We're here to help you soar!
Everyone has different paths, varied goals and lots of commitments. CBC is a great place to explore those paths, reach for those goals and make a commitment to yourself to improve your life! We understand that getting started can be overwhelming. That's why you should come see us at the Counseling & Advising office today!
We are here to help you. From creating an academic plan to exploring career options; from dealing with short-term personal issues to getting connected with more involved mental health resources in the community - CBC's Counseling & Advising team wants to help you reach your goals and realize your dreams!
Appointment Options
You can now schedule an appointment with your completion coach through your Navigate360 Student account. Access it via MyCBC on your computer, or download the mobile app for easy access on your phone.
If you're not a current student you can schedule an appointment via phone by calling 509-542-5505 or email us at counselingFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN%20.
To schedule an appointment via email, please include the following information in your email:
- SID#
- Phone number
- Degree path
- Availability
- A brief description of your advising need
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Appointment preference (in person, Zoom, or phone)
Please arrive on time for your appointment. You might be asked to reschedule if you arrive late. If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment time, please let us know. We will be happy to find a time that works best for you!
Academic Advising
At CBC, we call our academic advisors Completion Coaches. Advising works best as a shared responsibility between you and your Completion Coach. With that in mind, we encourage you to meet with your Completion Coach each quarter to develop a plan and make sure you stay on track for graduation.
Completion Coaches can help you with:
- Clarification of prerequisites and program and degree requirements
- Course selection and registration
- Understanding your advisement report
- Review of transfer requirements
- Creation of academic and financial aid plans
- Graduation applications
- Adding or dropping classes
- Success coaching and connection to campus and community resources
What is Career Services?
Career Services at CBC aims to provide you- at any stage of professional development- with essential career readiness skills. Empowering you to successfully navigate through your career journey is our goal! We are dedicated to supporting your career exploration and education.
Personal Counseling
We provide free, short-term personal counseling services for all current students. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Personal counseling can help if you are experiencing:
- Stress, anxiety and/or depression
- Grief and loss
- Overwhelmed feelings
- Test anxiety
- Relationship problems and/or abuse
- Substance abuse
- Questions relating to gender and/or sexuality
- Anger management issues
- Concerns regarding balancing school, work and home life
Frequently Asked Questions
The admissions process is fully outlined on CBC's Getting Started page. Find information about financial aid, creating a CBC student email account, scheduling placement, etc.
Class costs vary depending on how many credits you are taking, your resident status in the state of Washington and if there are fees associated with the class. Most courses also require students to purchase books and/or codes.
Both can advise and help you locate and obtain the resources, support and skills necessary to complete your degree or program at CBC. Counselors have additional training to conduct short-term mental health counseling and career counseling.
An advisement report is an analysis of your academic progress toward your degree. It helps you see where you're at along your educational journey and which courses you need to complete in order to graduate! If you have questions, please meet with your Completion Coach to review your advisement report and to ensure you are fulfilling the requirements for your degree or program.
Holds can be tricky, but don't worry, we can help! The best thing to do if you have a question about a registration hold, is to contact us at 509-547-5505. We will be happy to discuss any holds you may have and how to resolve them.
If you are required to attend a Post SOAR Advising session, you will be prompted to register at the end of your Getting Started steps.
If you're a prospective student, you may want to check out what classes we offer. If so, please use the "Class Search" link on our public website.
Current students who wish to register for classes will do that via MyCBC:
You can add a class until the second day of the quarter without instructor approval. For information on how to add, please see “How do I register for classes?” above.
After the second day of the quarter, you will need an instructor to sign the override form below and submit it to the appropriate program/division office. Once the override is approved, staff in the academic program/division office will add permission in ctcLink so that you can register online for the class.
You can also email the instructor asking for their permission to enroll in the class. The email from the instructor must include the course ID (e.g. ENGL& 101) and the class number. If they approve, attach the email to the Override Form and submit it to the academic program/division as described above.
You may be eligible to drop or withdraw from a class and receive a refund depending on the timing. Refund eligibility, withdrawal deadlines, and grading impacts vary.
For the most current information on deadlines, please visit our Dates & Deadlines page.
If you are receiving Financial Aid, please make sure to speak with a Hawk Central Specialist about how this change will affect your funding.
You must have current placement scores or have passed certain math and English courses to make a financial aid plan. Check with the CBC Assessment Center if you're unsure about your placement status.
If you have transfer credits, visit our Transfer of Credits page to learn how to submit your official transcripts for evaluation. If you are a transfer student and this is your first quarter at CBC, bring in a copy of your unofficial transcripts to Counseling & Advising to register for the upcoming quarter only.
Your advisement report will tell you if you are ready to complete a graduation application. If so, please make an appointment with your Completion Coach. You can do this at any time, but it must be completed. You should complete your graduation application as you are registering for your final quarter at CBC. For all other graduation information, please visit our Graduation page.
Diplomas will be mailed after your degree or certificate has been officially awarded and posted to your transcript. Processing and mailing times may vary.
For more information about diplomas and how to know when your degree or certificate has been posted, please visit our Graduation FAQ page.
Colleges have many important deadlines and requirements that you will need to meet to successfully transfer. We encourage you to prepare a transfer strategy by making an appointment with your Completion Coach.
Visit the Transfer of Credit page and use Transfer Explorer to preview how coursework from other institutions may transfer to CBC.
Note: Transfer Explorer is a planning tool and not an official credit evaluation. Official evaluations occur after CBC receives your official transcripts.
Submit your official transcripts so your previous courses can be evaluated. Once you are notified your evaluation is complete, you can schedule an appointment with a Completion Coach.
Yes! One of the most important things you need to do as a transfer student is to request your official transcripts from your previous college be sent to CBC for evaluation.
After the evaluation is complete, you'll be notified and may then schedule an appointment with a Completion Coach.
What is an Early Alert?
It’s a heads-up from your instructors when they notice something might be getting
in the way of your success—like missing assignments, low test scores, or changes in
attendance.
Why do Early Alerts Matter for You? We know college can be challenging—and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our Early Alert system is designed to help you stay on track and succeed by making sure you get the right support at the right time.
What happens next?
You’ll be connected with resources that can help—like advising or tutoring. It’s not
a punishment—it’s support.
Why it helps:
Early Alerts give you a chance to turn things around before small issues become big
ones. Students who take action early are more likely to pass their classes, keep their
financial aid, and reach their goals.
Your success is our priority.
When we reach out, it’s because we care—and we believe in your ability to succeed.
