CCP at Lakeland

New CCP eligibility rules:

Please read the CCP math and English placement summary!

Lakeland Community College's College Credit Plus Program (CCP) offers high school students the opportunity to enroll at Lakeland on a part-time or full-time basis, and earn college credit which may also be used to fulfill their high school graduation requirements.

The intent of the CCP Program is to offer a broad range of college level classes which provide educational opportunities not typically available in high school. Admission into this program is open to students who have clearly demonstrated the ability to handle college-level coursework.

CCP students make up nearly 25% of Lakeland's total enrollment. We have students in grades 7-12 from 37 different school districts participating at Lakeland.

CCP students can earn their associate degree while in high school, after high school or through reverse transfer. Since CCP began in 2015, Lakeland has awarded more associate degrees to CCP students each year than any other college in Ohio. Lakeland graduates have one of the highest rates of success when transferring to four-year institutions compared to students with associate degrees from other schools. Lakeland has had CCP students transfer to schools in 46 different states. Check out our academic and career pathways webpage to find the opportunity that works right for you!

CCP students participate in student organizations and programs on campus! Over the years, CCP students have joined the Honors Program, Emerging Leaders, served as orientation leaders, participated in academic competitions, received academic awards such as the Provost Awards, and became members of Lakeland's honors societies.

CCP or AP?

What is the difference between College Credit Plus (CCP) and Advanced Placement (AP)?

CCP
Ohio's dual enrollment program that offers students in grades seven through 12 the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.

AP
Offers college-level courses students can take in high school and earn college credit through passing the exam.

CCP
Eligible seventh through 12^th grade public school students can take up to 30 college credits free per academic year.

AP
There may be a fee applied to take the AP exam.

CCP
Courses are offered at Lakeland's campus, Lakeland's partner high schools or online.

AP
Courses are offered at the high school's campus.

CCP
Courses are generally offered by semester, which is half of the academic year (16 weeks). Some are available in half semesters (eight weeks).

AP
Courses are generally the full-length of the academic year.

CCP
Students earning a passing grade will receive college credit for the course.

AP
Each AP exam is scored on a scale of one to five. Generally, colleges/universities require a minimum score of three to receive college credit. More competitive colleges/universities may require a score higher than three.

CCP
Ohio Transfer 36 and Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) course credits are guaranteed to transfer to any public college or university in Ohio.

Lakeland Community College is nationally accredited by the Higher Learning commission, and our courses are recognized by all other accredited colleges across the country, so the credits can transfer to private or out-of-state institutions.

AP
Students need to check directly with the college/university of interest regarding transferability and score requirements. Some colleges/universities issue elective credit only, which may not apply toward the student's major.

*For more information regarding transferability, visit transfercredit.ohio.gov.

CCP Student Testimonials

Just how much can you achieve as a CCP student? Find out how some of our students maximized their CCP experience!

I have earned my Associates of Arts and Science as well as my EMT certificate through the CCP program. Furthermore, in junior and senior year of high school I took physics, criminal justice, EMT and calculus classes here at Lakeland to see what sparked my interest. For the EMT certificate I had to complete hours in the emergency room, and I knew that was the career path for me. I went to get my Bachelor of Science from Akron and start medical school at NEOMED in July. The EMT certificate has also helped me gain real patient experience as I am working for Community Care Ambulance before school starts.

I became a part of the CCP program my junior year of high school. I began by taking just a few courses at a time and worked my way up to a full-time schedule at Lakeland. I took a summer course to keep me on track for being able to earn my Associates of Arts and my Associates of Science by the end of my senior year. By utilizing the CCP program I was able to save time and money while also ensuring transferability to a four-year college. I would recommend that students work with an academic counselor to be sure they are taking courses that are part of Ohio Transfer 36 and are guaranteed to transfer.

I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my associate degree from Lakeland in May 2022. I also graduated Valedictorian at Edgewood High School. I plan to attend a University Partnership program to complete my bachelor's degree in criminal justice through Youngstown State University. My goal is to enlist in the United States Coast Guard as an officer to pursue a law enforcement career within that branch of the military. After obtaining work experience, I plan to apply for a career in the CIA or the United States Secret Service.

Academic & Career Pathways in CCP

CCP students are eligible for a variety of academic and career pathways that can lead to further education and career goals.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, earning an associate degree leads to higher salaries and increases the likelihood of getting hired. Completing an associate degree before transferring to a four-year university can increase the likelihood of completing a bachelor's degree, save students money, and improve their earning compared to students who transfer before completing an associate degree. Students who complete an associate degree will also satisfy all requirements for Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36).

• Associate of Arts
  • Typical areas of study may include art, business, communications, economics, education, English, geography, history, journalism, modern language, music, philosophy, photography, political science, prelaw, psychology, sociology, or social work.
  • AA Transfer Pathways
• Associate of Science
  • Typical areas of study may include engineering, earth sciences, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, or pre-medicine
  • AS Transfer Pathways
• Associate of Arts in Business
• Associate of Arts in Information Technology 
• Associate of Arts in Information Systems 
• Associate of Science in Computer Science 

Lakeland Community College has over 140 Degree and Certificate programs!

For information regarding popular CCP classes and course equivalency, please visit our resources for students, parents, and counselors webpage.

If you would like to set up an appointment with an academic counselor, please call the Student Service Center at 440-525-7050.

CCP students are able to earn credits toward job-ready certifications and degrees! This makes them employable in high-demand jobs immediately after high school! Obtaining a certification or degree in one of these in-demand fields is important in today's competitive market!

Not sure what you want to do? Take this Career Coach Quiz to find the path that is right for you!

The programs listed below are some that are available to CCP students:

• Business
  • Business Management (BUSM)*
• Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice (CRMJ)*
• Engineering
  • Civil Engineering Technology (CIVT)
  • Electronics Engineering Technology (ELEC)
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology (MECT)
  • Nuclear Engineering Technology (NUET)
  • Maintenance Repair (CIMT)
  • Construction Management (CIVT)* 
  • CAD Design (CADT)*
  • Advanced Manufacturing (CIMN)*
  • Cisco Networking Security (CNET)*
• Health Technologies
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
  • Histotechnology (students must be in at least 11th grade)
  • Biotechnology (some internships may require students to be 18 years old)
  • Health Information Managers (HIMT)
  • State-Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)* (students must be at least 16 years old)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic Certificate* (students must be at least 17 years old and in 12th grade)
  • Personal Trainer (PEHR)* 
  • Medical Coding*
  • Medical Assisting*
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)*
  • Phlebotomy* (students must be at least 18 years old)
• Information Technology & Computer Science
  • Information Technology & Computer Science College Ready Now*
    • Fill out this form to let us know you are interested in IT!

• Real Estate
  • Ohio Real Estate Salesperson (REST) (students must be at least 18 years old to take the exam)
• Welding
  • Welding & Fabrication Technology (WELD)* 

*These select programs are available as certificate programs to students with a grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better and a "B" or better grade in high school English. These students will only be able to take classes within the CERTIFICATE program they choose. The select programs align with Ohio Department of Education's industry-recognized credentials. These students also must meet the other new CCP students admissions requirements. Please contact the Lakeland CCP Office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu if you are interested in one of these certificate programs. 

The Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways (OGTPs) enable students to streamline credit transfer among the state's public institutions of higher education to find the best pathways to degree completion and launch successful careers.

The OGTPs are designed to provide a clearer path to degree completion for students pursuing associate degrees who plan to transfer to an Ohio public university to complete their bachelor's degree. The OGTPs also constitute an agreement between public community colleges and universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements and will be counted and applied toward the bachelor's degree. Students still must meet all university program admission requirements.

A student who completes all of the coursework within a major-specific Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway (OGTP) will be eligible to earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from an Ohio public community college. The completion of the OGTP will be recorded on the student's transcript, and upon transfer to an Ohio public university, all coursework taken as part of the pathway will transfer to the university toward the completion of a bachelor's degree in an equivalent field.

Students are encouraged to communicate transfer plans early and consult with a counselor to discuss the options available through the Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways.

Program Chair
Margaret Bertin
mbertin1@lakelandcc.edu
440.525.7334

The dental assistant is the right-hand associate of the dentist. This person works directly with the dentist and they are a team.

Local dentists are seeking dental assistants on a weekly basis. The dental assistant will most likely have a job when she/he completes the program.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for dental assistants.

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• Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!
• Background checks and drug screening
• Health requirements

High School transcripts, English, math, medical terminology

• Dental Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3265)

• American Medical Technologists (AMT) for dental assisting
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Students can sit for the American Medical Technologists (AMT) exam for dental assisting upon completion of Lakeland's dental assisting program.

Apply to the CCP program  •  Apply to the Dental Assisting certificate program

Program Chair
Daniel Solomon
dsolomon1@lakelandcc.edu
440.525.7693

In keeping with the mission, philosophy and goals of the college, the Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) Program attempts to educate and prepare competent and responsible emergency medical technicians so that they can deliver the best quality health care to patients. In addition, the program fosters professionalism, personal growth and development, and self-actualization.

The goals of the EMT Program are to:

1. Provide students with the knowledge and technical skill for a career into the profession of prehospital emergency care.
2. Prepare the student to meet the criteria to sit for the National Registry Test.
3. Develop interpersonal skills and attitudes needed to interact with patients, hospital staff and other health care professionals.
4. Promote student awareness of medical ethics and develop professionalism.

EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters are in very high demand. Almost all departments are currently hiring and pay is rising to meet the demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for emergency medical technicians.

Ohio Revised Code allows high school students to enter the EMT program provided they are a senior in high school and at least 17 years of age.

• Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!
• Background checks and drug screening
• Health requirements
• Driver's license

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• Emergency Medical Technician-EMT Basic Certification/Area of Specialization (3501)
• Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Certificate/Area of Specialization (3254)
   

State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician-EMT

Students will be able to sit for the National Registry Exam when all course requirements are successfully completed and they have turned 18 years of age. Otherwise, they will have to wait to register for the exam until their 18th birthday.

Apply to the CCP program  •  Apply to the paramedic certificate program

Lakeland's Phlebotomy Program prepares students for the ASCP(PBT) certification examination and successful employment as a phlebotomist.

Lakeland's program includes 160 hours of clinical experience in an area hospital/outpatient drawing center.  This clinical experience is arranged by the college and includes drawing blood from patients.  This type of clinical experience is highly preferred and required by most area employers.

Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 22% from 2020 to 2030.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for phlebotomists.

About 19,500 openings for phlebotomists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

Students must be 18 years or older to take the Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum (second eight weeks of the second semester). Students will not be able to complete the program without completion of the Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum.

• Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!
• Background checks and drug screening
• Health requirements

Students must meet with the program director.

• Phlebotomy Certificate/Area of Specialization (3601)

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certificate

Students are eligible to sit for the ASCP(PBT) certification exam upon completion of Lakeland's Phlebotomy program and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Apply to the CCP program  •  Apply to the phlebotomy certificate program

Program Chair
Christine Jerson, RHIA
cjerson@lakelandcc.edu
440.525.7490

Medical coders can work from home. This is a great career choice for someone that wants to work in health care but does not want patient contact.

The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics estimates a 9% job growth through 2030.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for medical records and health information specialists.

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• Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!

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• Medical Coding Certificate/Areas of Specialization (3261)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC (aapc.com)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (ahima.org)

Students are eligible to sit for the certification exams upon completion of Lakeland's medical coding program.

Apply to the CCP program  •  Apply to the medical coding certificate program

Program Chair
Michelle Dragas
mdragas@lakelandcc.edu
440.525.7172

The personal trainer certificate is designed for students interested in becoming a personal trainer. Courses will prepare students for certification exam.

The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics estimates a 39% job growth through 2030.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for fitness trainers and instructors.

The last course in the certificate option is PEHR 2750 Personal Trainer Internship/Seminar. Student will require transportation to and from internship.

• Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!

• High school chemistry or CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry,
• High school biology or BIOL 1200 Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies
• Students pursuing Personal Trainer - Multiskilled Health Technologies certificate options are admitted based on their academic dimension. In addition, learners must possess visual, auditory, tactile and motor abilities to allow him/her to gather data from written materials, oral presentations by patient/clients, health care personnel, colleagues, by observing a patient/client and his/her environment, by observing activity/clinical procedures performed by others, by reading digital or analog representations of physiologic phenomena, and by performing a basic examination or performing a medical/exercise procedure on a patient/client.

• Personal Trainer Certificate/Area of Specialization (0201)

Students are eligible to sit for the certification exams upon completion of Lakeland's personal trainer certificate program.

Apply to the CCP program  •  Apply to the personal trainer certificate program

Program Chair
Shaquita Smith
ssmith2@lakelandcc.edu
440.525.7132

The nursing assistant certificate will allow give you the opportunity to care for those unable to care for themselves in different ways such as, bathing, brushing teeth, grooming and getting dressed.

Nursing assistants are in high demand. Nursing assistants can work in nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and homes (home health).

The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics estimates an 8% job growth through 2030.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for nursing assistants.

Students must be at least 16 years old to enter the program.

• Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!
• Background checks and drug screening
• Health requirements

None.

• Nursing Assistant Certificate/Area of Specialization (3310)

Students are eligible to sit for the certification exams upon completion of Lakeland's personal trainer certificate program.

Apply to the CCP program  •  Apply to the STNA certificate program

Program Chair
Denise Lash
Dlash4@lakelandcc.edu
440.525.7428

Medical assistants are multiskilled health professionals who work with doctors and patients to perform clinical and administrative duties. They work in medical offices, clinics and urgent care facilities. Clinical duties include performing medical tests, handling medications, helping with exams and educating patients. Administrative duties include registering patients, managing the office, bookkeeping, coding and billing insurance.

Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 18% from 2020 to 2030.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for medical assistants.

Lakeland student job placement outcomes.

Students must be 18 years or older and a high school diploma or equivalent to take the Medical Assisting Clinical Practicum (summer term following high school graduation). Students will not be able to complete the program without completion of the Medical Assisting Clinical Practicum.

• Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!
• Background checks and drug screening
• Health requirements
• Technical skills are required for these programs.
  Technical Standards for multiskilled health technologies students pursuing multiskilled health technologies certificate options are admitted based on their academic dimension. In addition, learners must possess visual, auditory, tactile and motor abilities to allow him/her to gather data from written materials, oral presentations by patient and their family, health care personnel, colleagues, by observing a patient and his/her environment, by observing clinical procedures performed by others, by reading digital or analog representations of physiologic phenomena, and by performing a basic examination or performing a medical procedure on a patient.

• Place into MATH 0850 Beginning Algebra or successfully completed MATH 0745 Essential Skills for Algebra
• Place into ENGL 1110 English Composition I (A) or ENGL 1111 English Composition I (B) or successfully completed ENGL 0111 Fundamentals of College Literacy
• Programs recommended for completion prior to entering this program:
  • Electronic Health Records (HLTH 1150)
  • Medical Terminology (HLTH 1215)
  • Human Body (HLTH 1238)

• Medical Assisting Certificate/Area of Specialization (3550)
• Administrative Medical Office Assistant Certificate/Area of Specialization (3549)
• Electrocardiography Certificate/Area of Specialization (3251)
   

• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCA)  - Administrative Medical Office Assistant (fall semester)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCA)  - EKG Technician (spring semester)
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Certified Medical Assistant (summer term following high school graduation)

Apply to the CCP program

Apply to the medical assisting / administrative medical office assistant / EKG technician certificate program

Program Chair
Sue Baker
sbaker@lakelandcc.edu
440.525.7265

This certificate provides core competencies as well as breadth and depth in specific areas of Information Technology.  It is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions requiring more specialized computer knowledge and skills.  It also fulfills one of the designated steps leading to completion for all of the IT degree concentrations.

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• Admitted to CCP program (general CCP admission requires a 2.75 grade-point average or better and a B or higher in high school English). Apply now!

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• IT Specialist Certificate (2403)
  All Lakeland classes listed can be used to complete Lakeland's IT Secialist Certificate for the required 15 credits. At least one of the classes included in the certificate must come from a list of ODHE approved certification prep course list. See catalog.

Students are eligible to sit for industry certification exam (are there exams we should name?) upon completion of these Lakeland courses:

• CompTIA Network +  (ITON 1205)
• CompTIA Security+  (ITIS 1355)
• Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Expert 2019 (ITIS 1520)
• Microsoft Office Specialist Word Expert 2019 (ITIS 1510)
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITIS 1007 & ITIS 1025 & ITIS 1030)
• CompTIA Cloud + (ITON 1310)
• CompTIA Linux+ (ITON 1748 & ITON 1758)
• CompTIA Project+ (ITIS 2015)
• IC3 Digital Literacy GS6  (ITIS 1007)
• Microsoft Office Specialist Access Expert 2019 (ITIS 1530)
• Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint Associate 2019 (ITIS 1540)
• Oracle Database Foundations Certified Junior Associate (ITDB 1401)

Apply to the CCP program

New CCP Student Information

NOTICE: Home school and nonpublic school students, please visit our home school and nonpublic school students webpage here.

1. Submit a CCP application with Lakeland Community College.
   • Create an account
   • Complete the CCP Application
     • Social Security number is required
     • Be sure to select student type "College Credit Plus Applicant"
     • When prompted with question "Have you graduated high school?," make sure to select answer "No, I am still currently in high school."
     • If you are unsure about your Academic Program, you can select "Associate of Arts". Note, this can always be changed later.
2. Submit your high school transcript or middle school report card to Lakeland's CCP Office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu.
3. Complete this linked permission slip with a parent signature, and email it to the CCP Office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu.
4. Determine Eligibility and Placement:
   • Students entering grades 10, 11 or 12 with an unweighted, cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above will be admitted into the CCP program without taking a placement test. For more information, read the Math and English placement summary.
   • Or submit qualifying ACT or SAT scores
   • Or take Lakeland's Next-Generation Accuplacer Writing test
     • Review the free resources available on our test preparation website.
     • To sign up for the Accuplacer test, please visit our CCP Placement Test webpage.
     • Note, students will have three attempts per semester, not including summer semester, to place into the correct level of English for acceptance into the CCP program.
   • For more information about the placement test, please visit our CCP Placement Test webpage.
5. Monitor your email for CCP Acceptance Information (subject line: CCP Acceptance)
6. Log into your myLakeland account. After receiving your acceptance information, the following morning, you will receive additional emails from the Registrar's Office. These will include your login information (username and password), your Lakeland Student ID Number, and your Lakeland Student Email address.
   • For questions about your myLakeland account, please contact the Lakeland Help Desk at lcchelpdesk@lakelandcc.edu or 440.525.7570.
7. Complete the CCP Online Orientation & CCP Student Questionnaire. After receiving your acceptance information, you will receive additional emails from the Orientation Office. These will include how to access the online orientation. The CCP Student Questionnaire is included in the online orientation.
   • For questions about orientation, please contact the New Student Orientation coordinators at orientation@lakelandcc.edu or 440.525.7349.
8. Once the online CCP Orientation is completed, you can send an email to the Lakeland CCP Office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu, for additional steps on how to select and register for classes.

• High schools provide CCP information sessions to prospective students interested in the CCP Program. Click the link to find your high school's session!
• The Intent to Participate form is due to the high school each academic year. This must be completed and submitted to the high school by April 1.
• To participate in math courses through CCP, students must have successfully completed Algebra 2 and place into college-level math.
• Students with accommodations (504 plans or IEP's) should contact Lakeland's Student Accommodation Center for more information.
• All textbooks and access codes for CCP students taking classes on Lakeland's campus or online can be picked up at the Lakeland Bookstore. Students need to have a copy of their schedule and a photo ID. For more information, please refer to our resources for students, parents and counselors webpage.
• Students that want to complete the Permission to Release Information form (FERPA), must go to the Student Service Center and complete the form in-person with a photo ID. 
• Lakeland student ID cards are available in the Lakeland Library or the Lakeland Athletic & Fitness Center. Students need a copy of their schedule and a photo ID.

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.

Current CCP Students

1. Review the online schedule viewer. Make sure to select the correct term you are wishing to register for.
   • For information about high school class equivalency, visit our CCP resources for students, parents, and counselors webpage.
   • Your first 15 credits need to be Level 1 coursework
   • Make sure to pay attention to prerequisites of the courses. Visit our CCP resources for students, parents, and counselors for more information about prerequisites and course eligibility.
   • CCP Course Eligibility Summary
2. Complete the CCP Registration Authorization Form.
   • Public School Registration Form
   • Nonpublic & Home School Registration Form
   • To meet with an academic counselor at Lakeland, please visit the Lakeland Counseling and Advising Centers website to schedule an appointment.
   • If you have any questions about completing the form or viewing the online schedule viewer, please email CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu.
3. Meet with your high school guidance counselor to ensure you are meeting your high school graduation requirements.
4. Email the completed form to CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu and copy your high school guidance counselor on the email. Or turn in the completed form, with signatures, to the Lakeland CCP Office located on the first floor of the A-building, room A-1039. 

5. CCP students taking classes at Lakeland, Online, Hybrid, or WebEx must come in-person to the Lakeland Bookstore to get their textbooks for the semester.

   • Make sure to bring a photo ID and a current copy of your schedule.
   • The student must be present in order to get their books. A parent/guardian/sibling/etc. cannot get a student's textbooks for them.
   • Make sure to check your Lakeland student email for specific dates each semester.
   • For hours of operation, visit the Lakeland Bookstore website.
   • Please refer to our resources for students, parents and counselors webpage for more information regarding textbooks
6. Make sure to return your CCP textbooks each semester during finals week. You will not be able to get textbooks for the following semester until all other textbooks have been returned.
   • There is a CCP textbook drop box located right outside the Lakeland Bookstore doors by the ATM. Please write your name and Lakeland ID number on the CCP sticker on each book. If the sticker was removed, please include a sheet of paper with each book with your name, Lakeland ID number, and that they are CCP textbooks.
   • You may also come in-store to return your textbooks during the bookstore's normal operating hours.

Complete the Schedule Change form and email to CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu and copy your high school guidance counselor on the email for their approval.

• To add a class that has already started, the instructor's permission is required. Please email the instructor and forward their response (giving you permission) to CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu.
• CCP students have the first two weeks to drop a class in any term/session at 100% refund.

Lakeland's Help Desk can help with problems regarding your myLakeland. Please click "Login Assistance" on the myLakeland log in page for more information.

Lakeland's Learning Center has great study resources available for students. Free Tutoring Services are available on-campus and remotely. Meet with a student success navigator, who can help with academic study skills, such as note taking, organization, time management, test-taking tips and more. The writing center is available for students to work with a consultant to improve their writing skills for any and all types of writing assignments. Review Crash's Camp for Remote Learning for more information.

Lakeland's Library has great free research databases available for students.

Lakeland's Career Services center can help with building a resume and practice interview skills. They can also assist with finding local available job positions, even on campus.

Join the Lakeland Honors Program. This is available to high school seniors with an unweighted, cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

Visit the Student Engagement & Leadership (SEAL) website for engagement and leadership opportunities on campus.

Lakeland student ID cards are available in the Lakeland Library or the Lakeland Athletic & Fitness Center during their normal operating hours. To obtain your Lakeland student ID card, you must bring a photo ID and show a copy of your current class schedule. Students can get a new ID card each academic year.

If you are graduating with an associate degree from Lakeland, you need to apply for graduation during your last semester. Log in to myLakeland. Click on the "Student" tab. Under "myRECORDS," click on "Graduation Application." Click on "Apply Now!" and follow the prompts. Please see Lakeland's important dates for the deadline. When completing your graduation application, please select any of the academic counselors listed, and they will be able to complete your degree evaluation.

Students should check directly with the college they are transferring to, to confirm transferability.

Visit transferology.com and/or transfercredit.ohio.gov for more recourses.

For more information on getting credit for your AP courses, please view our CCP Resources webpage.

Home School and Non-public School Students

New home school and nonpublic school students and their parents should follow the steps below to get started at Lakeland in the CCP program.

1. Attend a high school CCP information session.
   • Home School Students
   • Non-Public School Students
2. Create an OH | ID account – Due April 1
3. Start the CCP Funding Application – Due April 1
   • Review the Funding Application Manual.
   • The Intent to Participate form is part of the funding application.
   • To complete the funding application, you will need to upload a college acceptance letter (you will receive this in step 9).
4. Submit a CCP application with Lakeland Community College.
   • Create an account
   • Complete the CCP Application
     • Social Security number is required
     • Be sure to select student type "College Credit Plus Applicant"
     • When prompted with question "Have you graduated high school?," make sure to select answer "No, I am still currently in high school."
     • If you are unsure about your Academic Program, you can select "Associate of Arts". Note, this can always be changed later.
5. Submit your high school transcript or middle school report card to Lakeland's CCP Office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu.
6. Complete this linked permission slip with a parent signature, and email it to the CCP Office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu.
7. Determine Eligibility and Placement:
   • Students entering grades 10, 11 or 12 with an unweighted, cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above will be admitted into the CCP program without taking a placement test. For more information, read the Math and English placement summary.
   • Or submit qualifying ACT or SAT scores
   • Or take Lakeland's Next-Generation Accuplacer Writing test
     • Review the free resources available on our test preparation website.
     • To sign up for the Accuplacer test, please visit our CCP Placement Test webpage.
     • Note, students will have three attempts per semester, not including summer semester, to place into the correct level of English for acceptance into the CCP program.
   • For more information about the placement test, please visit our CCP Placement Test webpage.
8. Monitor your email for CCP Acceptance Information (subject line: CCP Acceptance)
9. Once accepted, upload your acceptance letter to your funding application (due April 1)
10. Log into your myLakeland account. After receiving your acceptance information, the following morning, you will receive additional emails from the Registrar's Office. These will include your login information (username and password), your Lakeland Student ID Number, and your Lakeland Student Email address.
    • For questions about your myLakeland account, please contact the Lakeland Help Desk at lcchelpdesk@lakelandcc.edu or 440.525.7570.
11. Complete the CCP Online Orientation & CCP Student Questionnaire. After receiving your acceptance information, you will receive additional emails from the Orientation Office. These will include how to access the online orientation. The CCP Student Questionnaire is included in the online orientation.
    • For questions about orientation, please contact the New Student Orientation coordinators at orientation@lakelandcc.edu or 440.525.7349.
12. Once the online CCP Orientation is completed, you can send an email to the Lakeland CCP Office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu, for additional steps on how to select and register for classes.
13. You will receive your Funding Letter by May 6. Make sure to email a copy of it to CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu. 

• Home school and Nonpublic school students MUST apply for CCP funding each academic year (deadline April 1) 
• To participate in math courses through CCP, students must have successfully completed Algebra 2 and place into college-level math.
• Students with accommodations (504 plans or IEP's) should contact Lakeland's Student Accommodation Center for more information.
• All textbooks and access codes for CCP students taking classes on Lakeland's campus or online can be picked up at the Lakeland Bookstore. Students need to have a copy of their schedule and a photo ID. For more information, please refer to our resources for students, parents and counselors webpage.
• Students that want to complete the Permission to Release Information form (FERPA), must go to the Student Service Center and complete the form in-person with a photo ID. 
• Lakeland student ID cards are available in the Lakeland Library or the Lakeland Athletic & Fitness Center. Students need a copy of their schedule and a photo ID.

• Steps to Apply for Funding
• Department of Education OH | ID Portal Help
• Ohio Department of Higher Education Students and Families
• College Credit Plus for Non-Public School Families
• College Credit Plus for Home School Families

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."

CCP Resources for Students, Parents and Counselors

• CCP Registration Authorization Form Public School Students
• CCP Registration Authorization Form Nonpublic and Home School Students
• CCP Schedule Change Authorization Form
• 2025-2026 Intent to Participate Form
• Mature Content Permission Slip
• Student Extracurricular & Athletic Eligibility Form
• Spring 2025 CCP Important Dates 
• Summer 2025 CCP Important Dates
• Fall 2025 CCP Important Dates 
• CCP Eligibility Summary
• Change of Personal Information Form

CCP students can take Lakeland courses to fulfill their high school graduation requirements. Below is a list of popular classes.

Please note, students should meet with their high school guidance counselor to ensure they are meeting all of their high school graduation requirements.

Popular CCP classes include:

• ENGL 1110 – English Composition 1
• ENGL 1120 – English Composition 2
• MATH 1650 – College Algebra
• MATH 1700 – Trigonometry
• MATH 1550 – Statistics
• COMM 1000 – Effective Public Speaking
• POLS 1300 – US National Government
• ECON 1150 – Principles of Economics
• HUMX 1100 – Introduction to Humanities
• SOCY 1150 – Principles of Sociology
• PSYC 1500 – Introduction to Psychology
• BIOL 1140 - Human Biology 
• CHEM 1100 - Elementary Chemistry 
• PHYS 1550 - Everyday Physics 

The cost of textbooks is covered for CCP students attending public high schools and nonpublic high schools with CCP funding from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Home school CCP students are responsible for the cost of textbooks, even if they are awarded CCP funding from ODE. Self-pay CCP students are also responsible for the cost of textbooks.

Textbooks are rented using CCP funds and remain the property of Lakeland Community College. Students must return all textbooks at the end of each semester, or they will not receive textbooks for the following semester. No optional supplies, such as art supplies, cameras, film, study guides, calculators, etc. are covered under CCP.

Starting fall 2022 semester, CCP students taking classes at Lakeland, online or hybrid must come in-person to the Lakeland Bookstore during their normal operating hours, with a photo ID and a current copy of their schedule, to get their textbooks for the semester. The student must be present in order to get their books. A parent/guardian/sibling/etc. cannot get a student's textbooks for them. Generally, textbooks for CCP students will be available one week before classes start. Make sure to check your Lakeland student email for specific dates each semester.

Make sure to return your CCP textbooks each semester during finals week. You will not be able to get textbooks for the following semester until all other textbooks have been returned. There is a CCP textbook drop box located right outside the bookstore's doors by the ATM. Please write your name and Lakeland ID number on the CCP sticker on each book. If the sticker was removed, please include a sheet of paper with each textbook with your name, Lakeland ID number, and that they are CCP textbooks. You may also come in-store to return your textbooks during the bookstore's normal operating hours.

Students who drop a class must return textbooks purchased at the bookstore directly to the bookstore with their receipt in order to receive credit on their account. Students are responsible for damaged textbooks.

Student who are taking courses at their high school will not pick up the required textbook(s) from the bookstore. The textbooks for all courses taught at the high school will be distributed to the students at their high school. Students will return the textbooks to the instructor at the end of the semester.

Public school students, that completed the Intent to Participate form with their high school, are allowed 30 credits per academic year, including their high school classes. Each full high school credit is 3 against the 30 allowed. For example, if you are in 3 high school credits, that would be 9 against the 30, making you eligibility for 21 CCP credits for the whole academic year. Course courses are, on average, 3 credits each, but they do range from 1 to 5 credits. Please see the chart below for the credit comparison. 

The Summer is the leading academic term, so students always start at 0 in the summer. To calculate your credits, you will use the formula below:

If your total credits are above 30 (for public school students), you will be responsible for paying Lakeland for tuition, fees, and books. Lakeland cannot split the payment for a course, the student will be charged for the full course(s) that puts them over the allowed credits.

Students that go over their credits will receive a text message when their bill is ready to be paid. This usually happens in February/March of the Spring semester that they go over.   

Public school students that are in Career Technical Education (CTE) or Tech Prep Programs, typically, the CTE program counts as 3 high school credits, which would count as 9 against the 30 allowed for the academic year. Please check with your high school guidance counselor if you have questions.

Private school and homeschool students should review the "Homeschool and Non-Public School Students" webpage for questions regarding funding and credits.

If you have any questions, or need help calculating your credits, you can contact the Lakeland CCP office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu.

A CCP student is placed on CCP probation if they earn less than a cumulative 2.0 GPA in their CCP courses, or withdraw from 2 or more classes in the same semester. While on probation, a student may only take one CCP course for the semester (it cannot be a course they have previously earned a "D," "F," or "W" grade in already).

If a student that is on probation does not increase their CCP GPA to a 2.0 or above during the probation semester, they will be placed on CCP Dismissal. While on dismissal, a student cannot take any CCP courses. A student may submit an appeal to retake a course, or to reenter the program. All appeals are handled through the high school. If you have any questions, you can contact your high school guidance counselor.

• CCP Probation and CCP Dismissal Rule Summary
• Probation Scenarios GPA Calculator

CCP students can take any course as long as they meet the prerequisites, just like traditional college students. A prerequisite is a course that you must complete before taking another course. For example, you must take ENGL 1110 (English Composition 1) before being able to take ENGL 1120 (English Composition 2). Prerequisites make sure you are prepared for the material that will be covered in the course. Prerequisites are found for each course in the course description. There might be more than one course listed in the prerequisites. If you have any questions about prerequisites, you can contact the Lakeland CCP Office at CCPinfo@lakelandcc.edu.

The first 15 credits a CCP student takes must be level 1 coursework. Click here to see Lakeland's level 1 course list. Level 1 courses are TAG and/or OTM courses, which are transferable.

• CCP Course Eligibility Summary

For information about athletic eligibility, go to the Guidelines for Student Athletic Eligibility Handout produced by The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA).

CCP students must take Algebra 2 with their high school before being eligible for a "MATH" course at Lakeland.

Please see the Math and English placement summary handout for eligibility information.

If your high school uses a weighted grading scale for Advanced Placement (AP) or Honors courses, CCP courses in the same subject will be weighted using the same scale. If you have any questions, you can contact your high school guidance counselor.

Grades that are earned in CCP courses show on both your high school and college transcripts.

• Grade Reference Chart for High School Guidance Counselors 
• Weighted College Credit Plus Courses
• Guidance for Grades & Tuition
• Guidance for Academic Honors Diploma
• High School Graduation Course Substitution Crosswalk

• Helpful Links for Parents (ODHE)
• Mature Content Permission Slip FAQ
  • Disclaimer: 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

Many students take both Advanced Placement (AP) and CCP courses. Find an AP and CCP comparison here.

Students typically need a 3 or higher on the AP test to receive college credit. Use the AP course reporting system to find out which credits you earned.

Life After CCP

As you come to the end of your CCP program, your educational journey is still just beginning. Whether you're staying at Lakeland to take more courses or to earn your bachelor's degree from Lakeland's University Partnerships, looking for a job, or transferring your credits to another four-year school, these are the next steps for you to take.

If you are graduating with an Associate degree from Lakeland, you need to apply for graduation during your last semester. Log in to your myLakeland. Click on the "student" tab. Under "myRECORDS," click on "Graduation Application." Click on "Apply Now!" and follow the prompts. Please see Lakeland's important dates for the deadline.

You do not need to reapply to Lakeland. You will need to re-declare your major. You will also need to let us know if any of your personal information has changed. You can fill out the Change of Personal Information form (only the section(s) that pertain to you) and email it to sscenter@lakelandcc.edu.

Lakeland Community College has over 140 Degree and Certificate programs, click here for a list!

We will need an official, final copy of your high school transcript with your graduation date posted. Please contact your high school guidance counselor with questions.

Students should complete one simple application to be considered for over 130 scholarships that may be used towards tuition, fees, and/or textbooks.

Join the Lakeland Honors Program.

Lakeland's University Partnerships bring different college or universities right here to campus! We have over 40 degree programs (including both bachelor and graduate degrees) available for students.

Lakeland's Career Services Center can help with building a resume, practice interview skills and more. They can also assist with finding local available job positions.

Visit our Current CCP Students webpage for more resources.

Log in to myLakeland. Click on the "student" tab. In the middle column, under "myLakeland Student Services," click on "Student Records." Click on "Request Official Transcripts" and follow the prompts. The Lakeland Student Service Center can help with questions regarding requesting transcripts.

For more information regarding reverse tranfers, please contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@lakelandcc.edu or 440.525.7101. 

• CCP Students planning to take all of their CCP courses at their high school should attend the CCP Registration Session held at their high school if one is offered.
• CCP Students planning to take at least one course at Lakeland should attend a CCP Orientation and Registration Session at Lakeland.
• Sessions listing specific high schools should be attended only by students from that high school, as information is specific to that school.

Please check with your high school for details on their scheduled CCP information session.

Did you miss your school's CCP information session?

Review the presentation here.

CCP Placement Test

Students entering grades 10^th, 11^th or 12^th with an unweighted, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above will be admitted into the CCP program, and do not have to test into College-level English. They will automatically be placed into ENGL 1110. For more information, please read the Math and English Placement Summary.

Students entering grades 7th, 8th, or 9th must submit qualifying test scores to be accepted into the CCP program (regardless of GPA). 

To earn acceptance into the College Credit Plus program, students must achieve the following minimum scores in English & Writing:

*We do not accept PSAT scores.

Once accepted, to participate in math courses through CCP, all students must have successfully completed Algebra 2 and place into college level math. Please review our CCP Math and English Placement document for more information.

If you have taken the ACT or SAT and meet the minimum scores listed above for English and/or Math, please submit your scores to Lakeland. If you have not taken the ACT or SAT or do not meet the minimum score requirements, you will be required to take the Accuplacer Test.

The Accuplacer Tests are currently offered on-campus in Lakeland's Test Center. A photo ID is REQUIRED to gain entrance to the test center. If you do not have a photo ID, please print the College Board Student ID Form and bring the completed form with you on the day of your test. Please reserve your testing time below. Please call the Lakeland's Test Center for questions.

If you haven't done so already, please visit Lakeland's placement test preparation website for study resources for the Accuplacer test.

Please note, you will have three attempts per semester, not including summer semester, to place into the correct level of English for acceptance into the CCP program.

Prospective CCP student must complete Lakeland's online application prior to taking the placement test. You will not be able to schedule a day/time to test until after your application is manually entered into the system, which usually takes 2 to 3 business days from when you submit your online application.

This is confirmation that a scheduling form has been submitted for the placement test. You will be contacted to schedule your exam. Due to high volumes, please allow extra time for a call from our representative. Do not submit duplicate requests. We appreciate your patience.

Lakeland wants to help you do your very best on the placement test. Review our tips and practice tests to help you prepare.

• Please read and save the following two documents before coming to campus for your placement test:
  • Student Code of Personal Responsibility
  • Instructions for parking and building entry
• A photo ID is required to gain entrance to the test center. If you do not have a photo ID, please print the student ID form and bring the completed form with you on the day of your test.
• Personal calculators are not permitted. Read the Instructions for parking and building entry for other items permitted/not permitted in the test center.