Enrollment Process

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Oakland ACE Winter 2027 Enrollment (For Juniors)

Enrollment for current high school juniors beginning the program in Winter 2027 is open from October 1 through October 23, 2026. All enrollment steps must be completed by the end of the day on October 23 to participate. Please complete Steps 1–6 below.

Enrollment Steps

For OCC Pathway

STEP 1: Complete Pre-enrollment via MISTAR

STEP 2: Create OCC Profile & Start Application

Complete OCC online application. It’s free, and it’s fast to fill out.

Go to OCC Dual Enrollment Steps page, under the New Dual Enrollment Students section. Under Step1, click the "Apply Now" button to apply.

Students please note that when you apply to OCC, you need your social security number, and should select that you plan to enroll Winter 2027.

Look for a confirmation email from OCC admissions team stating that they received your application. If you don’t get confirmation within two business days, email OCC Admissions.

Watch the Video: How to Apply to OCC?

STEP 3: Submit the Dual Enrollment Authorization Form

Complete the dual enrollment authorization form on the OCC web page.Upon completion by the student, the form will route to a parent and then a high school counselor for authorization.
- Choose 2027/Winter(Winter 2027)
- Click the box to the left of "click here if you are an early College Student".
- Then select Oakland ACE

Your parent/guardian must electronically sign the form through the email they receive before your counselor can complete their portion.

Please tell your parent/guardian to expect this email. If they do not receive it within 24 hours, contact info@oaklandace.org for assistance.

While waiting for Step 3 to be completed, move on to Step 4.

STEP 4: Create MyOCC Account

Go to OCC Dual Enrollment Steps page, under the Step 3, click Set up your MyOCC account link.

After OCC process your application and dual enrollment authorization forms, OCC will send you two emails with information to set up your MyOCC account:

An admissions team member emails your OCC Student ID number and the link to find your username.
An online services team member emails your temporary password.

If you do not receive the emails, contact Dr. McKay for assistance.

STEP 5: Complete OCC Pre-Registration Requirements in MyOCC

Before you register for classes, you need to complete all listed required steps.

Complete OCC Online New Student Orientation to learn important information about getting started at OCC. The orientation takes around 30 minutes.
English Self-Placement (must place into ENGL 1510/1510E or higher).
Online Learning Readiness Course (DIST 1000)

To access the orientation, log into MyOCC and select New Student Orientation under the Pre-Registration Steps.

Note: Students should expect an email from OCC explaining how to set up their MyOCC account, followed by a second email containing their MyOCC password. Students should use a personal email address, not their high school email address, when setting up their account.

STEP 6: OCC Winter 2027 Course Registration

Priority registration opens in late October 2026. Students will be contacted to schedule a virtual meeting to select their Winter 2027 classes. The meeting will take approximately 45 minutes.

Students have two options to register for classes:

Option 1: OCC Counselor Guided Registration

Schedule an Appointment: Call 248-341-2270 to schedule an appointment with an OCC counselor.
Complete the Registration Form: Your registration form must be filled out, signed, and sent to Dr. McKay .
During Your Appointment: At your counseling appointment, you will complete an "OCC Registration/Adjustment Request" form.
Form Submission: Either the student or the OCC counselor signs the form, then emails it to amanda.mckay@oakland.k12.mi.us.
Processing: Dr. McKay will forward the Registration/Adjustment Request form to OCC registration for final processing

Option 2: Student Registration

Watch the ACE Registration Video
Next Steps After the Meeting:
Using the information provided in the meeting, complete the OCC Registration/Adjustment Request form.
Once filled out and signed, email it to amanda.mckay@oakland.k12.mi.us. You are not registered for OCC classes until you hear back from Dr. McKay via email that registration was successful.

Essential Information: Need to Know for to Register for Winter 2027 Classes

When registering for OCC classes you will need to know your high school, activities, family schedule, and which Seminar you will attend.

High School Schedule

11^th grade students attend high school hours 1-3 and are typically done with high school by 10:30AM.

Activities

If you participate in clubs or sports determine practice and game times to the best of your ability.

Student and Family Schedule

You may have a job or participate in activities that constrain your time for OCC classes. If you are dependent on your family for rides to OCC then ask them in advance what times, days and locations they cannot transfer you to.

Overall Schedule

Create a weekly schedule for your Winter 2027 Junior school year given the commitments of which you are aware. Use the template below to block out times you are not available.

**Weekly Schedule Template**
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
7:30-8:30AM
8:30-9:30AM
9:30-10:30AM
10:30-11:30AM
11:30AM-12:30PM
12:30-1:3PM
1:30-2:30PM
2:30-3:30PM
3:30-4:30PM
4:30-5:30PM
5:30-Beyond

Choose Fall 2026 Seminar Locations and Times:

A requirement of the program is that you attend seminar one day per week. See the seminar options for Fall 2026 below:

11th Grade Seminar Options:

Tuesday, 1-2:30PM, at Orchard Ridge
Wednesday, 1-2:30PM, at Royal Oak
Thursday, 1-2:30PM, at Auburn Hills

12th Grade Seminar Options:

Tuesday, 11:30-1PM, at Orchard Ridge
Wednesday, 11:30-1PM, at Royal Oak
Thursday, 11:30-1PM, at Auburn Hills
Friday, 11:30-1PM Online Live
(* Must meet criteria and agree to conditions*)

13th Grade Seminar Options:

Tuesday, 9:30-11AM, at Orchard Ridge
Wednesday, 9:30-11AM, at Royal Oak
Thursday, 9:30-11AM, at Auburn Hills
Friday, 9:30-11AM Online Live
(* Must meet criteria and agree to conditions*)

Select the seminar you will attend by submitting the ACE Fall 2026 Seminar Selection Form.

How to Select OCC Courses?

Choose classes that are of high interest to you and align with your preferred career and college and that will transfer to a four-year university.

Oakland ACE students traditionally begin their experience taking classes that meet the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and in an Associates of Arts Degree.

Review the MTA classes and consider those that align with your future interests

You will take 6-7 credits per semester in the 11th grade year.

If you want to take Math during your first year of the program, you must take the OCC ALEKS placement test. You will need several weeks to take the ALEKS practice test and take ALEKS. This must be done prior to registering for classes.

When possible, you must take 15-week classes. If the course is not offered in a 15-week format you may register for a 12-week course. 12-week courses are the same amount of material but with three less weeks to complete. Courses that are 10 or 8 weeks in length are not options for first year ACE students.

Choose classes from OCC’s Schedule of Classes

You may take courses at any OCC campus or online. Be mindful of the course you are choosing as the location of the course is in the course number. For example:

ENG 1510-A1501:

ENG 1510 is the course code.
A1501 is the section number.
The 15 means the course is 15 weeks (full semester) in length.
The A stands for Auburn Hills (O-Orchard Ridge; R-Royal Oak; S-Southfield)

Students are encouraged to take in person classes unless you have a history of successful online learning.

Once you select the classes you want to register for, you complete the “OCC Registration/Adjustment Request” form.

Once the form is complete, email it to Dr. McKay at amanda.mckay@oakland.k12.mi.us

2026-2027 Oakland ACE Enrollment Steps (PDF)

Enrollment Timelines

For OCC Pathway

September 30: Enrollment window for current juniors joining Winter 2027 Information Session | Virtual at 6 p.m.
October 1: Fall Enrollment Process opens for current juniors entering Oakland ACE in Winter 2027.
October 23: Fall Enrollment Process deadline. Students must complete all required enrollment steps by the end of the day.
Fully enrolled students who are admitted to OCC and have all OCC pre-registration steps complete will be contacted by ACE staff to register for Winter 2027 classes. Meetings will be virtual and take place prior to the end of October.
December 1: 2027-2028 Enrollment Information Session | Virtual at 6 p.m.
December 15, 16 and 17: Experience Oakland ACE at OCC 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- 15th: at Orchard Ridge
- 16th: at Royal Oak
- 17th: at Auburn Hills
January 27: 2027-2028 Enrollment Information Session in Person at Oakland Schools Main campus at 6 p.m.

For LTU Pathway

Opens in March 2027.

Oakland ACE is:

3-Year program: 11th and 12th grades, with an additional full-time year at OCC.
We pay for 62 OCC college credits and textbooks.
Students attend weekly college and career focused seminar.
Questions: contact Amanda McKay, Oakland Schools Supervisor of Student Programs.

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Enrollment Process

Oakland ACE Winter 2027 Enrollment (For Juniors)

Enrollment Steps

For OCC Pathway

STEP 1: Complete Pre-enrollment via MISTAR

STEP 2: Create OCC Profile & Start Application

Watch the Video: How to Apply to OCC?

STEP 3: Submit the Dual Enrollment Authorization Form

STEP 4: Create MyOCC Account

STEP 5: Complete OCC Pre-Registration Requirements in MyOCC

STEP 6: OCC Winter 2027 Course Registration

Option 1: OCC Counselor Guided Registration

Option 2: Student Registration

Essential Information: Need to Know for to Register for Winter 2027 Classes

High School Schedule

Activities

Student and Family Schedule

Overall Schedule

Choose Fall 2026 Seminar Locations and Times:

How to Select OCC Courses?

For LTU Pathway

STEP 1: Complete Pre-enrollment via MISTAR

STEP 2: Create LTU Account & Start Application

STEP 3: Submit the Dual Enrollment Authorization Form

STEP 4: LTU Fall 2026 Course Registration

Enrollment Timelines

For OCC Pathway

For LTU Pathway

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