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You're Invited
Congratulations on
your admission
to
Colorado College!
We are delighted to welcome you into our community and to invite you to our campus. Some students feel that the best way to make the college decision is to visit the school. We have, therefore, put together a series of programs and a hosted stay to allow you to get what we hope will be a good picture of CC life.
Colorado College is a unique place. We hope that
you will take this opportunity to fully investigate
what we offer. By participating in a wide variety of
activities and meeting a diverse group of individuals,
you can best experience our community.
Students are encouraged to stay overnight on Thursday night and will be hosted by a current student on campus. However, overnight visits will not be possible on Friday night. Please refer to the listing of hotels found on our Web site.
The program includes an opportunity to experience a class on the Block Plan. Due to class size limitations, we ask you to choose a general area of study rather than a specific department. While we will do our best to put you in your first choice class, this will not always be possible. Keep in mind that you will have a chance to speak to departmental representatives at the departmental fair. If you cannot make that fair, you can always stop by a specific department and speak with someone.
While we have planned many events, if you
would like a one-on-one session with a faculty
member, administrator, or financial aid counselor,
please make an appointment directly. Please call for
an appointment at least one week in advance.
We hope that you choose to visit CC and that you have an enjoyable and informative stay.
Open House Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my parents?
Sure! We even have several events planned
specifically for parents. A list of hotels can be
found online at www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/visiting/hotels.asp. When making
reservations, please ask for the Colorado College
admission open house rate, as some hotels have set
aside rooms in advance.
How do I
register for the
weekend?
Registration is now closed. If you would like consideration for a late RSVP, please email admission@coloradocollege.edu.
What do I do when I arrive?
Please check in at the registration table in Perkins
Lounge in Worner Center between 12 p.m. and 5
p.m. on Thursday. We will give you a packet with all
the information you need for the weekend. We will
match visitors and hosts at 5 p.m. and again at 9 p.m.
If you arrive after 9 p.m., the Worner Desk should
have your information packet for you. If you are
arriving on Friday, the registration table will be open
between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. If you arrive after this
time, please come to the admission office in Cutler
Hall.
What should
I bring?
Please bring
a sleeping bag,
pillow, and towel.
You will likely be
sleeping on the
floor, as most
students do
not have extra beds. Be sure to pack comfortable
clothes, as the weekend is informal. Comfortable
shoes are a must. Colorado weather in April is
extremely variable, so be prepared for anything
from 70 degrees and sunny to snow. All meals and
events are free; however, if you want to buy CC
souvenirs, shop downtown, or order snacks,
remember to bring some extra spending money.
What if I can’t make either program?
Come and visit another time. You will need to
call and make reservations at least two weeks in
advance. We can schedule an information session,
a tour, class visit, and perhaps an overnight stay.
This is still an effective way to see the campus, but
our special programming is scheduled for these two
programs. Our students will be taking finals
and will be on block break the week of
April 14, so please try to avoid this time,
as we will be unable to provide hosts or
class visits. Please call (719) 389-6344 or (800) 542-7214 for more information or to make
a reservation for an alternate visit time.
What if I can’t visit at all?
If you have questions, feel free to call and ask
for an admission officer or visit our Web site. Most professors
have contact information available on the Web site.
Students are also available to answer questions; just
call (800) 542-7214 and let us know if you would
like to speak to someone.
Denver International Airport CC Shuttle: Meet the CC escort at the Fountain inside the main terminal
From DIA: Thursday April 3 or Thursday April 10 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm
To DIA: Friday April 4 or Friday April 11 12 pm, 2 pm, 4pm, 6pm
Colorado Springs Airport CC Shuttle
From COS: Thursday April 3 or Thursday April 10 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm
To COS: Friday April 4 or Friday April 11 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm
Driving Directions
Travel times: Colorado Springs Airport to CC Campus: 30 min. Denver International Airport to CC Campus: 90 min.
From Colorado Springs Airport – Exit the airport and turn right (north) on Powers (first light). Continue all the way to Platte, where you will need to exit right and then turn left. Follow Platte through the downtown area, (Pass a statue of General Palmer on his horse in the middle of the street.) and turn right on Cascade. CC’s Worner Center will be on your left, just past Cache La Poudre Street. Parking will be marked. Taxi service is generally about $35 one way from the airport. You can call Yellow Cab Taxi at (719) 634-5000.
From Denver International Airport – Take Pena Boulevard to E-470 (about $5 toll) towards I-25 south. (Follow signs to I-25 south.) Continue south on I-25 for about an hour to Colorado Springs and exit on Uintah Street (Exit 143). Turn left off the exit ramp, heading east on Uintah (away from the mountains and back under the highway). Continue to Cascade Avenue (about two blocks) and turn right. CC’s Worner Center will be on your right. Parking will be marked. Commercial shuttle service is also available. Colorado Springs Shuttle will take you from the airport to the Clarion Hotel (about 6 blocks south of CC) or to CC’s campus directly, for $55. www.coloradoshuttle.com (877) 587-3456.
From I-25 (either direction) – Take I-25 to Uintah Street (Exit 143) and go east off the exit (away from the mountains). Continue to Cascade Avenue (about two blocks). Turn right and CC’s Worner Center will be on your right. Parking will be marked.
Worner Center (Registration) is located on the northwest corner of Cache La Poudre and Cascade. Look for the open house registration signs!
Open House Tentative Schedule
The schedule listed below is preliminary. Nothing is mandatory, but we encourage you to attend both planned and unplanned activities to better acquaint yourself with Colorado College. In order to complement the following schedule, we encourage you to join in a hallway debate, attend an athletic event, or catch an academic lecture.
Thursday, April 3 or 10
12 pm Campus tour – Leaves from Cutler Hall
12–5 pm Registration – Perkins Lounge, Worner Center
1 pm Campus tour – Leaves from Cutler Hall
1 pm Special tour – The new Cornerstone Arts Center
1 pm Downtown shuttle – Explore downtown Colorado Springs. Shuttle departs from corner of Cascade and Cache La Poudre
2 pm Campus tour – Leaves from Cutler Hall
2 pm Special tour – The new Cornerstone Arts Center
2 pm Downtown shuttle – Explore downtown Colorado Springs. Shuttle departs from corner of Cascade and Cache La Poudre
3–4 pm Academic department fair – Talk with professors from each department.
4 pm Campus tour – Leaves from Cutler Hall
4 pm Special tour – The new Cornerstone Arts Center
4 pm Downtown shuttle – Explore downtown Colorado Springs. Shuttle departs from corner of Cascade and Cache La Poudre
5 pm Host matching for students – Worner Campus Center
6–7:30 pm Welcome dinner – Both students and parents are welcome - El Pomar Main Gym
7:30 –8:30 pm Alumni Panel – Listen to alumni speak about their CC experiences and life after CC.
8:30–10 pm A Cappella and improv performances – Benji’s, Worner Campus Center
9 pm Host matching for students – Worner Campus Center
9 pm Sacred Grounds coffee house – Shove Chapel Basement
10 –11:30 pm Dodgeball especially for open house – Turf Room, Basement El Pomar
10 –11 pm Ice cream social with student organization leaders – Perkins Lounge
11 pm–1 am Multicultural social – Glass Multicultural House
12–2 am All Campus Late Night Pancake Breakfast – Rastall Dining Hall
Friday, April 4 or 11
8–9 am Registration continued – Perkins Lounge, Worner Center. After 9 a.m., please proceed to Cutler Hall.
8 am Breakfast –Cutler Hall
9 am–12 pm Class visit for students
9:30–10:30, 10:45–11:45 am Parent program panels:
- Financial aid
- Academic and student life
- Opportunities
12 pm Lunch – Both students and parents are welcome – El Pomar Main Gym
1–2 pm Athletic meet and greet –Location TBA
1:30–2:15 pm Student life panel – Location TBA
2:30-3:15 pm Diversity panel – Learn more about campus diversity. Location TBA
1:30 pm Campus tour – Leaves from Cutler Hall
1:30 pm Special tour – The new Cornerstone Arts Center (tentative)
2:30 pm Campus tour – Leaves from Cutler Hall
2:30 pm Special tour – The new Cornerstone Arts Center (tentative)
3:30 pm Campus tour – Leaves from Cutler Hall
3:30 pm Special tour – The new Cornerstone Arts Center (tentative)
3–4:30 pm Goodbye reception – Cutler Hall