College Credit Plus

In order to participate in all enrollment options, including those held at Emerald Campus, students must:

• Be in grades 7-12.

• Apply to and be accepted as a CCP student at the applicable college/university.

• Be academically eligible according to the statewide threshold eligibility criteria as well as the college/university requirements.  Current guidance is as follows: students may be admitted to some colleges/universities with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or an entrance exam, such as the SAT, ACT, or a placement test offered by the applicable college/university. However, course prerequisites are still in place and should be reviewed to determine individual course eligibility.

• Be considered a resident of Ohio, as defined in state law. During the admission process, the college/university will help families verify this information. 

• Complete a questionnaire for the college/university in the affirmative, acknowledging that the student possesses the necessary social and emotional maturity and is ready to accept the responsibility and independence that a college classroom demands.

• (Males) Submit a Selective Service number to the college if taking classes when turning 18.

• Complete all the eligibility steps outlined in the Dublin City Schools CCP Guide. 

This guide provides information on enrollment options, student eligibility, CCP participation options, appeal for late intent, grading/graduation requirements, maximum credits, student responsibilities, potential benefits, risks and consequences of CCP participation, probation and dismissal, and disability services.

Dublin City Schools CCP Guide

Use the below step sheets to ensure you follow all steps required for enrollment. 

CCP at Emerald Campus

CCP Outside of Emerald Campus

CCP at Jerome HS-Comp 1 (Pilot Program)

December 2025 - February 2026

February 2026- March 2026

Emerald Campus CCP Step Sheet

CCP Outside of Emerald Campus Step Sheet

Jerome HS Comp 1 (Pilot Program)

April 2026 - November 2026

Before participation, students and parents should weigh the benefits, risks, and potential consequences.

Potential Benefits

• Expanded curriculum offerings
• Study in more depth those areas of special interest or need
• Earn college credits while still in high school
• Financial support for taking college courses while still in high school
• Experience college-level work and life before making final decisions about whether and/or where to attend college

Potential Risks and Consequences

• The amount of work, pace, and rigor of content in college/university courses may be much greater than in high school courses
• Increased student responsibility for learning because of less instructional guidance- students must be able to regularly check their college email and independently communicate with professors
• Reduced opportunities to participate in high school co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Potential loss of after-school employment opportunities
• Possible effect on grade point average and class standing
• Possible delay of graduation
• Increased time for travel and study
• Poor performance may affect future college/university admissions and financial aid
• CCP course content is presented on an adult level, and class discussions require a mature understanding of divergent viewpoints and the ability to think critically about controversial issues
  • 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.
• For courses taken on campus, students will be intermingled with students of varying ages and maturity levels

Consequences of Not Making Adequate Progress, Failing or Not Completing a CCP Course

• Should a student’s CCP GPA drop below 2.0, the student will be considered ‘underperforming’ and required to be placed on probationary status. 
• Should a student fail to complete a CCP course taken for credit (formal "class drop" process, nonattendance reasons, course failure, etc.), any and all financial obligations will default to the students and their parents
  • Includes tuition, books, materials, and fees
• CCP classes withdrawn from or failed will receive a failing grade on the high school and college/university transcripts and will be computed into the high school and college/university GPA
• Failing a course will impact future CCP Program eligibility

Maximum Credits:  Participation in CCP is limited to a student being in full-time status, or 30 cumulative credits per year, with a maximum of 120 college credits throughout the program. The maximum cumulative credit amounts include high school and CCP credits.  CCP credits earned in a summer semester are considered the beginning of the academic year.

Students/families may still opt to pursue college as a self-pay option through a college. Students/families choosing self-pay outside of the 30 cumulative credits are also responsible for textbooks, materials, and fees associated with the courses. More information can be found in the guide above.

• To calculate max credits, calculate the number of course credits that are for high school credit only and multiply that by 3. That number is then subtracted from 30.  For example, for a student taking four high school credits: 4 x 3 = 12. 30 - 12 = 18. Thus, the max CCP credits for this student would be 18.
• Use this interactive form to calculate your total credits and ensure you do not go over 30 cumulative credits per year. 

Weighted Grades: CCP courses will receive the equivalent weight as any weighted course within the advanced standing programs such as AP or IB in like subjects.

• For example, a student who takes a CCP English class will receive a weighted grade as there are AP/IB classes in the DCS English department with a 5.0 weight. On the other hand, a student who takes a CCP financial literacy class does not receive a weighted grade as there are no weighted courses within that subject in DCS.

Use this guide to determine which CCP Courses meet High School Graduation requirements. This list includes courses that have been previously taken by DCS students, but it does not include all available courses offered through CCP.  If you are interested in taking a course not listed in this guide, please email dcs_ccp@dublinschools.net and include a link to the course name, number, description and note which graduation requirement you are looking to fulfill.

Students must speak with their school counselor prior to course registration to confirm satisfaction of graduation requirements. 

CCP Crosswalk