The people at Colorado College are some of the smartest and kindest you'll ever meet. You'll feel the welcomeness radiating from the community the second you set foot on campus. And while everyone on campus is unique, we are all united by our core values that guide us forward.
While everyone on campus brings something unique to make CC feel like home, we all play by the same house rules. Our core values aren't just words that sound good. They're the ideas and ideals that we live in practice every day.
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At CC, we go beyond simply acknowledging racism in our world. We actively work to dismantle and change the systems, structures, policies, and practices that serve as the foundation for and perpetuate racism in society.
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Sustainability is baked into just about every aspect of life at CC. Our Office of Sustainability is making great leaps toward net zero carbon—we're already there in Tutt Library, and the rest of our campus is carbon neutral.
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We take a holistic approach to mental health. Our Wellness Resource Center offers a variety of options including direct support to students, referral to other campus resources, and workshops and programs to help you build coping skills and resiliency.
Learn MoreBecause a different kind of structure creates a different kind of thinker. And people who think differently from everyone else will always have a place in the world.
Explore the Block PlanCC was founded on a commitment to providing equitable education to all races and genders. Our goal remains to continuously interrogate our past in order to evolve our future. Anchored in the rich tradition of liberal arts, we understand that access to this education requires free academic inquiry while centering humanity and social responsibility.
Learn MoreThe strategies you develop on the Block Plan are immediately applicable in the real world. The practice of fully focusing on one thing at a time will teach you to break down big goals into fast, bite-sized chunks, so you'll have more success during your time in the Springs—and wherever you go from here.
See OutcomesAll right, close your eyes and imagine what the most ideal, picturesque liberal arts college campus looks like. Now open them and explore our campus. Pretty close to what you imagined, right?
Here, creativity is woven into everyday learning. Art majors dive into hands-on courses, while the Arts & Crafts Program welcomes students of all backgrounds to create in a co-curricular studio. And CC is home to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, connecting students to a world-class museum and cultural hub.
Steps from downtown and minutes from Garden of the Gods, CC sits in a city known for athletic excellence, natural wonders, creative energy, and growing industries. With vibrant arts, great food, festivals, and plenty of sunshine, there’s always something happening—and room to make it your own.
At CC, field study is a core part of the academic experience. Nearly all students join hands-on learning that makes the world their classroom—from alpine forests and archaeological sites to farmers markets and museums. Immersive courses make learning active, place-based, and deeply connected to the world beyond campus.
Our shared commitment to sustainability, equity and belonging, and mental health and wellness are ideas and ideals that we live in practice every day and are derived from our core values. Learn more about the things that make us who we are.
