Welcome, or welcome back, 'cats! Jump Start your way into Fall term with the following events and free food scheduled Sept. 20-24, when you're back on campus.

Coffee and Pastries, Mon. & Tues., 7:30-10:30 a.m., Upper Quad coffee shack (between Modoc, Jefferson & Des Chutes buildings) and in the Wickiup Residence Hall lobby.

Student Club and Campus Resource Fair, Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Coats Campus Center (east patio). Learn more about the variety of student clubs and COCC resources that will help you succeed while enjoying Cuppa Yo and cafeteria lunch specials! Swag and giveaways, too!

Work-Study Connections, Fri., 10 a.m. to noon, Coats Campus Center (Wille Hall). Students who are looking for work-study jobs on campus are encouraged to attend. Meet with on-campus departments looking for student workers.

Movies on the Lawn, "Raya and the Last Dragon," Fri., at sundown, Coats Campus Center (west patio). Bring the family and enjoy the movie with FREE popcorn, pizza and drinks. Bring your own blanket and be sure to dress warm!

Coffee and Pastries from Dancing Bean, Mon. & Tues, 8:30 a.m., Madras Campus lobby.

Abby's Pizza Lunch, Wed., 11:30 a.m., Madras Campus lobby.

Enjoy a Movie On Us! FREE Madras Theater movie passes available all week. Plus, don’t miss out on the COCC swag and prize giveaways!

Coffee and Pastries from Tate and Tate Catering, Mon. & Tues., 8:30 a.m.,

Redmond Campus, Building 3 lobby.

Free Lunch from Tres Hermanos, Wed., 11:30 a.m., Redmond Campus, Building 3 lobby.

Enjoy a Movie on Us! FREE Redmond Theater movie passes available all week. Plus, don’t miss out on the COCC swag and prize giveaways!

Coffee, Cocoa and Pastries from Friends Coffee, Mon. and Tues., 8:30 a.m., Prineville Campus.

Subway Subs, Wed., 11:30 a.m., Prineville Campus.

Enjoy a Movie on Us! FREE Prineville Theater movie passes available all week.

Sept. 20: Classes begin.

Fall term Bobcat Orientation is offered on multiple dates and times (see below) via Zoom the week before the term starts and gives you a great start to your COCC experience. Learn about vital student success training. Lower stress and build confidence by learning what instructors expect from you, where to get help and support, and how to effectively use your COCC student accounts.

Tues., Sept. 14, 9-11:15 a.m.

Fri., Sept. 17, 9-11:15 a.m.

Bobcat Orientation details and RSVP info. Questions? Email BobcatOrientation@cocc.edu or call 541-383-7591. If you are receiving the Oregon Promise grant, attendance is required.

Oct. 1, 5 p.m.: Tuition due and end-of-refund period. Courses not spanning full term will have different deadlines. Class specific dates will be posted prior to Fall term.

Connect with the Financial Aid office at 541-383-7260 or coccfinaid@cocc.edu. It typically takes less than 60 minutes to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The application is used for all federal financial aid opportunities, including the Federal Pell Grant and Federal Work-Study Program. And the State of Oregon uses the FAFSA to determine eligibility for state aid.

Take a peek at COCC's health care careers through a one-hour virtual discovery session. Allied Health has discovery sessions on Sept. 14 and Sept. 28. See the careers close up and learn about entry requirements. Get a feel for the programs with this program overview.