C.C. Connection New student registration
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C.C. Connection

Your evolution as a student continues as you explore your options for college. We are pleased you have applied to Columbia College and have been accepted. Now it's time to take the next step by participating in Columbia College Connection.

At C.C. Connection you will register for classes and get a head start on other new student orientation activities. You'll be given top priority to select the classes you need at the times most convenient for you.

Choose the day

Decide which date listed below works best for you. Refreshments and lunch will be provided for you and your guests.
  • Friday, November 16, 2007
  • Saturday, April 12, 2008
  • Friday, June 13, 2008
  • Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Reserve your place

Register using the online form below. C.C. Connection is free, but a $100 deposit is required to register for classes. The deposit will be applied toward your tuition and is refundable until May 1, 2007.

Partial payments for the fall semester also can be made during C.C. Connection or a payment plan can be arranged. A financial aid representative will be available to answer any questions.

Parents are encouraged to attend

Parents can attend their own information sessions to learn more about academic issues, campus life, financial aid and more.

Overnight accommodations

Overnight accommodations are plentiful in the Columbia area. For more information on hotels and motels, visit the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site at www.visitcolumbiamo.com or phone (800) 652-0987.

For more information

To learn more about C.C. Connection, or if you plan to attend and have special needs, please contact us by phone at (800) 231-2391, ext. 7352 or by e-mail at ccconnection@ccis.edu.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. English and Math Placement Assessment
(You will be told if you need to arrive early for placement tests.) English and math placement tests may be required if ACT/SAT scores are not available.

If your transcript demonstrates you have successfully completed college-level English composition or algebra, you are not required to take the English and/or math placement exam(s). Official transcripts of college credit must be received in the Admissions Office prior to C.C. Connection.
9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Check In, Atkins-Holman Student Commons
Meet current students and staff, receive an overview of campus and learn about community resources. A light snack will be available.
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Meet Columbia College administrators and the community consultants who will serve as your guides for the day.
9:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. C.C. Connection Activities
A community consultant will guide you through the day's events. You can:
  • Select classes for the fall ($100 deposit required - applied toward tuition)
  • Meet other new students
  • Have your student I.D. made
  • Visit the bookstore and purchase books
  • Visit with faculty and staff
  • Meet with financial aid representatives
  • Tour the campus and residence halls
A complimentary lunch will be provided for you and your guests.
 
Your next step... C. C. Connection
A great place to learn

Columbia College:

A private, coeducational four-year liberal arts and sciences college founded in 1851. Columbia College ranks in the top tier of Midwestern Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelor's Degree in the 2005 U.S.News & World Report annual rankings.

Location:

Columbia, Mo. - a two-hour drive from either St. Louis or Kansas City. The campus is within walking distance of downtown Columbia restaurants and businesses.

Campus:

Historic and contemporary buildings on 30 acres in a park-like setting. Student-faculty ratio: 14:1

Faculty:

Nearly 80 percent of our faculty have the highest academic degree possible in their field of study.

Accreditation:

Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Financial assistance:

Millions of dollars in scholarships and awards, grants, loans and student employment are awarded annually. The Student Guide to America's 100 Best College Scholarships listed Columbia College as one of the top-rated colleges with the lowest costs.

Cougar athletics:

Soccer teamNationally recognized NAIA Division I athletic teams compete in five sports: women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, men's soccer and women's softball.
Yes, I want to attend C. C. Connection

Please complete the form below. After we receive your response, we will send you a confirmation card which will include a map.
Name
Address
City
State    Zip
E-mail
Telephone
Number of persons accompanying you

Please answer the following questions:

1.
 Are you a first-time freshman? Yes No
2.
 Are you a transfer student? Yes No
3.
 Have you successfully completed or are you currently enrolled in English Composition I for college credit?
  • If "yes," Admissions must have official transcripts prior to C.C. Connection.
  • If "no," and you have no ACT score on file, you will need to take the English placement exam at C.C. Connection at 8 a.m.
Yes No
4.
 Have you successfully completed or are you currently enrolled in College Algebra for college credit?
  • If "yes," Admissions must have official transcripts prior to C.C. Connection.
  • If "no," you will need to take the math placement exam at C.C. Connection, and you should bring a simple function calculator with you.
 Yes No
5.
 Which C.C. Connection will you attend?
    November 16, 2007
    April 12, 2008
    June 13, 2008
    July 9, 2008
6.
 Have you paid the $100 deposit to register for classes? Yes No
7.
 Have you completed or are you currenty enrolled in any courses for college credit?
Please list:
Yes No
8.
 Have you received a registration questionnaire to aid in your class selection? Yes No

 

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Columbia College, Admissions Office
1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, MO 65216
1-800/231-2391, ext. 7352 or 573/875-7352
ccconnection@ccis.edu