Housing & Residential Experience

Returning Students

Colorado College requires all first-year students, sophomores, and juniors to live on campus. Students participating in study away programs are not required to live on campus during the duration of their study abroad program if a semester or longer and will not have an on campus housing assignment during this period.  Students who are first years, sophomores, and juniors are required to live on campus upon their return from their study abroad experience.  Seniors returning from study abroad are not required to live on campus. The exemption process for the 2025-26 academic year will open in Block 5 for any students required to live on campus.

For 2025-2026, we have implemented some key changes to enhance clarity and efficiency: 
Key Changes: 
  • Application Structure: The application process is now divided into four distinct parts with clear timelines. 
  • Timing of Selection/Assignment Processes: These processes will not commence until January (Block 5). This includes the senior housing selection process. 
  • Built-in Assignment Change Process: Each group will have the opportunity for assignment changes. 
  • Completion Timeline for Returners: The process for returning students will be completed before April 1. 

General guidelines for Returning Student Housing Selection

Opening Date: Friday, November 15, 2024, at 10 AM 
  • Includes: 
    • Demographic Information 
    • Emergency/Missing Person Contact 
    • Housing Preferences 
      • LLC Requests 
    • Acknowledgment Page 

Where can I find it? StarRez Housing Portal! 

Part 2: Contract 

  • Available to Sign: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 2 PM 
    • Notes: 
      • The contract must be signed before participating in roommate matching and/or room selection. 
      • Meal Plan selection (tentative) will also occur at this stage. 

  • Senior Process: 
    • Opens: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 2 PM 
    • Closes: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5 PM 
    • Last addition for contract signers: January 15 at 3 PM 
  • Returner (Non-Senior) Process: 
    • Opens: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 2 PM 
    • Closes: Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5 PM 
    • Last addition for contract signers: February 10 at 3 PM 
  • Reminders: 
    • Roommate matching is only available to students who have signed the contract prior to the closing date. 
    • Group matching is limited by eligibility (e.g., rising seniors can only match with other rising seniors). 
    • Exception requests must be submitted in writing to housing@coloradocollege.edu before the end of the matching period. 

Part 4: Room Selection/Assignment 

  1. Senior Room Selection: 
    • Available: January 20, 2025, at 2 PM to January 30, 2025, at 5 PM 
  1. Returner (Non-Senior) Room Selection: 
    • Available: February 20, 2025, at 2 PM to March 5, 2025, at 5 PM 
    • Classification as part of selection process for timeslot: Residential Experience uses classification as part of the selection process. 
      • Junior room selection classification: These individuals are currently in their second year at Colorado College.
      • Sophomore room selection classification: These individuals are currently in their first year at Colorado College.
  1. Room Swap/Change: 
    • Available: March 10, 2025, at 2 PM to March 20, 2025, at 5 PM 

Does CC have gender neutral Housing?

Gender Neutral housing is recognized at Colorado College. Students interested in gender-neutral housing should contact housing@coloradocollege.edu, to secure and confirm housing assignments that meet your needs (i.e. Access to all-gender restrooms on designated floor/floor sections, etc.).

 

What if I require housing accommodations due to a disability-related reason (e.g., accessible housing, access to a kitchen or single-use bath, visual alarm)?

Please contact the office of Accessibility Resources  (accessibilityresources@coloradocollege.edu). For additional information, please visit the Accessibility Resources Housing Accommodations webpage. Accessibility Resources will carefully consider each request for accommodations on a case-by-case basis to ensure that students with disabilities have equitable access to the College's housing resources. Housing accommodation requests submitted after published dates will still be considered, however these requests may not be reviewed until after the Housing & Residential Experience room selection process has ended.

 

What is the Accessibility Resources timeline for returning students?

This will be posted shortly

What will happen if I do not participate in the room selection process?

If you do not participate in the room selection process and are not granted off-campus approval, you will still be assigned a room over the summer by Housing unless you are going abroad or taking a leave of absence in the fall. You must still complete the On-Campus Housing Contract.

 

May I live off-campus?

To request an exemption to the residential requirement, students must provide verification of one of the following qualifications, complete, and submit the residency exemption form to Student Housing:

  • Will live with a parent or legal guardian in Colorado Springs
  • Are married or are in a same-sex domestic partnership
  • Have dependent children living with you
  • Are 22 years of age or older
  • Are a veteran

Please visit our Off-Campus Living page on our website for more information.

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