My Course Recommendations

You have access to first-level transfer courses in English, ESL, and math, and you receive a recommendation on the level of support needed in order to succeed in the transfer course. The course recommendation is based on English & Math Placement Rules. The video provides you an overview of the course recommendations and where to find this information on your MyCoast portal.

Don't see your course recommendation? Please email us at occassessment@occ.cccd.edu. Make sure you include your OCC ID number.

STARTING ABOVE FIRST-LEVEL TRANSFER COURSES

You can start above first-level transfer courses by completing a prerequisite clearance request and submitting one of the following

Prerequisite Clearance Request

High School Transcript

Math: You can receive access to Business Calculus, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I based on specific rule sets: Placement Rules for Math

Chemistry: You can clear the prerequisite for CHEM A180 by completing high school chemistry (2 semesters) and receiving a B or higher.

AP Test Score(s)

English: A score of "3" or above on the AP English Literature or English Language and Composition exam will allow students to register for English A101: Critical Thinking/Reading/Writing Lit.

Math: A score of "3" or above on the AP Calculus AB will allow students to register for Math A185: Calculus 2. A score of 3 or 4 on the Calculus BC exam will allow students to register for Math A185: Calculus 2. A score of 5 on the Calculus BC exam will allow students to register for Math A280: Calculus 3 or a higher math course.

College Transcript(s)

Successful completion of English or math transfer-level courses from an accredited college or university that is considered equivalent at Orange Coast College with a "C" or better.