TBCC has an open admissions policy and welcomes students from all educational backgrounds. Programs are designed to promote equal access to educational opportunities and provide services that maximize student potential and development. Students under the age of 16 must see an academic advisor prior to enrolling. Appointments may be made by calling (503) 842-8222, ext. 1110.

~~New Student Check List~~

1 Complete an ADMISSIONS APPLICATION

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Community Education, Continuing Education, Adult Basic Skills students
      go to step 4

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Students taking credit courses or seeking a degree,
    continue through the following steps:

2 ASSESS YOUR PLACEMENT

Assessment can be demonstrated with a Compass placement test, a previous college degree; college courses, or SAT, ACT, or other college placement assessments.
TBCC uses the COMPASS Placement Tests (untimed, computerized) to gauge a students academic strengths. This is not a graded or a "pass or fail test". The scores are used to place you into the correct classes and to meet the prerequisites for specific classes. Tests are done in the areas of math, reading, and writing.
To take the COMPASS placement test, ask the TBCC Librarian to get you started on your COMPASS assessment. You should plan for about two hours to complete the tests.

3 Complete a NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
(For new degree seeking students, transfer students with less than 12 credits, or students registered in 6 or more credits) Sign up for a New Student Orientation session by coming in to Student Services at 4301 Third St. Tillamook, calling 503-842-8222 ext. 1100, or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You must have your admissions and assessment finished (steps 1 and 2) before attending the orientation. You will need to bring your assessment scores with you to your orientation session. You will also need to bring your Student ID Number and password to the orientation.

4 Now you are Ready to Register

Register online at MyTBCC, login, and click "Course Schedule", or complete and submit a registration form to Student Services.

To pay for classes, take your fee statement to the Bookstore/Cashier. You may pay with check, cash, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. If you will be paying with financial aid, scholarship or agency billing, make sure that all arrangements have been made prior to class start date. For assistance, contact the Cashier at 503-842-8222 ext. 1240
 For more information and to get started on your TBCC career click the links below:

Credit and Degree Seeking Students:

High School Requirements:

Non-Credit/Community Education

Mailing Address:
Tillamook Bay Community College
4301 Third St.
Tillamook, OR 97141


Student Services

Compass Testing Hints:

  • You can review before you test! Here is a site you can go to see what the COMPASS will be like: ACT Compass
  • You can bring a calculator to use during the test
  • You should read the assessment like a book not a text message. You will be asked questions about the details that you read.
  • Take your time; the test is untimed; doing your best will save you time and money.


You will need your Social Security number and a photo ID for the testing session.