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topcenter@occ.cccd.edu

Watson Hall, 230

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Learn about TOP

three female students posing in front of OCC building OUR HISTORY

The Transfer Opportunity Program (TOP) was originally designated for members of historically underrepresented groups (African-American, Native-American, Chicana/o, Hispanic and Latinx). TOP's goal is to recruit, retain, and transfer qualifying students to a four-year institution. TOP continues to offer registration assistance, academic support, counseling, and peer mentoring.
three females, one male posing in front of building WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

To be eligible for TOP, applicants must have graduated from high school the spring (2023) prior to their first fall (2023) semester and must have an interest in transferring to a four-year institution. TOP students are committed to enrolling in two counseling courses at OCC during their freshmen year. 
two male four female students posing in front of building WHO COULD BENEFIT? The requirements, resources, and support services offered are aimed specifically to meet the needs of first-generation college students.  TOP is committed to providing students with a support system that will enhance their experience at Orange Coast College. 
staff assisting students front counter HOW TO APPLY More information coming 
  • For information coming 

  • Once you have a Student Education Plan (SEP) created in DegreeWorks with the classes you selected for fall 2023, you will need to choose the class days, times, instructor, etc.

    These two videos will help you learn how to search for class days/times, instructor, etc.
    Use this fillable schedule planning sheet (PDF) to organize your classes. Here is a sample schedule planning sheet with ideas on how to fill it out.   
     
    Registration in your TOP COUN A105 assigned CRN's is required. CRN's 21560, 20841, or 21112

    Find high school specific events and instructions below.