Getting Help to Get Started

Are you considering attending COCC, but unsure how to get started?  Free Getting Started sessions are offered regularly to help you through the steps to enroll in classes!  COCC representatives guide you through the time sensitive steps for enrollment, including federal funding, placement testing, advising/registration, orientation and the use of academic support services.  See this link for more information on Getting Started Sessions.  RSVP is preferred. 

Free academic support services

COCC has multiple FREE academic support services:

• Academic Advising
• Career Services
• Computer Labs
• Counseling
• Services for Students with Disabilities
• Library
• Multicultural Center
• Native American Program
• Study Abroad Program
• Testing and Tutoring

Find out more information about these services on our website,  in your catalogue or call 541-383-7700 to be directed to appropriate department

Summer Term - Week 2 Do's and Don'ts

Do check your class schedule in your Bobcat account to ensure accuracy before tuition is due. 

Do drop any unwanted courses before tuition deadline

Don’t  assume classes are dropped from your schedule.   Financial aid department does not drop classes for you.  Not attending does not constitute an official drop.   

Do check the balance due for courses to ensure you have enough funds (or financial aid) to cover the costs
Do ensure you have met all requirements for financial aid (if applicable to you) and/or made other payment arrangements to avoid late fees

Six Do's and Don'ts for First Week of Summer Term -

1)  Do attend all your classes (both registered and waitlisted)

2)  Do arrive early (parking is difficult the first two weeks of class)

3)  Don’t park in undesignated parking areas or forget to place parking permit sticker on your vehicle

4)  Don’t forget to submit blue registration forms with instructor signature to Enrollment Services before signature expires (for waitlist classes and other courses you are adding first week)

5)  Do attend drop-in advising at the CAP center if you have questions

6)  Don’t forget to complete requirements of 2nd/3rd Academic Warnings (if applicable to you) BEFORE deadline to avoid being withdrawn from courses 

Week 10 - Great Finals Week Tips

Eight Hot Ideas for Student Success

Studies suggest students who engage in campus activities are more likely to succeed in college than those who do not.  Here are just a few ideas to help you connect to campus:

1.  Do read the student enews - read monthly newsletter through your student email for upcoming events.

2.  Do read the Broadside Student Newspaper - Read the latest student newspaper at www.TheBroadsideonline.com (All students are welcome to apply for paid and unpaid positions including reporting, editing, design and layout, multi-media communications, photography, and journalism leadership)  Contact 541-383-7252, or email broadsideemail@cocc.edu

3.  Do advocate– through the ASCOCC (Associated Students of COCC) - Student opportunities for governance, advocacy and social programing.  The council is responsible for allocating student fees, appointing students to campus governing committees, advocating for the entire student body and providing diverse social and educational programs and services.  ASCOCC council offers a limited number of paid positions each year.  Contact ASCOCC, 541-383-7595 or visit the website, http://www.cocc.edu/ASCOCC/ for more info.

4.  Do embrace diversity - Check-out the Multicultural Center - Fosters cross-cultural understanding and respect by providing a welcoming setting for learning, sharing and connection.  Open to the public and offers cultural activities and information during the academic year.  Visit the Center in Room 217, Campus Center Building, or the website at http://www.cocc.edu/Multicultural. For more information, contact Karen Roth, director of multicultural activities, at 541-383-7412 or kroth1@cocc.edu.

5. Do participate in club sport and intramural and recreation program - some feature friendly competition while others are purely recreational.  Offers a wide range of traditional and nontraditional sports and recreational activities along with special events and tournaments for people of all interests and abilities.  Call 541-383-7794 or visit http://www.cocc.edu/Sports.

6. Do get fit - Facilities are available for drop-in use throughout the week in Bend for a small per-term user fee.  Passes for local recreation facilities may also be available to students at no cost (swimming and bowling).  Call 541-383-7794 or visit online at http://www.cocc.edu/Sports for more information.

7. Do join or start  a campus club -Those having questions or ideas about forming a student club or participating in an existing club may contact ASCOCC at 541-383-7595 or visit its website, http://ascocc.cocc.edu/clubsandprograms.

8. Do venture abroad - The College seeks to provide opportunities for students to study abroad while earning COCC transfer credit.  For specific offerings, visit http://www.cocc.edu/studyabroad.

Fall registration begins in May: Advising Required