Orientation
We're thrilled to welcome your students to campus for the upcoming academic year!
New Student Move-In and Parent & Family Orientation will take place on Monday, August 18. Registration and additional details, including a more detailed agenda for the day, will be available in early May.
In the meantime, if you have questions, feel free to reach out to us at parents@coloradocollege.edu.
Parent & Family Orientation Schedule
8 a.m. Parent & Family Check-In
Location: Tava Quad Tent
All students and their families will check in at the Tava Quad Tent upon arriving on campus. Once check-in is complete, guests will head to the residence halls to begin the move-in process.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Welcome Lunch
Location: Tava Quad Tent
After move-in, join fellow new students and their families under the check-in tent for a relaxed lunch on Tava Quad. This is a great opportunity to connect with other families and refuel before the afternoon’s formal programming begins.
1:30 p.m. College Welcome
Location: Ed Robson Arena
NSO officially kicks off with a welcome for all students, parents, and guests. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. This session is required for students.
2 – 3 p.m. Parent & Family Resource Fair
Location: TBD
Following the College Welcome, parents and families are invited to explore a variety of campus resources. Representatives from key offices and programs will be available to share information, answer questions, and help you get to know the support systems available to students and families alike.
3 – 5 p.m. Parent & Family Educational Sessions
Locations: TBD
Select sessions that align with your interests and availability. All breakout sessions will be held within the Cornerstone Arts Center. A comprehensive schedule, including session details and offerings, will be available in May when registration opens.
7 – 8:45 p.m. Sweet Send-Offs
Location: Tava Quad Tent
Students, parents, and families are invited to drop by for a sweet treat, mingle with others, and share their final goodbyes. At 9 p.m., students will attend a required meeting, marking the conclusion of the Parent & Family Orientation Program.
Get More Details
Information and answers to all your questions about summer to-do deadlines, coming to campus, move-in day, housing assignments, mail services, student accounts, orientation programming, and more can be found on the CC Bound website.
Check these resources often as they will provide you with the most comprehensive information as you prepare to arrive on campus. Students and their parents (or other supporters they have indicated) will also receive emails throughout the summer with reminders about important deadlines and updates.