In your first 90-day term, you will participate in our accredited College Success curriculum and your academic coaching will emphasize skill building, resourcefulness, work ethic/methods, communication, critical thinking, problem solving and time management. You also have the option to layer in classes offered by Oregon State University-Cascades or Central Oregon Community College.

In your second term, you'll tailor your own degree to your personal interests and work with your advisor and academic coach to create a class schedule that suits your learning style and academic goals as you further integrate into the college scene.

Your academic team will help you manage the registration process, select instructors and create a workable schedule while your life coach helps you overcome limiting beliefs, anxiety, procrastination and motivational hurdles.

We offer the following academic services to all of our students:

• One-on-one academic coaching, tutoring and advising
• Accountability and performance coaching
• Motivation and Procrastination course (1 credit)
• Successful College Transition course (2 credits)
• Values course (1 credit)
• One-on-one time with college professors
• Brain Fitness curriculum for cognitive skill strengthening
• Computer-assisted learning lab
• Supervised study hours
• Learning differences services and accommodation support
• Learning style assessments and training
• Transfer mentoring
• Career planning and exploration
• Staffed academic center 9am-9pm five days per week

Central Oregon Community College
Central Oregon Community College is about excellent education, affordable tuition, small classes, outstanding student services and an incredible location. It offers a state-of-the-art library, a brand new student center, schools for culinary arts, massage, emergency medical technician, nursing and fire science, a well-equipped fitness center and the most incredible backdrop for recreation anywhere. All at a fraction of the cost of most state colleges and universities. You can find more information at the CCOC website.

Oregon State University - Cascades
Oregon State University - Cascades Campus is a branch of Oregon State University located in Bend, Oregon. Over 20 degree programs are offered, ranging from Business to Psychology to OSU-Cascades' signature Tourism & Outdoor Leadership degree. Students can also choose from hundreds of study abroad and global internships, including a degree option in the emergent field of International Ecotourism.

OSU-Cascades promises extra-small class sizes, one-on-one mentoring by world-class faculty, and creative course delivery methods, all of which make for a dynamic learning experience. Students find a personal approach to academics on this vibrant, student-centered campus. Click here more information.