***New students must begin at Step 1 ***
***Current students begin at Step 6 ***
1. Complete an application. All applicants must use the online Go ApplyTexas "Two Year/Community College" application form. The application is quick and easy!
- Go to GoApplyTexas and click on the "Create your account now" link.
- Complete your profile on the "My Profile" page, create a password and click "Save Profile".
- Once your profile is saved, click "My Applications" tab and select "Create a new application now".
- Select "Create a new 2-year college admissions application".
- From the drop-down list provided, select "Coastal Bend College".
- Continue to fill out all required information as prompted.
2. Submit Official Transcript. "Official" transcript means it has the HS seal, Registrar's signature and must be in a sealed envelope from HS. Home-schooled students must provide a notarized typed record of the school subjects completed from the official curriculum provider used (hand-written documents will not be accepted). Please submit the official transcript to The Dual Credit Department at 3800 Charco Rd., Beeville, TX 78102 or directly to the CBC Admissions Office through your high school electronic system.
3.Test Scores. Submit one of the following test scores: STAAR EOC, SAT, PSAT, ACT, or PLAN. These scores are used to determine if you are college-ready in Reading, Writing and Math. CBC does offer courses that are TSI exempt; please seek guidance from your assigned Dual Credit Advisor. To schedule your TSI assessment, contact the CBC Testing Center at (361) 354-2244 TODAY!
4. TSI Release Form. Coastal Bend College Testing Department will now be requiring students to submit their TSIA2 Release Form through their Cougar Experience. You can find instructions here. Once students submit the form, it is automatically sent to the Coastal Bend College Beeville Test Center for processing. The Beeville Testing Center will then e-mail the examinee once their scores have been verified and entered into Coastal Bend College's system.
You can find instructions here.
5. Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Proof. Texas Senate Bill 1107 requires all new entering students who are 21 years of age and under provide proof of a meningitis vaccination at least 10 days prior to the first day of classes. If you are attending courses at any CBC location (this does not include online or dual credit courses taught on the high school campus), you must provide proof that you have had the Bacterial Meningitis vaccination. Address: 3800 Charco Road Beeville, TX 78102; Phone: (361) 354-2245; Fax:(361) 354-2254 Click here for Bacterial Meningitis requirements, instructions, or exemptions.
***New Student Orientation & Sexual Misconduct and Title IX***
**CBC will be placing holds on new student accounts for the Fall 2020 semester. The holds will be listed within self-service as follows: **
The two modules listed below are "Required"and have serious implications on the student success initiatives and legislative compliance for CBC. Correspondingly, these holds will prevent any students/staff from making changes to a course scheduling (i.e., add & drops) once placed on a student's account.
- All new students are required to complete online orientation as well as online Sexual Misconduct and Title IX orientation. Both orientations can be accessed at New Student Orientation & Sexual Misconduct and Title IX and should take 60 to 90 minutes to complete.
- We also encourage all new students that are taking internet courses to view the Blackboard Orientation. This orientation is also available in your Blackboard account and can be completed at anytime.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your Blackboard account, please contact Cynthia Jaure at cabrigo@coastalbend.edu or call (361) 354-2508. NOTE: Your courses cannot be viewed in Blackboard until the first day of class. Also, you must be registered for courses to view them in Blackboard. If you are unsure about your enrollment, please view your schedule on your Cougar Den.
6. DC Permission Form. Complete the Dual Credit Permission Form with your counselor and have your parent/guardian sign the form. Once all required parties have signed the form, please submit permission form to your high school counselor. If your counselor is not available, you can scan and email it to your assigned DC Advisor (contact information is located on the bottom of the DC homepage) or schedule an appointment with a Dual Credit Team member by calling (361) 354-2723. **It is very important that your high school counselor is involved with the registration process if it is during the school year.** If you are a NEW CBC student-- remember the first course you MUST enroll is EDUC 1300. Once the Office of Dual Credit receives your completed permission form; Then the DC Team will register you for your requested courses. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with your assigned DC Advisor (dedicated advisor) so you can learn more about your courses and your certificate/degree plan. Call: (361) 354-2723 or E-mail: dualcredit@coastalbend.edu to schedule your DC appointment TODAY! Appointments can also occur at your high school if necessary.
7. Pay for your Course(s). If your high school does NOT pay for your Dual Credit courses; Please contact the CBC Business Office: (361) 354-2220; Other extensions 2222 & 2305, to pay for your tuition and fees. You can pay in person at any CBC location.
Select Cougar Den Student's Point Of View for a better understanding of how to navigate Cougar Den through a student's perspective.
- First part of your student email
(Example: student1@study.coastalbend.edu) Student1 would be your username. - Password is your CBC Student ID number.
- You are able to access Blackboard through your Cougar Den.
