Registration

Get the Classes you Want

To get the best selection of classes, you should register as early as possible for the upcoming semester. Check Registration Dates to learn when registration begins.

Before you choose classes, you’ll need to complete your pre-registration steps.

To see your pre-registration steps, select the student type that best fits you.

New to College: I plan to pursue a degree or certificate program, and/or complete credits to transfer to a university.
Transfer to OCC: I have credits from a different college/university and wish to transfer to OCC.
Returning to OCC: I previously attended OCC but haven’t enrolled in three or more years.
Dual Enrollment/Early College: I wish to take OCC classes while I’m in high school.
Guest Student: I’m currently attending another college/university and want to take OCC classes to transfer back.
International: I’m not currently a US citizen and wish to enroll at OCC.
Non-Degree: I want to take classes for personal or professional enrichment.
English as a Second Language (ESL): I wish to enroll in classes that will help me become more fluent in English.
Short-Term Training: I’m interested in training programs that will give me job skills in 14 weeks or less.

How to Register

Listed below is a step-by-step process to register for classes at OCC.

Select the MyOCC link.
Log-in using your username and password.
This will bring you to the MyOCC homepage.

Visit the Search for Courses or Log-in to MyOCC and select the Search for Sections card.
Select at least one search criteria or Select the Search button at the bottom of the page.
Use the Filter option to narrow your search.

From the MyOCC homepage, select the Student Planning card.
- Select your program of study or click on Go to My Progress.
Review status of program course requirements (red font indicates the requirement is not started yet), and select a course from your plan.
Use the Filter option to narrow your search. (make sure you're selecting the appropriate Term)
- Select View Available Sections to find preferred sections, then select Add Section to Schedule, and then select Add Section.
To add additional courses from your plan, select Back to My Progress.
- Once all your courses have been planned, select Student Planning from the top ribbon, and then select Go to Plan & Schedule.
- Use arrows to the select the semester.
To complete your registration, select Register under each section on your schedule. Planned sections are not registered.
You will receive a confirmation email every time a registration change is made to your account.
After adding or dropping classes, select the Student Finance card to view your account and make a payment.

From the MyOCC homepage, select the Student Planning card.
In the Search for Courses field enter your desired course (for example, HIS-2510 or HIS).
- Use the Filter option to narrow your search. (make sure you're selecting the appropriate Term)
Select View Available Sections to find preferred sections, then select Add Section to Schedule, and then select Add Section.
- Once all your courses have been planned, select Student Planning from the top ribbon, and then select Go to Plan & Schedule.
Use arrows to the select the semester.
To complete registration, select Register under each section on your schedule. Planned sections are not registered.
You will receive a confirmation email every time a registration change is made to your account.
After adding or dropping classes, select the Student Finance card to view your account and make a payment.
Waitlisting a Section

For a Waitlisted section, select Add Section to Schedule, then Add Section.
- Select Student Planning from the top ribbon, and then select Go to Plan & Schedule.
- Use arrows to select the semester.
- Under the section, select Waitlist.
If a seat becomes available, an email notification will be sent to your OCC email account providing directions on how to register for your seat. Please make note of how long you have to register.
- Student should also monitor their Waitlist eligibility on Student Planning.
To be removed from a Waitlist, select Drop Waitlist.

From the MyOCC homepage, select the Student Planning card.
Select Go to Plan & Schedule.
Use arrows to select the semester.
Locate the section you wish to drop and click Drop.
In the pop-up selection window, select the section you wish to drop, and then click Update.
After adding or dropping classes, select the Student Finance card to view your account and make a payment.

From the MyOCC homepage, select the Student Planning card.
A calendar view of your schedule for the current semester will appear.
To view a different semester, select Go to Plan & Schedule.
Use arrows to select the semester.
Your registered and planned sections will appear. A calendar display. Please note that a planned section is not registered yet. You must select the Register to complete registration for a section.
Selecting Meeting Information will provide details about class days, times and meeting locations.
Please note, ONL (formerly known as ONLA), classes do not appear on the calendar, but if you registered for one it is still on your schedule.

Registration Tutorial Video

Registration Tips

You must meet prerequisites and/or corequisites of courses in which you intend to enroll.
The College reserves the right to enact an administrative drop from courses for which you do not meet the requirements.
Any red alerts shown on your student planner will block you from registering until they are completed
During the Drop/Add Period, you can still register for classes, including those that have started
After the Drop/Add Period, students may register for classes that have not started until and including the first day of class. Payment is due the day of registration.
Pay close attention to payment deadlines. OCC will cancel your registration if you don’t pay by the deadline or have a payment plan in place. Exceptions apply for students with 3rd party vouchers, students who are financial aid recipients, or students enrolled in a payment plan. Payment vouchers or payment authorization letters must be submitted to Student Accounts by the payment deadline.
If you want to drop a class and get your money back, check the Section Deadline Dates.