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Introduction

This tutorial guides you through the process of accessing and using the student planning software at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC). By following these steps, you will learn how to log in, complete necessary forms, plan your courses, and register for classes effectively.

Step 1: Access the My OCCC Portal

• Go to the OCCC homepage.
• Under the login tab, select the My OCCC Portal.
• Enter your student email address and password to log in.
• If you encounter login issues, contact the help desk at 405-682-7777.

Step 2: Complete the Financial Responsibility Form

• From the portal, navigate to the self-service area for students.
• Click on Financial Information and then select Financial Responsibility.
• Fill out the form by:
  • Selecting a term.
  • Reading each paragraph carefully. If you have questions, contact the Bursar's Office at 405-682-7825.
• Check the box confirming you've read the information and click Submit.

Step 3: Access the Student Planning Software

• In the self-service area, click on Academic Plan and Registration.
• Select Planning and Registration to open the Planning Overview screen.
• Familiarize yourself with the two main tabs:
  • My Progress
  • Plan and Schedule

Step 4: Review Your Degree Program

• Click on the My Progress tab to see a list of classes required for your current degree program.
• You cannot change your program in this section, but you can explore new programs by clicking on the View a New Program tab.
• Review the requirements for your current program, including major courses, general education courses, support courses, and life skills courses.

Step 5: Add Courses to Your Plan

• To add required courses:
  • Click on a course in the list.
  • Read the course details in the course catalog.
  • Click Add Course to Plan.
  • Select a term from the dropdown and click Add Course to Plan.
  • A green notification will confirm the course has been added.
• Repeat this process for all required courses, ensuring each is planned correctly.

Step 6: Plan Electives and Additional Courses

• For major electives, choose the required courses from Section B.
• Use the search button for free electives in Section C.
• Continue adding courses until all required areas are fully planned.

Step 7: Check Your Course Schedule

• Return to the Planning Overview screen and go to Plan and Schedule.
• Check your timeline for a semester-by-semester view of your planned courses.
• Look for any prerequisite errors indicated by yellow highlights.

Step 8: Correct Prerequisite Errors

• Identify any prerequisite courses needed before enrolling in specific courses.
• To resolve prerequisite issues:
  • Click on the highlighted course.
  • Click Add Course to Plan and select the necessary term.
  • Repeat for any other missing prerequisites.

Step 9: Finalize Your Course Schedule

• Click on Schedule to view your planned courses.
• To add specific sections:
  • Click View Other Sections for available options.
  • Filter by criteria such as location, day of the week, or time of day.
  • Select the desired section and click Add Section to create a tentative schedule.
• Repeat this process for all planned courses.

Step 10: Register for Classes

• Once all sections are added, click Register.
• Registered courses will appear in green on your schedule.
• If a section is full, you can select Waitlist to be added to the waitlist, even if there's a scheduling conflict.

Conclusion

You have now completed the process of accessing and utilizing the student planning software at OCCC. By following these steps, you can ensure that you effectively plan your courses, register for classes, and stay on track for graduation. For further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to your academic advisor.