We are looking forward to seeing you at Winter Start Orientation (WSO) in January! 

WSO is a required program for all new students (including transfer students) enrolling in the Spring Semester, regardless of residency status or course format, and will help introduce you to campus, support resources, and the community. Winter Start Orientation 2025 are currently in the works, but you can expect it to take place Tuesday, January 14 - Saturday, January 18. Check back here in mid-December for the official schedule!

Should you have any questions in the meantime about WSO, please contact us via email Campus Activities or phone (719) 389-6800.

WSO Schedule

Sample Schedule - Winter Start 2024

The WSO schedule takes inspiration from the Block Plan and will give you a taste of a "typical" class day; required sessions are offered each morning and the afternoon will be spent getting connected with your Priddy group.  Evenings will have planned socials and opportunities to explore Colorado Springs on your own.

Participation in WSO is a requirement of matriculation for all new and incoming Colorado College students, including those who participate in other early arrival programs.

NOTE: Check this site daily for any changes

All session mandatory unless highlighted as an optional.

Weather Warning: Colorado Springs will be very cold during the early morning move in hours.  Please dress appropriately and take advantage of our food and drink stations in the halls and check in tables.  If you are experiencing a weather related travel delay, please email ehamada@coloradocollege.edu and we can figure out an alternative schedule.  We want you all to be safe for the start of the block!

Day 1 (Tuesday, 1/16/24) - Move-in Day & WSO Kick-Off

• 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., WSO Check-In & Residence Hall Move-In
  • Check in will be in the Worner Center (Gaylord Hall).  Temporary parking along Cascade (southbound lane) near Cache La Poudre.  Gaylord hall is on the East side of Worner center.
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Lunch
• 1 p.m., President's Welcome Event - Celeste Theater, Cornerstone Arts Building
• 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Family Orientation Programming & Required Student Sessions
  • Required Student Sessions: Cornerstone 131
    • 1:30 p.m. Office of Civil Rights and Title IX presentation
    • 2:30 p.m. "Our Community Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention and Response"
• 3:30 - 4:45 p.m., Sweet Sendoffs
• 4:15 p.m., Optional Campus Tours
• 4:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Dinner Break
  • Ahlberg Gear House (931 N. Nevada) hours for warm clothing rental if needed for Priddy Rotations.
• 6:30 p.m., Priddy meetings, Gaylord Hall in Worner Center
• 8 p.m., Community Meetings and Residential Experience programs - various residence hall

Days 2 (Wednesday, 1/17/24)

• 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., Breakfast, Rastall's
• 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Mandatory sessions, Gaylord Hall in Worner Center
  • 9 a.m.: "Building Inclusive Community"
  • 10:30 am: Sense of Place - Community Engagement Panel
• 11:45 a.m, Lunch in Rastall's, main level of Worner Center
• 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., Priddy Rotation (Service) - Off campus service sites
  • Note: Be ready to load into vans along Cascade near Worner Center.
• 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Dinner, Rastall's. 
  • Ahlberg Gear House (931 N. Nevada) hours for warm clothing rental if needed for Priddy Rotations.
• 6:30 p.m., Priddy Meeting #2, various locations
• 8 p.m., Optional social: Meditation in Shove Chapel, Games in Sacred Grounds (Nevada side of Shove)

Day 3 (Thursday, 1/18/24)

• 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., Breakfast, Rastall's
• 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Mandatory sessions
  • 9 a.m., Wellness Presentation, Gaylord Hall in Worner Center
  • 10:45 a.m., Campus Resource Panel
• 11:45 a.m. - Lunch, Rastall's
• 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Priddy Rotation (Local), various campus locations (Priddy leader will have specifics)
• 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Dinner, Rastall's
• 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Priddy Meeting, Fine Arts Center (FAC), 30 W. Dale St. (Dale and Cascade)
• 8 p.m. - Optional Social night in Worner
  • Arts and Crafts Center (Worner Basement)
  • Karaoke
  • Other fun games and activities

Day 4 (Friday, 1/19/24)

• 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., Breakfast, Rastall's
• 9 a.m. - Noon, Mandatory Sessions, First Year students
  • 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., First Year Program (FYP) Discussions
    • Coggins/Grace FYP meet in Palmer Hall room 13
    • Murray/Bentley FYP meet in Tutt Library 238
  • 10:45 a.m., First year student, open advising hours in the HUB (1014 N. Weber) - Optional
  • 10:45 a.m., Transfer Students, open advising hours in the HUB (1014 N. Weber) - Optional
    • Meet with your HUB Advisor, Kieran Bennett, sometime that morning.
• 11:45 a.m. - Lunch, Rastall's
• 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Priddy Rotation (Your choice)
  • Off campus - Drive to Pikes Peak
  • On Campus - Esports Lab (Palmer basement); Arts and Crafts Center (Worner basement)
• 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Dinner and Priddy Meeting, Rastall (East Dining Hall)
• 7 p.m. Optional: Social Events - Pick one
  • Hockey game, Robson Arena
  • Esports lab open gaming, Palmer basement 

Day 5 (Saturday, 1/20/24) Priddy Experience

• 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Priddy Meetings, Various locations (groups will choose)
• 10:30 a.m. - Noon, Brunch, Rastall's
• Noon - 4 p.m., Priddy Rotation (Outdoors/hiking), Meet vans outside Worner along Cascade.
• 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Break/recharge time
• 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Final Priddy Meeting and Dinner, Pizza in Gaylord Hall, Worner Center
• 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., WSO Wrap up - Silent Disco, Gaylord Hall

Monday, 1/22/24 - First day of Classes