New to College

Welcome to the OCC community! We are so pleased you have chosen to make OCC the school where you will pursue your educational journey. We o�er tremendous academic
and social experiences, and we have a dedicated faculty and professional sta� willing to help you maximize your time at any of our five campuses.

Become a Student at OCC

The following steps will guide you through the process of becoming a student at OCC.

Step 1: Complete online application

Go to apply. Complete the Pro�le and Application forms. Con�rmation emails are sent when the application is received and again when
processed. Please allow two (2) business days for processing.

NOTE: After submitting your application, refresh your Admission Pro�le. You will see a tab called Supplemental Items & Documents. This area will
allow you to upload optional and/or required documents.

Step 2: Set up your MyOCC account

When your application is processed you will receive two separate emails - One with your OCC Student ID number along with a link to retrieve your
username from Admissions and a second email from Online Services with your Temporary Password.

MyOCC is where you will access your student email account, pre-registration steps, register for classes, payment information, and more.

Step 3: New student orientation - online

You must complete New Student Orientation before you register for classes. To access orientation, log into MyOCC and select New Student
Orientation under the Pre-Registration Steps card. You ONLY have to complete the New Student Orientation and a brief Student Survey at the
end. While there are also many Student Lingos that are informative, they are NOT required.
Step 4: Online Learning Readiness Courses
The Online Learning Readiness Course is required before you can register for any online or hybrid classes. Log into MyOCC and select Online
Learning Readiness Course under the Pre-Registration Steps card.

Step 5: Complete your FAFSA (if applicable)

Award letter and status of your application may be found in MyOCC under the Financial Aid card. Check for important deadlines.

Step 6: Mandatory Placement for English, ESL and Math

ENGLISH: You MUST take OCC’s English Placement unless you have a recent SAT/ACT score or qualify for one of the other exemptions.

ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): You are REQUIRED to complete Duolingo for placement.

MATH: Take the ALEKS Math Placement unless you have a recent SAT/ACT score or qualify for one of the exemptions.

NOTE: Do not take ALEKS unless you plan on registering for a math class within a year of testing as the results expire.

Step 7: Meet with a counselor

Make the most of your counseling appointment. OCC now requires Mandatory Counseling for all incoming �rst-time college students. Complete
your application and placement before coming in! Call for an appointment with a counselor at one of the campuses or set up a ZOOM meeting!

NOTE: STEPS 1 - 5 SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU MEET WITH A COUNSELOR

Step 8: Register for classes via MyOCC

Log into MyOCC and select the Student Planning card. Click on the Plan your Degree & Register for Classes option to search and register for
classes.

Step 9: Pay your bill

You can pay via:

• MyOCC
 • In person at Auburn Hills Student Accounts
• Payment Plan

Step 10: Get your Raider One card

The Raider One Card is your O�cial OCC Student ID. It serves as your Student ID, Library Card, Copy/Print Card, and iROC Cash for Raiders Store
and Cafe purchases. Your �rst card is free, replacement cards cost $10. Your o�cial OCC Student ID can be picked up at the Business O�ce.

Step 11: Buy your books

You can order and have your books delivered from the Raider’s Store. The Raider Bookstore provides competitive comparisons to get your books!

Contact Information
We're here to help
If you need help, our Admissions Coordinators are ready to assist you with your questions:

Phone: 248.341.2280
Email: admissions@oaklandcc.edu