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My Enrollment Guide
become a Casper College student in eight easy steps
Getting ready for college can be overwhelming and stressful. This guide will reduce your stress by helping you organize and complete the necessary steps before the priority deadlines. Have you already started one or more of these steps? Great! Use this guide to determine which steps you still need to complete. Keep this guide as a resource!
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New Student Admissions
Gateway Building, Rm. 349
800-442-2963 ext. 3605, 307-268-3605
admissions@caspercollege.edu
fax: 307-268-2611
Enrollment Services
Gateway Building, third floor
800-442-2963 ext. 2323, 307-268-2323
enrollmentservices@caspercollege.edu
fax: 307-268-26111
Mail: Casper College
Enrollment Services
125 College Drive
checklist
Casper, WY 82601
Fax: 307-268-2611
In person: Gateway Building,
Enrollment third floor
New students are encouraged to start the college admissions Submit proof of two MMR immunizations. Proof may be mailed,
process early. Students should submit necessary documentation six faxed, or hand delivered to enrollment services. If a record of
months prior to their anticipated attendance, and no later than the your immunizations is not available, you can be reimmunized, or
priority deadlines: August 1 for fall semester, December 1 for spring tested for immunity by the Student Health Service office. Service
semester, and May 1 for summer semester. availability and costs vary. For details call Student Health Service
at 307-268-2267.
Complete the application for admission. Submit the paper
form or apply online at caspercollege.edu/admissions. Submit placement scores if you have not taken and successfully
completed college level math and English courses. ACT, SAT,
Request official high school or High School Equivalency or COMPASS* scores must be less than one year old. The
(GED, HiSET) transcripts to be sent to Casper College by mail. COMPASS exam is available at the Casper College Student
Success Center on the third floor of the Gateway Building. Please
Request all official college transcripts. If you’ve attended call 307-268-2089 for the scheduled dates, times and cost.
college anywhere else, you need to have those transcripts sent
to Casper College by mail from the institution(s) in a *COMPASS: Please pay for the exam in the Accounting and Financial
sealed envelope. Management office, Gateway Building, third floor. Then take the receipt
to the Student Success Center, Gateway Building, third floor to take your
COMPASS exam. Scores are available after the test is completed.Questions? Contact Enrollment Services Gateway Building, third floor 800-442-2963 ext. 2323, 307-268-2323 fax: 307-268-2611
2 Explore Financial Aid
The cost of college can be intimidating. If you are active and take some initiative to
apply for financial aid, the cost of college can become very affordable.
Apply for grants, loans, and work-study by submitting the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply
for the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov. Include Casper
College as one of your choice colleges using the Federal
School Code 003928. The FAFSA should be completed as
Search and apply for scholarships through your community
or activity groups.
If eligible, apply for the Hathaway Scholarship on our
website, caspercollege.edu/financial_aid/hathaway.html.
early as possible. The priority deadline for submission of Students who recently graduated from a Wyoming high
the FAFSA is March 1. school may be eligible.
Apply for institutional scholarships. Casper College awards If eligible, apply for Department of Veterans Affairs
millions of dollars in scholarships each year. You may educational benefits by contacting the veteran assistance
qualify for this money based on your academic record, coordinator at 307-268-2510 or visit caspercollege.edu/
financial need, group affiliation, or anticipated activities. financial_aid/veterans.html.
You must apply to receive these awards. The application
priority deadline for fall scholarship awards is March 1.
Applications are available on the Stars Online application
at: caspercollege.edu/financial_aid/scholarships.html.Residence Life and Housing
800-442-2963 ext. 2394, 307-268-2394
fax: 307-268-22033
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Housing Options
Students are not required to live on campus. However,
on-campus housing is a great option!
Reasons to live on campus:
• Meet other students more easily and form friendships that
last a lifetime.
• Enjoy the spontaneous fun interaction with roommates and
other residents.
If you choose to live on campus fill out the housing
• Have the personal safety provided by security patrol 24 application and submit your damage deposit. Housing
hours a day. applications are available in March prior to the next
• Succeed – students who live on campus are more likely to academic year. Housing applications may be found online
succeed in school and graduate. at caspercollege.edu/housing. Paper applications are
• Live a convenient walking distance from class. available upon request.Photo
4 Complete T-Bird WAY After you have submitted the appropriate documents to Enrollment Services, you should be notified in writing if you have been accepted to Casper College. You will then be invited to complete our T-Bird WAY welcome program. One of the steps within the program will allow you to request an appointment with an advisor. T-Bird WAY (Welcome, Advising, & You) is an online learning program designed to help you learn: • How to navigate CC resources • How much time and money you need to budget for college • How to use the catalog and class schedule tools • How adding/dropping classes affects financial aid
5 Meet with an Advisor and
Register for Classes
Your advisor will help you choose classes for the upcoming
semester. Students are encouraged to attend a registration
appointment in person; however, phone advisement can be
Register for classes. After you have met with an advisor,
the ‘advisor hold’ will be taken off of your account and
you will be allowed to register for classes. You can
arranged. After meeting with an advisor, you will be able to register online on WebAdvisor using the student login
register for classes. information you will be given. You can also register at
Enrollment Services located in the Gateway Building,
Meet with an academic advisor. Your advisor gets you third floor.
started by helping you pick out the correct classes for
your major. All new students are required to meet with an
advisor before they can register.6 Attend
New Student
Orientation
Orientation sessions are required to help you transition into a
successful college experience. After you register for classes,
you will be invited to attend an orientation session. Sessions
are typically offered the week before the semester begins. An
invitation will provide more specific details. Orientation will
help you become familiar with campus policies, buildings,
and services. Don’t miss this opportunity to receive
information to help you be successful.
Learn about:
• Student activities
• How to use your student login
• Campus buildings
• Student and academic services
• Personal safety skills
• Academic and self-responsibility
• And more!t in v olv e d on c a m pu s .. .
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If you’ve got the gear, bring it!
Come prepared! Here are just a few activities available on and around campus!
Volleyball Ice skating Putt-Putt Golf
Basketball Hockey Softball or baseball
Softball Bowling Downhill skiing
Dodgeball Walking, running, jogging Snowboarding
Tennis Indoor rock climbing Cross-country skiing
Soccer Biking Snowshoeing
Football Swimming Snowmobiling
Frisbee Rollerblading Hiking
Racquetball Skateboarding Camping
Golf
Or to start your own, contact the Student Activities office at 307-268-2638.7 Submit Payment
Before payment deadline you should verify that requested financial aid
has paid your account balance in full. Students who owe a remaining
balance must pay the full amount, or establish a payment plan, by the
payment deadline published in the class schedule. Payments can be
made using the WebAdvisor system, over the phone, or in person at
the Accounting and Financial Management office, Gateway Building,
third floor. If you have financial aid left over after your balance is
paid, you will receive a refund check, which can be picked up in the
Accounting and Financial Management office.
Accounting and Financial Management
Gateway Building, third floor You can look up the current cost of tuition and room and board online
at caspercollege.edu/business_office/fees.
800-442-2963, ext. 2244
fax: 307-268-2880 Plan for your educational expenses by completing the student budget
Make payment: 307-268-2264 planner on the next page.
Questions about payments: 307-268-2244Casper College Student Budget
Planner
Come prepared! Estimate your financial aid awards and your educational and personal expenses.
Look up tuition and room and board options online at caspercollege.edu/ business_office.
Incomes Amount School Expenses Amount Personal Expenses Amount
Parents/saving On-campus housing Off-campus housing
Jobs/workstudy Meal plan Commuter meal plan (optional)
Scholarships Tuition and fees Groceries
Federal grants Books Utilities
Student loans Supplies Phone
Other Cable/Internet
Vehicle payment/fuel
Insurance (health/auto)
Entertainment/dining
Other
Total Total Total8 Purchase Books
and Attend Class
Each instructor determines which books and supplies are required
or recommended for each course. This information is published
and available on the WebAdvisor student information system, in
the bookstore, and will be explained during the first day of class.
Students need to be prepared to purchase the necessary items
before, or soon after, the first day of class.
Do you know where your class(es) are located? Students are
encouraged to become familiar with campus before classes begin.
Course attendance and communication with the instructor will
ensure your success. Need a copy of your schedule? Students
can print their class schedule from the WebAdvisor student
information system, or request a copy from Enrollment Services,
Gateway Building, third floor. You must bring a photo ID in order
to obtain a copy of your schedule from the office. Campus maps McCann College Store
are also available in Enrollment Services to help you find your 800-442-2963 ext. 2202 or 307-268-2202
classroom buildings. Student Union, first floorOther Student Services
Student Success Center Counseling Services
We understand that our students sometimes hit a rough patch and
Gateway Building, third floor – 307-268-2089
need someone to talk to. Our counselors are licensed professionals
Disability Services that can provide a fresh, unbiased look at your situation and help
All part-time and full-time students enrolled at Casper College who you through it. This is a confidential free service available to our
have a documented physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disability students. So if you need someone to talk to, stop by the Campus
are eligible for disability services. Visit the Student Success Center Wellness Center.
to discuss documentation, accommodation needs, and to complete a
Security
service agreement.
Our team of officers is committed to service. They are available on
Career Services campus 24/7 to help students with room and vehicle lockouts, and are
Not sure what to do with your life? Get help early! The Student happy to escort students to their vehicles or rooms. If you ever need
Success Center can help you research career options, choose the help of our security team just dial 307-268-2688.
courses, choose a transfer university, and find employment after
Student Life and Activities
college. They can also assist you with finding a job on or off campus
College shouldn’t be all work and no play. We offer over 35 clubs and
to help pay for college. Stop by and start mapping out your future.
activities for our students including intramurals, open mic nights, free
Student Wellness movies, and free admission to college sporting events. To get involved
on campus, contact our Student Activities office at 307-268-2638.
307-268-2267
Tutoring Services
Student Health Service
We offer a variety of tutoring services on our campus. We have a
Bad eating habits, late nights, and the stress of college can leave you
Math Lab, English Center, Writing Center, Oral Communication Lab,
drained and susceptible to illness. Our Student Health Service office is
and Statistics Lab that are here to assist you. For tutoring in all other
here to keep you healthy so you don’t miss out on anything. Services
subject areas we also offer Smart Thinking, an online tutoring service.
like flu shots, free clinics, referrals, etc. are available.Non-Profit Organization
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