First Year Student Orientation
Cascadia College offers a “just in time” orientation model to prepare students for success. Offering four steps, the purpose of orientation is to provide students with the information they need at the time it is most relevant to their college planning.
- Attend an Information Session to learn more about the college and programs offered.
- Attend Cascadia’s Orientation and Registration Experience (CORE). At CORE, students with no prior college experience will get help interpreting placement scores, choosing courses, and registering for classes. Sign up for CORE is on a first come, first served basis.
- Participate in Jumpstart. At Jumpstart, students will meet new and current students, familiarize themselves with important campus resources, and learn how to make the most of all the opportunities available at Cascadia.
- Enroll in a College Strategies course (COLL 101). Students need to enroll in COLL 101 within the first 30 credits earned at Cascadia College. This course is a requirement for all transfer degrees and ENGL& 102 at Cascadia. In COLL 101, students will be introduced to Cascadia’s learning model and build on the foundation for success created in the earlier steps by establishing ownership and control over their education.
Academic Advising
Academic advising provides students with the necessary information to make sound academic decisions and educational plans. Advisors assist students with information about admissions and graduation requirements, course placement and selection, and transcript evaluation. Through advising, students make the connection between academic interests, degree requirements, and career opportunities. Academic advisors are available to assist with long-term educational planning and the transfer process. To schedule an advising appointment or drop-in with an Academic Advisor, visit the Academic Advising webpage. Students may ask advising related questions by emailing advising@cascadia.edu and include their name and last 4 digits of their ctclink ID number. Emailed inquiries are usually answered within two business days. Many resources and student services are available at Cascadia's website including Academic Programs/Areas of Interest, degree requirements, planning guides, and university transfer information.
Career and Transfer Services
Career preparation and exploration, and transfer services are available to students who are exploring career options and preparing to transfer to a university. Services available include:
- Career and interest assessments
- Career and major exploration
- Transfer planning
- Transfer fairs and visits from college representatives
- Career exploration and transfer planning theme workshops
- Resume and cover letter resources
- Online job board for campus and community job opportunities
For more information, check out the University Transfer webpage.
Internships
Cascadia College believes that the opportunity to gain experience in an occupation of interest to the student is invaluable. Cascadia’s students enrolled in the college’s professional/technical programs are often required to complete an internship as part of their curriculum. Students in transfer programs who find internships often wish to receive college credit for those internships. Internships combine work experience with earning college credit. All students are eligible for internship experiences. Internships extend a student’s skill acquisition into workplace settings and can be paid or unpaid.
Internships allow students to explore where they fit in the business world. Employers can preview emerging talent and expand their company talent base with the newest skills.
A Learning and Training Agreement brings together the student’s goals, the employer’s interest, and the measurable outcomes that the supervising faculty member will evaluate.
For professional-technical internships contact workforceed@cascadia.edu. For non-professional/technical internships, contact studentlearning@cascadia.edu.