Congratulations on your admission
to Colorado College!

We are delighted to welcome you into our community and to invite you to our campus. One of the best ways to make your college decision is to visit. Therefore, we are pleased to offer a variety of activities and a hosted stay to allow you to experience CC life and community. Colorado College is a unique place. We hope that you will take this opportunity to fully investigate what we offer.

Students are encouraged to stay overnight on campus with a current student on Thursday night. Since overnight visits will not be possible on Friday night, please refer to the listing of hotels found on our Web site if you plan to stay longer. CC Open House 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, and we will do our best to put you in your first-choice class. 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 during your free time.

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 or e-mail 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 Tentative Schedule

The schedule listed below is preliminary. While nothing is mandatory, 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 30
1 p.m., 3 p.m. Campus Tours – Leaving from Cutler Hall
3 – 5 p.m. Registration – Cutler Hall
4:30 p.m. Host Matching – Cutler Hall
5:30 p.m. Dinner with Faculty – McHugh Commons
7:30 p.m. Faculty Q & A – Cutler Hall

Friday, May 1
9 a.m. Class Visit
12 p.m. Lunch with currents transfer students
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Open Office Hours

• Dean of Students Office
• Registrar
• Residential Life
• First and Second Year Advising

3:30 pm Good bye reception – Cutler Hall

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 here. When making reservations, please ask for the Colorado College rate, as some hotels offer discounts for CC visitors.

How do I register for the weekend?
We have an online registration form for this event. Please note that we may not be able to provide you an overnight stay if you register after April 25. If you register after the deadline, we will try to accommodate you, but you should make a hotel reservation just in case.

What do I do when I arrive?
Please check in at the registration desk in Cutler Hall between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday. We will give you a packet with all the information you need for your time on campus. Host matching for overnights will take place at 4:30 p.m. If you arrive after the meeting time, the Worner Desk should have your information packet for you. If you are arriving on Friday, the registration desk 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. The CC Open House is informal, so be sure to pack comfortable clothes and comfortable shoes. 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 it to the program?
We hope you are able to visit another time. We can schedule an information session, tour, class visit, and perhaps an overnight stay (make reservations two weeks in advance). CC students will be taking finals and will be on block break the week of April 13, 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 our 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.