Office of Recruitment and Programs for New Students

Mentor Program: matches new students with a faculty or staff mentor.  Applications are available from the Coordinator of Programs for New Students. Mentors and students meet twice a month over the course of a semester. This is a great networking opportunity for students. Contact: Alicia Huppe.

Spectrum Student Ambassadors for Diversity is a group of students who represent CCCCD at various campus and community events. They provide campus tours and welcome all new students during phone bank. The Ambassadors are paid on a point system with a potential to earn up to $500 a semester. Applications will be available in the Spring. Contact: Alicia Huppe.

Campus tours are available to groups as well as individuals, and require an appointment.  Groups of more than 5 prospective students may also receive a college presentation upon request. Group presentations should be scheduled with at least 72-hours notice.  Individual tours may be used by high school students as a college visit or as part of “College Day”.  At the Spring Creek Campus individual tours are given every Friday at noon and do not require a reservation.  Interested students should report to the Info Desk.  At Central Park or Preston Ridge, please schedule an appointment at least 24-hours in advance. Contact: Donna Okaro.

New Student Orientation is recommended for all first-time students to Collin County Community College. Students will learn about campus resources, interpreting the catalog and schedule, choosing a major, campus safety, calculating your GPA (grade point average), managing stress and time and other survival skills leading to success in college.

Join us! Attendance is free for all sessions.
Orientation dates for the Spring semester are as follows:

Also available is New Student Orientation for Non-Traditional Students, those returning to college after an extended break and adult students starting college for the first time. This intensive orientation is conveniently held in the evening from 6 – 9 p.m. on Jan. 15 at SCC.

To register, please email or call us with your name, the date you will attend, your T-shirt size (S-XXXL) and your phone number. For more information, please call Celeste Harden at 972-377-1750 or email orientation@collin.edu.

Youth Leadership Academy is co-sponsored by Collin County Community College and Collin County LULAC (League of United Latin-American Citizens) Adult Council to cultivate leadership skills in 9th – 12th graders. Students may obtain applications from their high school counselors at the beginning of the school year (usually, November) and submit by December. The academy meets January 24, February 28, April 3, and May 8 with the final meeting being an awards ceremony. Academy participants and their families are invited to attend. Contact: Lisabeth Lassiter

Parent Leadership Program is a program conducted in Spanish to prepare Spanish speaking-only parents of high school students for their children’s college education. Topics include financial aid, study skills, assessment tests, and much more. Sessions are generally held in the Spring semester during evening hours. Contact: Lisabeth Lassiter

GO Centers are community based college information centers. There are several events and activities conducted throughout the school year by high school and college students. They are supported by members of the community and higher education. CCCCD's office of Recruitment and Programs for New Students has partnered with Williams High School in Plano to start the first GO Center in Collin County. If you are interested in starting a GO Center or would like more information, please contact: Lisabeth Lassiter

Transfer Express is our annual event held in late January to assist students planning to transfer to other institutions. Representatives from 30-45 colleges and universities participate in this program and distribute information about transferability of courses, financial aid, housing and student activities, among other topics. Contact: Donna Okaro. This year's Transfer Express will be held:

Tuesday, January 20, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in Founders and University Hall at PRC
Wednesday, January 21, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm in the Atrium at SCC

Special Admissions, Special admission is offered to high school students who have advanced ability and request early admissions consideration, students under 18 years of age without a high school diploma or the equivalent, and home schooled students under the age of 18. Juniors may take one college course per semester and seniors may take two courses per semester. However, both juniors and seniors are limited to one course per five-week summer session. Students interested in this program should visit with their high school counselor who will decide which college courses are accepted and whether or not the courses may be taken for dual credit or early admissions. A student who receives “dual credit” will earn both high school and college credit for a particular class. Please contact Jodi Collins for an appointment to discuss options. Contact: Jodi Collins

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