Happening this Week | October 13 - October 18, 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.
Login with your COS student username & password.
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.
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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
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College of the Sequoias Celebrates
Indigenous Peoples Day
Join College of the Sequoias for an afternoon celebrating Indigenous Heritage, Culture, & People.
Honoring the History, Resilience, & Rich Cultures of Indigenous Communities.
October 13th
Visalia Campus, Quad
3:00-6:00pm
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GIANT Threads
FREE Professional Clothing Closet
COS Hanford Campus
925 13th Ave, Hanford
October 13th
12:15-3:00pm
Make a first impression last with the perfect professional outfit at no cost.
RSVP by clicking here.
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College of the Sequoias Foundation
Scholarship Application
2026-2027 Scholarship Application is now OPEN
Complete a simple Online Application for an opportunity to earn Scholarship Support.
Application is Open
October 13th - November 30th
Apply at cos.edu/scholarships
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College of the Sequoias Library Student Workshop
Jumpstart your research with JSTOR
In this workshops you will learn how to use JSTORE, a go-to database for scholarly articles, book chapters, and MORE all to help you find resources for papers and projects.
October 14th from 1:00-2:00pm on zoom.
| | College of the Sequoias Fire Academy Application OPEN NOW! | | |
Ignite Your Future with the COS Fire Technology Program. Ready to launch your career in public service? The COS Fire Technology application will open October 1st at 8am. The COS Fire Technology Program offers multiple pathways to prepare for a career in fire service, with degree and certificate options designed to
equip you with the skills to serve your community.
Click here to learn more about the Fire Technology Program.
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October 1st
Application Open until October 15 @ 5 pm
October 14th
1st Physical Agility Test - Practice Session (Optional)
October 18th
2nd Physical Agility Test - Practice Session (Optional)
October 22nd
3rd Physical Agility Test - Practice Session (Optional)
October 25 - October 30
Physical Agility Test - Invite Only - Top 40 applicants
November
Applicant Review & Follow up (as needed)
December
Firefighter Academy 21-45 Orientation
January 2026
Firefighter Academy 21-45 Starts
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College of the Sequoias Student Health Center
De-Stress Event
October 15th & 16th
Visalia Campus Quad 10:00am-1:00pm
Join the event for self-care tips, de-stressing activities, goodie bags, therapy dogs, and MORE.
Mental Health Doesn't Have to be Spooky.
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COS Theatre
Presents
Dracula
October 16-18 @ 7:00pm
October 17-18 @ 1:00pm
$16 General
$14 Senior
$12 Student
*Mature Audiences Only
Ticket details available here
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College of the Sequoias Choral Music presents
"Lift Our Voices"
October 17th
Visalia First Presbyterian Church @ 7:00pm
215 N Locust St.
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College of the Sequoias
FASFA & CADA Application Workshops
Visalia Campus - KERN 718
Oct 23rd - from 2:00-5:00pm
Nov 20th - from 2:00-5:00pm
Hanford Campus - Education Bldg. Room 92
Oct 22nd - from 2:00-5:00pm
Nov 13th - from 12:00-3:00pm
Tulare Campus - Building A Room 202
Oct 15th - from 1:00-4:00pm
Nov 19th - from 10:00am-12:00pm
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College of the Sequoias
Agriculture Department
Harvest Fest
October 22nd
5:00-7:00pm
COS Tulare Campus
4999 E. Bardsley Ave, Tulare
FREE Entrances
Petting Zoo
Hay Rides
Bug Zoo
Costume Contest
& MORE!
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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
| | 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
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Virtual
November 13th
December 4th
Visalia Campus, ESS Building Room 126
October 28th
November 25th
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Fall 2026 Transfer Admissions Submit Applications between
October 1 - December 1
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Visalia Campus Workshops In-Person
October 14th | 1:30-3:30pm
October 15th | 9:00-11:00am
October 16th | 1:30-3:30pm
October 21st | 1:30-3:30pm
October 22nd | 3:00-5:00pm
October 23rd | 1:30-3:30pm
October 30th | 1:30-3:30pm
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Tulare Campus Workshop In-Person
October 28th | 9:30am-12:00pm &
1:00-3:00pm
Virtual Workshops
October 22nd | 9:00-11:00am
October 29th | 1:30-3:30pm
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University Transfer Representatives in October
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Transfer & Career Center
October 21st
Fresno State
9:00AM-1:00PM
Location: Visalia Campus, Sequoia Building, Room 9
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Visalia Campus Quad
October 21st | Fresno Pacific University, Fresno & Visalia | 10:30AM - 1:00PM
Location: Visalia Campus, Quad
Webinar
October 21st | UCLA | 2:00PM-3:00PM
Register for each workshop by calling 559-737-6110
Transfer & Career Center @
Visalia Campus, Sequoia
Building Room 9
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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
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Resume Workshops
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
Register for each workshop by calling 559-737-6110
Transfer & Career Center @ Visalia Campus, Sequoia Building Room
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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!
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COS Food Services
All Food Services locations will
Hanford Campus
The Avenue Cafe
Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-2:30pm
Tulare Campus
The Bookstore
Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm
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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
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College of the Sequoias Athletics
Women's Soccer
vs. Lemoore- October 14th - Away @ 4:00pm
vs. Fresno- October 21st - Away @ 4:00pm
vs. Merced - October 24th - Sequoias Stadium @ 1:00pm
Men's Soccer
vs. Taft - October 14th - Away @ 3:00pm
vs. Fresno - October 17th - Away @ 4:00pm
vs. American River - October 28th - Away @ 3:00pm
Football
vs. Monterey Peninsula - October 18th - Sequoias Stadium @ 1:00pm
vs. Reedley - October 25th - Away @ 1:00pm
vs, Fresno - November 1st - Away @ 1:00pm
Women's Volleyball
vs. Lemoore - October 15th - Away @ 6:00pm
vs. Merced - October 17th - Away @ 6:00pm
vs. Fresno - October 22nd - Porter Field House @ 6:00pm
Full Schedule Available at COSGIANTS.COM
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College of the Sequoias
Alumni Tailgate
Cheer on your GIANT Football Team
Sequoias vs.
Monterey Peninsula
October 18th
Tailgate - Visalia Campus
Parking Lot 7
11:00am-1:00pm
Kickoff at 1:00pm
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
November 4th
December 2nd
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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
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