Family Weekend General Information
Who is invited to Homecoming and Family Weekend?
When can I register for Homecoming and Family Weekend?
How do I register?
What if my plans change and I need to cancel my registration?
Do I have to pre-register for Homecoming and Family Weekend?
Will onsite registration be available?
Why is there a registration fee?
Do I need to register my student?
I've registered, now what?
Is the campus accessible?
Can I request special meals because of dietary restrictions?
What is the recommended attire for the weekend?
What hotels do you recommend?
Where can I park during Homecoming and Family Weekend?
Do you provide a shuttle service to campus?
Can I bring my children to Homecoming and Family Weekend?
Do I get a bookstore discount?
Can I visit my student's residence?
Other questions?
Who is invited to Homecoming and Family Weekend?
All CC students, parents, families, alumni, staff, faculty, and friends are invited to attend!
When can I register for Homecoming and Family Weekend?
Registration will be available in August 2023.
How do I register?
Online:
Online registration will open in early 2023; go to www.coloradocollege.edu/hcfw to view the schedule in advance.
Phone:
Once registration opens in August, you may register online. You may also register over the phone by calling the Office of Alumni and Family Relations at (719) 227-8171. Payment may be made by credit card or by mailing a check made payable to Colorado College to:
Colorado College Office of Alumni and Family Relations
14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
What if my plans change and I need to cancel my registration?
Cancellations can be made up until two weeks prior. Please email parents@coloradocollege.edu to cancel your registration and receive a refund. No refunds will be given after Oct. 1, 2023.
Do I have to pre-register for Homecoming and Family Weekend?
You will save time and money if you register in advance of your arrival on campus. We do our best to accommodate on-site registrations but there will be an additional registration cost, and we cannot guarantee a seat or a meal at specific events unless you have pre-registered.
Will onsite registration be available?
We do our best to accommodate on-site registrations but cannot guarantee a seat or a meal unless you have registered by Oct. 1. Please note there will also be an additional fee for all onsite registrations.
Why is there a registration fee?
The fee for Family Weekend covers the cost of included events as well as the hidden costs of the weekend, including tents, tables, chairs, and staffing. More than 100 Colorado College staff make every effort for all events to be as well planned as possible. The one-fee structure of our registration allows you and your student the most freedom and flexibility to enjoy the events of the weekend as you choose.
Do I need to register my student?
Student attendance is free, but we do ask that you include them in your registration (the form will contain a section to do so). Indicating what events you expect them to attend with you will help us immensely with planning and preparation.
I've registered, now what?
Upon arrival on campus, all guests should check in at Registration Central at Charles L. Tutt Library, located at 1021 N. Cascade Ave., to receive an official Homecoming and Family Weekend name tag and a final schedule with event confirmation.
*If your first event is on Thursday, please go directly to your event. Check-in at registration on Friday. If you arrive on Friday after registration has closed, go directly to your event and check in at registration on Saturday.
Is the campus accessible?
All campus buildings being used for events are accessible. Please see the Campus Accessibility Guide for additional information on campus accessibility features. Golf carts will be available throughout Homecoming and Family Weekend to provide participants transportation around campus. To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Alumni and Family Relations by emailing parents@coloradocollege.edu by Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.
Can I request special meals because of dietary restrictions?
Please note on your registration form if you have dietary restrictions. We make every effort to accommodate all dietary needs.
What is the attire for the weekend?
Attire for the weekend is casual! Contact the Office of Alumni and Family Relations if you have questions about a specific event. Be sure to pack layers—this is October in Colorado, which can mean anything from sunny and 70 degrees to rain or snow!
What hotels do you recommend?
Colorado College has reserved rooms at The Antlers, Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt Place, Mining Exchange, and Springhill Suites by Marriott in downtown Colorado Springs. Please see the Hotel Room Blocks page for more details.
Where can I park during Homecoming and Family Weekend?
There is limited campus parking during Homecoming and Family Weekend. More details will be available in late summer.
Limited street parking is available and is part of the City of Colorado Springs Parking System. Please pay parking fees and obey all city parking regulations when parking on city streets.
ADA/accessible parking is available on campus. For questions, or to request ADA/accessible parking, please contact the Office of Alumni and Family Relations by phone at (719) 227-8171 or email parents@coloradocollege.edu by Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Oversized vehicles, such as RVs, cannot be accommodated in any campus parking lots.
Do you provide a shuttle service to campus?
Homecoming and Family Weekend attendees can use a free Colorado Springs downtown shuttle, the "Zeb," that will run along Tejon St. throughout the weekend. Shuttles run every 7-10 minutes. More details, including the route and hours of operation, can be found here.
Local rideshare services as well as a bike rental program (pikeride.org) are also available throughout the downtown Colorado Springs area.
Can I bring my children to Homecoming and Family Weekend?
Yes! Children age 12 and younger eat for free at all on-campus events. No childcare will be provided during Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Do I get a bookstore discount?
The Colorado College Bookstore offers discounts on CC logo merchandise. Homecoming and Family Weekend attendees who are registered and wearing an official Homecoming and Family Weekend name tag will receive a discount.
Can I visit my student's residence?
Parents are welcome to visit their student's residence when accompanied by their student. We ask that you wear your official HCFW nametag at all times. Please be respectful of student privacy, and remember that this weekend is a busy time for students on the Block Plan, and not all students have family participating in the weekend's events.
Other questions?
Contact the Alumni and Family Relations Office by phone, email, or online:
E-mail: parents@coloradocollege.edu
Website: www.coloradocollege.edu/hcfw