since the last MTELP and no OCC ESL courses have been taken, or if one calendar year has passed since the end of the semester in which the student was enrolled in an OCC ESL course. No currently enrolled students in OCC ESL courses can re-test. There is an assessment test in each ESL class the first day of instruction which serves as the appeal process. If a student scores between 15 and 24 on the MTELP, a counselor can authorize this student to take a writing sample for possible placement into the first level ESL credit classes. Students who are in F-1 status or would like to obtain F-1 status, please go to: oaklandcc.edu/international/admission_requirements.aspx. There you will find instructions for applying to OCC and also applying for I-20 issuance. Required forms are linked at that site. If you have any questions, you should schedule a counseling appointment before assessment Please contact the campus you plan to attend for an assessment appointment. (Please refer to the Campus Directory on p. 2.) Biology Proficiency Test If a student is planning on enrolling into BIO 1570 (Microbiology of Health and Disease) or BIO 2630 (Human Anatomy and Physiology I), then the following applies: Course Prerequisite - No OCC student may enroll into BIO 1570 or BIO 2630 unless she/he has met the prerequisite a satisfactory score on the OCC Biology Proficiency Test or a grade of C or better in BIO 1511 or BIO 1530 (or equivalent college transfer course) within the last 5 years. Testing - The Biology Proficiency Test is computerized. Information regarding test dates, times and location are available by contacting Enrollment Services, Counseling or the Academic Support Center at any campus. In order to take the test, students must bring a valid photo ID and know their OCC student ID. Exemptions - Students are exempt from the Biology Proficiency Test if they meet any one of the following conditions: Have earned a C or higher in BIO 1570 or BIO 2630 in the last 5 years and plan on enrolling into BIO 1570 or BIO 2630 Have a score of 3 or better on the AP Biology exam, taken within the last 5 years Have achieved a passing CLEP score on the SUBJECT exam in General Biology, taken within the last 5 years Have earned a bachelor degree or higher from a U.S. institution or equivalent Been admitted to OCC under a guest application from another college (NOTE: high school guest students are NOT eligible for a waiver). Scores - Students scores on the Biology Proficiency Test will place them in the appropriate course, thus enhancing their academic success. A score of 70% or higher on the Biology Proficiency Test will allow students to enroll in BIO 1570 or BIO If students do not receive a score of 70% or higher, then they should spend time studying before retaking the test. The Biology Proficiency Test may be retaken only one time. Failure to pass the test a second time means that students must enroll in BIO 1511 or BIO The passing score of 70% or higher will be valid for 5 years. (Continued) OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

18 Biology Proficiency Test (continued) Prerequisites Prerequisites will affect a student s ability to enroll or remain registered in a class. Course prerequisites are listed in the current OCC catalog. OCC catalogs are available online at Prerequisite information is also available via the SEARCH FOR SECTIONS at onlineservices.oaklandcc.edu. Excluding ESL courses, restricted program courses, and the consent-of-instructor prerequisite, students are exempt from prerequisites if they: Have earned a bachelor degree or higher from a U.S. institution, or equivalent. Admitted to OCC under a guest application from another college (NOTE: High school guest students are NOT exempt) Have an official transcript submitted showing achievement of a grade of C or higher in an equivalent college-level course The prerequisite exemption for college guest students and students with a bachelor s degree or higher from a U.S. college or university is not applicable to all departments. Students should review the department s listing of classes in the Catalog to determine if the exemption has been removed. Exemptions may be granted to students whose documentation for the above is pending by providing an unofficial transcript to an OCC counselor. Students receiving exemptions are responsible for the prerequisite knowledge and should only enroll into the appropriate level course. Exemptions are not official evaluations and do not count toward degree or certificate requirements. English Placement Requirement Students who have placed into ENG 1055 or ESL 1510/1520 and who have not successfully completed that course yet or a higher-level English course or higher-level ESL course may register into designated courses only, excluding classes which are online or hybrid offerings. Students who are eligible to take ENG 1060 or higher may register into any course, provided the course prerequisites and corequisites have been satisfied. Accessibility Compliance Center and Educational Support Service (ACCESS) The ACCESS program provides a network of support services for special population students. These students include: students with disabilities, students whose English is their second language, academically disadvantaged students (below a 2.0 GPA), students who are single parents, teen parents, displaced homemakers and students who are enrolled in non-traditional training programs of study for their gender. Accessibility Compliance Center and Educational Support Service (ACCESS) (continued) Students with disabilities are supported through ACCESS accommodations including but not limited to: sign language interpreters, note takers, alternative testing arrangements, specialized equipment, tutoring and counseling. Services are provided through ACCESS to students whose English is their second language and students who are academically disadvantaged with tutoring and academic/career counseling. Supplemental Assistance is available to all eligible ACCESS students including: single parents, non-traditional students, and students with disabilities. Assistance includes: tuition, books and supplies and other support services for students whose goal is to obtain job skills in an approved occupational educational program. ALL students requesting ACCESS accommodations/support services MUST meet eligibility guidelines. ACCESS offices are located on every campus. For more information, contact your campus ACCESS office. AUBURN HILLS...(248) HIGHLAND LAKES...(248) ORCHARD RIDGE...(248) ROYAL OAK...(248) SOUTHFIELD...(248) For the hearing impaired, please use Michigan Relay at (800) FERPA (Notice of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) The Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 was established to protect the privacy of student educational records. Only certain employees of Oakland Community College, acting individually or collectively in the educational interest of the student, are allowed access to educational records. When the collection of personally identifiable information is specifically authorized by federal law, any data collected by such officials shall be protected in a manner which will not permit the personal identification of students by other than those officials, and this personally identifiable data shall be destroyed when no longer needed. Except as allowed and required by law, no personally identifiable information from a student s educational record will be disclosed to any third party (which includes parent, spouse or other students) by an official or employee of the college without prior written consent of the student. OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

19 FERPA (continued) Release of Directory Information The college has designated certain student information to be public or directory information, and at its discretion, may release directory information without prior written consent of the student. Directory information is defined as; name, home address, telephone number, place of birth, curriculum, dates of attendance, degrees, certificates and awards received, last educational institution attended, high school attended, participation in recognized activities and sports, and weight and height of members of athletic teams. Students may request that all items identified as directory information, except their names, be withheld and considered restricted information. To withhold public, or directory information, written notification must be received in any campus Enrollment Services Office or the Office of the Registrar, prior to the end of the normal office hours of the final day of Schedule Adjustment for the semester or session in which the withholding is to begin. Once a student has requested the withholding of directory information, the request will be honored until they file a request to reinstate the permission to release directory information. Right of Review Under FERPA, students have the right to review and inspect the education records maintained by Oakland Community College. The college follows a procedure which provides the student the opportunity to challenge information deemed inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of that student s privacy or other rights and to request an amendment to the offending record. Students may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning the alleged failure of OCC to comply with the requirements of FERPA. A copy of the college s policy is available at the Enrollment Services Office at any campus. The college policy may also be obtained at: Office of the Registrar Bee Administration Center 2480 Opdyke Road Bloomfield Hills, MI Phone: (248) Students wishing to review records under the auspices of FERPA must initiate the process at this same address. Assessment of Learning Assessment is an on-going process aimed at understanding and improving student learning. It involves making our expectations clear to students and setting appropriate outcomes for learning. It helps determine how well student performance matches those outcomes. It uses the resulting information to improve student learning. The assessment process helps to support OCC s shared academic culture dedicated to assuring and improving student learning. Assessment of student learning occurs at various academic levels. The goals at each level are different. Classroom Assessment The goal of classroom assessment is to enhance student learning. Instructors use a variety of methods in the classroom to get feedback about student learning in terms of course objectives. Program Assessment Every degree, diploma and certificate program has a Statement of Purpose and learning outcomes. Each learning outcome is measured by the faculty in the program through a variety of assignments, tests, practicums, projects and licensing examinations. Also, program graduates are surveyed to get feedback about how well the program prepared them for their jobs. The goal of program assessment is to revise and improve the curriculum of the program and to insure student success. General Education Assessment Students come to college for a variety of reasons. Regardless of the reason, it is the goal of the college to give its students an education including general skills and knowledge critical for success in life. Therefore, the OCC faculty have identified ten general education attributes and have incorporated them into the general education requirements of the college. These attributes are assessed in the same way as course learning objectives in the classroom. Additionally, Student Assessment of General Education (SAGE) occurs collegewide each year. Where to Find Out More About Assessment Students desiring additional information may contact any campus Dean. Veterans Benefits Recipients All veterans wishing to take advantage of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits should complete admission and registration forms in consultation with the VA representative located at the Auburn Hills Campus. VA recipients are responsible for the payment of tuition and fees if your GI Bill doesn t cover tuition and fees. Those eligible for VA benefits are reminded that there is often considerable delay between the time benefits are requested and when checks begin to arrive. It is necessary, therefore, to make financial arrangements in order to prevent financial difficulty during the intervening period before checks commence. Please call the Veterans Advisor at Auburn Hills (please refer to the Campus Directory on p. 2) for further details. HOURS: Monday through Thursday... 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday... 8:30 am - 5:00 pm OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER

20 DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Distance Learning Opportunities Through the use of existing and emerging technologies, the College offers a variety of distance learning opportunities to students who need, or want, an alternative to the traditional classroom experience. For more information, or to determine if distance learning is for you, visit our website at: Online Courses Online courses are offered in two formats: 1. Online with no required campus class sessions. 2. Online with some required campus class sessions. To determine the attendance requirements for an online class, please see the course notes listed immediately beneath the course section in the current Schedule of Classes. Review the Meeting Information listed in Online Services under the course for important information such as faculty addresses. OCC s Learning Management System OCC uses the Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system: Your Desire2Learn login credentials will be the same as your Online Services username and password. To verify your username or password, go to: You may access your online course(s) while on campus from any ASC or open computer lab. To access your course(s) from outside the campus, the computer you use must meet specific technical requirements. Recommended technology is listed on the Distance Learning Student Resources site: MCO (Michigan Colleges Online) Selected online courses are also offered through the MCO. Students must be admitted to one of the Michigan community colleges to participate in these courses. Anyone residing within any of the twenty-eight public community college districts in Michigan will be charged the MCO in-district tuition rate listed below. All other Michigan residents will qualify for the out-ofdistrict tuition rate. Classroom/Online Courses (Traditional courses with an online component) Classroom/online courses are not online courses but traditional courses that incorporate the mandatory use of the College s online learning management system. Please note that classroom/online courses still meet in person in a classroom according to the times and locations listed for the course in the current Schedule of Classes. See OCC s Learning Management System section above for username and password standards. Telecourses Telecourses are video-based courses that include periodic on-campus sessions and the use of a text and study guide. Videotapes are available for check-out at the assigned campus library by enrolled students. Please see the Meeting Information found beneath each course section to determine on-campus class dates, times and locations. For more detailed information about specific distance learning courses, please contact the faculty member directly at the address listed in that course s section information. MCO Tuition Rates: (Registration and Technology fees will NOT be assessed.) In-District... $160/contact hour Out-of-District... $230/contact hour Out-of-State... $300/contact hour Course fees...varies by course Visit the MCO website at for more information. OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WINTER