Prospective Calhoun Community College students are invited to take advantage of the school’s instant admission days this summer.

The instant admission event allows prospective students to meet with advisors, apply for admission, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online, schedule or take placement exams and register for fall classes.

Sessions will be held on the Decatur campus, 6250 U.S. 31 North, in the Wallace building and at the Huntsville campus, 102 Wynn Drive NW, in the grand foyer.

“We have two beautiful campuses with devoted faculty and staff, and our instant admission day offers students who are interested in furthering their education an opportunity to see how Calhoun can assist in reaching their education and career goals,” said Dr. Pat Wilson, vice president of student services.

Instant admission days are as follows:

• 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11;

• 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14;

• 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 25; and

• 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 28.

In order to complete the admissions and financial aid processes, students must bring a current government-issued photo ID and 2017 tax forms.

Computer support specialist course offered

Calhoun recently announced the addition of a course designed to help prepare students for a computer support specialist career, according to a press release.

The goal of the short-term, noncredit course is to prepare students for the CompTIA A+ exam, while also providing skills in problem-solving, troubleshooting and customer service. Students who successfully complete the course should also become proficient at installing and updating hardware and software and finding solutions to common technical problems, the release said.

The course begins in July and will meet two evenings per week through October. Because the course meets the criteria for high-wage, high-demand career training, it has been approved for WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funding, meaning students who qualify may take the course at no cost. To determine WIOA eligibility, students should contact their local career center.

For more information, contact Jennifer Geiger at jennifer.geiger@calhoun.edu.