Yes! CCP helps students get a head start on their college education by allowing students to earn real college credit while still in high school. These credits count toward college degrees and help students finish college sooner. It is possible for students to earn a degree with CCP. Doing so takes planning, consistent effort, and early advising.
Students can make the most of CCP credits by:
College Credit Plus (CCP) allows high school students to earn college credit early. While students are expected to act independently in CCP, parents and guardians play an important supporting role in the CCP process.
College Credit Plus (CCP) allows high school students to take real college courses with college-level expectations. Because of this, CCP can be very rewarding but also challenging. Students in CCP courses should be:
Independent and able to work diligently
Professional communication is more than just what you say—it’s how you say it, when you say it, and how you present yourself!
Join Park Place Technology for an engaging workshop helps students build confidence and clarity with communicating in professional settings, including interviews, phone calls, networking events, and virtual meetings. Attendees will learn how to communicate clearly, minimize common mistakes, and create strong first impressions, both in person and online.
Meet with representatives from Shanklin Heating, Air Conditioning, and Electric and learn about job and internship opportunities.
College Credit Plus (CCP) gives students a head start on college and their future career. Kent State offers many internships to help students explore careers and gain real-world experience. Students in CCP may participate in the Science Experience Internship to gain professional research experience with university scientists. For questions on internship opportunities and the Science Experience Internship, click here. (LINK?)
Join us for the Human Resources Expo & Networking event, where students majoring, minoring, or pursuing a certificate and career in human resources or related field of study will have opportunities to explore functional areas within human resources, learn internship &/or job search strategies, and network with human resources professionals and alumni.
College Credit Plus (CCP) lets students in grades 7-12 start college early. Students in CCP will be considered college students and will earn high school and college credit at the same time. Navigate the field below for more information on how to apply.
New Students
College Credit Plus (CCP) gives students the chance to learn in new ways—on-campus, 100% online, or even at your high school (if offered)—while earning credit that moves them forward towards a degree. Before starting, it’s important to understand the different enrollment options and how each one shapes classes, schedules, and the student’s college experience.
CCP students can enroll at any Kent State campus. Kent State’s Campuses include:
