Columbia Basin College is an open enrollment institution. This means that we grant admissions to anyone who is 18 years of age and/or who has graduated from an accredited high school or who has earned a GED certificate.

Home school students or students who have graduated from a non-accredited high school are admitted based on their ASSET/Compass placement scores.

Admission to CBC does not guarantee admission to all degree or certificate programs. Some programs, like Nursing and Dental Hygiene, have special applications and admission procedures. Consult the CBC catalog for details.

Applying for College

1. Pick up or down-load an Application Admissions Form

• Forms are available at the Admissions/Registration Office
• Download Form at www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=142

2. Submit or send your application to the Admissions / Registration Office

3. Pay $26 Application Fee

• At the cashier’s office located in the Gjerde Center/HUB (or)
• Send $26 Check or Money Order payable to CBC with your application

Transfer students: Submit official transcripts from each accredited college attended.

International students can receive more admission information at: www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=107

When your application processed and you file is complete, you will receive notification of admission to CBC and registration instructions.

Application Fee
The $26 application fee is nonrefundable and must be submitted with all new applications. Returning students who have not attended for more than one year will be charged the $26 application fee.