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Getting Started at COCC

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Getting started at COCC is easy! Just follow the steps below and you'll be on the path to a great education! For more informational opportunities, see getting started successfully at COCC (pdf).

Steps to Get Started at COCC

Step One: Apply to COCC!

All new students (including transfer or those returning after a one-year or more absence) are required to complete a COCC application. All NEW students (those who have NEVER taken credit classes at COCC) will have a $25 non-refundable application fee charged to their student account once the application is processed. Payment of this fee is due by the second Friday of the term and can be paid by phone at 541-383-7229, in person at Enrollment Services at any COCC campus, or via your Bobcat Web Account.

The application DEADLINE is the Wednesday prior to the beginning of the term.

Application forms can be submitted online or downloaded in print format:

   • Application - Online Form

   • Application - PDF Print Form

 

Transfer Students: See detailed information.

      

 

Step Two: Placement Information
Placement information is required for all students taking credit classes.  See Placement Information Options.

     

Students with documented disabilities needing accommodation for testing should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (541-383-7583) prior to scheduling the placement tests. 

          

Step Three: Advising

    
SUMMER TERM:  advising is optional.  Help sessions will be offered through the CAP Center for students who would like assistance selecting courses (call the CAP Center at 541-383-7200 for times).

 

FALL TERM: advising is required for all new certificate/degree-seeking students.  See COCC's Advising website for helpful hints to get you started.   Group advising sessions will be offered beginning July 20; reservations will be available June 18.  Check back to make a reservation online.

     

     

Step Four: Registration

Students can register either online or in person at any COCC campus, once steps 1 through 3 (as applicable) are complete and students have received instructor permission for the class (if required). See online login and registration directions.

Note: Before students can register for online classes offered by COCC, successful completion of the Orientation for Online Classes at COCC mini-course is required.

SUMMER TERM: 
Certificate/Degree Seeking Students: registration will be available beginning May 9.

 

Non-Degree Seeking Students: registration will be available beginning May 14. 

 

FALL TERM: 
Certificate/Degree Seeking Students: registration will be available beginning July 20.

 

Non-Degree Seeking Students: registration will be available beginning September 5. 
   

Summer term classes begin June 25, 2012. Fall term classes begin September 24, 2012.
       

Additional Steps
To help get you on track for success, think about these additional steps:

Apply for financial aid and scholarships now!  See our Financial Aid page for federal financial aid information and scholarship opportunities.

Interested in living in our residence hall? Check out Juniper Hall; please contact the Office of Residence Life at (541) 383-7588 for further details.  

Get ahead of the game.  COCC provides several electronic accounts for student use.  Learn all about your accounts and how to use them.  See a Computer Lab Attendant in any of COCC's four computer labs 

Tuition is due on the second Friday of the term.  But, please don't wait!  Avoid long lines and pay before this deadline!  Students may pay online via your online student account, drop a check or credit card information in the drop box in Boyle Education Center, or pay in person at the Enrollment Services office at any COCC campus.
    
Books, books and more books!  Buy your books and other supplies at the Campus Bookstore.  You will need your class schedule to buy the appropriate books.

That's it... you're on your way!  If you have any questions, please e-mail us at welcome@cocc.edu or call 541-383-7500.  We'll see you on campus!

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