College Credit Now

For participants

myCCN is an online portal designed to support the College Credit Now (CCN) concurrent enrollment program. The portal is used by OCC faculty mentors, CCN instructors, CCN students, High school administrators, and CCN program administrators.

myCCN 

Learn about the program and why you should enroll

The College Credit Now (CCN) program lets high school students earn college credits, strengthen their college applications, and explore potential career paths prior to graduation. Although the courses offered through CCN are as rigorous as regular college-level courses, they're offered at no cost to the student.  Plus, students who take CCN courses typically graduate with their two or four-year degree early, which saves them time and money. 

CCN is accredited through the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP). The CCN program has been accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) since 2005, completing a reaccreditation cycle most recently in 2020.

NACEP ensures that college courses offered by high school teachers are as rigorous as those offered on the sponsoring college campus.

NACEP helps these programs adhere to the highest standards, so students experience a seamless transition to college, and teachers benefit from meaningful, ongoing professional development.

Who is eligible

OCC is proud to offer College Credit Now courses to the following school districts:

FAQs

CCN is Onondaga Community Colleges concurrent enrollment program. These classes are taught by credentialed high school teachers and overseen by OCC faculty to ensure you receive the same content, level of rigor, and course outcomes as you would in a normal college level course. Taking CCN classes is a great way to begin a college transcript, boost your high school transcript, and learn new skills to help you be successful after graduation. 

By enrolling in CCN classes at your high school you are earning credit towards your college degree. This means that you will need less time to complete a college degree after graduating high school. 

Having CCN classes on your high school transcript also helps build a more competitive college application.

CCN classes will teach you learning skills and study habits that can greatly help you in your college career.

CCN classes are offered at no charge to high school students, which means you will save money in the long run!

By enrolling in CCN classes you are beginning you college transcript so it’s important that you take these classes seriously because they will remain as a record of your academic history. CCN classes will require study time and preparation above and beyond what is expected of you in normal high school courses, so please consider this before deciding to enroll. If you think you may want to take CCN classes in your high school, its important for you to have a discussion with your school counselor.

CCN classes are offered at no charge to Onondaga County residents. Students who live outside Onondaga County must obtain a certificate of residence from their home county in order to qualify. More information can be found here: https://www.sunyocc.edu/certificate-of-residence

The registration period for CCN classes runs for the first two weeks of the class. Speak to your school counselor for more information on how to sign up.

Yes, just like regular college classes you have a period of time in which you are able to withdrawal from your CCN class. You will need to speak to your teacher about initiating the drop process. Watch the drop deadline though! 

OCC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, so our credits are transferable to private and public institutions. It ultimately depends on the specific degree program that the student is transferring into and it’s recommended that students reach out to the college/university they are interested in to learn about how the credits they take through OCC can apply to the degree program they are pursuing.

By enrolling in a CCN course, you are beginning your college transcript. Choosing to take a college course in high school is a big responsibility and should be treated as such. Withdrawing or failing multiple courses in high school could negatively impact a student’s financial aid when coming to college.

Students and alumni are able to request transcripts via our Parchment Storefront or in person# at Student Central.

Through OCC’s partnership with Parchment, we are able to provide electronic transcripts that can be delivered instantly to the recipient* or through traditional mail directly from the Parchment warehouse, usually delivered in 2-3 business days. There is also still the option to pick up your transcript in person at Student Central. 

 

Onondaga Community College’s concurrent enrollment program (College Credit Now) is accredited by NACEP (National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships).  This extensive peer-review process demonstrates that the college courses it offers in high schools are of the same high quality as college courses offered on campus.

“Onondaga Community College is committed to serving students of all ages, including in local high schools, through our College Credit Now Program. Accredited through NACEP, this program offers college-level courses in the high school setting at no cost to the student, providing not only tremendous cost savings for their families, but giving these students a glimpse into what college is like. OCC is committed to the College Credit Now Program and to continually service the greater Central New York Community through offerings like these.” – OCC President Warren Hilton, Ed.D.

 

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Questions?

Amber Ingalls
Assistant Director of Concurrent Enrollment
a.ingalls@sunyocc.edu | 315-498-2451

Vickie Rizzo
Coordinator of Concurrent Enrollment
rizzov@sunyocc.edu | 315-498-2661

Matt Burr
Technical Specialist 
burrm@sunyocc.edu | 315-498-2820