1. The University of Akron
Overview
Mr. Greg Dieringer
Director of College Credit Plus
The University of Akron

2. Advantages for College-level Learning During High School:
Strengthening the high school curriculum and raising expectations for high school students.
Reducing the total number of credits needed to be earned in college.
Potentially reducing the time required for the baccalaureate and costs to parents, students, and taxpayers.
Enriching the undergraduate college curriculum by lessening the need to retake some introductory courses, consequently allowing earlier entry into more advanced courses, facilitating double majors, or permitting additional electives.

3. What is the College Credit Plus Program?
The College Credit Plus Program was created by the Ohio Legislature to allow students to earn college credits while still in high school.
Students receive both high school and college credit simultaneously.
Tuition, fees and textbooks related to the coursework are provided to the student free of charge.

4. College Credit Plus
Deadline for Students: You must submit an Intent to Participate Form to your high school by April 1 if you plan to participate next year.

5. Options for Classes through UA…
Wayne College
Medina County University Center
Akron Campus
Distance Learning
or onsite in the
High School
Lakewood Center

6. Admission Requirements
Preferred requirements for all applicants:
 · 3.00 cumulative GPA
AND
· 21 ACT composite or 1060 SAT combined score for Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
·The Office of Admissions will evaluate the cumulative GPA and ACT or SAT scores to determine college readiness for applicants not meeting the preferred requirements.
· A minimum ACT English score of 18 or SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 440 is required for all applicants (No exceptions.)

7. How to Apply Complete an Undergraduate Admission Application
Submit high school transcripts
Print and Submit the Signature Page
Submit ACT or SAT scores (testing must be completed prior to the application deadlines)
The application deadline for the summer and fall semesters is April 15
The spring semester deadline is October 15
Students applying to enroll at the Akron Campus, MCUC, the Midpoint Campus
Center, the Lakewood Center or in distance learning classes must apply to the Akron Campus.
Students applying to enroll at Wayne College must apply to Wayne.

8. Test Dates National ACT – www.actstudent.org
Test Date Registration Date
December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016
February 11, January 13, 2017
April 8, March 3, 2017
Residual ACT –
November 12, 2016 November 11, 2016
March 25, March 24, 2017
National SAT –
December 3, November 3, 2016
January 21, December 21, 2017
March 11, February 10, 2017

9. College Credit Plus Expenses Other Potential Expenses
All tuition, fees, and textbooks are free of charge!
The only fees required to enroll at The University of Akron are ACT/SAT Test fees
Other Potential Expenses
Students must pay tuition expenses to the school district for any course withdrawals or failed courses.
Parking fees are the responsibility of the student if taking classes on the Akron campus.

10. Books and Fees Students attending a public college
College Credit Plus
Students attending a public college
do not pay for either books or fees.
Students attending a private college may have a cost that includes books and fees.

11. Student Covers Parking Expenses (Akron Campus only)
College Credit Plus

12. New Student Orientation
All College Credit Plus students must attend a New Student Orientation.
During Orientation you will:
Complete placement testing (if needed)
Meet with an academic adviser
Register for classes
Receive your Zip Card (UA ID)

13. General Information
College Credit Plus students follow The University of Akron calendar/schedule.
Your attendance is mandatory, as it is in high school.
UA transcripts will be issued to the students’ respective high schools at the end of the semester.
Students can access their grades on the UA website through the “My Akron”.
All textbooks are property of the school district and must be returned at end of the semester.

14. Academic Requirements/Policies
Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA to remain in good academic standing.
Students are responsible for adhering to all University rules and regulations as published in the Undergraduate Bulletin.

15. Academic Support and Resources
Students are encouraged to use academic support resources such at tutoring and the Writing and Math Labs.
Online e-tutoring is also available, especially for students enrolled in distance learning classes.
Students are also encouraged to take full advantage of resources such as the Library and services.
Mandatory advising appointments are required to register each semester.

16. Class Selection
College Credit Plus students may take a wide variety of university classes, but many take General Education classes which also fulfill high school graduation requirements. The only restrictions on classes are that students must meet necessary placement and/or prerequisite requirements. Students also cannot exceed the total number of allowable credits between the high school and the University.
Classes have included:
Government & Politics in the U.S.
Economics
English Composition
Physical Education and Health
Geology
Chinese
Psychology
Sociology
Speech
Mathematics
Art
Music

17. Credit Conversion and Credit Limit
College courses worth 3 or more college credits =
1 full high school credit
Ex. English Composition 111 (3 credits) will fulfills one full credit of high school English.
College courses worth less than 3 college credits are divided by 3 to determine equivalent high school credits.
The maximum number of college credits that can be taken in a school year are 30 (including summer).
Students may pay to take more than 30 credits.

18. How to Determine Credit Hours
Count the number of secondary units the student is earning for HS credit only
Multiply that number by 3
Subtract that number from 30

19. Options after High School
Always remember that your participation in College Credit Plus is the start of your college transcript.
To continue at UA after graduation, you must reapply as a new freshman in your senior year.
You will be required to pay the application or orientation fees to reapply.
You will be eligible for scholarship consideration and selective opportunities such as the Honors College at UA.

20. Applying to Other Colleges and Universities
All subsequent colleges/universities will require an official copy of your UA transcript when you apply.
Transferability vs. Applicability
Although credits taken at The University of Akron will transfer within the state university system of Ohio, the receiving institution will ultimately determine how the credits apply.
You can visit the Ohio Board of Regents website to learn how your credits may transfer within the University System of Ohio:

23. Transferology www.transferology.com

25. College Credit Plus Contacts:
Greg Dieringer, Director
Director of College Credit Plus
(330)
Greg Landis, Admissions
Associate Director of Admissions
(330) or
Kelly Herold, School Partnerships
Assistant Dean, College of Applied Science & Technology
(330)