Cougar Days are Coming

CBC orientation set for incoming freshmen.

Coastal Bend College hosts free, one-day freshman orientations at the following dates and locations:

Kingsville: Tuesday, July 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Beeville: Thursday, July 23 at 8:30 a.m.
Alice: Thursday, July 30 at 8:30 a.m.
Pleasanton: Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 8:30 a.m.

Incoming students will receive information, lunch and a t-shirt, and enter a drawing to win prizes. One guest per student is welcomed. Academic advisors will be available to assist students in registering for fall classes.

To be eligible to register during Cougar Days, a completed application for admissions, high school and college transcripts and a FAFSA report must be on file at the admissions office. Students must have THEA or ACCUPLACER test scores available or show proof of exemption. Placement testing must be completed before Cougar Days for a student to register for classes. For available testing dates and times, contact the testing center help desk at (361)354-2266.

ACCUPLACER testing is scheduled for the following days:

Kingsville
Tuesday, July 7 at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday July 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14 at 8:30 a.m.

Beeville
Tuesday, July 7 at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8 at 9 a.m.
Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m.

Alice
Monday, July 6 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7 at 9 a.m.

Pleasanton
Monday, July 6 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7 at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8 at 5 p.m.
Monday, July 13 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14 at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, July 15 at 5 p.m.

The test fee is $29 which must be paid in advance. A receipt is needed to make a reservation for the test. Test takers are required to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the test with a current photo identification card and social security card. A practice test is available online at http://www.thea.nesinc.com.

For more information on Cougar Days, go to www.coastalbend.edu and click on “Cougar Days” or call toll free (866) 722-2838.