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What is START?

START is new student orientation and an opportunity for new students to meet with an academic advisor, register for courses and attend required online orientation events. Both students and families are provided tools to familiarize themselves with K1����-Cascades, including information on financial aid and scholarships, campus activities and policies.

Spring 2025 START is open February 7 through March 28.

Fall 2025 online START is available in early May in . You will be guided through next steps for completing online orientation(s), placement exams and booking an appointment with your academic advisor. 

(Transfer students: Click here for Transfer START information)

Before you sign up for START

Pay your Advance Tuition Deposit
To confirm your attendance at K1����-Cascades you will be asked to submit the Confirmation form along with your $200 Advance Tuition Deposit. This can be done in your Beaver Basecamp account under “Next Steps Checklist.”

Complete START online orientation

• START for fall term will be available in May each year. Complete your online orientation through Beaver Basecamp. A link will appear to Register for START under your Next Steps Checklist.
• Registration for winter, spring or summer term START will open one to two months before the start of the term. The deadline to register for START is typically a week before classes start. Sign up and complete your online orientation through Beaver Basecamp. A link will appear to Register for START under your Next Steps Checklist.
• Completion of the online orientation is required before you can meet with your academic advisor and registering for your classes.

Preparing for START advising appointment

Placement Tests (IMPORTANT: Students must take the placement test at least a week prior to attending their advising appointment.)

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  Regardless of AP scores or previous college level math credit all freshman students must take the K1���� Math Placement test ALEKs. Information is available . COCC DPP students are encouraged to complete the ALEKs Math Placement Test several days before advising appointment to ensure registration hold is removed at COCC.
  • Students are encouraged to retake the ALEKs test if they feel they should have a higher score. 
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  • High school Dual Credit Courses – if you completed a sponsored dual credit course such as writing or math in high school you will need to request an official transcript from the college or university that provided the credits to K1����-Cascades. Your high school transcript will not have the correct records for these credits to be transferred to K1����.
  • Advanced Placement or CLEP – Students will need to request AP scores from the  sent to K1����-Cascades.
  • Standard college courses — if a student enrolled and completed courses from a community college while a high school student the student will need to request an official transcript from the community college to be sent to K1����-Cascades.

Student Account and Tools Set-Up

Students will need to access their various K1���� student accounts and online learning tools. Please see Student Accounts Set-Up Guide and 

Suggestion: Check out the  guide to be ready for START, registration and your first term at K1����-Cascades. Be aware of K1����-Corvallis specific information that may not pertain to our students.

Sign up for an advising appointment

Once you have completed the required online orientations and placement exams, a link to a calendar for your academic advisor will display in your Beaver Basecamp. Please select the day and time of your choice to meet with your academic advisor. This initial meeting will focus on making course recommendations for fall term and will take place on Zoom.

Sign up for student-finance orientation

Receive in-depth information about tuition and fees, student accounts, billing cycles, financial aid and scholarships requirements and payment processes. .

Download K1���� mobile app

You can check grades, dining hall hours, class assignments and much more using the K1���� Mobile app. Search for K1���� Mobile and download the app for free, then choose K1����-Cascades as your campus.

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