How to Apply to CCP
Please note that some academic programs at Southern State require high school graduation or completion of the GED and may exclude entrance under CCP. In most cases, though, admission is based on the high school grade of the applicant.
Currently Accepting Spring (January 13, 2025) Semester Applications and Summer & Fall 2026 Applications.
Spring 2026 Semester deadline: December 12, 2025. Spring term begins January 12, 2026
Summer 2026 Semester deadline: May 8, 2026. Fall 2026 Semester deadline: August 7, 2026.
How do I get started? – Public School
- CCP Information Night: You, along with your parent or guardian, should attend the College Credit Plus (CCP) Information Night provided by your school. This is usually offered October through February 15.
- Intent to Participate: Notify your guidance counselor of your intent in the CCP program by meeting with them and handing in your Intent to Participate form by April 1 (for summer/fall terms) or November 1 (for spring term.) This form is provided by the high school
- Application: Complete the Online Application
- Transcript: Have your high school email your transcript to admissions@sscc.edu.
- CCP Permission Slip: Print, sign, and email this Permission Slip to admissions@sscc.edu.
- Testing: Set up your Accuplacer Assessment.
- Questionnaire: Submit the Questionnaire. Before students can register for classes, this questionnaire must be submitted.
- Mandatory CCP Orientation: Before CCP students can register for classes, they must complete the Mandatory CCP Orientation which is incorporated into Southern State's New Student Orientation. The New Student Orientation is available online by logging into the student's MyRecords portal. The student's login information can be found in their Welcome Packet which comes in the mail after they have completed all the above steps and have be accepted.
- Registering for Classes: After being accepted and all forms are received, discuss with your high school guidance counselor the courses needed to meet your high school requirements and discuss arrangements for books. Once you have done this, make an appointment to schedule classes with one of our SSCC Academic Advisors by contacting 937-393-3431 x2825 or email advising@sscc.edu.
- Books: After registering for classes, contact the bookstore to order books. Contact 937-393-3431 x2698 with your schedule to ask questions on what books are needed.
Once you have been accepted into the College Credit Plus Program, all email correspondence is done through your Southern State email. This will be provided on your Acceptance letter. It's important to be checking your email!
The subject matter of a course enrolled in under the college credit plus program may include mature subject matter or materials, including those of a graphic, explicit, violent, or sexual nature, that will not be modified based upon college credit plus enrollee participation regardless of where course instruction occurs.
How do I get started? – Home School or Private School
- CCP Information: You, along with your parent or guardian, should go to the Ohio Department of Education website for information regarding the CCP program for Non-Public schools and Homeschool. To register for Southern State's Home School / Private School Virtual CCP Information Session visit the CCP Information Sessions webpage.
- Apply for Funding: Set up an account with the State and apply for College Credit Plus funding. For summer/fall terms, the deadline is April 1. If you missed the April 1 deadline, you can apply for spring term by November 1.
- Application: Complete the Online Application
- Transcript: Submit a copy of your transcript to admissions@sscc.edu.
- CCP Permission Slip: Print, sign, and email this Permission Slip to admissions@sscc.edu.
- Testing: Set up your Accuplacer Assessment.
- Questionnaire: Submit the Questionnaire. Before students can register for classes, this questionnaire must be submitted.
- Mandatory CCP Orientation: Before CCP students can register for classes, they must complete the Mandatory CCP Orientation which is incorporated into Southern State's New Student Orientation. The New Student Orientation is available online by logging into the student's MyRecords portal. The student's login information can be found in their Welcome Packet which comes in the mail after they have completed all the above steps and have be accepted.
- Registering for Classes: After being accepted and all forms are received, discuss with your high school guidance counselor the courses needed to meet your high school requirements and discuss arrangements for books. Once you have done this, make an appointment to schedule classes with one of our SSCC Academic Advisors by contacting 937-393-3431 x2825 or email advising@sscc.edu.
- Books: After registering for classes, contact the bookstore to order books. Contact 937-393-3431 x2698 with your schedule to ask questions on what books are needed.
Once you have been accepted into the College Credit Plus Program, all email correspondence is done through your Southern State email. This will be provided on your Acceptance letter. It's important to be checking your email!
The subject matter of a course enrolled in under the college credit plus program may include mature subject matter or materials, including those of a graphic, explicit, violent, or sexual nature, that will not be modified based upon college credit plus enrollee participation regardless of where course instruction occurs.
