CCP information for students

Take classes in person and taught by Stark State faculty at our main campus or one of our satellite locations. If necessary, you may take evening, weekend or online classes. As part of the process, you’re required to attend an informational meeting, with the date announced at a later time. You should also connect with your high school counselor to review your school’s approved course offerings and to get additional guidance and details about participating in CCP.

If they’re taking classes on campus fall semester, students should:  

1. Talk to your high school counselor to discuss which CCP option and course selection would be best for you. 
2. Complete the Stark State College application. 
   • If you’re taking summer courses, complete the application by May 1. 
   • If you’re taking fall courses, complete the application by May 1. 
3. Your high school counselor will submit to Stark State College: 
   • Your high school transcript, which must include your statewide student identification number. 
   • ACT or ACCUPLACER scores. If you have not completed ACT or ACCUPLACER, move on to step four. 
   • Course selections to Stark State College.  
4. Non-public and homeschool students must bring documentation verifying the amount of credits awarded.  
5. Complete the ACT or ACCUPLACER test for college readiness. Check with your counselor about the ACCUPLACER test procedure. 
   • ACCUPLACER measures your skill level in three basic areas: math, English and reading. 
   • All Stark State students must take the ACCUPLACER or ACT. 
6. If step three is complete, you’re ready to register for classes. You must meet with Sarah Fiddler or Ryan Palmer to schedule summer courses at the college by May 15 and May 1 for fall courses at the College. You must meet the course pre-requisites. Check the Stark State website or talk to your counselor.  

Stark State’s online CCP classes are taught by college faculty with support from your high school – and they follow Stark State’s academic calendar. You can access your coursework both at your high school and outside of school hours. In these courses, you will use college textbooks, syllabi and course materials. You MUST log in and complete the Succeeding Online Orientation prior to the first day of class. You should also contact your high school counselor for a complete list of your high school’s course offerings and any other important information. 

If they’re taking an online class fall semester, students should: 

1. Talk to your high school counselor to discuss which CCP option and course selection would be best for you.
2. Complete the Stark State College application by May 1.  
3. Your high school counselor will submit to Stark State College: 
   • Your high school transcript, which must include your statewide student identification number. 
   • ACT or ACCUPLACER scores. If you have not completed ACT or ACCUPLACER, move on to step four. 
   • Course selections to Stark State College. 
4. Complete the ACT or ACCUPLACER test for college readiness. Check with your counselor about the ACCUPLACER test procedure.  
   • ACCUPLACER measures your skill level in three basic areas: math, English and reading.  
   • All Stark State students must take the ACCUPLACER or ACT.  
5. If step three is complete, you’re ready to register for classes. Your counselor will send us your selected courses by June 1. You must meet the course pre-requisites. Check the Stark State website or talk to your counselor. 

Take CCP classes at your high school taught by college faculty with support from your school. These classes follow your school’s start date. You’ll use college textbooks, syllabi and course materials and follow Stark State College course objectives and learning outcomes. You’ll earn the same credit you have earned at college if you successfully complete the course. Contact your high school counselor for a complete list of your school’s course offerings – and for more information.

If you’re taking classes at your school fall semester:  

1. Talk to your high school counselor to discuss which CCP option and course selection would be best for you. 
2. Complete the Stark State College application by May 1.  
3. Your high school counselor will submit to Stark State College: 
   • Your high school transcript, which must include your statewide student identification number. 
   • ACT or ACCUPLACER scores. If you have not completed ACT or ACCUPLACER, move on to step four. 
   • Course selections to Stark State College. 
4. Complete the ACT or ACCUPLACER test for college readiness. Check with your guidance counselor about the ACCUPLACER test procedure.  
   • ACCUPLACER measures your skill level in three basic areas: math, English and reading.  
   • All Stark State students must take the ACCUPLACER or ACT.  
5. If step three is complete, you’re ready to register for classes. Your counselor will send us your selected courses by June 1. You must meet the course pre-requisites. Check the Stark State website or talk to your counselor. 

College Credit Plus is an accelerated program that allows high school students to simultaneously earn credit toward high school completion and a college degree.

Any student who meets the required score for a particular course is eligible.

• Earn high school and college credit at the same time. 
• Be exposed to college-level work, college application and registration procedures, and a higher level of academic rigor. 
• Enhance the amount, level and diversity of learning in high school. 
• Reduce the time required to earn a college degree. 
• Save valuable tuition money. 

Stark State College doesn’t charge CCP students for tuition. Your high school may have a charge, so check with your high school counselor.

Male students must apply at www.sss.gov 30 days before or 30 days after their 18th birthday. If they don’t, a selective service fee will be assessed to their account. 

The ACCUPLACER test measures your skill level in three basic areas: math, English and reading. All Stark State College students take the ACCUPLACER test. Scores help to determine whether or not a student needs to be put into a developmental course.

Talk to your high school guidance counselor to see what’s available.

Click here for instructions on how to look up class descriptions. 

Yes. The number is determined by your high school, so discuss this with your guidance counselor.

The only difference between a class at a high school and the College is the number of days per week the class meets. At your high school, you will follow a normal schedule. Most classes at the College only meet two days per week. Otherwise, you will cover the same material and take the same tests.

Textbooks for classes taught at your high school are provided by your school and must be returned at the end of the semester. Textbooks for the classes taught on a Stark State campus are paid for by the high school but must be obtained from the College Bookstore in room G105 in the G building on main campus. Check with your high school guidance counselor to determine if the school wants the books returned or if you may keep the books.

Yes. All students will use the same format for the username and initial default password. 

• Your username will be the first initial of your first name, your full last name, your two-digit birth month and your 2-digit birth day. 
  • Example: Fredrick M. Smith, born 6/15/92. Username would be: fsmith0615. 

• Your default password will be your first, middle and last initial, a period (.) and the first six digits of your social security number.
  • Example: Fredrick M. Smith, social security No. 123-45-6789. Password would be: fms.123456.
  • If you didn’t provide a middle name or initial, use an “x” for your middle initial. For any concerns, call the Helpdesk at 330-494-6170 ext. 4357. 

Each instructor will provide you with information about the class syllabus on your first day of class. In the syllabus, you will find contact information for your instructor and other information that’s important to your success.

As a CCP student, you have access to all services provided to any other Stark State student.

You have one week to withdraw without any penalty. 

• If you withdraw during that time frame, your record is erased.
• If you withdraw from a course after that week but before the final drop date, you will get a “W” on your transcript, but it will not affect your GPA.
• If you do not withdraw until after the final drop date, you will receive an “F” for that course, and it will affect your GPA. 

To withdraw from a class, you must meet with your instructor and complete the required paperwork. The complete policy can be found in the College’s policy and procedure manual. The policy is No. 3357:15-13-16.

Please contact your school counselor for information regarding further impacts of course withdrawal. 

Stark State College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Completed coursework is fully transferrable to other Ohio state-assisted colleges and universities and most private schools. When you arrive at a college or university, you will have to choose a major. Different majors have different course requirements. Your CCP course will apply to your major if it is a course requirement.

Yes. You will need to re-apply as a new first-year student.

Once you’re admitted to the College, you will receive a letter with an ID card attached. You will also receive instructions on how to access your mySSC account online. You should request your transcript through your account. You will also be able to access your schedule, grades, use the email, apply for financial aid and so much more.

A successful CCP student should be disciplined, self-directed, academically able and socially mature.