College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus (CCP) gives students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to take college courses for free and earn high school and college credit before graduating from high school. College credits can be earned during summer, fall, and spring terms. Flexible class scheduling allows students the ability to enjoy school activities that fit around college classes.

College Credit Plus Enrollment Checklist

Use the our checklist guide to help focus on next steps:

1. Attend CCP Information Night & Submit “Intent to Participate”

The “Intent to Participate” form indicates your interest in college classes. It’s due by April 1st and should be submitted to the Guidance Office. Private & Homeschooled students must also send the form to the State of Ohio by this deadline.

2. Student Next Steps

Please make sure your email address is valid for college applications. We do not accept parental or high school email addresses
Complete the Permission Form and submit it. Please use the same email address that you used for your college applications.
Arrange for your high school transcript to be sent directly to the CCP Office. Your application will not be processed until the CCP Office has received both the State Permission Form and your transcript.

3. 2025-2026 Priority Deadlines

Summer Semester 2025:

Application, Transcript, & Permission Form	Assessment Scores	Scheduling Deadline
May 9	May 16	May 23

Fall Semester 2025:

Application, Transcript, & Permission Form	Assessment Scores	Scheduling Deadline
June 27	July 25	August 9

Spring Semester 2026:

Application, Transcript, & Permission Form	Assessment Scores	Scheduling Deadline
September 26	December 19	January 9

CCP Resources

Our CCP student handbook is designed to address any initial queries you or your parent/guardian may have. Please take time to review it and let us know if you have any questions:

2025-2026 CCP Student Handbook

The following high schools participate in CCP at Belmont College:

Barnesville
Beallsville
Bellaire
Belmont Career Center
Bridgeport
Buckeye Local
Buckeye Trail
Caldwell
Catholic Central
Champion
East Richland Christian
Edison
Harrison Hills
Howland
Hubbard
Indian Creek
Jackson Milton
Jefferson JVS
Martins Ferry
Monroe Central
Newton Falls
River
Shadyside
Shenandoah
St. Clairsville
Steubenville
Swiss Hills Career Center
Toronto
Union Local
Wellsville

School Internet Safety Policy
The bill requires each school district, community school, STEM school, and college-
preparatory boarding school to adopt an internet safety policy for students who use internet access provided by the district or school, which includes wireless internet. The district or school is required to file the policy by the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

Analysis of HB 485 Cell Phone Policy