BECOMING A STUDENT
STEP BY STEP
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
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Submit Your Admissions Application Complete an application for admission online at http://my.ccbc.edu. Paper applications are available at the Information and Registration Center, located in the Student Service Center.
Visit Campus Begin your college journey by touring campus and learning about the services that are available to help you succeed. To schedule a guided campus tour, contact the Information and Registration Center (IRC) at 724-480-3504. NOTE: If you are applying to a program with special admission requirements such as: Air Traffic Control, Homeland Security, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Pharmacy Technician, or Multiskilled Health Technician, an information session is required. Contact the IRC at the number listed above to make your appointment
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Apply for Financial Aid
The placement test is computerized. In the event of unexpected technical difficulties, students may be asked to return to complete the exam. If you are a student with a disability and require accomodations for the Placement Test, please contact the Supportive Services Office at supportive.services@ccbc.edu of 724-480-3502 in advance of taking the test to make an appointment to request accommodations.
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Meet with a Counselor and Schedule Your Classes Immediately following the placement test, students meet with a counselor to review placement test scores and to receive academic advising. After meeting with a counselor, students are prepared to register for their first semester courses during new student registration. To protect student confidentiality, placement test scores are not released over the phone Placement testing, advising, and the scheduling process take approximately three hours. The Counseling Office provides academic, career and transfer counseling services and participates in other student service activities. CCBC counselors provide academic advising and registration assistance, helping students to select appropriate courses for meeting academic and vocational goals. Assistance is also provided in determining and evaluating interest, values, and self-expectations. Call the Counseling Office direct at 724-480-3421 or toll free at 1-800-335-0222 to make an appointment. The Counseling Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An evening counselor is available Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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You may be eligible for financial assistance. Every CCBC student is urged to apply for financial aid. Applications and information are available at the Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Services Center.
Register
CCBC’s School Code is 006807. For information, or help filling out the application, contact the Financial Aid Office at 724480-3501 or visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.
1. Take the placement test. 2. Attend a Counseling and Course Selection meeting. 3. Verify proof of residency and process registration form in person at the Information and Registration Center.
Take the Placement Test After applying to the College, students will take a placement test, a series of short exams in English, math, and reading. This test assists academic counselors in matching students’ abilities to courses. Sample questions are available online at: http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html. Students may not have to take the complete test if: • They completed English and/or math at another college (transcript required). • They scored 450 Critical Reading, Writing, or Math on SAT’s. • They scored 19/Reading, 18/English, or 22/Math on ACT’s. If using SAT/ACT scores, students should schedule an advising session by emailing the counseling office at counselingoffice@ccbc.edu.
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Consult the current academic calendar for registration dates, times, and information. New Student registration at CCBC is a simple three-step process:
Returning students have the option of registering online at http://my.ccbc.edu. You need your student ID number and password to register.
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Pay Your Tuition Tuition payment completes the registration process. Tuition and payment is accepted in cash, personal check, money order, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or a complete financial aid file. The Financial Aid office can outline the requirements for a complete financial aid file. In addition, a loan for tuition payment plan is available. For information on the payment plan, contact the Financial Aid Office.
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