New college students can register early for fall classes

Freshmen orientation takes place in July

Cougar Days 2010 flyer [download]

Coastal Bend College hosts Cougar Days for first time college students and those entering CBC with less than 12 semester hours completed. Cougar Days will take place on each campus and students may attend either event, regardless of where they plan to take classes in the fall.

 Cougar Days gives new students the opportunity to find out what to expect on the first day of college. Participants can register early for Fall 2010 classes.

 Attend Cougar Days at any one of four Coastal Bend College campuses in Alice, Beeville, Kingsville and Pleasanton. Sign up for Cougar Days 2010 at any campus or online at http://www.coastalbend.edu (go to “Cougar Days”). Sign up for Cougar Days 2010 by sign-up deadline to receive a free T-shirt.

 Campus           Date                           Sign-up Deadline

Kingsville          July 20                         (July 14, 2010)

Alice                July 22                         (July 15, 2010)

Pleasanton        July 27                         (July 20, 2010)

Beeville            July 29                         (July 22, 2010)

 To be eligible to register early the student must bring the following to Cougar Days:

 Social Security Number;

1. THEA, Compass or Accuplacer scores or evidence of exemptions (ACT, SAT, TAKS, etc.);
2. Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended before entering CBC (high school or college);
3. License plate number for obtaining parking permit; and
4. TDCJ ID, if you are employed at the McConnell or Garza units and reside in Bee County.

 Online Orientation: As an incoming freshman, you are required to complete Coastal Bend College orientation. If you cannot attend one of our Cougar Days, you must complete online orientation and register during regular registration dates. You may complete orientation at http://www.coastalbend.edu.

 Please call (361) 354-2304 for additional information about Cougar Days 2010 and Coastal Bend College’s orientation requirements.

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