College Credit Plus
The State of Ohio enacted the College Credit Plus Program (CCP). This program offers all college-ready students, grades 7-12, the opportunity to earn college and high school graduation credit by successfully completing college courses. Students must meet the admission standards set by the college in order to attend. This program is free to students who take college courses at any Ohio public college or university.
College Credit Plus Informational Meetings
Fairland High School and Ohio University will be hosting College Credit Plus Informational Meetings. Below is a list of Informational Meeting dates NOT Orientation. Students and Parents are highly encouraged to attend one of the CCP Informational Meetings either at Fairland High School or virtually at Ohio University Southern. At this meeting, we will discuss important topics such as program eligibility, guidelines, important dates, academic and social responsibilities of the student, and potential risks and benefits of the program.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
In-person at Fairland High School 6:00pm in room 153—NO Pre-registration Required.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Virtual Informational Meeting at Ohio University Southern- Click the link to pre-register for the virtual meetings.
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Virtual Informational Meeting at Ohio University Southern-Click the link to pre-register for the virtual meetings.
College Credit Plus Information Night
Letter of Intent
In order to participate in the CCP program for the 2024-2025 school year, students in grades 9-11 and their parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend one Informational Meeting. In addition, a "Letter of Intent and Counseling Form" to participate in CCP must be signed and returned to Mrs. Marshall by April 1, 2024. A new "Letter of Intent" and "Counseling Form" must be turned in each school year.
Students are permitted to take CCP courses at any public/private college/university in Ohio. Some universities are hosting their own information sessions virtually. Below you will find links to each application and virtual informational sessions of the universities in which Fairland students participate or you may attend in person.
Ohio University and Rio Grande University will also be at our in-person meeting.
University of Rio Grande CCP Program
Ohio University CCP Program
You must pre-register for OU information sessions using the following links:
(This is not orientation) Application Procedures & Deadlines: Ohio University Application: Regional Application Signature Page: OU Signature Page
Once you have completed the online application, you will be prompted to download the signature page, which must be signed by the student, student's parents or guardians, and return to the high school counselor. I will sign and submit the form and return to OU with your transcript. |
University of Toledo CCP Program
CCP Resources and General Information: Click on links below for more information
Annual Required CCP Notice--Click Link >
High School Course Substitution--Click Link> CCP_High-School-Course-Substitution-Crosswalk_2020.pdf (Fairland High School graduation requirements are different than Ohio's minimum requirements. See Mrs. Marshall for FHS Course Registration Booklet for specific credit requirements)
CCP Deadlines and Requirements:
1 | Informational Meeting | Students and Parents are highly encouraged to attend one of the CCP Informational Meetings either at Fairland High School or Virtually at Ohio University Southern. This does not replace orientation. |
2 | Letter of Intent & Counseling Form | *Due by April 1, 2024 for entire year *One must be filled out EVERY year (even if you have already taken college classes) |
3 | Admission Info | *Check with each university/college to learn their admission requirements & dates – They all should have a CCP website |
4 | Apply | *Student may apply to any university/college in the state of Ohio. See your school counselor’s webpage for links to applications most used by Fairland Students.
*After applying online, print & sign the Consent Form or Signature Page
return them to your middle/high school counselor to submit to
university |
5 | Admission Testing | Check with the university you are planning to attend for admission requirements. |
6 | Transcript Request | *Request transcripts from school counselor *Transcripts will be sent out as soon as possible, however be sure to get requests in early to make sure colleges get them in time |
7 | Scheduling Meeting | *Meet with school counselor to discuss schedule & graduation requirements
prior to enrolling in CCP classes |
8 | CCP Orientation | *Attend CCP orientation for the colleges/universities you will attend - Rio Grande: orientation is at Rio Grande – you will receive the dates upon acceptance to the university
- OU: orientation is in person at Ohio University Southern Campus in Ironton - they will send you the information in an email or letter once you are accepted
- Toledo: orientation is online – they will send you the information when you are accepted
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| Register for Classes | *After meeting with school counselor, follow college/university procedure to
register for your college classes - Rio Grande: register with Rio advisor and/or school counselor to register for classes offered in the high school. - OU: choose classes, email your advisor the courses you are requesting, they will remove your “Hold” so you can register for classes - Toledo: choose classes with success coach, register online for classes
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10 | Turn in Classes | *Print class enrollment screen (with current schedule) and bring to counselor. |
11 | Textbooks | *High School or Middle School counselor will order your books *Email or bring the class textbook information to your counselor – This should
include course name, course number, section number, ISBN number,
name of book, author(s), and edition *It usually takes a week (or more if backordered) to get the books shipped to
Fairland – be sure to tell the counselor your class list early to make sure
your books are here on time!! |
12 | ASK!! | *If you have any questions, be sure to ask your counselor or college advisor/success coach! |
Important Deadline/Requirements:
Each University/College is different – be sure to check with the individual school to which
you are applying about its admission requirements and deadlines!!
February 15, 2024 | College Credit Plus Informational Parent/Student Meeting 6:00pm at Fairland High School. Room 153-No pre-registration required.
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February 21, 2024 | College Credit Plus Informational Parent/Student Meeting. Virtual Ohio University. See your school counselor’s webpage to register. |
March 21, 2024 | College Credit Plus Informational Parent/Student Meeting. Virtual Ohio University. See your school counselor’s webpage to register. |
April 1, 2024 | 2024-2025 Letter of Intent & Counseling Form is Due *This form must be turned in every year - even if you have already taken CCP classes |
Students may apply to any university in the State of Ohio. Listed below are universities to which most Fairland students apply. See your school counselor’s webpage for links to applications.
April 1, 2024 Ohio University Summer Application Due
University of Toledo Summer Application Due May 1, 2024 University of Toledo Fall Application Due
Rio Grande Summer Application Due May 15, 2024 Rio Grande Fall Early Admission Application Due June 1, 2024 Ohio University Fall Application due August 1, 2024 Rio Grande Fall Application Due |
May - August 2024 | "Orientation" information will be mailed or emailed to you after you have been accepted by the university. |
May - August 2024 | Bring or email counselor a copy of your class registration so she can finalize your schedule and order your textbooks |
November/December 2024 | November 1, 2024-Ohio University Spring Application Due
November 1, 2024-University of Toledo Spring Application Due
December 1, 2024-Rio Grande Spring Application Due Check with the University of your choice for Spring Application Deadline |