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College Credit Plus

Jumpstart your college journey with Ohio's College Credit Plus (CCP) program at Walsh University, where high school students can earn college and high school credits at the same time.

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How to Apply:

To participate in Walsh University’s CCP program, an application is required along with a transcript (including partnership school students). If admitted, Permission Slip and Student Questionnaire Forms will be required.

The preferred GPA for admission is a 3.0+

ACT or SAT scores are required to take Math and/or English courses.

  1. Complete and submit the CCP Application.
  2. The student should complete the application with their personal email to be used for the student portal.
  3. Have your Guidance Counselor submit your transcript via email to admissionsdocuments@walsh.edu.
  4. If you plan to take Math and/or English courses, submit qualifying ACT or SAT scores.
  5. Walsh will review your application and notify you of your decision.
  6. Accepted students will receive an acceptance letter by email.
  7. Complete and return the required Permission Slip and Questionnaire.
  8. Required documents must be submitted before classes can be scheduled.

Important Information for Future CCP Students

As per the Ohio Department of Education: A student interested in College Credit Plus must meet statewide eligibility criteria. A student is considered Eligible if the student scores at or above the “Assessment Threshold Score” in at least one subtest of an approved assessment exam.

Students taking courses outside of Math and English are not required to submit test scores.

Walsh University only accepts ACT/SAT scores

Math Eligibility Based on Test Scores

Walsh Course Placement ACT Math Subscore Test Range SAT Mathematics Subscore Test Range
MATH 104 Algebra II 22 530-540
MATH 155 Elementary Functions I 23-24 550-580
MATH 156 Elementary Functions II 25-26 590-620
MATH 210A Calculus I 27+ 630+

 

English Eligibility Based on Test Scores

Walsh Course Placement ACT English + Reading Subscores Test Range SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Subscore Test Range
ENG 101 College Writing I 40-44 520-560
ENG 102 College Writing II 45+ 570+

 

If you would like to have your ACT or SAT scores sent directly to Walsh University, please use these school codes: ACT–3349; SAT–1926. You can submit your SAT score through collegeboard.org or submit your ACT score through ACT.org.

Required Documents for all students:

  1. Permission Slip
  2. Student Questionnaire

Additional Required Document for Private and Home School Students:

  1. Funding Letter

All documents/forms can be uploaded/completed using the Student Portal. Student Login information will be sent via email upon admission.

Public School Students: CCP Funding is covered by the state directly. You do not need to apply for funding.

Private School Students: Please refer to this webpage for more information -  College Credit Plus for Nonpublic School Families | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Homeschool Students: Please refer to this webpage for more information -  College Credit Plus for Home-School Families | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Funding Deadlines

Funding Term Fall & Spring Term Spring Only Term
ODE Application Deadline April 1st 5:00pm November 1st 5:00pm
Funding Letter Posted to OHID Account May 6th December 6th
Submit Funding Letter to Walsh July 1st December 7th
  • Give yourself plenty of time to complete the funding application! It can take up to a week or more to complete.
  • If you plan to attend more than one college, please notify us (ccp@walsh.edu) of any credits you are taking at another institution.
  • If you take a course that exceeds your awarded semester credit hours identified above, you will be financially responsible for the tuition and fees for the entire course.
  • If you do not receive a passing grade in a College Credit Plus course, you may be required to repay the tuition cost for the course.

Self/Pay Cost

The tuition rate for Walsh University CCP courses is: $166.55 per credit hour ($499.65 per 3-credit-hour course)

For Course Scheduling, please reach out to your advisor:

Please only move on to course scheduling once you have been admitted and completed your admissions requirements. For example:

  1. Applied and received Letter of Admission
  2. Submitted Permission Slip and Questionnaire forms
  3. Submitted Funding Letter (if applicable)
  4. Submitted ACT/SAT scores (if applicable)

Reach out to ccp@walsh.edu if you are unsure your requirements are complete.


For Public and Home School Students:

Vanessa Freiman | Walsh University

Schedule an Appointment with Vanessa

 

For Private School Students:

Edna McCulloh | Walsh University

Students from all private schools are welcome and encouraged to apply and enroll. If you will be taking CCP classes on location at one of the following schools, you will be required to submit a course selection sheet to register for courses. Please reach out to your school’s Guidance Counselor for assistance:

  • St. Thomas Aquinas High School
  • Benedictine High School
  • Saint John School
  • Walsh Jesuit High School
  • Beatrice J. Stone Yavne High School

Students must complete 15 credit hours in Level I before progressing to Level II courses.

Level I Courses (PDF)

Level II Courses
Any other college course that is not a Level I course

Prepare for a successful start in Walsh University’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program at our CCP Orientation! During this session, students will receive their student ID, learn how to access their accounts, explore what to expect from CCP classes, and tour campus to get familiar with their course locations.

Orientation is not required, but it is strongly encouraged for students who plan to take classes on campus. Orientation helps students become familiar with campus resources, expectations, and the college experience.

  • Walsh’s Office of Advising for Student Success is available if a student is deciding what additional classes they would like to take, whether to withdraw from a course, etc. 
  • Free tutoring will be available in the Academic Support Center.
  • Walsh events are available and free to attend for all CCP students with their Walsh ID.

College Credit Plus (CCP) Frequently Asked Questions

The Ohio Department of Education has regulations as to what courses are initially available to CCP students.

No, Walsh University does not offer the Accuplacer. Students must take the ACT or SAT and submit scores by the admissions deadline.

Yes, parking passes are mailed to all CCP students over the summer and there is no cost. Should students need a new pass, these can be picked up in the Office of Student Experience.

Yes, our courses descriptions follow Transfer Assurance Guidelines (TAG). To know for sure, students can contact the college that they would like to transfer a course to.

Students from one of the partner high schools (St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Central Catholic High School, Benedictine High School and Walsh Jesuit High School) are registered (based on a course selection form) in July for the Fall Semester and in November for the Spring semester.

CCP students from all other high schools are registered for Fall semester classes in July by the Director of Advising. Students receive an email to schedule their advising appointment in early July. For the Spring semester, students schedule their advising appointments in late October/early November.

Public high schools and non-public high schools are required to provide textbooks for CCP students. Students should talk to their guidance counselors about their school's textbook policy. Homeschool students are required to provide their own textbooks. Additional book and fee information

Yes, CCP guidelines state that students can take summer classes which become part of the total number of credit hours they are able to take for the following academic year.

Summer: The last business day of July

Fall: The last business day of October

Spring: The last business day of March

If you plan to attend a different institution after graduating from high school, please contact the Office of the Registrar to have your official Walsh University transcripts sent to the proper university.

The Office of Information Technology Help Desk is located in Farrell Hall 212, on the second floor directly across from the stairwell nearest the library.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Phone: 330.244.4357
Email: helpdesk@walsh.edu

Please call the Help Desk for a Password Reset Link and have your student ID number ready.

Walsh University operates on 8-week accelerated terms. This model allows for greater focus and flexibility inside and outside the classroom.

A CCP Student Testimonial

"I would highly recommend Walsh University’s College Credit Plus program to high school students who are willing to challenge themselves and take an early step toward their future.

My CCP classes taught me to become more independent in my learning, manage my time more effectively, and approach challenging material with greater confidence."

– America Villegas-Camancho

 

 

Read America's full testimonial

Headshot of America Villegas-Camancho

Contact Us

College Credit Plus Admissions 

Raena Temelkoff
ccp@walsh.edu
330.490.7178
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

College Credit Plus Advising & Course Registration

Public & Homeschool:

Vanessa Freiman
vfreiman@walsh.edu
330.244.4672
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Private School:

Dr. Edna McCulloh
emcculloh@walsh.edu
330.490.7191
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

College Credit Plus Billing & Payments

Rhiannon Bickart
rbickart@walsh.edu
330.490.7148
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.