College Credit Plus

Earn college credit before you graduate high school.

Welcome to College Credit Plus (CCP). Youngstown State University (YSU) is pleased that you aspire to get a head start on your college career!

• Program Overview
  • What is CCP?
  • CCP in Honors
  • Program Benefits
  • Important Points to Consider
• Interested in YSU CCP for the 25-26 academic year?
  • First, view the State’s CCP video presentation for public, non-public, or home-school students.
  • Next, view YSU’s CCP presentation and read through our brochure.
    • Presentation
    • 25-26 YSU CCP Brochure
    • Please note: The subject matter of a course enrolled in under CCP may include mature subject matter or materials, including those of a graphic, violent, or sexual nature, that will not be modified based upon participating in CCP or where the class is taught - including at the high school.
  • Then, click “Am I eligible? How do I apply?” below for the next steps on CCP Eligibility and YSU Admission to the YSU CCP program.
• Am I eligible? How do I apply?
  • What are the CCP Eligibility and YSU Admission requirements?
  • How do I apply to the program as a NEW student?
  • I am in the program this year. Do I reapply for next?
  • Course Placement Testing - What is it, and why is it important?
  • Am I eligible to enroll in Summer classes?
• I'm in! Now what? Read the online student handbook!
  • Read the CCP Student/Program Handbook to find information on
    • What classes are available to me?
    • How do I get my books?
    • How do I register for classes?
    • What academic support services are available to me?
    • What policies do I need to be aware of?
    • How do I order YSU transcripts?
• Pennsylvania Students

  Pennsylvania students are welcome to enroll in dual enrollment at YSU.  Please note the "College Credit Plus" legislation for Ohio does not govern dual enrollment for Pennsylvania students. You are responsible for tuition and textbook costs and must select Option A (see Student Cost: Option A vs. B in the online program handbook) for your payment method. Please get in touch with your school counselor to discuss how the credit earned may apply to your high school transcript.