Welcome to Your New Student Orientation Course
The Online New Student Orientation (NSO) is a mandatory requirement for all incoming students to Coastal Bend College. This course is designed to introduce you to the college services and resources, as well as introduce you to helpful skills that aid students in being successful in college. There are a total of 8 lesson modules, and each module contains one brief assignment. Make sure to complete each module and assignment in order. You will need to earn an 80 or higher to complete the course, and you may submit the assignments as many times as needed.
The course will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, but you do not have to complete it all at one time. There are no due dates; however, make sure that you complete the entire course prior to the first day of class. You will not be able to access your Fall courses in Blackboard until the NSO course has been completed.
Online New Student Orientation
Students should login to their Blackboard using their CBC credentials
- Username: first part of CBC email
- Password: CBC ID
Students can search for the course in their blackboard as: CBC Online New Student Orientation.
Don't know your CBC credentials? Email us at studentsuccess@coastalbend.edu
Students needing additional assistance with the New Student Orientation and/or registering for classes, may also schedule an appointment with a success coach HERE!
Cougar Day
Cougar Day is designed to welcome and introduce students to CBC, to meet CBC staff, faculty and students, and to inform students about the resources available to help them achieve academic success. Cougar Day 2025 Details