More depth. More directions.

What you learn here takes you places. At Colorado College, your education is built to take you further. Through CC Pathways, our partnerships with leading institutions open new opportunities to explore academic interests, gain specialized knowledge, and prepare for what's ahead. Whether your path leads you to CC, takes you somewhere new during your time here, or continues beyond graduation, there are more ways to make your education your own.

Learning that leads somewhere.

One strong foundation. More paths forward.

From business and engineering to medicine and international education, CC Pathways connects students with academic opportunities at leading institutions across the country and around the world.

Discover your pathway

See where a CC education can take you. Explore programs, eligibility, and next steps.

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Find Your Way Here

Start your college journey with a pathway designed to help you continue your education at Colorado College.

Pikes Peak State College

A structured transfer pathway for eligible students who begin their college education at Pikes Peak State College and want to continue their education at CC.

Explore the Pikes Peak transfer pathway

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Take Learning in New Directions

Make the most of your time at CC with academic partnerships that take your learning into new settings and experiences.

University of Regensburg and University of Göttingen

Experience academic life in Germany through opportunities to study alongside local university students, develop language skills, and gain new cultural perspectives.

Explore study opportunities in Germany

Dartmouth College | Tuck Business Bridge

Build business knowledge and gain professional mentorship through an intensive program that complements your CC liberal arts education.

Explore Tuck Business Bridge

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Go Further

Build on your CC education with pathways to graduate study, professional programs, and opportunities beyond graduation.

Johns Hopkins University | Carey Business School

Build on your CC education through a structured pathway to specialized graduate business study.

Explore the Carey Business School 4+1 pathway

Columbia University | Combined Plan

Connect your liberal arts education with engineering study through an established pathway to Columbia Engineering.

Explore the Columbia engineering pathway

University of Northern Colorado | College of Osteopathic Medicine

Take a step toward medical education through a pathway offering qualified CC students a guaranteed second-round admissions interview.

Explore the Plains to Peak medical pathway

University of St Andrews

Explore opportunities to pursue postgraduate study at one of Scotland's historic universities.

Manya Whitaker

“Across campus, I see every day how a CC education prepares students for what comes next. Taking one course at a time on the Block Plan, they develop a depth of focus and ownership of their learning that peer institutions recognize and respect. As a result, we are connecting excellence to excellence so that our students can capitalize on these additional academic, professional and global opportunities.”

— Manya Whitaker, President

Our partners

  • University of Göttingen
  • Johns Hopkins UniversityCarey Business School
  • University of Northern ColoradoCollege of Osteopathic Medicine
  • University of St Andrews

Program details, eligibility, application requirements, and availability vary by partnership.