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 open to ALL new Students: August 5th and 6th from 9:00-2:00. Register here:
Register for Fall 2026 Orientation
August 21st from 2:00pm - 5:00pm: New students, parents, families and supporters are all invited to Columbia’s New Student Welcome and Convocation to receive an official welcome to Columbia College. Get help finding your classes or printing your schedule, meet and greet with faculty, learn about student life, and enjoy a free dinner! Register here:
The Columbia College 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.
More information coming soon!
Email claimjumpers@yosemite.edu for more information
