Dual Credit Application Instructions

Welcome to Oregon Tech’s Advance Credit Program This presentation will help guide you through the application process You will need to complete all steps in order to successfully submit your application If the application is not submitted correctly, you will not be able to register for your dual credit course *Click through this tutorial to properly submit your application

Before you Begin Valid Email Address – this should be an email you check frequently Social Security Number (not required, but recommended for tax purposes) Parent or guardian email address Know when parents/guardians moved to Oregon Know when parents/guardians were issued drivers license # in Oregon Know or estimate last 2 years your parents submitted taxes

Step 1: Applying for dual credit admission Go to: www.oit.edu Select Apply Now

Step 2: New Users – Create Account Click Create Account Link If you have previously created an account you can log in to finalize and submit application.

Step 3: Create Account Fill in all required fields (name, email, address) Enter birthdate in (M/D/YYYY format or select date from calendar – make sure you have the correct year) Entry Term – Ask teacher for correct entry term MUST Select “Non-Degree Seeking Undergraduate” second from the bottom Academic Program MUST select “--General Studies” Select location – MUST select “Concurrent courses at my high school” Create a password Enter password question Click create account

Step 4: Click Start Application 1. Select the start application link

Step 5: Select Application Select the appropriate application All Dual Credit Students need to select “Application for High School Student” *Please note: selecting the wrong application type will result in the inability to register for your dual credit course * If you wish to apply to Oregon Tech to pursue a college degree, you will need to submit an undergraduate student application when you are ready to apply to the college as a full time student.

Step 6: Contact Information Enter your contact information Start with your legal name Double check that you have spelled name and email address correctly Make sure you enter valid email address Required fields are marked with RED asterisk * Click Save and Continue to move on

Step 7: Parent/Guardian Information Please select with whom do you reside - parent or guardian Legal guardian can be considered as anyone beside parent, so if you do not reside with parent select legal guardian Fill in parent or guardian information Provide parent/guardian email – if you do not have this information please provide your valid email address We know not all students will fit into these categories… please do your best to fill in the information based on your current information Click save and continue

Step 8: Birthdate/Citizenship Enter important identification information here Your Social Security number is encouraged to assist with not duplicating student accounts. We also encourage students to provide it for tax purposes, but it is not required Secondary gender and ethnicity questions are voluntary information, not required…. If you are comfortable answering these questions please do so…. It assists the institution with state reporting Click save and continue when complete

Step 9: Entry Term Select the correct entry term – your high school teacher will have the correct term – you may only have one option here too Select location – all dual credit students need to select “Concurrent Courses at my high school” Click Save and Continue to move on

Step 10: Residency Please select if you are considered a resident A list of three questions will appear regarding your parents/guardians residency status – please answer these questions to the best of your ability or your best guess If you do not know the answer – please give each question your best guess Oregon Tech is required to gather this information for state tuition reporting purposes and tax purposes. If you do not know the answer give it your best guess

Step 11: High School Information Click Add High School Button – read through instructions on how to add high school Choose United States in Country drop down menu Enter city where your high school is located and click search Select correct high school from the list. Click the “Select” Button. Enter information based on your current high school attendance Only add one school – no need for multiple entries Graduation year is June of your senior year – need help figuring out graduation date… ask your teacher Click save and continue

Step 12: Submit Application 1. Click through the 3 steps confirm your information is correct Affirmation of Application –check box Certification – check box Electronic Signature – type in name 2. Click SUBMIT APPLICATION – * if you don’t click submit your application will not be complete

Congratulations on submitting your application Congratulations on submitting your application! You will receive an email with instructions on your next steps….