Bookstore Information
The main campus Bookstore, located on the first floor of the Atkins-Holman Student Commons, carries a wide range of books, art supplies, study materials, college memorabilia, personal grooming products and snacks.
Grossnickle Career Services
Making the successful transition from college to the workplace can be challenging and Grossnickle Career Services Center is here to provide support.
Career Services works with students and alumni in all areas of career development through in-person or virtual meetings, online resources and communications in areas such as:
- Assessing abilities, interests, and priorities
- Developing interview skills
- Internships
- Learning about graduate school options and the admissions process
- Mastering job search techniques
- Resume development
- Understanding the relationship between choice of major and career plans
Setting up an appointment to talk to a career counselor can be done through Aviso or contacting the office directly by phone at 573-875-7425, email at careerservices@ccis.edu or by stopping by the office in Missouri Hall 223.
Additionally, Columbia College students have access to a powerful, innovate career management system called Handshake. Handshake allows students to search through thousands of jobs, internships, and employers throughout the country, find in-person and virtual hiring and graduate school events, and access resources to help them build resumes and cover letters. Handshake is free and easily accessible on all devices. Get started with Handshake at www.ccis.edu/handshake.
Honor Societies
Alpha Chi
Missouri Epsilon chapter of the national honor society for four-year colleges and universities. It selects its members from junior and senior students of good character who rank in the top 10 percent of their class based on cumulative GPA, have earned at least 24 credit hours at Columbia College and are enrolled for coursework at the time of eligibility. Available to all students.
Alpha Sigma Lambda
Alpha Sigma Lambda is an adult honor society for degree seeking students who attend classes through our online program or one of our nationwide locations. ASL provides a means of recognition for the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. The criteria for membership is completion of at least 24 hours of coursework with Columbia College, be in the top 20 percent of students in their class, and have a minimum 3.20 GPA. The student must also be degree seeking with Columbia College. Columbia College offers two chapters, Nu Lambda chapter for students who attend or receive service solely through our online program, and Omega Zeta chapter for students who attend a nationwide location. Available to all Columbia College Global students.
SALUTE Veterans Honor Society
SALUTE Veterans Honor Society recognizes the academic success of student veterans at Columbia College. Collegiate members shall be students enrolled in an undergraduate program at the time of initiation, have been honorably discharged from the armed services, or provide proof of current duty station. Members must also have completed 12 semester hours or its equivalent of one semester, have sophomore standing, and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Available to all student veterans.
Sigma Beta Delta
Sigma Beta Delta is an international honor society for students interested in business, management and administration. Membership is open to all students in the top 15 percent of their class. Members must also have at least a 3.5 GPA and 30 credit hours at Columbia College. Available to all students.
Parking Permits
All Columbia College students and employees must obtain a parking permit for any vehicle parked on campus. Parking permits must be displayed at all times. Parking permits may be ordered online www.ccis.edu/ParkingPermits. Your parking permit will be mailed to you at no additional charge. Call (573) 875-7252 for more information.
Wellness Health and Counseling Services
Wellness Health and Counseling Services is located on the second floor of the Atkins-Holman Student Commons (AHSC, Room 210).
Students may schedule appointments on the student health portal, accessed through student links on CougarTrack or call 573-875-7423. Student Health Services strives to provide students of Columbia College with excellent high-quality medical care that promotes student health and academic success in a non-discriminatory and supportive atmosphere. It is staffed by a board certified advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). The nurse practitioner provides a wide range of health care services including diagnosis, treatment and medication prescriptions for most acute illnesses or minor injuries. Medical care and most services are free to students. Some fees may apply for testing and injections.
Confidential counseling is provided free of charge by licensed professionals to assist students with personal, developmental, or psychological concerns related to personal growth and making academic progress. Students use our services to seek assistance with matters such as anxiety/panic, test anxiety, depression, stress and time management, developing healthy relationships, sleep issues, conflict resolution, grief, eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, attention difficulties, and more. Counseling Services is a confidential resource for dating violence, domestic violence, sexual violence and harassment. Our office also provides referrals to community resources when appropriate. For additional information and online resources, see the counseling services webpage:
www.ccis.edu/counselingservices.
Testing Services
The primary mission of the Columbia College Testing Center is to provide a comfortable, professional, uniform and secure testing environment for all customers. The Testing Center is located in the Tenth Street Center at 310 N. 10th Street.
The Testing Center conducts a variety of tests such as the CLEP, DSST, ACT Residual, Online Proctored Exams, MOGEA, and testing for students with approved ADA accommodations. For more information regarding various exams Testing Services can be contacted at (573) 875-7485, or by e-mail at testingservices@ccis.edu.
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