WOU: Dual Enrollment FAQ: WOU and Chemeketa Community College

Dual enrollment

Western Oregon University & Chemeketa Community College

Resources for students interested in the program

Frequently asked questions about the dual enrollment program (see below)
Dual enrollment application for current WOU students - deadline: 3 weeks prior to the start of the term

Dual enrollment application deadlines

Summer Session 2008	May 30, 2008
Fall Term 2008	September 5, 2008
Winter Term 2009	December 12, 2008
Spring Term 2009	March 5, 2009

Frequently asked questions

printable PDF of the FAQ

What is the Chemeketa Community College (CCC) and Western Oregon University (WOU) dual enrollment program?

The program is an opportunity for students to complete one application process for enrollment at Chemeketa Community College and/or Western Oregon University. Eligible students can receive financial aid at one institution for the combined credits at each school. The program is open to all U.S. citizens, permanent residents and eligible non-citizens pursuing their initial bachelor’s degree.

What are the benefits of the program?

Enhanced degree completion opportunity.
Allows students to be jointly admitted to and eligible to enroll concurrently in both institutions.
Access to classes with increased flexibility in scheduling.
Opportunity to participate in college life on both campuses.
Expanded student options for college services, such as academic advising, library and computer labs.
Ability to receive financial aid package for combined credits at both CCC and WOU.
Free transcripts sent automatically from Chemeketa Community College to Western Oregon University at the end of each term. If you have any CCC holds, your transcript will not be sent to WOU.
Parking permits for either CCC or WOU accepted at the other institution.
Easier transition from community college to university.
Access to campus housing at WOU.

How can students participate in the program?

If you have not applied for admission to WOU, you must submit a Dual Enrollment Admission Application, official transcripts from each college or university attended and a non-refundable application fee of $50 to the WOU Office of Admissions. Applicants with less than 24 transferable credits must submit high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. CCC students must meet WOU’s freshman or transfer student requirements to be eligible for the dual enrollment program. Applications are available through Enrollment Services at CCC or the WOU Office of Admissions.

If you are a current WOU student you must submit a Dual Enrollment Application available from the WOU Financial Aid Office. To be eligible for the program, a WOU student must be in good academic standing.

Can students apply for financial aid using both CCC and WOU courses?

Yes. Financial aid is available for qualified students who are dually admitted. Financial aid is awarded by a student’s “home institution,” which is either CCC or WOU. The Financial Aid Offices at CCC and WOU will help determine the appropriate “home institution” based upon degree objectives and planned course schedules. A student must register for a minimum of one credit at WOU if they wish to receive financial aid from WOU. For further information, please contact the CCC or WOU Financial Aid Offices.

Is there an application deadline for the program?

Yes. To allow the respective offices enough time to process your application and prepare financial aid for dually enrolled students, the application deadlines are set a minimum of three weeks prior to start of the academic term.

As a dually enrolled student, do I have access to campus housing at WOU?

Yes. CCC students participating in the dual enrollment program can reside in campus housing at WOU. To apply for campus housing, a student must submit a housing application, petition form and a non-refundable application fee. For further information, please contact the Office of University Residences at 503-838-8311 or housing@wou.edu. Note: Current WOU students who live in campus housing and participate in the dual enrollment program are required to submit a petition to University Residences. Failure to submit a petition will result in a student’s removal from campus housing.

How do I register for courses?

Students participating in the dual enrollment program will register for courses through the regular registration processes at each institution.

Students registering for courses at WOU will require an ID (Social Security Number or V#) and a personal identification number (PIN) to access Web registration. Students who are new to the dual enrollment program can receive their V# and PIN by contacting the WOU Admissions Office at 503-838-8211.

Students registering for courses at CCC will require a username and password to access web registration. New students will receive information from CCC’s Enrollment Services Department with instructions, including their user name and password via mail after Dual Enrollment Admission Application information is received from WOU. If you have questions, please contact the CCC Enrollment Services at (503) 589-7652.

How do I pay for my tuition and fees?

At WOU, you can pay your bill with your own resources such as cash or a credit card or you can use your financial aid. If you are receiving financial aid, you can either apply your financial aid on-line (go to Access Online Services at the WOU website) or apply your financial aid in person at the cashiers office.

If WOU is your home institution, you are responsible for paying all your charges at Chemeketa Community College. Although your WOU financial aid can be used to cover your CCC costs, it is not automatically transferred to CCC. You must pay your CCC charges. Refer to your WOU and CCC fee bills for more instructions about paying for your charges.

Note: if your financial aid is not enough to pay your bills at one or both institutions, you must be prepared to pay with your own resources.

To access certain activities or services, will students be required to pay additional fees?

Yes. CCC students have the option of accessing campus activities and athletic events at WOU by paying additional fees on a per credit basis. Students enrolled in one or more credit hours at CCC do not pay additional fees to access services at CCC.

How do I get my student ID card from each institution?

At WOU, students may report to the Information Desk at the Werner University Center from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. For further information, please contact the WUC Information Desk at 503-838-8261.

At CCC, enrolled students may obtain their ID card at the Bookstore in Building 1. Contact 503-399-5131 for more information.

Who do I see for advising?

Students requiring assistance with the selection of courses at WOU should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor from the Academic Advising Office and Learning Center. To schedule an appointment, please call 503-838-8428 or send an e-mail to advising@wou.edu.

At CCC, you should go to the Counseling and Career Services, Building 2, 503-399-5120.

Will my grades from CCC or WOU affect my academic standing?

Each institution has specific policies concerning a student’s academic standing. Grades from one institution are not used to determine a student’s academic standing at the other institution.

Contact the Registrar’s Office at each institution for more information.

Do I have to reapply for the dual enrollment program each term?

No. Once you have been admitted to the dual enrollment program and turned in the required paperwork, you do not have to reapply.

How do I get out of the program?

You can notify the WOU Financial Aid Office if you will no longer be participating in the dual enrollment program.

How is my residency for the purposes of tuition at WOU determined?

CCC and WOU use different criteria to determine if a student is an Oregon resident for the purposes of tuition. The following is a summary of a few key considerations WOU uses in determining classification as a resident for tuition purposes.

Establishment of a domicile and predominant physical presence in Oregon for a period of 12 months or more prior to the beginning of the term for which residency is sought and during that period, has primarily engaged in activities other than those of being a college student.
Financial dependence on an Oregon resident or financial independence.
Primary purpose for being in Oregon other than to obtain an education.
Nature and source of financial resources.
Various other indicia or residency (e.g. ownership of Oregon living quarters, permanent Oregon employment, payment of Oregon income taxes).

Note: residency requirements vary at each institution. You may be considered a resident at CCC but not meet WOU’s residency requirements.

Students interested in further information on or assistance with residency classification for WOU should contact the Registrar’s Office at 503-838-8327.

For assistance with Dual Enrollment please contact:

The Office of Financial Aid

see info below

The Office of Admissions

ph: toll-free at 1-877-877-1593

email: wolfgram@wou.edu