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Go Columbia Days-New Student Orientations: Columbia College's orientation programs provide new students with a first look at the online tools, in-person assistance, and ongoing resources available to support our newest Columbia College "Claim Jumpers." Not only will an in-person orientation experience set students up for success, it also helps students obtain the earliest possible course registration date and time. We offer exclusive orientation dates in May for our regional high schools and multiple dates in August for any new student to attend.

2026 Dates

For Students starting in January 2026:

  • In-Person Orientation on January 7, 2026. Register HERE

For Students Starting in Fall 2026:

  • 2026 High School Dates: May 13th, 14th, 20th or 21st
    Students are encouraged to sign-up with their High Schools to attend these days in May
  • 2026 dates open to ALL new Students: August 5th and 6th

 

 

 

 

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Claim Jumper Day-Our annual preview day happens on the 3rd Thursday in September and offers regional high schools a chance to see everything Columbia College has to offer. This fun-filled event includes campus tours, special demos and presentations all over campus, info-fair, lunch, giveaways and much more!