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College Credit Plus - Next Steps

All students, regardless of course location, should activate their AU email.

• Set up your AU email, even if your classes are solely at your high school.
• Enable notifications. Messages from us will go to your AU account.
• Don't use other accounts. Your high school account likely blocks messages from us. 

Retrieve Your Username and Student ID Number
About a week after you are accepted to the program, you will receive an email from us giving you the all-clear to set up your account. Please wait for the email to arrive before attempting to set up your account. Once you've received the email, go to your application status page to retrieve your username, email address and student ID number.

Go to "Pass I.T."
Go to "Pass I.T.", click on NEW USER (Don't type in the username box under "Ashland University Passwords") and enter your username. The system will email you a code. Be sure to choose your PERSONAL email address from the dropdown box. Set your password and the answers to your security questions. Also, be sure to enable two-factor authentication to secure your account.

Log in to AU Email/Sites (One password for all)
Add your AU email account to your phone and enable notifications. All communication between you and us going forward will be between our AU email accounts. Please see the note in the "AU Email" slides below regarding AU's migration from Google to Microsoft 365 during the summer of 2023.

Places to log in with your AU password:

• AU Email - View the Email informational slides 
• Self-Service - View the Self-Service informational slides 
• Blackboard - View the Blackboard informational slides 
• MyAU Portal - Your portal to news and resources

Difficulty? Call I.T.
If you have difficulty setting up your account or have technical issues, call IT at 419-289-5405 for assistance. Be prepared to identify yourself with your username, ID#, date of birth and/or SSN. 

Advising sessions are required of all new students, regardless of course location.

They are held in a group format during May, June and July. Topics discussed include:

• How to set up your AU account
• How to register for classes
• Course suggestions and planning
• Help searching for classes
• How to order textbooks
• How to access AU resources
• Answers to your questions

If you are joining us mid-year with a spring semester start, contact us for an individual session.

Schedule your Advising Session

Main campus and online registration begins:

• Fall semester - May 31
• Spring semester - Nov. 15

You may take courses at any or all of these locations:

• Main Campus - Synchronous courses are those which meet at a set time. They are most commonly completely in person; however, they may also be hybrid (part in person, part online) or virtual (at a set time via Zoom or other application).
• Online - Online courses are asynchronous, meaning they do not have meetings at a set time. You do not have to log in at a specific time during the day, but you must participate regularly and complete assignments according to deadlines outlined in the syllabus.

• Your High School (If we partner with your high school.) - These courses are taught by an approved high school teacher or an AU faculty member in a high school classroom. A high school might also offer an online class with a required study period at the high school. 

How to Register:

1. State-Required Survey - Complete the required CCP Enrollment Questionnaire. You will not be registered for any class until this form has been submitted.
2. Search for Courses - Main campus and online courses will be listed.
3. Submit Your Choices - CCP students cannot register themselves at Self Service. Your advisor will register you. View additional details. 

Admission to the program will allow you to take most Level One Courses; however, some courses have special placement or prerequisite requirements:

• Math - 18 math ACT,  480 SAT,  or Accuplacer QAS 263 (AAF scores not accepted) View additional details. 
• English - 18 English ACT,  470 SAT,  263 Accuplacer Writing, or HS GPA > 3.0 and HS sophomore. View additional details. 
• Foreign Language - Take the WebCape placement assessment. View additional details. 

Additional Registration Resources:

• Video: What should I take?
• Video: Searching Self Service

Held in early August and includes:​

• High School vs. College tips for success​
• Tour of campus​ - Bring your schedule to find your buildings!
• An opportunity to pick up your parking pass.

We encourage everyone to attend. Even if you will take courses exclusively at your high school, you can use your EagleCard to use the rec center, attend athletic events, attend clubs and organizations and access the library and other resources.​

How to Access the Blackboard Tutorial

The Student Orientation for Blackboard course offers step-by-step instructions and many helpful tips for successfully navigating and using the Blackboard learning management system. If you have not previously enrolled in the course, follow these instructions to self-enroll in the course. This is a one-time process. Your AU account must be active to access the tutorial.

1. Start Student Orientation for Blackboard tutorial. You will be prompted to log into Blackboard if you are not already logged in.
2. If you have not previously enrolled in the Student Orientation for Blackboard course, Blackboard will display a message that says "User is not enrolled in course." Use the "Click here to enroll" link.

As a CCP student, you have access to campus resources and activities with your EagleCard Student ID. You must be registered for classes to complete this step. View additional details.

Learn more about your EagleCard.

Textbook questions?
Contact the bookstore at 419-289-5336 or books@ashland.edu.

You will need your STUDENT ID NUMBER to submit a textbook reservation.
You can find your ID# in your CCP application. (See Step 1)

• Main Campus and Online - View additional details.
• Courses at your High School - View additional details.
• How to Order Textbooks - View additional details.

Update, August 2022: If you visit the bookstore website and nothing is listed for your course, do not assume there is nothing to order unless the website specifically states a book is not required for your course. Even though it seems like the start of the semester is just around the corner, many professors will submit their textbook selections to the bookstore after August 1. Wait just a bit, then recheck the website. If nothing is listed, please contact the bookstore directly at books@ashland.edu.