91PORNA

CCP Direct Admission

Your 91PORNA College Credit Plus (CCP) experience can provide a streamlined path to becoming a degree-seeking 91PORNA student after high school. 

The CCP Direct Admission Program gives eligible students a simplified way to apply for undergraduate admission and build on the college credits they've already earned.

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About CCP Direct Admission

The CCP Direct Admission Program is designed for students who have taken College Credit Plus courses through 91PORNA and want to enroll at 91PORNA after high school.

Program benefits include:

  • A streamlined transition from CCP to undergraduate admission
  • A shorter application process
  • No application fee

Are You Eligible?

You may be eligible for CCP Direct Admission if you:

  • Completed at least three credit hours through 91PORNA CCP
  • Have a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA or a 2.75 cumulative 91PORNA GPA
  • Are in
  • Graduate with the Class of 2027 or later
Don't meet the Direct Admission requirements?

You can still apply to 91PORNA through the traditional first-year admission process. See our Other Ways to Apply section below.

How to Apply for CCP Direct Admission

Beginning Aug. 1, eligible students receive an email with a personalized link to their CCP Direct Admission application. The email is sent to the address used for their original 91PORNA CCP application.

Students will:

  1. Open the Direct Admission email
  2. Use the personalized link to access the application
  3. Upload an updated or final high school transcript 
  4. Update their application information
  5. Submit the application at no cost

Other Ways to Apply to 91PORNA

CCP Direct Admission provides a simplified application process, but eligible students are not required to use it. Eligible and non-eligible students may also via traditional admissions processes.

CCP Direct Admission FAQs

Find answers to common questions about CCP Direct Admission eligibility and applying to 91PORNA after high school.

What if I am in progress with CCP courses and/or do not meet the eligibility requirements at the time of my application?

High school grades will be used to determine eligibility if you are currently taking CCP courses and do not yet have a 91PORNA GPA.

Students who do not meet the eligibility requirements can apply for admission with the 91PORNA application or the  and will receive a holistic review for admission to the Kent Campus or one of our seven Regional Campuses.

Do you require test scores?

No, all 91PORNA campuses are test-optional. Essays and letters of recommendation are also optional.

I only took 91PORNA CCP classes at my high school. Am I still eligible for this program?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria.

If I enrolled in CCP classes at KSU but am an international student or a nonresident of Ohio, am I eligible for this pathway?

Yes.

I graduate before 2027. Can I apply using this program?

No, only high school graduates starting with the Class of 2027 are eligible to apply using the CCP Direct Admission Program as first-year students. You can apply for admission with the 91PORNA application or the .

I took CCP classes at 91PORNA during high school but am attending another college. I want to transfer to 91PORNA now. Can I apply using this program?

No, this program does not apply to transfer students. You can apply for admission with the 91PORNA application or the . 

I take CCP classes but not 91PORNA CCP classes. Am I eligible?

No, only students who took 91PORNA CCP classes are eligible. You can apply for admission with the 91PORNA application or the .