All new students (unless exempted at the time of application) are required to participate in this process.  All students are welcome and encouraged to participate in the matriculation process.  The process is designed to assist students in achieving their educational goals at Orange Coast College.  The process consists of assessment, orientation, advisement and follow-up.

ASSESSMENT will evaluate the students' English language proficiency, math skills, goals, career aspirations, academic history and need for special services.

ORIENTATION provides students with information about OCC for a first semester plan.  Students learn about transfer and degree requirements, vocational programs, student services and special programs available to them.

COUNSELING/ADVISING sessions help students determine their educational goals and prepare a "Student Educational Plan" (SEP).

FOLLOW-UP services monitor student progress, inform and direct students who are placed on probation or disqualification to appropriate support services and identify students who may be having difficulties early enough to provide assistance for academic success.

WHO MUST PARTICIPATE. . . . . 

1.  Students with one or more of the following educational goals:

• an Associate Degree (AA) or higher degree
• a vocational certificate
• improvement in basic skills, i.e., English, reading or math
• completion of credits for a high school diploma or GED