Group Visits at CGCC
The Student Outreach and Recruitment team provides general information and tours to student groups about Columbia Gorge Community College. Group visits are for high school groups that are coordinated/chaperoned by an official staff member from that school.
We ask that you limit the number of participants to no more than 24 students and require each group to have 1 chaperone per 12 students. To provide you with the best possible visit, we request at least 21 days to make arrangements.
Group visits are provided Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m and Fridays from 8:30am-12:30pm during the year, excluding university holidays.
Who are we?
The SOAR team at CGCC is excited to help you learn more about our college. We look forward to meeting you soon in your high school or at a community event nearby.
Our team is available to help with:
- Visits to High Schools
- Financial Aid Presentation/Workshops (English & Spanish)
- Campus Visits
- CGCC representatives at events
- General College presentations
Here are some frequently asked questions about Group Visits to campus
A typical group visit includes a 30-minute general presentation followed by a 30-minute interactive general campus tour.
We are unable to offer groups the opportunity to sit in on a class but we will do our best for students to interact with our teaching faculty.
Yes. Group tour reservations are mandatory and we request at least 21 days to make arrangements.
Group visits are provided Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m and Fridays from 8:30am-12:30pm during the year, excluding college holidays.
However, some programs will recommend specific days to see the students in action. Please provide multiple dates to ensure the best visit for your group.
Our office serves 9th grade and above.
Once you submit your request, the Program Coordinator will work on the details of your visit, you will receive an additional email with your itinerary, parking instructions within a week of registration.
Your group can eat at our campus cafe, The Hook. At The Hook, you are able to pay with a credit card or cash.
Students who bring lunch can eat in the Hook or outdoors in our Amphitheater. We are also located next door to Sorosis Park which has a covered shelter picnic area.
Unfortunately, we cannot take groups into residence halls. This is for safety purposes and to respect the current students living on campus. We do have virtual tours online at: https://www.cgcc.edu/housing.
If you are interested in visiting other departments, please note that in your registration. The Program Coordinator will make arrangements with other departments based on their availability.
Please plan to arrive on campus at the noted check-in time on your itinerary. This will allow time for you to park, check-in at Student Services, and give your students time to visit the restrooms before beginning their visit.
Parking is free on campus. Please have the bus drop off and pick up students at the entrance of Building 3. They can park wherever they feel comfortable.
If you are running late, please call the Student Services at (541) 506-6011, option 2 to let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your late arrival.
Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. Please be prepared for the weather!