WHAT

What is my J number?

Your J number is your student ID number and was assigned to you by the College upon admission.  If you cannot locate it, please email .

What is a prerequisite course?

A prerequisite is a course or requirement that must be met in order to take another course. For example, English 101 is a prerequisite before taking English 102. In other words, your transcript must show that you have successfully completed English 101 in order for you to take English 102.  However, you do not need to wait to register for the second course.  CCP allows you to register for ENGL 102 while you are taking ENGL 101.

What is a corequisite course?

Corequisite courses are courses that must be taken in the same semester.  You must register for these courses at the same time as well.  An example of this is English 098/099.

What is the difference between FNMT and MATH courses?

The FNMT courses (016, 017, 019, 020 and 118) are taught by the Foundational Math Department.  The MATH courses (161 and above) are taught by the Mathematics Department.

What is the difference between course numbers that start with zero or one?

Courses that begin with a zero, such as ENGL 098 or FNMT 017, are considered developmental courses, or courses that cover pre-college material.  These courses must be completed before starting your degree or certificate program.  They are often, but not always, graded on a Pass/Fail scale instead of by letter grade.  They may not be transferred to another school and do not fulfill graduation requirements.

Courses that start with a one, such as ENGL 101 or FNMT 118, are college level.  These credits count for graduation and transfer.  They are letter graded as part of the grade point average.

What is the difference between a full-time course load and part-time course load?

A full-time course load means that you are registered for at least 12 credit hours in a semester. In most cases that equates to four or five classes. A part-time course load is any number of classes that equal less than 12 credit hours in a semester.  Associate’s degrees are commonly called two year degrees because a full time student would finish in two years.

 What if I want to transfer to a four-year institution before completing the associate’s degree?

It is possible, but not highly recommended.  Research indicates that students who complete an associate’s degree before transferring are more likely to complete a bachelor’s degree program. In addition, having both degrees looks good on your resume and reveals an important quality about you to a potential employer. And completing the first two years of your bachelor’s degree at CCP is a significant cost savings. If your intent is to transfer before earning your associate’s degree, you should let your counselor know so he or she can help you to develop a transfer plan.

What is the difference between the AA, AS, and AAS degrees?

The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.  While you can transfer with an Associate of Applied Science, this degree is primarily designed for workforce entry upon completion.

WHEN

When can I register for courses?

Course registration dates are determined by the number of credits earned and whether or not the student belongs to a priority registration group, such as veterans.  Generally speaking, registration opens in late October for the winter and spring terms, and in March for the summer and fall terms.  

 When is the last day to withdraw from courses without the penalty of an F grade?

The last day to withdraw for a grade of W is determined by the length of the course; 15 week, 10 week, and 7 week courses will have different withdraw deadlines.  Please consult your professor or ask a counselor if you think you may need to withdraw from one or more classes.

WHY

Why does my account say that I have an ALT PIN when I try to register?

A PIN is a registration “gate” for new freshmen, new transfers, readmits, and students on probation to ensure that a student collaborates with a counselor or advisor to select courses before registering for courses.  The PIN protects a student from taking courses that may not apply to your degree path and helps ensure that you make wise educational planning choices.  Continuing students in good academic standing do not have PINs.