CommunitiesMore than a place to "hang your hat"...Residence buildings at Colorado College are more than places to "hang your hat". The halls serve as places for extra-curricular activities and social events that are an integral part of life on this residential campus. Residential living provides a consistent, steady base amidst a frequently variable and often hectic lifestyle dictated by the Block Plan. The community development and building of lasting friendships made possible by campus residential living are crucial aspects of the Colorado College experience...enjoy! Since so much of the CC experience happens outside of the classroom, living on campus is a large part of each student’s CC experience. There are many benefits to living on campus—close proximity to academic and extracurricular activities, the opportunities to develop close friendships with neighbors, access to college resources and staff, and the shared experiences that students create with their peers. In order to benefit from these shared experiences, students have a responsibility to determine how they will uphold the Colorado College values within their living communities. Students are expected to align their behavior with the values of the college as they travel on their educational journey and determine their own standards of behavior and ethics. All students are required to live in college housing until granted off-campus status as seniors except students who are 23 years or older, military veterans, students living at home with their parent/guardian, students who are married, and students with dependent children living with them. Since approximately 80% of Colorado College students live in one of the 24 residence halls, apartment buildings, or small houses, we offer a vide variety in the type of communities: single-sex as well as coeducational areas; substance free areas where students can live without the influence of alcohol or drugs; recently renovated modern buildings; and halls which are on the National Register of Historic Buildings; and apartments for seniors and some junior students Our staff utilizes a residential curriculum (similar to a course curriculum) where students are provided with developmental opportunities in which they can engage themselves intellectually, socially, and personally to learn about life outside the classroom. -During their first year on campus, students live in one of the traditional residence halls, where they have the opportunity to learn about themselves within a larger community context. Emphasis is placed on helping students learn about themselves and each other, adjust to CC and be aware of campus resources, and live together as a community of learners. |