College Credit Plus

Step 1: State Eligibility Standards

View the State Eligibility Requirements

Step 2: Tiffin University’s Admission Standards

• A minimum, cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for all high school academic coursework completed
• If a student is seeking to participate under paragraph (A)(1)(c) of Rule 3333-1-65.14 of the Ohio Revised Code, they must have received an ‘A’ or ‘B’ in one of the following high school level courses: English 11, Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• For placement into ENG141, students must receive either an 18 or better on the English section of the ACT test or a 5 on the ACCUPLACER Writeplacer exam.
• For Math placement, students must score a 16 or above on the math section of the ACT test or a 259 on the Accuplacer Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, & Statistics (QAS) section.

• Submit a completed Tiffin University College Credit Plus Student Application at (click link below)
  • College Credit Plus Application for 2026 – 2027
• A College Credit Plus (CCP) student is a student currently enrolled in high-school that is non-degree seeking at Tiffin University. CCP students are not eligible to receive financial aid through Tiffin University
• Request current high school transcripts to be emailed to ccp@tiffin.edu from Parchment
• Transcripts are available through the student’s high school guidance counselor and must be sent to Tiffin University. If the student has already taken a standardized test, the student’s scores will be printed on the transcript. Your transcript can be emailed to ccp@tiffin.edu.
• A “Mature Content Form” must be completed and signed by both the CCP student and their parent/guardian and emailed to the CCP Program Manager at ccp@tiffin.edu
  • Mature Content Permission Slip

DragonACCESS is a program that ensures that all students have access to their textbooks before the first day of class. For students, DragonACCESS is accessible through each class Moodle shell. Students can access Moodle through MyApps.

For CCP students, Tiffin University will cover the expense of the books and supplemental fees.  

In some cases, a hard copy text may be required. These physical textbooks are included in the program and will be available for pick-up from the bookstore, starting the week before classes. 

If an online course requires a physical text, you must complete the Shipping Form for free shipping as soon as possible before each semester. Free shipping is only available to remote students. If you live in Seneca County, please make arrangements to pick up your books at the bookstore. 

For more information, refer to the Current CCP Student page to access MyApps.

Students who need a physical book because of a special accommodation should submit an accommodation request as quickly as possible, preferably by Friday of the first week of classes to the Accessibility Services Coordinator. Once the accommodation is approved, the Office of Accessibility Services will contact the DragonACCESS Coordinator to order a physical textbook.  

If you need to register with the Office of Accessibility Services, more information is available on their website. 

• After we have received a student’s online application, official transcript, mature content permission slip, and optional placement test scores, he or she will be admitted to the CCP program if all admission requirements are satisfied. 

• Upon admission to TU’s CCP Program, students will receive a digital acceptance letter that can be viewed via their student portal.

• New TU CCP students will be encouraged to attend an advising appointment. Students will receive an email with a link to schedule an appointment. 

• When choosing TU courses, students should consider the following:  

• College Credit Plus participants may take a maximum 15 credit hours per semester. In addition, Tiffin University allows a maximum of two online courses per term (there are two terms per semester: Term I and Term II) for any student, which totals 12 credits per semester. 

Students participating in both seated and online courses in one semester cannot exceed these guidelines, including any TU credit hours taken at the student’s high school. 

“First 15” Rule: Students must complete 15 credit hours in Level I before progressing to Level II 

Level I Courses: 

• Transferable course – Part of CTAG, OTM, or TAG or equivalent at private college/university 

• Course in computer science, information technology, anatomy, or physiology 

• Technical certificate course 

• Another course that may be approved by the Chancellor on an annual basis 

CCP Non-Allowable Courses: 

School districts may not be charged for a student’s enrollment in any of the following: 

• An applied course that involves one-on-one private instruction, including, but not limited to instruction in instrumental music, voice, or art; 

• A study abroad course or similar course; 

• A physical education course; 

• A course that is graded on a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis rather than using letter grades, except for an internship course; 

• A remedial or non-college level course; and 
• A sectarian course. 

Tuition is free for homeschool students taking classes at a public college. enrolling at a private college might have a few fees. Textbook costs will be the responsibility of the family.

April 1 is the funding application deadline for homeschooled students. November 1 is the deadline for students that missed the April 1 deadline to apply for funding for the spring term. when applying for funding, refer to the CCP Funding Application Manual provided by the State of Ohio.

For more information on the requirements for homeschool students please visit the Department of Education & Workforce CCP for Home-School Families website.

Students attend classes on our beautiful campus and blend in with our diverse campus family. Courses held on campus during the fall and spring semesters are 1 hr. 15 minutes long, held twice weekly, for 15-weeks*. Students should refer to the on-campus academic schedule for relevant dates.

*Labs and Calculus classes may differ from this schedule

Students virtually participate in TU classes, asynchronously, online with other Tiffin University students, including traditional, college-age students, adult students, and other CCP students. All TU Online courses are offered in two 7-week terms per semester (Term I & Term II). Students may not take more than 2 online courses per term. Students should refer to the online undergraduate academic schedule for relevant dates.

Students remain in their high school and a credentialed high school teacher or one of Tiffin University’s faculty or adjunct professors go to the high school to teach the TU course. Students take college courses without leaving their high school! CCP at the high school is available at select high schools and by pre-arrangement only. Students should ask their high school counselor or contact TU’s CCP Program Manager if they are unsure if CCP at the high school is an option for them.

You have 14 calendar days from the start of the semester to decide whether or not you would like to stay enrolled in the class. If dropping the class on the 15th calendar day or later, the school district may require you to reimburse them for the cost of the course and a “W” will appear on your TU transcript. Students who withdraw from 2 or more courses in one semester may be placed on CCP Probation.

Regardless of when you decide to withdraw from a class, you should discuss this with your school counselor. Once you have decided to withdraw, you must contact your CCP advisor in writing to request to be withdrawn. 

If the student withdraws from a TU course that was intended to fulfill a high school graduation requirement, it is the student’s responsibility to meet with his or her high school guidance counselor to develop a new course schedule. While always willing to assist students, Tiffin University is not responsible for meeting students’ high school graduation requirements.