Transfer Opportunity Program (TOP) | Orange Coast College

Our History

The Transfer Opportunity Program (TOP) was originally designated for first-generation college students, members of historically underrepresented groups (African-American, Native-American, Chicana/o, Hispanic, and Latinx). Since 1991, TOP has been preparing its students to transfer to four-year universities through an abundance of resources, services, and tools to help them achieve their 4-year university transfer goals. Through the past 30 years, TOP has been committed to providing students with a support system that will enhance their experience at Orange Coast.

Learn about TOP

WHO COULD BENEFIT?

The TOP requirements, resources, and support services that come in the way of counseling, academic support, registration assistance, and peer mentoring are specifically to meet the needs of first-generation college students.

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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

To be eligible for TOP, applicants must have graduated from high school the spring (2024) prior to their first fall (2024) semester and must have an interest in transferring to a four-year university. TOP students are committed to enrolling in two counseling courses at OCC during their freshmen year as part of the required support & resources the program offers.

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HOW TO JOIN?

TOP is now closed to fall 2023 applicants!

High school students interested for fall 2024, will need to submit a TOP Interest Form (see below).

TOP ORIENTATIONS

All students will need to complete a TOP Orientation (held in the spring 2024).

Prior to a TOP Orientation, students will need to apply to OCC and complete the OCC Online Orientation.

During a TOP Orientation students will discuss program eligibility and requirements, create/update SEP (if needed), and register for fall semester classes. Please contact our office via text or email to schedule a TOP Orientation.

Visit the Transfer Opportunity Program

Watson Hall, 2nd Floor

(714) 432-5792

topcenter@occ.cccd.edu

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Enrolling in COUN A105 & COUN A205
- Students attempting to enroll in COUN A105 CRN 21560, 20841, or 21112 must meet program eligibility and requirements (refer to "HOW TO JOIN?" section above).
COUN A105 & COUN A205 TOP REQUIRED COURSES @ OCC
TOP Students will be assigned a COUN A105 & COUN A205 CRN number (see DegreeWorks "Notes" for CRN number assigned)

COUN A105 & A205
These courses provide fundamental academic support in a students first-year and prepares them throughout a student's time at Orange Coast to aid with their academic and career development.
- Counseling A105 - This course provides students with an overview of the transfer process and the basic study skills needed to achieve academic success and to transfer. This course is a requirement for all entering TOP students and is UC and CSU transferable.
- Counseling A205 - This course is designed to help TOP students develop the skills necessary to navigate the transfer process. Topics include academic planning from a transfer perspective, overview of potentially complex transfer issues, and transfer admissions representative speakers. This course is a requirement for all entering TOP students during the spring semester and is CSU transferable.

Contact Us

(714) 432-5792 call or text

topcenter@occ.cccd.edu

Watson Hall, 230

Office Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wed, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fri, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Week of 11/20 - 11/24

Campus wil be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday (11/23 - 11/24)

OCC Transfer Opportunity Program