Announcements
Summer Concurrent Enrollment
Student interested in enrolling in summer '12 courses outside of OCC should contact OCC Veterans Services for concurrent enrollment opportunities.
Summer/Fall 2012 Veterans Priority Registration 
G.I. Education Benefits Orientation
Students planning on attending OCC and using G.I. benefits for the first time are invited to attend a G.I. Education Benefits Orientations. The orientation will cover the necessary steps to begin receiving benefits under one of the educational programs: Post 9/11, Montgomery, REAP and Selective Reserve, Dependent, and others. Orientations are scheduled for each Thursday:
OCC Student Health Center Services
OCC's Studnet Health Center is offering a Veterans Group as well as appointments to meet with John Castillo from AmVets to talk about their GI benefits as well as other benefits veterans are entitled to. Contac the Student Health Center for more information at 714-432-5808.
Waitlisting Classes
If a class is closed, you may register yourself on the waitlist. If a seat becomes available in that course, the next student on the waitlist will be notified via their MyOCC student email. (Remember to check your MyOCC student email at least two or three times per day to ensure you catch the email and have enough time to register for the class). Students then have 24 hours to register and pay for the class or they will be dropped from the waitlist and the next student on the waitlist will be notified. If you are dropped from the waitlist and still wish to register for the class, you must re-add yourself to the bottom of the waitlist. Certain rules and restrictions apply. Click here to view them.
In the event an email notification is received, the student should log in to their MyOCC account. Go to the student tab and click on 'Add or Drop Classes'. Select OCC and the appropriate term, then click submit. Scroll down to where your waitlisted class is listed. From the drop box, change 'None' to 'Registered'. Click 'Finalize Add/Drop' and when the page refreshes, it will now list the course as 'Web Registered'. There is a link to your Student Class Program (Web Schedule Bill) near the bottom of the page. Be sure to print this every time you make any changes to your classes.
DVA Work-Study Program
OCC has a great work-study opportunity for veteran students. While under the supervision of the OCC Veterans Affairs Certifying Official, VA work-study students will assist in a variety of VA-related duties. Other VA work-study opportunities are also available in Orange County. A list of participating organizations can be found at Veterans Services in Watson Hall.
To be eligible, students must:
- be a veteran, service member, or a dependent under Chapter 35.
- be enrolled in school at least ¾ time.
- be receiving VA benefits.
The rate of compensation is determined by Department of Veterans Affairs and is tax exempt.