The Transfer Opportunity Program (TOP) was originally designated for first-generation college students, members of historically underrepresented groups (African-American, Native-American, Chicana/o, Hispanic, and Latinx). Since 1991, TOP has been preparing its students to transfer to four-year universities through an abundance of resources, services, and tools to help them achieve their 4-year university transfer goals. Through the past 30 years, TOP has been committed to providing students with a support system that will enhance their experience at Orange Coast.
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Learn about TOP
WHO COULD BENEFIT?
The TOP requirements, resources, and support services that come in the way of ccounseling, academic support, registration assistance, and peer mentoring are specifically to meet the needs of first-generation college students.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible for TOP, applicants must have graduated from high school the spring (2024) prior to their first fall (2024) semester and must have an interest in transferring to a four-year university. TOP students are committed to enrolling in two counseling courses at OCC during their freshmen year as part of the required support & resources the program offers.
HOW TO JOIN?
TOP is now closed to fall 2023 applicants!
High school students interested for fall 2024, will need to submit a TOP Interest Form (see below).
TOP ORIENTATIONS
All students will need to complete a TOP Orientation (held in the spring 2024).
Prior to a TOP Orientation, students will need to apply to OCC and complete the OCC Online Orientation.
During a TOP Orientation students will discuss program eligibility and requirements, create/update SEP (if needed), and register for fall semester classes. Please contact our office via text or email to schedule a TOP Orientation.
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- Students attempting to enroll in COUN A105 must meet program eligibility and requirements (refer to "HOW TO JOIN?" section above).
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Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri, 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Closed some Fridays due to outreach events
