Happening This Week

Happening this Week | September 30 - October 4, 2025

NEW MyGiant Portal

The NEW MyGiant Portal is launching on October 20th.

What will be in the MyGiant Portal?

All student tools & resources that students currently have access to in MyGiant will be available in the new portal.

How do I access the NEW MyGiant Portal?

From the home page of the COS website.

Click on the ORANGE MYGIANT button at the top right corner of the website.

When will I be able to view the NEW MyGiant?

October 20th.

Can I preview the NEW MyGiant?

Yes, click here and sign-in with your COS username & password.

Fall 2025

The Academic Calendar is available here.

Important Dates - Full List

October 16

Last Day to File for an Associate Degree for Fall 2025

October 17

Fall Drop Date: Last Day to Drop Full Term Classes with a "W" on Transcripts and No Refund at www.cos.edu

November 11

Veterans Holiday. College of the Sequoias will be closed on

all three campus locations.

Registration dates for Fall semester are available in your MyGiant BannerWeb

AlertAware

AlertAware is a new APP in partnership with COS District Police. Students can download the app and create a login. Once logged-in the app, COS District Police can send an alert to students who will receive a push notification with that announcement.

AlertAware can also be used to send COS District Police information, if needed. There is a 2-way communication feature where students can message COS District Police. Click here to access the App.

Fall 2025

Several courses have changes, meet with your

COS Academic Counselor to review your Student Ed. Plan.

Meet with an Academic Counselor

Click here to make a Counseling Appointment

Activities & Resources

COS Student Health Center

Flu Clinics

Hosted by COS Student Health Center & administered by the Registered Nursing Program

Hanford Campus

September 29th

11:00am-1:00pm

EDU-45

Visalia Campus

September 30th

9:00am-1:00pm

Visalia Campus Quad

Tulare Campus

October 7th

11:00am-1:00pm

A110

College of the Sequoias Giant Marketplace along with FoodLink host

Nutrition on the Go - NUGO

Shop for FRESH Groceries

for FREE, bring your

Student ID and reusable bag

9:00am-11:00am

First Tuesday of the Month

Visalia Campus

Parking Lot 7

October 7th

November 4th

December 2nd

College of the Sequoias

FASFA & CADA Application Workshops

Visalia Campus - KERN 718

Oct 8th - from 10:00am-12:00pm

Oct 23rd - from 2:00-5:00pm

Nov 20th - from 2:00-5:00pm

Hanford Campus - Education Bldg. Room 92

Sept 30th - from 1:00-4:00pm

Oct 22nd - from 2:00-5:00pm

Nov 13th - from 12:00-3:00pm

Tulare Campus - Building A Room 202

Oct 7th - from 12:00-3:00pm

Oct 15th - from 1:00-4:00pm

Nov 19th - from 10:00am-12:00pm

Transfer 101 Workshops

Transfer Timeline Review

CSU & UC Admission Requirements

College Research Tools

Upcoming Transfer Events

October 20th

1:30-3:30pm

Visalia Campus,

Sequoia Room 9

Questions call Transfer Center 559-737-6110

COS Tutorial Services Workshops

Join COS Tutorial Services for a series of workshops throughout the Fall semester.

Oct 14 & 17 - Burnout

Nov 18 & 21 - Study Skills

For a full list of services visit

cos.edu/tutorialservices

Questions call 559-730-3820

Email tutorialservices@cos.edu

UFW Foundation - Fall Workshops

UFW Foundation legal representative regarding immigration legal services. This is a FREE service being offered to students,

staff, and faculty

The UFW legal representation is by appointment only, so be sure to share the flyer and encourage applicable students to scan the QR code to book. Appointments MUST be booked 48 hours in advance.

Office Hours 9:00am - 5:00pm

Virtual

October 9th

November 13th

December 4th

Visalia Campus, ESS Building Room 126

October 28th

November 25th

COS Transfer & Career Center Workshops

Career Exploration

Friday, October 17, 2025 | 10AM - 11AM

Friday, November 7, 2025 | 1PM - 2PM

Friday, December 5, 2025 | 10AM-11AM

Location: Visalia Campus, Sequoia Building, Room 9

Resume Workshops

Friday, October 3, 2025 | 1:30PM - 3PM

Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 9AM -10:30AM

Monday, November 3, 2025 | 10AM - 11:30 AM

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 9:00AM -10:30AM

Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 10AM - 11:30AM

Location: Visalia Campus, Sequoia Building, Room 9

Transfer & Career Center @ Visalia Campus, Sequoia Building Room 9

What is the GIANT Marketplace?

The Giant Marketplace provides centralized support services for

students facing basic need insecurities. This is accomplished

through access to on and off campus resources, community

collaboration, and advocacy that ensures a student's educational success.

Services include support with food, hygiene, technology, mental health, transportation, emergency housing, CalFresh assistance.

Click here for the GIANT Marketplace Resource Guide!

Fall Food Services

COS Food Services

All Food Services locations will be open starting

August 11th

Hanford Campus

The Avenue Cafe

Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:30pm

Tulare Campus

The Bookstore

Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm

Visalia Campus

Student Union

Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-7:00pm

Friday 8:00am-2:00pm

Food Court

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00pm

Friday from 8:00am-2:00pm

The Grind

Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-4:00pm

Friday from 8:00am-2:00pm

Giant Grill & COS Cafe

Monday-Thursday from 8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday from 8:00am - 1:30pm

Fall Athletics

College of the Sequoias Athletics

Women's Soccer

vs. Clovis - September 30 - Away @ 4:00pm

vs. Taft - October 3rd - Sequoias Stadium @ 12:00pm

vs. Madera - October 7th - Sequoias Stadium @ 2:00pm

vs. Porterville - October 12th - Sequoias Stadium @ 12:00pm

Men's Soccer

vs. San Bernardino Valley - September 30 - Away @ 4:00pm

vs. Clovis - October 3rd - Sequoias Stadium @ 3:00pm

vs. Lemoore - October 7th - Away @ 2:00pm

vs. Merced - October 10th - Sequoias Stadium @ 3:00pm

Football

vs. Sacramento City - October 11th - Away @ 1:00pm

vs. Monterey Peninsula - October 18th - Sequoias Stadium @ 1:00pm

vs. Reedley - October 25th - Away @ 1:00pm

Women's Volleyball

vs. Coalinga - October 1st - Away @ 6:00pm

vs. Taft - October 3rd - Porter Field House @ 6:00pm

vs. Porterville - October 8th - Away @ 6:00pm

Full Schedule Available at COSGIANTS.COM

Save the Date

COS Theatre

Presents

Dracula

October 9-11, 16-18 @ 7:00pm

October 17-18 @ 1:00pm

$16 General

$14 Senior

$12 Student

*Mature Audiences Only

Ticket details available here

TEDx Visalia

Featuring Guest Speaker

COS Faculty & Art Gallery Director

Amie T. Rangel

Filtering each moment:

Reshaping Play, Healing, & Storytelling Through Art & Design

October 12th

Visalia Fox Theater

1:00-5:00pm

Ticket prices vary between $32.20 - $50.90

Ticket details available here

College of the Sequoias Band Concert

"When Friends Rejoice"

October 21st

Visalia Campus

COS Theater 7:00pm

$12.00 Admission

Featuring COS Jazz Band

Sequoia Winds

COS Symphonic Band

Tickets available at the door or online.

College of the Sequoias Tulare Campus

Scream & Celebrate the End of Midterms

October 22nd

11:00am-1:00pm

Building A, Mall Area

Pumpkin pie, paint mini-pumpkins, Halloween Egg Hunt starting at 8:00am

Questions call

559-688-3000

College of the Sequoias Student Health Center, NextUp, & Giant Marketplace join forces with

Guest Speaker -

Tonier Gain

National trauma-informed care advocate, speaker, & author

October 23rd

Visalia Campus,

Ponderosa Lecture Hall

FREE Admission & Open to the Public

6:00pm

Campus Police and Safety

For all emergencies please dial 911.

NON Emergencies District Police Contact Info for all three campuses: 559-730-3999

EMAIL COSPDINFO@cos.edu