New Student

New Student Checklist

1. Complete an Application for Admission online or at Hawk Central, download [PDF].
   • Please refer to the quarter processing timelines listed below and allow one week processing time from date of submission.
   • Applications received prior to the processing timelines below will be held and processed per quarter indicated on the application.  Acceptance emails/letters will be issued as applications are processed. 

     Quarter	Application Processing Begins
     Summer	March 1
     Fall	March 1
     Winter	September 1
     Spring	January 1

   • Upon completion of processing, students will receive an acceptance email.  Please review email for further instructions on completing the admissions process.
2. Submit or send your paper application to Records
   Columbia Basin College
   Attn: Records
   2600 North 20th Ave.
   Pasco, WA 99301
3. Financial Aid
   If applying for financial aid, fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Meet all deadlines of the Financial Aid office at CBC. Fall quarter applicants completing financial aid requirements by the priority deadline and who are eligible for federal or state aid will be considered for a maximum aid award. Other forms of funding may be available for your education.
4. Complete Getting Started Steps Online
   • Pay $28.30 Admissions Application Fee
   • Change student PIN
   • Create CBC student email account
   • Schedule Assessment Test
     CBC requires a COMPASS test of all students pursuing a degree or certificate. The COMPASS is given by the college Assessment/Testing Center.
   • Complete SOAR - Student Orientation to Advising and Registration
     Students learn about CBC resources, receive general advising information, and learn how to register for classes during SOAR.
5. Register for Classes
6. Pay Tuition 
7. Attend First Year Introduction (FYI)
   All degree and certificate seeking students are required to attend a First Year Introduction course. You sign up for a session when you register for your first quarter classes.
8. Attend Classes

Special Program Applications 
Nursing
Running Start
Worker Retraining
International Student
Dental Hygiene
Paramedic
Phlebotomy
Emergency Medical Services

*There are exceptions to the new student application deadline. Contact the Records office to determine if a program has open/extended enrollment.