So that we can be best prepared for your arrival to campus, there are several forms and tasks that you need to complete over the summer. Please log into your applicant portal to complete these items on your enrollment checklist.

If you are participating in a program that requires early arrival, such as the Bridge Program, International Student Orientation, or pre-season Athletics, please check with program administrators as some items may have different, specifically earlier, due dates. Regardless of your arrival date, you are expected to have all of your enrollment checklist items completed prior to moving onto campus.

While summer schedules can prove challenging, we encourage all students to make their best effort to complete these forms on their own as no one knows you better than you know yourself. Allowing your parent, friend, or family member to complete these forms on your behalf can lead to roommate mismatches and First-Year Program course surprises.

Should you be unable to complete a form by the due date, please contact the appropriate office in advance of the deadline to make necessary arrangements for form submission; notifying us after the deadline has passed may mean we are unable to accommodate your requests.

2024-25 Winter Start Pre-Arrival Checklist

"Who Completes This Form?" Key

• All Students includes ALL first-year, transfer, and exchange students unless otherwise indicated with an * and additional information is provided in the explanation box.
• First-Year Students means all first-year students enrolling in the 2024-25 academic year, including Winter Start students, unless otherwise indicated with an * and additional information is provided in the explanation box.
• Students approved for a gap year, thus enrolling in the 2024-2025 school year, should wait to complete enrollment forms during the summer before they begin class at CC.
• Winter Start Students should submit their enrollment forms in the fall once they receive their CC credentials. Winter Start Transfer Students will receive their own accelerated checklist once they have committed to attending CC in December 2024.

Required

If not completed, you will not be able to begin the school year.

Due	Item	Explanation	Who completes this?	Campus Contact
ASAP	Submit Final High School Transcript	This is the last requirement of your application for admission and will be reviewed by the admission staff; so be sure to keep up the good work and maintain positive academic progress.	All students (except exchange students)	Admission
Dec. 15	Register for Priddy Experience	All students participate in the Priddy Experience during Winter Start Orientation. Learn more and register.	All students	Outdoor Education
Dec. 15	Complete Housing Agreement & Roommate Preference	Learn more about the housing assignment process.	All students	Housing
Dec. 15	Complete Loan Entrance Counseling & Sign the Master Promissory Note	All students borrowing for the first time at Colorado College are required by the US government to complete Entrance Counseling. Students must complete counseling for each type of loan they are borrowing before the first disbursement of their loans can be credited to student accounts. Additionally, students must complete a Master Promissory Note for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, which enables the student to sign only one promissory note for all Stafford Loans while at Colorado College. For questions, please visit the Financial Aid website.	Students receiving financial aid packages with loans	Financial Aid
Dec. 15	Complete Online Billing Account and Financial Agreement	More information will be available soon. Learn more about billing due dates.	All students	Student Accounts
Dec. 15	Register Family members, guests or supporters for Family Orientation	If you have parents, family members, or guests coming to campus, please make sure they register for Parent/Family Orientation on January 14th! There is no charge to participate in this special orientation day, but we do ask that all guests register in advance.	Any students with guests attending NSO	Parent & Family Programs
Jan. 5	Complete the AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates Learning Modules	You will receive an email message directly from Vector inviting you to complete the AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates modules.  If you cannot find this message, be sure to search your inbox for an email from Vector and also check your “Other” mail folder. If you are still not finding it, please contact the Wellness Resource Center at wellness@coloradocollege.edu.	All students	Wellness Resource Center
Jan 5	Submit Immunization Records	Learn more about the required immunization records.	All students	Wellness Resource Center

Recommended

If not completed, it may be more difficult for you to successfully transition to CC.

Due	Item	Explanation	Who completes this?	Contact
Dec. 15	Complete Accessibility Resources Request (optional)	Accessibility Resources works with students to plan individualized support services, including reasonable accommodations that facilitate access to learning, living, and other experiences at CC. If you plan to request disability-related accommodations (e.g., extended time for exams, note-taking support, accessible formats of text, housing accommodations), please contact our office to set up a time to talk with an Accessibility Resources staff member. Additionally, you will need to complete the Request for Accommodations and Services online form and provide documentation of disability, if applicable. More information can be found on the Requesting Services page. Please note that you can apply for accommodations at any point during your CC experience.	Students requesting disability-related accommodations	Accessibility Resources
Jan. 5	Complete the Math Self-Assessment	Learn more about the Self-Assessment.	First-year students	Quantitative Reasoning Center
Jan. 5	Submit AP, IB, and Transfer Coursework	A first-year student can apply a maximum of eight CC units in total transfer credit; a transfer student can apply a maximum of 16 CC units in total transfer credit. AP and IB coursework cannot be used to waive or fulfill the general education requirements and are credit that goes toward the 32 credits needed to graduate. Please have the test scores sent directly from College Board or International Baccalaureate Organization to registrar@coloadocollege.edu. If you completed dual enrollment college-level or advanced coursework prior to CC and would like to receive credit, which would require a letter from the high school counseling office and an official transcript sent directly from that college to cbrett@coloradocollege.edu. Please be sure to review the Registrar’s website about what qualifies and how to receive advanced credit.	Students who have completed college-level or advanced coursework prior to CC and would like to receive credit.	Registrar
Jan. 5	Student Health Insurance Enrollment or Waiver	Learn more health insurance requirements.	All students	Kim Taylor
Jan. 5	Update Gold Card ID Photo	Your Gold Card is how you access your residence hall, eat in the cafeteria, get tickets to campus events, etc. In advance of WSO, you are required to upload your picture. Select "Student/Staff Log-in" on the navigation menu in order to log in with your CC credentials and complete your "Photo Upload." Be sure to follow the instructions for your picture selection so that your submission will be accepted. *Winter starts will not be able to upload their Gold Card Pictures until early December.	All students*	ITS
Before Block 1 begins	Student Employment Tasks (As Applicable)	Review Student Employment Process Workflow and Handbook  Bring appropriate I-9 identification	Students who want to work on campus	Financial Aid and Student Employment
Before Block 1 begins	Complete online Security Awareness Training	All new students are required to complete Security Awareness Training through KnowBe4. Invitations will be sent out to individual students during the summer or soon after deciding to attend CC.	All students	ITS

Priddy Experience

The Priddy Experience takes place during the week of NSO / WSO and provides a unique orientation experience for each incoming student. “Priddy” as it is more commonly known, is often the highlight of a student's introduction to Colorado Springs and helps ease their transition to college. Students are placed into smaller “Priddy Groups” of 10-12 students and participate in half day Service, Local, and Outdoor programs; students work closely with a variety of non-profit organizations to give back to the community, explore the region as a group, and immerse themselves in the local community by exploring downtown and hiking the trails in our nearby parks and open spaces.

Throughout these days together, groups begin building relationships with their fellow classmates and gain insight from their upper-class leaders. Group reflections and discussion surrounding academics and the culture at CC are a large part of the program and provide opportunities for incoming students to begin goal setting and preparing for their upcoming first year of college. We hope that through the Priddy Experience, we can create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for all incoming students.

So we have all the information we need to place you into your Priddy group, be sure to complete your Priddy Experience registration in Summit by December 15th! 

Key Terms

Here are a few important expressions to understand for orientation:  

NSO: New Student Orientation    

Priddy Groups: Small groups of 10-12 students who participate in Priddy Experience programming together, led by Priddy Leaders.

Priddy Leader: Your guide to all things CC; two or three current CC students will be assigned to your Priddy Group, facilitating your Priddy Experience, and acting as a resource as you settle into CC.

Priddy Rotations: Half day programming timeslots during orientation that include programming in areas of “Service”, “Local”, “Outdoor” and “Optional” activities.

Trippee: A term used for a participant in Priddy Group or Outdoor Education trip.  

Leave No Trace (LNT): Seven principles that provide a framework of minimum impact practicesLinks to an external site. for anyone visiting the outdoors. These ethics help keep our outdoor spaces healthy and available for future generations! 

Priddy Intern: A team of students working throughout the summer to organize the Priddy Experience.

Outdoor Education (OE): A department on campus that is home to the interns and professional staff that plan and coordinate the Priddy Experience! Outdoor Education is also home to the Ahlberg Gear House (where you can rent gear), the Bike & Ski Co-op, and the Ritt Kellog climbing gym. OE hosts a variety of outdoor-oriented trips, programs, and activities throughout the year!  

SUMMIT: Online portal to register for your Priddy Experience and all other OE offerings; use your CC email when registering for the first time.   

Housing & Room Assignment Process

1. You must accept the terms and conditions of the 2024-2025 Housing Agreement. This agreement is a legally binding document, and your electronic acceptance of the terms serves as a signature on that document. Failure to accept the agreement will delay your housing placement.   
2. Complete the Housing Preferences Questionnaire. There are several required responses in the questionnaire. Please take time to answer them thoughtfully to assist us in assigning a roommate compatible with your lifestyle routines. We utilize answers to these questions in order to make room assignments.  Students can also preference living and learning community preferences via this section of the housing application.
3. If you have a preferred roommate already selected, you will be able to create a roommate group in the StarRez Housing Portal.

To complete this process, please log into the StarRez Housing Portal and select "Housing Selection 2024-2025." You will then be prompted to sign your housing agreement and complete your housing application.

Accessibility Resources and Housing

Students requesting disability-related housing accommodations from Accessibility Resources should follow the timeline:

1. Meet with an Accessibility Resources staff member by December 15th. Email accessibililtyresources@coloradocollege.edu to set up an appointment.
2. Complete the Housing Accommodation Request Form and submit documentation of disability by December 15th (more information available after meeting with Accessibility Resources).

Students who complete the process by the above timeline will be notified of a decision by January 5th. Students who request and are approved for a disability-related housing accommodation after these dates may be placed on a waitlist until an appropriate space becomes available.

Living and Learning Communities (LLCs)

Driven each year by student interest, Colorado College has several Living and Learning Communities in which incoming students can participate. These communities focus on different topics of learning, interest, or identity, allowing students to live and learn with others with similar passions or experiences. Students in these communities live and learn together, making it easier to meet new people and feel connected.

All LLCs for new students are in the main residential areas, called the “Big 3”. These halls have additional spaces like lounges and kitchens where students can gather and form connections! Each community also has a dedicated Resident Advisor (RA) to support the community. For more information about these communities please visit the Living and Learning Communities section of the Housing & Residential Experience Website.

The 2024-2025 LLCs are:

• The Enclave Community serves as an enclave for students who are committed to deepening their understanding of "cultural enclaves" and "safe spaces" on campus. This multi-cultural community is committed to social justice, equity and inclusion. The Enclave community is in Mathias Hall. 
• The Outdoor Education community is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and leadership of students through outdoor and community service experiences. The Outdoor Education community is in South Hall and is a blended 1st and 2nd year community. 
• The Pride Community is a community committed to enhancing knowledge and education around gender and sexual diversity. This is a community dedicated to celebrating queer life on campus. Located in Mathias with a blended community of 1st and 2nd year residents. 
• The Bridge Scholars Community is dedicated to students participating in the Bridge Scholars program. This community will help students further their connections around campus and is located in Loomis Hall. 
• The 24- Hour Quiet Community holds specific community expectations around quiet hours. 
• The Substance-Free Communities hold specific community expectations around substance use.
• The All Women Communities are open for all women-identifying students.

LLCs are a fantastic way to start building your community at Colorado College, and we hope you will consider if one might be a fit for you! 

 

Assignment Availability

Applications received by December 15th will be given a housing assignment by December 28th. All applications received after December 15th will receive housing assignments on a rolling basis as space is available. 

While the assignment process is underway, please visit the Housing website to learn more about our residence halls. Typically, new students are assigned to one of our traditional halls, Loomis, Mathias, or South. To learn more about the Big 3 visit On Campus Housing Options.
   
If you have any questions or need assistance in the meantime, you can reach the Housing team at housing@coloradocollege.edu.

Immunization Records

An important part of our efforts to ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone in the CC community is documenting immunizations and certain health information. Therefore, all incoming students are required to provide a Colorado Certificate of Immunization and complete the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire prior to move-in. We are specifically looking for two doses of the MMR vaccine, the Meningococcal (MCV) vaccine within the past five years, and a TB test if the screening questionnaire indicates you may be at risk. 

As our immunization forms are to be completed and signed by your healthcare provider, please make an appointment with your provider soon in order to have this form completed by the January 5th deadline. Be sure to also talk with your physician during this appointment about other health-related plans and concerns as you transition to college during this appointment. 
 
More information about the immunization requirements and the required forms can be found on the Student Health & Wellbeing website.

Academics

For Winter Start (WS) Students: To ensure a smooth transition into your first semester, you'll be assigned an initial schedule based on your major interests (as indicated in your CC application). You will be placed into two First-Year Program courses (CC100 and CC120) during blocks 5 and 6, as well as two courses in blocks 7 & 8. Katie Pritchard and Gretchen Wardell, our Winter Start advisors in the Advising Hub, will reach out to you beginning December 5 to review and adjust non-FYP courses.

For Transfer Students: Transfer students will work directly with Kieran Bennett, the transfer advisor in the Advising Hub, for course registration. Kieran will contact you individually to begin the enrollment process and help you select appropriate courses based on your academic history and goals.

Billing Information and Due Dates

January 8, 2025: Spring semester billing statements available online at 6 p.m. (mountain time) for those students enrolled in spring semester. Spring semester 4-installment payment plan enrollment begins at 6 p.m. (mountain time).

February 4, 2025: Spring semester 4-installment payment plan enrollment closes at 5pm (mountain time). 

February 5, 2025: Spring semester fees due in full (if not enrolled in payment plan)

Families must adhere to the spring semester billing due date and/or enroll in the Payment Plan option. For more billing and payment plan information, please visit our website.

Federal Direct Loan Application Process

When a student accepts the Federal Direct Stafford Loan on their award OR if they submit a separate application to apply for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan for the first time, they will need to complete the following TWO steps to meet federal requirements before Colorado College will originate the loan with the Department of Education.

1. Step 1: Entrance Counseling for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan:
   • In compliance with federal requirements, students who are borrowing for the first time at Colorado College must complete an online entrance counseling session before funds could be credited to their account. This session helps students understand their rights and responsibilities when borrowing this loan.
   • Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling Session
2. Step 2: Master Promissory Note (MPN) for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan:
   • The MPN is the legal agreement that the student will repay the loan in the future. The student will be required to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and will only be required to complete the MPN once while attending Colorado College.
   • Master Promissory Note (MPN)

Math Self-Assessment

Incoming students will have the opportunity to take a free math self-assessment. We encourage you to take this assessment because it will help you decide on appropriate classes and support your success. Despite wording on the ALEKS website, at Colorado College this assessment is not a placement test, but used instead as a planning resource for you.  
  
This assessment takes about 60-90 minutes. Find an uninterrupted, quiet time period and location to complete the assessment. You may take it twice, with at least a week between tries. Please take it before June 30, or before your group advising session with the Hub, whichever is earlier.  
  
To register, please follow these directions carefully:

• Sign up to create your CC ALEKS account. If the class code does not auto-populate, enter HMH33-4QMNC.
• Please select "No, I have never used ALEKS before" even if you have used ALEKS,
• Then, use your Colorado College email and CC 6-digit student identification number to register.
• Save your login name and password to access your account in the future.
• At My Classes” click on “ALEKS Math Self-Assessment, AY2024-2025. Please note: This is not a placement test at Colorado College.
• Click on “GET STARTED” to answer a brief survey, and then complete the 5-minute "Tools Tutorial," for using the assessment software.

To begin the assessment after completing the tutorial, click "GET STARTED":

• Enter the password "CCCLASSOF2028"
• The assessment uses adaptive technology and will push you a bit.
• Have scratch paper and pencils available to do your work on the side.
• The CC Honor Code applies; no outside materials, Internet, calculators, books, or consulting with classmates. For questions where a calculator is allowed, a pop-up calculator will be provided.
• Upon completion, click through until you reach the colored pie diagram.

To request disability-related accommodations for this assessment (e.g., extended time), please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources at least several days prior to taking the assessment. You can reach Accessibility Resources by email at accessibilityresources@coloradocollege.edu) or at (719) 227-8285. 

Please direct other questions about the ALEKS assessment to Steve Getty at sgetty@coloradocollege.edu.

Student Health Insurance Enrollment/Waiver

All students are required to have health insurance while attending Colorado College and to provide annual proof of coverage. The 2024-2025 annual student health insurance waiver/enrollment period will open around July 1. All students must either enroll in or waive out of the school-sponsored student health insurance plan (SHIP). You can learn more on the SHIP website.  
   
In order to gain faster access to the SHIP plan, if enrolling, and to ensure that your student account bill accurately reflects your financial obligations, if waiving, we encourage students to complete this quick waiver/enrollment process by January 5. Initially, all student accounts will be charged the fall SHIP premium of $1844. If a waiver is submitted and approved, the SHIP premium charge will be removed from the student account. Any student who does not actively enroll in the SHIP or submit a waiver to opt-out of the SHIP by the deadline of January 5, 2025 will be enrolled by default in the spring SHIP and the spring premium charged to their student account will remain. There are no refunds or reversals of charges after January 5, 2025. 
   
The cost of the 2024-2025 SHIP for annual enrollment is $4405, which is billed by semester:  

• Spring/Summer: $2561 charged to student accounts (provides coverage from 1/1/25 -7/31/25)

Questions regarding the insurance waiver or enrollment process may be directed to Kim Taylor, Student Health Insurance Coordinator at (719) 389-6200 or by emailing ktaylor@coloradocollege.edu.    

Incoming first-year students will not have access to the SHIP waiver/enrollment portal until they are registered for class at CC, sometime between the end of December and the first week of January. The SHIP deadline is not until January 5. 

Next Steps

By January, we will let you know the following:

• CC100/120 & Spring Course Assignments,
• Advisor Name,
• Priddy Experience Placement,
• Residence Hall Room & Roommate Assignment, &
• Campus Mail Box Number.