Who is a New Visiting Student?
- You do not want a degree from CCAC
- You go to another college and want to take a course(s) at CCAC
- You have never attended CCAC or taken a CCAC course
Steps to Applying and Getting Started
Find the Course(s) you are Looking for
- From a web browser, go to https://selfservice.ccac.edu/Student/Courses
- Type the course name or course name and number into the search
- Click the magnify glass to search
- Your search results will appear
- Use the filters on the left to narrow your results
- Use the filters on the left to narrow your results
Alternate Solution - Using Advanced Search Tab
- From a web browser, go to https://selfservice.ccac.edu/Student/Courses
- Choose the Advanced Seach tab
- Choose your Results View
- Catalog View (Card View)
- Section Listing (Detailed View)
- Catalog View (Card View)
- Select your Term for the term drop-down menu or enter the date you want to meet
- Select a course from the Course and Sections section
You can add multiple courses to your search results to see all the listings- Choose the Subject from the subject drop-down menu
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(Optional) Enter the Course Number
- (Optional) Enter the Section ID
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(Optional) You can add more courses by clicking the + Add More... button
- Choose the Subject from the subject drop-down menu
- (Optional) Choose the Days of the Week
- (Optional) Choose the Location from the location drop-down menu
- (Optional) Choose the Start Time and End Time
- (Optional) Choose the Course Type from the course type drop-down menu
- Click the Search button
Alternate Solution - Using Subject Search Tab
- From a web browser, go to https://selfservice.ccac.edu/Student/Courses
- Choose the Subject Seach tab
- Choose your Course you want to learn more about
Confirm Credit will Transfer
Always confirm with your home school that our course will be accepted in transfer. For more detailed information on a course use the CCAC Catalog and search under Courses/Master Syllabi.
- From a web browser, go to https://catalog.ccac.edu/
- From the left-side menu, click Courses/ Master Syllabi
- Use the drop-down menu to choose the correct catalog
- Use the Course Filter to narrow and search your results
Apply or Enroll at CCAC
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Create your CCAC Account
Table of Contents
Create Account Demographic InformationEnrollment InformationAccount InformationComplete the Account Process- From a web browser, go to https://discover.ccac.edu/
Click Create Account
Fill out the Demographic Information
Fill out the Enrollment Information
- Select when you anticipate enrolling at CCAC from the drop-down menu
- Select Area of Interest, the selected "Visting Student or Not pursuing a degree..."
- Select your Academic Program, the selected Non-CCAC VISITING student
- Select a Location
- Select if you are a US Citizen
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Fill out the Account Information
This password and email will be used if you do not complete your application and need to come back. Complete the reCAPTCHA
Click the Create Account button
If it has been a while since your last term attending CCAC, you will probably need to reset your NetID password.
- If your account has been disabled or you need assistance in resetting your password, call our ServiceDesk at 412.237.8700.
Updating Your Password Using the CCAC NetID Manager
- Go to netid.ccac.edu
- Enter your CCAC NetID Username
- This is the portion of your email before @ccac.edu or @acd.ccac.edu. For example, if your CCAC email is jsmith@ccac.edu, you would simply type jsmith and exclude the @ccac.edu or the @acd.ccac.edu portion.
- This is the portion of your email before @ccac.edu or @acd.ccac.edu. For example, if your CCAC email is jsmith@ccac.edu, you would simply type jsmith and exclude the @ccac.edu or the @acd.ccac.edu portion.
- Click Go
- Enter your CCAC NetID Password
- Click on Go
- Click on the person icon
- Click the Change Password Button from the dropdown
- Enter your Current Password
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Enter your New Password
- You must follow the Password Reset Criteria
- Do not use one of your last 5 passwords
- Minimum of 15 characters
- 1 uppercase letter
- 1 lowercase letter
- 1 special character (!@#$%^&*)
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1 number
- After entering the necessary criteria the text will turn green indicating you have met the requirement
- After entering the necessary criteria the text will turn green indicating you have met the requirement
- You must follow the Password Reset Criteria
- Confirm your New Password
- Click on Save to apply your changes
Updating Your Password Using Forgot Password
- Go to netid.ccac.edu
- Enter your NetID Username
- This is the portion of your email before @ccac.edu or @acd.ccac.edu. For example if your CCAC email is jsmith@ccac.edu you would type jsmith and exclude the @ccac.edu or the @acd.ccac.edu portion.
- This is the portion of your email before @ccac.edu or @acd.ccac.edu. For example if your CCAC email is jsmith@ccac.edu you would type jsmith and exclude the @ccac.edu or the @acd.ccac.edu portion.
- Click Go
- Click Forgot NetID Password
- You will receive a access code through text or your personal email.
- You will receive a access code through text or your personal email.
- Enter the Access Code
- Select Go
- If you did not receive a text message code or would rather receive it through email click on the link to have the access code sent to your personal email on file.
- If you did not receive a text message code or would rather receive it through email click on the link to have the access code sent to your personal email on file.
- Enter your New Password
- You must follow the Password Reset Criteria
- Do not use one of your last 5 passwords
- Minimum of 15 characters
- 1 uppercase letter
- 1 lowercase letter
- 1 special character (!@#$%^&*)
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1 number
- After entering the necessary criteria the text will turn green indicating you have met the requirement
- After entering the necessary criteria the text will turn green indicating you have met the requirement
- You must follow the Password Reset Criteria
- Confirm your New Password
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Click Go
- If you password was successfully reset you will see this
- If you password was successfully reset you will see this
Forgot Username
- Go to netid.ccac.edu
- Click Forgot NetID Username?
- Enter your personal email
- Enter your personal email on file that you provided when applying at CCAC or updated on your self-service page.
- Enter your personal email on file that you provided when applying at CCAC or updated on your self-service page.
- Click Send
- Once you receive the email with your username please start at the beginning of the knowledge article at entering your Username. If you did not receive an email call the Information Center at (412)-237-2222 to update your information on file.
- Once you receive the email with your username please start at the beginning of the knowledge article at entering your Username. If you did not receive an email call the Information Center at (412)-237-2222 to update your information on file.
(Optional) Financial Aid from Home College
Check with your home college to see if you are eligible to use your financial aid to pay for course(s) from CCAC. This allows students to take coursework at two institutions at the same time.
DeleteDoes the Class have a Pre-Requisite?
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You will need to take the placement test. Follow the directions below. If you need accommodations, go to Accommodations to the Placement Test before taking the placement tests.
Step 1 - Register for the Placement Test
Before You Begin
You will need:
- 7-Digit Student ID Number - Where to Find Your 7-Digit Student Number
- From a web browser, go to https://discover.ccac.edu/RecruitNewWFE/Events/EventDetails?eventId=5e7b7b2b-13c0-ec11-b819-0050568c0a64
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen, click the Register button
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Sign in using the email and password you used when you completed your CCAC admissions application
- Complete the reCAPTCHA
- Click the Sign in Button
- Most of the form should be filled out and completed, check to make sure the information is correct
- Enter your 7-digit student number - Where to Find Your 7-Digit Student Number
- Select “No” option to “Are you interested in completing placement testing in-person at Allegheny Campus?”
- Select “No” to “Have you previously taken the placement test?”
- Click the Register button
- You will receive an email additional information from Examity
After Registering for the Test
You must wait 24 business hours before continuing to the next step.
Reminder
If you need to take both placement tests, you will need to sign up for both Mathematics and Reading.
Wait 24 hours
Step 2 - Create your NetID
- Go to netid.ccac.edu
- Click the Next button
- Enter the captcha security code in the security code field
- Click the Next button
- Enter your seven-digit student number in the Student ID field
- Click the Next button
- Enter your Last Name in the Last Name field
- Click the Next button
- Choose the Create Account option
- Click the Next button
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Read and scroll down to the bottom of the policy
- Click the Next button
- Enter your password in the New Password field
- Retype the same password in the Confirm Password field
- Click the Next button
- Choose 3 recovery questions and answer them
- Click the Finish button
- Your username will be in bold red, this is your NetID / username
- Click the Exit button
Step 3 - Logging into Placement Test
- Go to https://courses.ccac.edu
- Log in using your NetID and password
- In the My Courses section, click the test you want to take
Step 4 - Taking the Placement Test(s)
Reading Test
English as a Second Language (ESL) Students
Do not continue - Follow these instructions - Taking the EAL / ESL English Language Placement Testing
Before taking the test, it is recommended you study.
Study Material for the Placement Test
You can find study materials and also practice tests at https://accuplacer.colleg...
You can find study materials and also practice tests at https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice
Links and Information
You will receive an email with the links (unique to you) and directions to take the placement test.
If You are Registered for Both Math and Reading Test
Once you complete the one test, the next will begin. You do not need to switch or close the browser.
CCAC uses ACCUPLACER to place students into the correct Math and Reading courses. These tests are proctored through a company called Examity. Your test session will be recorded and reviewed by your institution for academic integrity purposes.
Before You Begin
You will need to:
- Create your Examity Account - Creating an Account in Examity
- Go to https://www.accuplacer.org/#/systemRequirement to test your computer's requirements for ACCUPLACER
- Go to https://on.examity.com/V5/systemcheck to test your computer's requirements for Examity
NOTE: You may need to allow access to the browser
- Locate the email with the subject “Remote Voucher Notification”
- Within the email, locate the voucher code under the “Voucher Information” section - midway in email.
- From a web browser, log into the Examity's dashboard, use the information you used for creating your Examity Account.
- On the dashboard, click “Enter Your Code +” button
- Enter the Voucher code (from the “Remote Voucher Notification” email) into the code box
- Click the “Submit” button
- You will success screen
- Click the “Close” button
- On the Examity dashboard, click the “Start Exam” button
- The screen will ask you to add the Examity Extension
- Click the "Add Extension" button
- A new window will open, click the “Add to Chrome” button
- A pop-up will appear, click the “Add Extension” button
- Click the “Grant Exam Permissions” button
- From the pop-up, click the “Allow” button
- Click the “Grant Extension Permissions” button
- From the pop-up, click the “Allow” button
- Once everything is approved, click the “Continue” button
- Confirm your identity
- Click the “Use Photo And Continue” button
- Enter the answer to the challenge question
- Click the “Next” button
- Read the exam rules and guidelines
- Scroll to the bottom, click the “I'm Ready” button
- Read the user agreement
- Click the “I agree And I'm Ready….” button
- Click the “Launch” button to begin screensharing
If you have more than one screen, choose the screen that has Examity/ACCUPLACER in the thumbnail
- Allow the browser access, click the “Allow” button
- Read the Side Bar directions, click the “next” button
- Continue reading and click the “Next” buttons until you reach the “Continue To Exam” button, click the button
- Read the Privacy Policy
- Scroll to the bottom, click the “Accept” button
- Click on the down carrot to minimize the proctor window.
NOTE: The proctor is still watching - Look over the information on file and make sure that it is correct.
If it is not, correct it at this time. - Once done, and everything is correct on the screen, click the “Save” button
- Click the “Next” button
- Start the Test/Practice Session, click the "Start Test Session" button
- Click the “Accept” button to accept the term
- Complete the sample sessions
- Once you have finished the sample session questions, the actual test will begin.
- Note the number of questions there are and the amount you have completed
- If you need more space, you can hide the screen share notification. Click the “Hide” text. Do NOT click the “Stop Sharing” button
- Note the number of questions there are and the amount you have completed
- Once you have completed the test you will see the banner
- Click the “Continue” button
- You will be taken to your test results. Click the “OK” button on the browser notification
NOTE: Take a screenshot or print the results. CCAC will receive them automatically.
Your results will be at the middle of the screen in the “Course Placements” section - Open the proctor window, click on the up carrot
- Click the “End Proctoring Session” button
- Click the “End Session” button, to close
- You can close your browser, you have completed the reading placement test
After Taking the Test
You must wait 24 business hours before continuing to the next step.
Accessing Your Test Scores
If you have already completed the test and received a score(s), you can view the score(s) again by following the directions: Steps to Access Your Test Scores from the Student Portal (collegeboard.org)
Math Test
Before taking the test, it is recommended you study.
Study Material for the Placement Test
You can find study materials and also practice tests at https://accuplacer.colleg...
You can find study materials and also practice tests at https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice
Links and Information
You will receive an email with the links (unique to you) and directions to take the placement test.
If You are Registered for Both Math and Reading Test
Once you complete the one test, the next will begin. You do not need to switch or close the browser.
CCAC uses ACCUPLACER to place students into the correct Math and Reading courses. These tests are proctored through a company called Examity. Your test session will be recorded and reviewed by your institution for academic integrity purposes.
Before You Begin
You will need to:
- Create your Examity Account - Creating an Account in Examity
- Go to https://www.accuplacer.org/#/systemRequirement to test your computer's requirements for ACCUPLACER
- Go to https://on.examity.com/V5/systemcheck to test your computer's requirements for Examity
NOTE: You may need to allow access to the browser
- Locate the email with the subject “Remote Voucher Notification”
- Within the email, locate the voucher code under the “Voucher Information” section - midway in email.
- From a web browser, log into the Examity's dashboard, use the information you used for creating your Examity Account.
- On the dashboard, click “Enter Your Code +” button
- Enter the Voucher code (from the “Remote Voucher Notification” email) into the code box
- Click the “Submit” button
- You will success screen
- Click the “Close” button
- On the Examity dashboard, click the “Start Exam” button
- The screen will ask you to add the Examity Extension
- Click the "Add Extension" button
- A new window will open, click the “Add to Chrome” button
- A pop-up will appear, click the “Add Extension” button
- Click the “Grant Exam Permissions” button
- From the pop-up, click the “Allow” button
- Click the “Grant Extension Permissions” button
- From the pop-up, click the “Allow” button
- Once everything is approved, click the “Continue” button
- Confirm your identity
- Click the “Use Photo And Continue” button
- Enter the answer to the challenge question
- Click the “Next” button
- Read the exam rules and guidelines
- Scroll to the bottom, click the “I'm Ready” button
- Read the user agreement
- Click the “I agree And I'm Ready….” button
- Click the “Launch” button to begin screensharing
If you have more than one screen, choose the screen that has Examity/ACCUPLACER in the thumbnail
- Allow the browser access, click the “Allow” button
- Read the Side Bar directions, click the “next” button
- Continue reading and click the “Next” buttons until you reach the “Continue To Exam” button, click the button
- Read the Privacy Policy
- Scroll to the bottom, click the “Accept” button
- Click on the down carrot to minimize the proctor window.
NOTE: The proctor is still watching - Look over the information on file and make sure that it is correct.
If it is not, correct it at this time. - Once done, and everything is correct on the screen, click the “Save” button
- Click the “Next” button
- Start the Test/Practice Session, click the "Start Test Session" button
- Click the “Accept” button to accept the term
- Complete the sample sessions
- Once you have finished the sample session questions, the actual test will begin.
- Note the number of questions there are and the amount you have completed
- If you need more space, you can hide the screen share notification. Click the “Hide” text. Do NOT click the “Stop Sharing” button
- Questions that allow a calculator, the calculator button will appear
- Note the number of questions there are and the amount you have completed
- Once you have completed the test you will see the banner
- Click the “Continue” button
- You will be taken to your test results. Click the “OK” button on the browser notification
NOTE: Take a screenshot or print the results. CCAC will receive them automatically.
Your results will be at the middle of the screen in the “Course Placements” section - Open the proctor window, click on the up carrot
- Click the “End Proctoring Session” button
- Click the “End Session” button, to close
- You can close your browser, you have completed the math placement test
After Taking the Test
You must wait 24 business hours before continuing to the next step.
Accessing Your Test Scores
If you have already completed the test and received a score(s), you can view the score(s) again by following the directions: Steps to Access Your Test Scores from the Student Portal (collegeboard.org)
Wait 24 hours
Confirm your Account Information
- New students will need to check in with Registration to confirm residency and provide vaccination documentation if attending on-ground courses.
- Returning students who have not enrolled for several terms should check in with Registration to make sure your visiting-student program code is still active.
- From a web browser, go to https://ccac.edu/enrollment/registration/index.php#virtual-registration-welcome-center
- Click "Join Now" Button
- Zoom will launch
- You will be in a virtual waiting room. The next registration staff member will be able to assist you.
Register for Classes
Meet with an Academic Advisor
Go to https://ccac.edu/academics/academic-advising.php#how-to-meet-with-an-advisor to see all the ways to meet with an advisor.
Use CCAC Self-Service
- From a web browser go to: https://selfservice.ccac.edu/Student/Student/Courses/
Registration Form
- From a web browser, go to https://www.ccac.edu/about/forms.php#registration-and-advising-forms
- Select Registration form
- Complete and sign the DocuSign Registration form
Pay for Classes
Pay by Credit Card
- Log into the Online Student Account Center - Access the Online Student Account Center - For Students
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Click Make a Payment on the Menu Bar
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See the Account Payment Screen
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Click Pay by Term button
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Select the Term you want to pay by clicking the check box next to the term
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Click Continue button
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Select Payment Method from Drop Down Menu
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Choose Credit or Debit Card from Method drop down menu
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Click Continue button
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Enter Card Number in Card Number Box
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Click Continue button
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Enter Name on Card, Card Expiration Date, and Card Verification Code (Security Code)
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Click Continue Button
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Review Payment Information
If you need to correct anything about your payment, click the back button. -
Click Submit Payment Button
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Confirmation Page will appear
Payment confirmation will be sent to your CCAC Academic Email
Alternative Way - Bank Wire
- Log into the Online Student Account Center - Access the Online Student Account Center - For Students
- Click Make a Payment on the Menu Bar
- See the Account Payment Screen
- Click Pay
by Term button
- Select the Term you want to pay by clicking the check box next to the term
- Click Continue button
- Select Payment Method from the Drop Down Menu
- Select Bank Wire from Method drop down menu
- Click Continue button
- The Choose the Country Page will appear
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Type in the Country the payment is coming from in the Country you are paying from box
- Click Continue button
- Payer Information Page will appear
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Fill out the address of the Payer Information
- Click Continue button
- The Guaranteed Exchange Amount page will appear
- Click Accept button
- Click Finish button
- An email with instructions will be sent to the email address you entered on the previous page.
- Payment confirmation will be sent to CCAC Academic Email
Alternative Way - Electronic Check
- Log into the Online Student Account Center - Access the Online Student Account Center - For Students
- Click Make a Payment on the Menu Bar
- See the Account Payment Screen
- Click Pay
by Term button
- Select the Term you want to pay by clicking the check box next to the term
- Click Continue button
- Select Payment Method from Drop Down Menu
- Select Electronic Check (checking/savings) from Method drop down menu
- Click Continue button
- Fill in the Name on Account box
- Select the Account Type under drop down menu
- Enter the Routing Number in Routing Number Box
- Enter the Bank Account Number in Bank Account Number Box
- Re-enter the Bank Account Number in the Confirm Account Number box
- Click Continue button
- Review the Authorization Page
- Check I Agree box
- Click Continue button
- Review Payment Information
If you need to correct anything about your payment click the back button. - Click Submit
Payment button
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Confirmation page will appear
- Payment confirmation will be sent to CCAC Academic Email
You can also set up a payment plan - Setting up a Payment Plan in the Online Student Account Center
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