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- Welcome to TBCC
- Step 1: Apply for Admission
- Step 2: Meet With an Advisor
- Step 3: Orientation & Registration
- Important Enrollment Information
Welcome to TBCC
Tillamook Bay Community College has an open admissions policy, meaning anyone may enroll. We welcome students from all backgrounds and are here to help you be successful.
- Eligibility: A high school diploma or GED is not required for entry, but is necessary for federal and state financial aid.
- Preparation: Enrollment in degree or certificate programs is open to students who provide evidence of suitable preparation for college-level coursework.
Step 1: Apply for Admission
Choose the application that best fits your current status:
- Undergraduate Application: For first-time TBCC students or those returning to college to seek a degree.
- Non-Degree Seeking Application: For students taking credit courses but not pursuing a full degree.
- High School/Home School Application: For current high school students enrolling in "College Now" or home-schooled students.
- Non-Credit Application: For Community & Continuing Education, GED prep, ESOL, or classes taken for personal interest.
Step 2: Meet With an Advisor
If you are applying as a first-time TBCC student, you will need to meet with one of our academic advisors before registration. During this meeting, you and your advisor will work together to make sure you take the right classes to meet your educational and career goals.
Step 3: Orientation & Registration
First-time college students are required to attend an orientation before registering for courses. During this orientation, you will become familiar with our online learning system, hear about all the free software you can access, and learn how to register for classes online. You will leave orientation with a copy of your schedule and all the tools you need to be successful!
Important Enrollment Information
Enrollment Levels
| Status | Credits Per Term |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 12+ credits |
| Three-Quarter-Time | 9–11 credits |
| Half-Time | 6–8 credits |
| Less Than Half-Time | 5 credits or below |
Managing Your Schedule
- Dropping a Course: If you drop by the published deadline (usually the first week), there are no charges and the course does not appear on your transcript.
- Official Withdrawal: If you leave a course after the drop deadline but before the end of Week 8, you will receive a grade of "W" on your transcript. This must be done via an official withdrawal form.
- Financial Impact: If you receive financial aid or veterans’ benefits, you must notify those offices before withdrawing, as your funding may be impacted.
Underage Enrollment
Students under 18 who have not graduated must have a parent complete the High School and TBCC Concurrent Enrollment form. Students 15 or younger must submit an Underage Student Enrollment Agreement and meet with a Success Coach and their parents.