Go places.
Be a T-bird
CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Going anywhere starts here! 1
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Founded in
1965
programs
Students from
13states 36 countries and
15:1
Student to teacher ratio
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Be a T T-
By the Numbers -numbers based on data collected from Fall 2013/Spring 2014
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$10,000
How much students could save by doing the first two years of college at Cloud.
We are the
Thunderbirds
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Students attending Cloud with you Year the college was established Students taking 15 or more cerdit hours Students attending Concordia campus Students attending Geary County campus On campus housing occupancy Candidates for graduation in May 2014 Students on the Fall 2013 Honor Roll Foundation Scholarships available for students Percent of full-time students who receive financial assistance (grant, loan, scholarship, waiver) Transfer programs of study Alumni currently work at CCCC Student clubs and organizations Career programs of study Male/Female athletic teams Associate degrees Full-service campuses to serve students in Concordia and Junction City, KS Campus visit to decide this is the place for you
Vision Statement Cloud County Community College strives to enrich the lives of our students and the communities we serve.
LEARNING by DOING Our students can learn by doing from the moment they step foot on campus as a first-year students. These are valuable experiences that most universities cannot offer students until the third or fourth year of courses.
Be hands-on
LIVE ANIMAL UNIT
Cloud County Community College’s Agriculture ANIMAL UNIT serves as a HANDS-ON LAB in animal husbandry, farm animal reproduction, facility maintenance, range management and equestrian skills. This unit houses HORSES, CATTLE, AND PIGS that students have the opportunity to directly INTERACT WITH as part of It is going to cost much less to attend Cloud County Community College than four-year universities. When you chooseCOURSE to do yourCURRICULUM. first two years at Cloud, you are choosing savings! You’ll save a substantial amount of money on your way to a Bachelor’s degree.
HUMAN CADAVER LAB
1.Cost
Cloud County Community College was the first community college in Kansas to have a HUMAN CADAVER PROGRAM. This program allows students the opportunity to dissect human body cadavers while taking ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY courses.
ON CAMPUS CHILD CARE CENTER The on campus Children’s Center’s exists to provide an ON-CAMPUS TRAINING SITE for CCCC students in child care and guidance programs of study and to provide HIGH-QUALITY CARE for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. The center provides care for children of students, staff and community members.
EARL BANE OBSERVATORY The Earl Bane Observatory was established to enlighten both students and public to the wonders and beauty of the CELESTIAL WORLD. The Observatory has equipment that is excellent FOR AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS to easily maneuver from one celestial object to another. Star parties are held the third Saturday of every month.
CLOUD POWER WIND FARM
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The WIND FARM provides an on-site laboratory for students enrolled in the Wind Energy Technology program. Students get the benefit of on-site equipment for lab training, as well as CLIMB TESTING, rope RESCUE TRAINING, and routine MAINTENANCE WORK.
Be inspired
Reasons to consider Cloud
Be prepared At Cloud, we are dedicated to delivering our students high quality, innovative, affordable, and accessible educational opportunities that prepare them to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Whether our students plan to continue their education or plan to enter the workforce, they are prepared when they leave Cloud. In a survey of our 2014 graduates, 93% said they would recommend Cloud to a friend and when asked if they had to do it over again, would they come to CCCC, 93% said yes.
Be challenged LEARN FROM the BEST At universities most of the classes you will take in the first two years will be taught by Graduate Teaching Assistants - basically college students working toward advanced degrees. At Cloud, 83% of our instructors already hold advanced degrees, and they will be the ones teaching you. 5
Reasons to consider Cloud
Be practical
It is going to cost much less to attend Cloud County Community College than four-year universities. When you choose to do your first two years at Cloud, you are choosing savings! You could save a substantial amount of money on your way to a Bachelor’s degree. How could you spend an extra
$10,000?
$ 19,480
(2 yrs)
$ 11,945
(2 yrs) $ 8,520 (2 yrs)
Kansas Research Universities
Kansas Regional Universities
Depending on the university you are considering, that’s how much you could save on tuition & fees when you complete your first two years of a bachelor’s degree at Cloud!
Cloud County Community College
The figures above are FY 2015 tuition & fee costs for two years with 15 credit each semester. The Kansas Regional and Research Universities figures are averages and the cost could be more or less depending on which university you are considering. Information was gathered from the Kansas Board of Regents website.
Be cultured GET THE MOST of your COLLEGE EXPERIENCE At Cloud, you can have the full college experience! We have students attend Cloud from all over the world, and we celebrate this culture and diversity in many different ways. • The Cook Lecture Series is sponsored by the College and brings cultural and educational experiences to the community. • Multicultural potlucks and International Student Panels are held each year to celebrate student diversity on our campuses.
Be
Be comfortable
We’ve got an OPTION RIGHT for YOU!
Cloud County Community College has TWO, FULL-SERVICE campuses located in Concordia and Junction City. Outreach classes are offered in the evenings at a number of locations in our 12-county area. Online courses are also available. Check out all of our options and decide how and where you want to earn your education!
noticed At a larger college, you might find yourself in classes with 100 or more students. At Cloud, our class sizes are smaller (general education classes capped at 30 students), so you can actually get to know your classmates and instructors. Our faculty and staff are student centered and will go out of their way to make sure you have the best experience.
CONCORDIA CAMPUS
Located in Concordia, KS, this campus offers students on-campus living, on-campus daycare, a cafeteria, athletics and campus activities. With day and evening classes available, it is the perfect setting for students of all ages.
GEARY COUNTY CAMPUS
Located in Junction City, KS and hosting primarily a non-traditional student atmosphere, the campus offers several career and transfer programs. The college is honored to serve military veterans, active duty military members and their dependents. With a variety of day and evening course offerings, students can build a schedule that fits their busy lifestyle. 7
Cloud offers more than 30 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS with over 335 COURSES offered every semester. Students can choose from FOUR DEGREES that include both TRANSFER and CAREER programs of study.
66%
of CCCC 2014 Graduates plan to
Transfer to a 4-year college
CERTIFICATES Certificates are also available in the career programs. Most of the certificates can be earned after 30 hours of credit are earned. These are the certificates listed in the 2014-2015 College Catalog.
Additional Training Opportunities • Adult Basic Education/GED • ESL (English as a Second Language) • CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) • Motorcycle Driver’s Education
• CNA (Certified Nurse Aide) • CMA (Certified Medication Aide) • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) • Pharmacy Technician Certificate
For more information on Cloud County Community College’s academic majors and degree programs, certificates, and additional training opportunities, please see the College Catolog online at: www.cloud. edu/Academics/Catalog.
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• Agri-Biotechnology • Agricultural Production & Services • General Business • Early Childhood Education • Journalism - Mass Communications • EMT Level I • Advanced EMT • Intermediate Graphic Design • Wind Energy Technology • Wind Energy Assessment & Development • Wind Energy Blade Repair • Substation Technician
Academic degrees and programs of study
Be challenged Degrees
• Associate of Arts (AA) • Associate of Science (AS)
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) • Associate of General Studies (AGS)
TRANSFER PROGRAMS - AA, AS The student completing a transfer program can earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree, with an emphasis in one of the areas listed below. The options below are the transfer programs of study outlined in the 2014-2015 College Catalog. • Agriculture Production & Services - Agriculture Economics - Agronomy - Animal Science - Equine - Pre-Veterinary Medicine • Business • Communications - English - Speech/Theatre - Journalism/Mass Communication • Early Childhood Ed. & Human Ecology - Early Childhood Education - Family Life & Community Service - Dietetics - Family Studies & Human Services • Education - Elementary - Secondary (Emphasis areas include: Agriculture,
Health, Human Performance & Rec-cont. - Sport Management - Kinesiology/Exercise Science - Sports Nutrition - Recreation • Pre-Professional Health - Pre-Physical Therapy Asst. - Pre-Physical Therapy - Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dentistry, and Pre-Medicine - Pre-Physician Assistant - Pre-Nursing BSN - Pre- Pharmacy - Pre-Occupational Therapy - Pre-Occupational Therapy Asst. - Pre-Medical Technology - Pre-Radiological Technology - Pre-Respiratory Therapy - Pre-Dental Hygiene Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, • Math & Science Physical Education, Physics, Social Science, & - Mathematics Speech/Drama) - Biology • Engineering - Chemistry - Pre-Engineering - Physical Science - Engineering Technology - Physics • Fine Arts - Architecture - Art • Social Sciences - Music - Psychology • Health, Human Performance & Recreation - Criminal Justice - Physical Education Teacher K-12 - History - Health/Fitness Promotion & Wellness - Political Science/Pre-Law - Athletic Training - Sociology/Pre-Social Work/ - Personal Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Counseling Coach - Anthropology - Coaching
WILL COURSES TRANSFER? There is a growing list of courses approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions. Visit: www.cloud.edu for a list of these guaranteed transfer courses.
34%
of CCCC 2014 Graduates plan to
Enter the workforce
CAREER PROGRAMS - AAS • Agri-Biotechnology • Agricultural Production & Services • Business Administration & General Management - General Business - Accounting • Childcare & Support Services Management - Early Childhood Teacher - Early Childhood Paraprofessional - Infant/Toddler Teacher - Teacher Assistant • Communications - Journalism - Mass Communications • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Law Enforcement • Emergency Medical Technician • Graphic Design • Nursing • Technical Studies • Wind Energy Technology Career programs are for students who want to earn a degree and enter the work force. An Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded after completion of a minimum of 62 hours in an approved program. These are the career programs listed in the 2014-2015 College Catalog.
Resources available to help you succeed!
Be successful
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER The Student Success Center’s purpose is to provide instruction and services to support the academic success of all students. Students can improve study skills or find a qualified tutor at NO COST. In addition to tutoring, the Student Success Center offers test proctoring, student success workshops, a computer lab, academic coaching, and much more.
STUDENT RETENTION SPECIALIST Cloud is fortunate to have Student Retention Specialists on both the Concordia and Geary County campuses whose primary job is to help students be successful.
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At Cloud, we want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding experience. Our ultimate goal is to make sure students grow and succeed in achieving their goals, and our student retention specialist is here to help make that happen.
83%
of CCCC 2014 Graduates enrolled in at least
12 credit hours per semester ON CAMPUS LIBRARY SERVICES The Library staff offers individual and classroom instruction in the effective use of resources and provides access to resources not owned by the Library through interlibrary loan and electronic databases. The Library at the Concordia campus is also home to Hava Java, the on campus coffee shop.
Cloud offers a variety of FREE RESOURCES to help students be successful in and out of the classroom. Resources for STUDENT SUCCESS include: advising, tutoring, career and transfer center, library services, student retention specialists, and TRiO. A number of COMPUTER LABS and campus-wide WIRELESS INTERNET are also available for students to use to complete assignments.
66%
of CCCC 2014 Graduates were
1st generation college students
ADVISING An academic advisor helps each student plan his or her degree path and select classes. Advisors also teach, so your advisor may be one of your instructors. Other services available to students in the advisement center include: testing, new student orientation, and assistance transferring to four-year colleges.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (TRiO) TRiO students are eligible for Academic Assistance, both on and off campus referrals, Transfer coaching, and Personal, Career and Financial Aid counseling. TRiO staff also provides Financial Literacy training, support groups and monthly cultural activities. As sophomores, TRiO members take campus visits to various universities and have the ability to speak with professors in their degree area. We help with the transfer process and try to make continuing in education as seamless as possible by assisting with applications and scholarship essays.
SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATION SNAP (Special Needs Accommodation Planning) helps students with documented disabilities access services they need to succeed.
CAREER & TRANSFER CENTER The Career and Transfer Center is committed to assisting students in determining their career path and successfully accomplishing their transfer and employment goals. The Career and Transfer Center develops and offers students a number of programs and services to assist them with career decision making, transfer college planning and job search exploration.
Out-of-state
and international students
qualify for
in-state rates their FIRST YEAR at Cloud
Annual Cost Summary
Costs vary in relation to the number of credit hours taken, the textbooks needed, the living arrangements, and the lifestyle of the student. The chart below reflects the schedule of the student taking 15 credit hours per semester or 30 credit hours per year. The figures below are based on the 2014-2015 Kansas Resident and 1st-year non-resident rates and are subject to change on a yearly basis.
Annual Cost
$ $
Tuition* ($79/credit hr.) (30 Credit Hours)
Fees ** ($25/credit hr.) (30 Credit Hours)
Housing
(average of CCCC options)
Books & Supplies
Total
Live on Campus
Live at Home
$2,370
$2,370
$750
$750
$5,824
$0
$1,200
$1,200
$10,144/yr.
$4,260/yr.
estimate
*Tuition: Cloud County Residency: Those students that qualify for Cloud County Residency are eligible for a tuition reduction. Their cost for tuition and fees is $97 per credit hour. Please see Institutional Policy E3 or contact the Admissions office for information regarding Cloud County Residency. **Fees: In 2014-2015, an additional $10.00 per credit hour will be charged in fees for students attending the Geary County Campus. Additional fees may apply and are subject to change. For Out-of State residents to qualify for in-state rates their second year, students must be enrolled in 12 hours and establish Kansas residency at least 6 months prior to the start of their sophomore year. (Students will have to provide three forms of proof of residency and each must be dated prior to February 18.) If students choose not to become in-state residents, out-of-state students will pay $158 ($168 at GCC) per credit hour their second year. Contact the Admissions Office for the residency requirements. International students interested in more information are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office at 800.729.5101, ext. 212.
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With a college degree you can make MORE MONEY, have BETTER JOB opportunities and live with the CONFIDENCE that comes with EARNING YOUR DEGREE. Think about where a college degree can get you. Make the investment in yourself - YOU DESERVE IT!
College is an investment in yourself!
Be invested
A lot of bang for your buck! At Cloud you won’t pay extra for many services and events that you’d pay for at larger institutions.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE FREEBIES?
• Application for Admission • Nurse practitioner visits • Student Activities • Test proctoring
SAVE some
$!
on books
Cloud has a Textbook Rental program through the T-Bird Bookstore.
1/3 the cost to rent vs buying books! Not all books qualify for rental. See T-Bird Bookstore for details.
• Fitness Center • Athletic events • Tutoring • Career services
You can afford a QUALITY education!
Be savvy
HOW TO APPLY FOR CLOUD SCHOLARSHIPS 1. Complete Cloud’s online admissions application at: www.cloud.edu 2. Send high school transcript or GED scores 3. Fall semester new students must apply no later than APRIL 1 for scholarship consideration. Scholarship awarding begins November 1.
Cloud’s Academic Scholarship Grid GRADE POINT AVERAGE
SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT
26 ACT score & 3.5 or above GPA
ACT scholarship
Tuition *up to 16 cr. hr./ semester
4.00 - 3.80 GPA
Presidential scholarship
$1,000
3.79 - 3.50 GPA
Vice-Presidential scholarship
$800
3.49 - 3.20 GPA
Dean scholarship
$600
3.19 - 3.00 GPA
Thunderbird scholarship
$400
NO GPA REQUIREMENT
Concurrent scholarship
$300
*must maintain a 3.0 GPA *must maintain a 3.0 GPA *must maintain a 3.0 GPA *must maintain a 2.7 GPA *must maintain a 2.7 GPA *must maintain a 2.7 GPA
More information on scholarships is available at: www.cloud.edu/admissions 14
105 scholarships
available from the CCCC Foundation to help you cover the costs of college.
Apply -it’s easy!
Visit www.cloud.edu/scholarships for more information.
Cloud offers a variety of SCHOLARSHIP opportunities, including academic, activity, and foundation scholarships. Stipends are available for some activities. Several types of FINANCIAL AID are also available at CCCC.
90%
of CCCC Students receive some type of
Financial Aid
Ways to Cover the Cost SCHOLARSHIPS FROM CLOUD Cloud offers scholarships in four categories: Academic, Foundation, Athletic and Activity Award/Stipends. Each of these scholarships and how to be considered for them is explained in more detail on the College’s Admission area on www.cloud.edu. Some of the scholarships are available for renewal for the next academic year as well!
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID Many of Cloud County Community College’s students rely on Federal Financial Aid to help with the expenses of a college education. Our staff can assist you in filling out the FAFSA, access financial aid records, and discuss your personal financial situation. This application is FREE to complete and is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Cloud’s Federal School Code is 001909.
MILITARY EDUCATION BENEFITS At Cloud, we understand VA and TA funding and will help qualified individuals take advantage of those Military Education Benefits available to them, including: Post 9/11 Veterans Education Assistance, Montgomery GI Bill Benefits (MGIB), Military Tuition Assistance, MyCAA, Vocational Rehabilitation, Survivors and Dependents Assistance, Reserve Educational Assistance Program and GI Bill Benefits.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Lots of different places offer scholarships: high schools, local business, honor organizations, clubs, national companies, and many more. At Cloud, we encourage students to take advantage of ALL scholarship opportunities and we’ve made it easy to have those funds deposited into student accounts - check with the Financial Aid office on how to apply scholarships that you bring with you. Be aware of scholarships scams when applying for scholarships online. You should NEVER pay a fee for a scholarship search.
FACTS Payment Plan FACTS is an automatic tuition payment agreement that allows students several options for paying their financial obligation. Students can choose from direct transfer from a checking or savings account or make payments through a credit or debit card. Through this option at Cloud, students can choose to pay their financial obligation in full or set up a monthly payment plan. 15
Did You Know? Students who live on campus are more likely to
GET BETTER GRADES & GRADUATE!
Housing Options DIAMOND - $3,400 per semester
-Located in Thunder Heights and Building 15 of T-Bird Village, you are provided with your own private bedroom with a semi-private bathroom you only share with your neighbor.
EMERALD - $3,275 per semester
-Located in Building 7 of T-Bird Village, you have your own private bedroom while sharing a living room, kitchen and bathroom with 4 other friends.
PLATINUM - $2,860 per semester
-Located in Thunder Heights, you share the room and bathroom with only one other person!
GOLD - $2,675 per semester
-Located in T-Bird Village, enjoy these fully remodeled apartments as you share a bedroom with one person and the living room, kitchen and bathroom with three people.
SILVER - $2,350 per semester
-Located in T-Bird Village, enjoy these renovated apartments as you share a bedroom with one person and the living room, kitchen and bathroom with three people. More information on housing options is available online at: www.cloud.edu. Rooms are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Priority deadline is June 1. (These are the 2014-2015 costs and are subject to change.)
You get a lot for the money: • 17-per week meal package • On-site laundry • Twin-size beds • Free basic cable • Free utilities, (local phone) • Many renovated apartments
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• Full-service kitchen • Air conditioning • Free Internet • Security • Easy access to classes • BBQ grills/picnic areas
Thunder Heights
Living on campus is a great option!
Be at home
Being a part of RESIDENCE LIFE and living on campus is an amazing way to MEET FELLOW STUDENTS and get involved in LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. Students that live on campus, have easy access to internet, classrooms, the library, computer labs, the CAFETERIA and STUDENT ACTIVITIES.
We do not require students to live on campus, but
364 students
call on campus housing home away from home.
T-Bird Village
T-Bird Cafe
Laundry Facility
STUDENT ACTIVITIES are a big part of the on-campus SOCIAL SCENE. Some of the ANNUAL EVENTS are: • Back to School BBQ • Downtown Block Party • Fall Homecoming • Winter Homecoming • Casino Night • Battle of the Sexes • The Cloudies
SPECIAL EVENTS
There are also a number of student MUSIC GROUP and THEATRE performances and COOK LECTURE SERIES events to attend as well.
INTRAMURALS
Cloud offers a variety of INTRAMURAL PROGRAMS throughout the year open to students, faculty, and staff interested in getting involved in ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS.
FITNESS CENTER
Cloud’s Fitness Center, located on the Concordia campus, OPEN DAY AND EVENINGS when classes are in session, is FREE to all students. Meet your fitness goals using the latest in CARDIO AND WEIGHT TRAINING equipment.
THUNDERVILLE
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is the College GAME ROOM and TV LOUNGE located off the Student Union. Foosball, pool, table tennis, air hockey, and a Wii entertainment center are available for STUDENT USE.
Get involved in Cloud student life!
Be involved
Cloud has CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS open to all students to join. Many offer scholarships to those who participate. If clubs are not your thing, Cloud offers a number of organized STUDENT ACTIVITIES.
Clubs & Organizations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Academic Excellence Ag Business Team A & P club (both campuses) Archery Club Athletic Trainers Block & Bridle Cheerleading Christian Challenge Collegiate FFA Collegiate Farm Bureau clubs & organizations you Crops Judging can join! C-Zone (Pep Club) Dance Team Early Childhood Ed. Club Equestrian Team Fellowship of Christian Athletes Great Society Horse Judging Pep Band KNEA KVCO Radio Multicultural Student Association (Geary County campus) Phi Theta Kappa (both campuses) Recycle Club Resident Assistants Residence Council Rodeo Club Student Ambassadors Student Senate (both campuses) Student Veterans Association (Geary County campus)
30+
Some offer scholarships!
For more information on clubs & organizations, visit: www.cloud.edu
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Cheer on the Cloud County T-Birds!
Be spirited
WOMEN’S NJCAA SPORTS inlcude basketball, cross country, softball, indoor and outdoor track and field and volleyball. MEN’S NJCAA SPORTS inlcude baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer and indoor and outdoor track and field.
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We are CLOUD PROUD in our black and gold at Cloud County, and you can be too as you cheer on the teams from the stand or compete as a THUNDERBIRD on one of our competitive NJCAA Jayhawk Conference teams.
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Student athletes named KJCCC All-Academic for achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher
6 teams earned NJCAA honors for achieving above a GPA
3.0
We are the
Thunderbirds
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Concordia Fall Fest
Concordia Park Build
Adopt-a-Highway
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Be a part of the Community
Located in
Concordia, KS a community of
6,500
WELCOME TO CONCORDIA
Concordia, home to Cloud County Community College since 1965, is an agricultural and shopping center located in Cloud County in north central Kansas. The community combines the finest qualities of small town living with the advantages found in many larger cities. Concordia offers a number of restaurants, including fast food and family dining, as well as a number of retail stores located in downtown Concordia or within walking distance of campus. A four-screen movie theatre and bowling alley offer students entertainment options.
CAMPUS SAFETY
Cloud County Community College is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus for all students, faculty, staff and visitors who comprise our thriving and diverse community. Cloud has a security officer on duty 7 nights a week and all day Saturday and Sunday to provide a safe, secure environment. Our trained officers will provide an escort service upon request, present different programs on safety and security, and provide a sense of well-being for all students and visitors to campus.
BLACK, GOLD, & GREEN
Cloud is proud to be black, gold, and green. Recycling areas for paper, magazines, newspapers, bottles and cans are located throughout the building. Many projects aimed to reducing, reusing, and recycling are being accomplished. And maybe the most important, a scholarship has been established and is awarded each spring to a returning student who is “GREEN”! Situated on the hill south of the Concordia campus is the Cloud Power Wind Farm, where currently two turbines are located that provide the college with power. In fact, those turbines completely power the geothermal heating, ventilation, and colling system in the college’s main building on campus. In Fall 2013, “Thor Bikes” were purchased by the city of Concordia and given to the college for the students to use to get around town. The bikes provide a way for students to explore Concordia and get to businesses and restaurants located in the downtown area or a distance from campus.
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home Be at with GCC Geary County Campus Opened in 1998, this full-service campus boasts 12 classrooms and 3 science labs. Programs include pre-nursing, business, biotechnology, criminal justice, early childhood, EMT and university transfer. We also offer customized training for business and industry.
Students & Faculty
A typical Geary County Campus student could be: younger, older, married, single, working, not working, military, not military, from Kansas, or from any of the other 49 states. We even have International students. YOU WILL FIT IN WITH US! The campus is smaller with a low student: faculty ratio and a laid-back feeling. You are truly a person with a name. Our faculty will know you whether they have you in a class or not. At the Geary County Campus you will quickly become a part of the campus community and make connections that will last a lifetime!
Student Life
The Geary County Campus offers a variety of clubs and organizations to students as a way to provide a social and community aspect to a quality education. These student groups include: A&P club, Multicultural Student Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Veteran’s Association, Student Senate and TRiO. Student activities are also a big part of student life at the Geary County Campus. Some of the annual events that are a must to attend include: Welcome Week Barbecue, Multicultural Potluck, Spring Fling, Black and Gold Banquet, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Dinner & a Movie Date Night.
Student Services There are a variety of student services provided on the Geary County Campus. The Student Success Center offers FREE tutoring and test proctoring for Cloud students; Student Services offers COMPASS placement testing, accomodation for disability, Veteran’s services, one-on-one advising and assistance with Financial Aid. Other services available to students at GCC include: an onsite and virtual library, Adult Basic Education/GED courses, online textbook ordering and career assessment and exploration.
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Located in
Junction City, KS a community of
16,000
Many of our activities are family friendly. Student Senate sponsors trivia and game nights throughout the year, and each year an Easter Egg Hunt brings many students and their families to campus. Our annual Spring Fling is a popular event each year.
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Check us out for yourself. Each campus visit allows time for a question-and-answer session with an Admissions representative where students and parents can discuss the admission process, scholarships, financial assistance, on campus housing option and much more! You will also get to: • Take a campus tour given by a student ambassador. At the Concordia campus, you can take a look at our on campus living options • Meet with an academic advisor in your major. • Meet with activity sponsors or athletic coaches. • and anything else you may request - this is your visit and personalized to fit your needs! Campus visit appointments are available Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 800.729.5101 ext. 212 to schedule your visit today!
Be a T-Bird! Follow these 8 easy steps:
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3.
4.
5.
Visit Campus
Take the ACT
Apply for Admission
Sending Transcripts
Scholarships
Experience Cloud first hand. On your personalized visit you’ll get to meet with an academic advisor in your major, tour campus, meet an athletic coach or activity sponsor, and visit with an admissions counselor. You can schedule a visit anytime Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Some colleges require it, some don’t. The ACT is not part of Cloud’s admission requirements; however, if you take it and score a 26 or higher, you are eligible for our ACT scholarship.
Applying for Admission to CCCC is easy and FREE! Yes, that’s right. NO APPLICATION FEE! Apply online at: www.cloud. edu/admissions. There is no application fee, but you will need to send a copy of your transcript(s) and ACT scores if available.
High School and College transcripts are necessary to gain full admission to CCCC. You will need to contact ALL institutions you have attended and request an Official Transcript be sent to the Admissions office in a sealed envelope.
Nearly 90% of Cloud students receive some financial assistance to pay for college. In addition to athletic and activity scholarships, Cloud students can receive academic and foundation scholarships. The deadline is April 1, but you can apply as early as November.
QUICK CODE: ACT number: 1401
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JUNCTION CITY Geary County campus
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Every campus visitor gets a
Kansas City Topeka
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OKLAHOMA
CONCORDIA CAMPUS
Conveniently accessed from US-81 Highway. Follow College Drive to Campus Drive and find plenty of free parking. The campus is less than an hour from Salina, Kansas and Interstate 70 and is only 30 minutes from the Nebraska border.
GEARY COUNTY CAMPUS
The Geary County campus, located in Junction City, Kansas, is easily accessed from Highways 77 and 18 or Interstate 70 via exit 295. The campus is also a short drive from Manhattan, Abilene, Salina, and Herington, Kansas.
6.
Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Priority deadline is April 1. QUICK CODE: FAFSA number: 001909
7.
Apply for Housing
Incoming Freshmen can apply for campus housing online beginning February 15, 2015. Students must have completed the Application for Admission before they can apply for housing. Personal preference will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Priority deadline is June 1.
8. Get Enrolled Incoming Freshmen should attend a 2015 Enrollment event on the Concordia campus. You will receive notification once dates are set. It is crucial that you call Admissions and reserve a spot to enroll. Geary County Campus students can contact Student Services to set up enrollment.
CONCORDIA CAMPUS 2221 Campus Drive, PO Box 1002 Concordia, KS 66901 phone: 800.729.5101 or 785.243.1435 fax: 785.243.1043 GEARY COUNTY CAMPUS 631 Caroline Avenue Junction City, KS 66441 phone: 800.729.5101 or 785.238.8010 fax: 785.238.2898 ONLINE & OUTREACH phone: 800.729.5101, ext. 377 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Cloud County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or ancestry in admission to, access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities. If you have questions, please contact the non-discrimination coordinator at 785.243.1435 or 800.729.5101.
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Cloud County Community College Office of Admissions 2221 Campus Drive Concordia, KS 66901 local: 785.243.1435 ext. 212 admit@cloud.edu
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ACCREDITATION
Cloud County Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.