Muslim Life
Muslim life at CC is diverse and active with many ways to connect, engage, and participate. There are opportunities to learn and grow spiritually and intellectually. Throughout the academic year, Muslim students gather for community, meals, prayers, social action, and holiday celebrations. There are also opportunities to connect with the Islamic Society of Colorado Springs and Muslim students from the United States Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado Springs. Muslim life on campus is enriched by periodic lectures connected to Islam, social justice, and other topics including speakers brought to campus by the Muslim Student Association. There are also academic classes in Arabic and in other departments that may be of interest. Muslim Life and the Muslim community provide a welcoming and inclusive space for all Muslim students on campus, in whatever way a student may choose to be engaged culturally, spiritually, and religiously.
MUSLIM COMMUNITIES & PRACTICES
There are opportunities for Juma prayers each Friday through rides to the local Islamic society. For more information, please contact the Chaplain's Office or the leaders of the Muslim Student Association, Amira ’26 and Yumna ’27.
In years when Ramadan falls during the academic calendar, pack-out meal options are available during Rastall open hours. The Chaplain's Office coordinates with dining services and MSA to make these meals available. It is important to let the Chaplain's Office know your desire for such meals and specific needs during Ramadan, so we can best support you.
At gatherings and meals, the Muslim community seeks to provide Halal meat. Bon Appetit dining services serves Halal chicken as part of their daily menu. Additionally, there are frozen Halal meals that you can purchase in the Preserve and C-Store, and a variety of local restaurants and stores the wider Colorado Springs area that serve Halal meat. If you have questions or need support around Halal dining, please contact the Chaplain's Office.
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Places to Pray
There are many quiet places to pray around campus. “The Nest” is available for private prayer in the Interfaith House along with the large upstairs carpeted room. Both these rooms have prayer mats. South Hall in Residential Life also has a quiet and contemplative space available for prayer. If you need help finding a space or a prayer rug for prayer, please let us know.
You can find daily prayer times in Colorado Springs at www.muslimpro.com
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Reporting Islamaphobia
Colorado College is committed to creating an environment that is safe and conducive to learning, living, and working. This includes fostering a community free from discrimination and harassment. If you experience discrimination based on spirituality or religion, there are many supportive resources for you including the Chaplain's Office and the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX. You can also report incidents of discrimination here. Reporting options include:
If you have immediate safety concerns or require medical attention, please contact 911 and/or Campus Safety at (719) 389-6911.
Chaplain Kate Holbrook is available as a supportive resource. If you are seeking immediate mental health support or are looking to talk to someone about a concern, please visit the Counseling Center and the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX resource page for a full list of local and national resources.
To report an incident to the College please utilize the online reporting system via the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Reporting Portal. Reports to the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX may also be made directly to the AVP for Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator or their designee or via the TitleIX@coloradocollege.edu email address.
Individuals may use the Speak Up Colorado College anonymous reporting tool to share concerns with the College anonymously.
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