Starting this summer term, COCC is beginning to disburse $7 million in federal aid from the U.S. government’s expanded Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to enrolled credit students, based on financial need and enrollment status. The grant awards will begin in the range of $400 to $1,300 per term, depending on qualifying status, with all awarded dollars applied automatically to the College’s upcoming academic year. Grants will continue throughout the 2021-22 academic year. |
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Aug. 6, noon: Last day to drop full-term classes with no grade on your transcript. Last day to change to/from audit or add classes (for short-term classes, see specific deadlines or check with Enrollment Services at 541-383-7500).
Aug. 18, 6 p.m.: Last day to withdraw from classes. Instructor’s online approval is required and a grade of “W” will show on your transcript. (Note: you will need to call Enrollment Services at 541-383-7500 to complete withdrawal from your class). Courses not spanning full term will have different deadlines.
Sept. 2: Summer term grades posted online.
Sept. 3-6: Labor Day Holiday, COCC is closed.
Fall Term Registration
Fall term registration is underway! Log in to your Bobcat Web Account and follow the directions below to see if you have an any Advising or other requirements. Select: Student Services & Financial Aid > Registration > Can I Register for Credit Classes? > Fall 2021 & Submit. If you have advising requirements, contact CAP Services at 541-383-7200.
Reminder: For Summer term, all College offices, including Campus Public Safety, will close at noon on Fridays. Bend Patrol Services will provide after-hour coverage and weekend patrols throughout the summer.
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Financial Aid can be reached at 541-383-7260 or coccfinaid@cocc.edu. Bobcats, 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. According to this article on CNBC.com, in 2019 some 43% of families reported not completing the FAFSA because they believed they couldn’t qualify for aid -- while the reality, the article shares, is that almost every applicant receives something. |
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Save the Date: Returning Student Open House, Sept. 7 |
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Returning students, please mark your calendars for an Open House event staged from the Coats Campus Center on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 7, to help you get back in the swing of things for Fall term. The event will include campus tours and plenty of information. Stay tuned for exact times and more details. |
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Madras Campus COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: 3-7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 20 |
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A free clinic offered by Jefferson County Public Health and COCC. No appointment, no photo ID and no health insurance required. Walk-ups encouraged. Ages 12+ welcome. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines will be available, with first and second doses offered. Spanish-speaking volunteers will be present. COCC Madras: 1170 SE Ashwood Rd. Questions: covid19info@cocc.edu. |
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Art Exhibition Debuts Online |
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Showcasing more than 100 works of art, the COCC student art exhibition features top projects from this past academic year in media ranging from sculptural ceramics and painting to graphic design and vector art, with awards presented in a number of categories. “In a year of remote and online learning, any type of college course has had an added layer of challenge,” said Venus Nguyen, coordinator of the exhibition and instructor of 2D and digital art at COCC. “Studio art courses, in particular, can be even more difficult than most. Through all the adversity that this school year has brought, our students in the visual arts have continued to follow their passion and create.” Pictured: “Marceline” by Moh Sailors, first place in the watercolor category.
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Grant Expands "History of Islamic Civilizations" |
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A grant from the University of Washington is helping bring a redesigned “History of Islamic Civilizations” course to COCC this Fall term, coordinated by history professor Jessica Hammerman in collaboration with professor David Fenner from the Jackson School of International Studies . The grant focuses on strengthening knowledge of the Middle East in the U.S. by extending the expertise of post-secondary faculty. In the class, students will gain a depth of understanding of the foundations of the religion and the diverse Muslim-inspired cultures and stories throughout the world, connecting the past to the present in innovative projects that allow for in-depth discussion and creativity. Beginners and experienced students welcome! Image: “Islamic mosaic pattern” by stachelig is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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Health Programs Discovery Sessions: Aug: 3 & 26 |
Take a peek at COCC's health care careers through a one-hour virtual discovery session. Allied Health has discovery sessions on August 3 and August 26. See the careers close up and learn about entry requirements. Get a feel for the programs with this program overview. |
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Bobcat Newsflash student newsletter is emailed each month to help keep you informed of upcoming deadlines, campus news, and events!
If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, contact us at welcome@cocc.edu. |
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