New Student Orientation 2021 Schedule

The NSO schedule takes inspiration from the Block Plan and will give you a taste of a "typical" class day; required sessions are offered each morning and the rest of the day is open for you to - get connected to campus resources and peers, relax in your room, or walk around campus. 

Fall New Student Orientation 2021 (NSO) will take place on-campus and in accordance with CDC, federal, local, state, and campus COVID-19 guidelines/precautions; remote students will be able to participate in many aspects of programming as required and select other sessions will be virtual via Zoom. 

Have more questions about our COVID response and Fall 2021 plans? Check out the Fall 2021 Announcement and Covid-19 FAQs for more information. The most recent email communications regarding our plans and Covid-19 response can be found under the Messages & Updates navigation bar.

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August 18, 2021 - August 28, 2021

updated August 19,2021

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  • Bold: participation in NSO is a requirement of matriculation to Colorado College. Sessions in bold make up the required program components. Upon completion of these sessions, all students will complete an attendance quiz. 
  • All New Students: includes first-years, transfers, and exchange students. 
    Optional: You have the option to participate in these sessions. 

August 18 - 19, 2021 - Move-In & Testing 

Please note that no other move-in dates can be accommodated with the exception of approved early arrival programs such as Bridge and Fall athletics.

Wednesday, August 18 - Move-In Day Guide

Thursday, August 19 - Move-In Day Guide

August 20 - 28, 2021: NSO & Priddy Experience 

In order to successfully complete all required components of NSO, all students, regardless of residency location, will complete brief quizzes on required sessions in Canvas as well as pre-NSO modules included in the Deadlines Checklist.

• Friday, August 20

• Time	Session Title & Discussion	Location	Audience
  8 - 8:45 am	Breakfast Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  8 - 9 am	ESD Testing	Student Health Center	Students under Enhanced Social Distancing
  9 - 10 am	NSO Kick-Off (required session) Enjoy a welcome from Rochelle Dickey, '83, Dean of Students, and Deksyos Damtew, '22, Student Body President, as well as get an overview of NSO logistics and announcements.	Zoom; password in newsletter	All New Students
  10 - 12 pm	Our Community Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention and Response (required session) This presentation will explain how sexual violence and anti-oppression work are connected and how that relates to the mission and vision of the college. You will also learn about consent, Title IX law and processes, as well as support resources available to you on campus.	Zoom; password in newsletter	All New Students
  12 - 1:30 pm	Lunch Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  12 - 1:30 pm	Activity Kit Pick-Up Students under enhanced social distancing and/or those looking to participate in this evenings' online social events can pick up the corresponding activity kit at lunchtime. Today's kit is a yoga kit!	Worner Center, Main Level	Optional
  12 - 5 pm	Bookstore Open Pick up your books and buy CC pride gear.	Worner Campus Center, Lower Level	Optional
  1 - 5 pm	ITS: Solutions Center Drop-in Hours Stop in to get all of your technology-related questions answered.	Tutt Library, First Floor	Optional
  1 - 5 pm	Create Your Own CC Adventure Conference Style Sessions & Advising Meetings Individualize your NSO experience by attending informational breakout sessions; you are required to attend at least two sessions, and up to four, during the entirety of NSO in addition to meeting once with your staff advisors.  Session descriptions and registration information are available here.	Various	All New Students
  5 - 6:30 pm	Dinner Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  6:30 - 8 pm	Priddy Meeting (required session) Meet with your NSO Priddy Experience leaders and fellow trippees! Follow the signs to your zone.	Tava Quad (outside of Shove Chapel and Armstrong Hall)	All New Students
  8 - 9:30 pm	Priddy Large Group C will attend "Where Did We Sit on The Bus?" at the Fine Arts Center	Fine Arts Center Outdoor Stage	Priddy Large Group C
  8:30 - 10:30 pm	Outdoor Move- In The Heights Bring your own blanket and we will provide the rest - snacks and company - while you enjoy a movie under the stars.	Tava Quad	Optional
  9 - 9:45 pm	Stretch & Relax Yoga With Mar	Zoom
  9 - 10 pm	Rollin by Brave Girls Learn this routine with Celecia Kpop Dance Club	Zoom

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• Saturday, August 21

• Time	Session & Description	Location	Audience
  8 - 8:45 am	Breakfast Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  8 - 9 am	ESD Testing	Student Health Center	Students Under Enhanced Social Distancing
  9 - 10:30 am	Building an Inclusive Campus Community Colorado College is committed to building an environment where all of its members can be challenged and supported, teach and learn, and contribute as full members of the community. We believe that in order to do this we must build our capacity to engage within, about, and across difference. The Rev Dr. Jamie Washington will lead us in an engaging conversation about what it takes to make CC a more inclusive campus community. Presented by the Butler Center.	Zoom; password in newsletter	All New Students
  10:45 am - 12:30 pm Session 1 (10:45 - 11:30 am) Session 2 (11:45 am - 12:30 pm)	Inclusive Community Breakout & Follow-up Sessions  These are an opportunity to connect with other new students and peers with similar interests and identities.	NSO Tent, Worner Quad	Optional
  	LGBTQIA+ Affinity Gathering  This is a talk-back space for new students to hear from and ask questions of returning students on topics that pertain to the LGBTQIA+ community at CC.	Session 1 (10:45 - 11:30 am)	Session 2 (11:45 am - 12:30 pm)
  	BIPOC Affinity Gathering  An opportunity for incoming Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to hear from returning CC students and staff about their experiences as a BISOC and a CC college student. Students will share their experiences and give advice on how to make the most of your CC experience.	Session 1 (10:45 - 11:30 am)	Session 2 (11:45 am - 12:30 pm)
  	First Gen Affinity Gathering Join a current First Gen CC student and staff member as we connect and talk about support and resources at CC. Questions and comments are welcomed!	Session 1 (10:45 - 11:30 am)	Session 2 (11:45 am - 12:30 pm)
  	Spiritual Life Join the Chaplain to discuss your experiences with spirituality and religion as well as resources on campus and in the local community.	ONLY DURING Session 1 (10:45 - 11:30 am)	n/a
  	International Affinity Gathering  Join an International staff member and student to discuss your identity as a foreigner at CC and share your thoughts about how you relate to Dr. Jamie Washington's presentation	Session 1 (10:45 - 11:30 am)	Session 2 (11:45 am - 12:30 pm)
  12 - 1 pm	Activity Kit Pick-Up Students under enhanced social distancing and/or wanting to stay in for the evening.	Worner Center, Main Level	Optional
  12 - 1 pm	Lunch Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  1:30 - 2:45 pm	Inclusive Community Priddy Group Discussions Breakout (required session) Meet with your Priddy Group to discuss topics from today's required session.	Priddy Leaders will designate a spot to meet for this.	Required
  3 - 5 pm	Conference Style Sessions Individualize your NSO experience by attending informational breakout sessions; you are required to attend at least two sessions, and up to four, during NSO in addition to meeting with your staff advisors.  Session descriptions and registration information are available here.	Various	All New Students
  3 - 6 pm	CC Shopping Shuttles Shuttles will be available to Target or Walmart. Space is limited; for more information and to sign up, visit the Worner Desk.	Meet on Worner South Patio
  5 - 6:30 pm	Dinner Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  6:30 - 8 pm	Priddy Meeting (required session)	Various	All New Students
  8 - 10:30 pm	Evening Social Events Relaxed gatherings and different activities to meet new people.		Optional
  8 - 9:30 pm	Priddy Large Group A will attend "Where Did We Sit on The Bus?" at the Fine Arts Center	Fine Arts Center Outdoor Stage	Piddy Large Group A
  8:30 - 10:30 pm	Trivia Night	Benji's, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  8 - 9 pm	Zumba with Manu	Cossitt Dance Stuido

• Sunday, August 22

• Time	Session & Description	Location	Audience
  8 - 8:45 am	Breakfast Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level
  8 - 9 am	ESD Testing	Student Health Center	Students under Enhanced Social Distancing
  9 am - 10 am	Priddy Group Discussions (required session) Join your Priddy group to engage in a values reflection activity in advance of the Wellness Resource Center presentation.	Priddy Leaders will designate a spot to meet for this.	All New Students
  10:30 am - 12 pm	Wellness at CC Trivia (required session) At Colorado College, we are committed to empowering students to envision and follow their own path to thriving. In this interactive program, we'll introduce students to key areas of well-being, as well as the activities, programs, and resources that help create a safe and healthy community, and which support individual growth and well-being. Presented by the Wellness Resource Center.	Zoom; password in newsletter	All New Students
  12 - 1:30 pm	Activity Kit Pick-Up Students under enhanced social distancing and/or those looking to participate in this evenings' online social events can pick up the corresponding activity kit at lunchtime. Today's kit is a spa day kit.	Worner Center, Main Level	Optional
  12 - 2 pm	Lunch Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  2 - 5 pm	Conference Style Sessions Individualize your NSO experience by attending informational breakout sessions; you are required to attend at least two sessions, and up to four, during NSO in addition to meeting with your staff advisors.  Session descriptions and registration information are available here.	Various	All New Students
  5 - 6:30 pm	Dinner Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  6 - 8 pm	Camp Dinner Rotations From Sunday, Aug. 22 - Friday, August 27, Priddy Groups will have the opportunity to cook a camp dinner outdoor and enjoy smores over a fire.  Priddy Leaders will confirm the date of your group's camp dinner rotation.	Yampa Field	All New Students
  6:30 - 8 pm	Priddy Meeting (required session)	Various	All New Students
  8 - 10:30 pm	Evening Social Events		Optional
  8 - 9:30 pm	Priddy Large Group B will attend "Where Did We Sit on The Bus?" at the Fine Arts Center	Fine Arts Center Outdoor Stage	Priddy Large Group B
  8 - 9 pm	SpeakeEasy Open Mic Night CANCELLED Come listen to and share spoken word.	Cossitt Amphitheater
  8 - 10 pm	Game Night with Boardgame Club	Upstairs Worner
  8:30 - 10:30 pm	Trivia Night Come alone or with a team of 4 - 6 to compete for prizes and enjoy snacks; there is a new menu and trivia line up each night.	Benji's, Worner Campus Center, Main Level
  9 - 9:45 pm	Stretch & Relax Yoga with Mar Free yoga mats to participants while supplies last.	Yampa Field

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• Monday, August 23

• Time	Session & Description	Location	Audience
  8 - 8:45 am	Breakfast Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  8 - 8:45 am	ESD Testing	Student Health Center	Students Under Enhanced Social Distancing
  9 - 10 am	Sense of Place (required session) This program aims to cultivate a sense of place and connection to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region by deepening your knowledge of local communities, issues, and ecosystems. Sponsored by the Collaborative for Community Engagement.	Zoom; password in newsletter	All New Students
  10:30 - 11:30 am	Priddy Discussions (required session) Meet with your Priddy Group to discuss topics related to today's required session.	Priddy Leaders will designate a spot to meet for this.	All New Students
  12 - 2 pm	Lunch Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  12 - 1:30 pm	Activity Kit Pick-Up Students under enhanced social distancing and/or those looking to stay in for the night.	Worner Center, Main Level	Optional
  1 - 2:30 pm	First Year Program Course Meeting Meet with your First-Year Program cohort to get to know each other, learn about the block ahead, and discuss the common read. Exchange students have free time during this period.	Around Campus	First Year Students
  1 - 2:30 pm	Transfer Student Gathering Informal gathering with Career Center and Advising Hub staff to mix and mingle with each other; there will be snacks and games. Come for as long as you would like.	Career Center, Morreale Carriage House	Transfer Students
  3 - 5 pm	Conference Style Sessions & Advising Meetings Individualize your NSO experience by attending informational breakout sessions; you are required to attend at least two sessions, and up to four, during NSO in addition to meeting with your staff advisors.  Session descriptions and registration information are available here.	Various	All New Students
  5 - 6:30 pm	Dinner Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  6 - 8 pm	Camp Dinner Rotations From Sunday, Aug. 22 - Friday, August 27, Priddy Groups will have the opportunity to cook a camp dinner outdoors and enjoy smores over a fire.  Priddy Leaders will confirm the date of your group's camp dinner rotation.	Yampa Field	All New Students
  6:30 - 8 pm	Priddy Meeting (required session)		All New Students
  8 - 10:30 pm	Evening Social Events		Optional
  8 - 9 pm	Zumba with Manu	Cossitt Dance Studio	Optional
  8:30 - 10:30 pm	Silent Disco	Hybl Community Center	Optional
  8:30 - 10:30 pm	Trivia Night Come alone or with a team of 4 - 6 to compete for prizes and enjoy snacks; there is a new menu and trivia line up each night.	Benji's, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
  9 - 10 pm	Polymer Clay Earring I The first night of instruction on creating Polymer Clay Earrings; students must attend both nights to have a finished product. email orientation@coloradocollege.edu to sign-up.	Arts & Crafts Main Studio Space, Worner Center, Lower Level

• Tuesday, August 24

  • Time	Session & Description	Location	Audience
    8 - 8:45 am	Breakfast Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
    8 - 9 am	ESD Testing	Student Health Center	Students under Enhanced Social Distancing
    9 - 9:30 am	Making Meaning Through the Arts (required session) An interactive session exploring educational connections and uses of visual and performing arts at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College.	Zoom; password in newsletter	All New Students
    9:45 am - 12:30 pm	Amazing Race Through the FAC (required session) This scavenger hunt and series of challenges cultivate teamwork and community while giving you a chance to explore all the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has to offer. You’ll work in teams to complete challenges and learn about all the artworks, experiences, and opportunities available to you as a student at Colorado College. Teams will have the opportunity to win prizes! Priddy leaders will have your arrival time.	Fine Arts Center	All New Students
    12 - 2 pm	Lunch Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
    12 - 1:30 pm	Activity Kit Pick-Up Students under enhanced social distancing and/or those looking to stay in for the night and do some art in their room.	Worner Center, Main Level	Optional
    1 - 5 pm	Conference Style Sessions & Advising Meetings Individualize your NSO experience by attending informational breakout sessions; you are required to attend at least two sessions, and up to four, during NSO in addition to meeting with your staff advisors.  Session descriptions and registration information are available here.	Various	All New Students
    5 - 6:30 pm	Dinner Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
    6 - 8 pm	Camp Dinner Rotations From Sunday, Aug. 22 - Friday, August 27, Priddy Groups will have the opportunity to cook a camp dinner outdoors and enjoy smores over a fire.  Priddy Leaders will confirm the date of your group's camp dinner rotation.	Yampa Field	All New Students
    6:30 - 8 pm	Priddy Meeting (required session)		All New Students
    8 - 10:30 pm	Evening Social Events		Optional
    8 - 9:30 pm	Butler Center Open House Come mix and mingle with the Butler Center staff, enjoy some sweet treats and play games with your peers in the lounge.	Butler Center, Worner Center, Upper Level
    8 - 9 pm	ASAP by Stacy Come learn this Kpop routine with Celecria Kpop Dance Club.  Email orientation@coloradocollege.edu to sign up.	Cossitt Dance Studio
    8:30 - 10:30 pm	Art Night at Bemis School of Art Let your creative side shine: try your hand on the wheel throwing pottery, paint a painting, wander around at your leisure and explore. Come and stay for as long or as short as you would like.	Bemis School of Art	Optional
    9 - 1o pm	Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop II A second night of instruction on making polymer clay earrings; attendees must attend both nights for a finished product.  Email orientation@coloradocollege.edu to sign up.	Arts & Crafts Main Studio, Worner Center, Lower Level

Wednesday, August 25 - Friday, August 27: Priddy Experience

Individual Priddy Groups will have different schedules each day that Priddy Leaders will communicate with their trippees but each group will have the opportunity to build community, explore the local community, and participate in service activities.

Time	Session & Description	Location	Audience
8 - 9 am	ESD Testing	Student Health Center	Students under Enhanced Social Distancing
8 - 8:45 am	Breakfast Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
7 - 10:30 am	Priddy Excursion Departures
8 am - 5 pm	Priddy Rotation Activities Sense of Place Community & Service Exploration	Various	All New Students
5 - 6:30 pm	Dinner Break	Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level	Optional
6 - 8 pm	Camp Dinner Rotations Camp Dinner Rotations From Sunday, Aug. 22 - Friday, August 27, Priddy Groups will have the opportunity to cook a camp dinner outdoors and enjoy smores over a fire.  Priddy Leaders will confirm the date of your group's camp dinner rotation.	Yampa Field	All New Students
6:30 - 8 pm	Priddy Meeting		All New Students
8:30 - 10 pm	Evening Social Events		Optional

 

Saturday, August 28: Priddy CC Fest

9 - 11 am	Optional Activities Outdoor Yoga, Meditation, On-Campus Service Projects	Around Campus	Optional
9 a.m.	Yoga, Tutt Science Circle Zumba, Tava Quad Stage Exploring the Outdoors Workshop, Yampa Field Monument Creek Walk, meet at Worner Flagpole Sitting Meditation, Meet in Front of Shove Chapel Pick-up Soccer, Tava Quad near South Hall	Various
10 a.m.	Service Project: Jared Boxes, Tava Quad Tables Getting Active in College, Tutt Library South Doors Moving Meditation, Meet in front of Shove Chapel Fly Fishing Casting Clinic, Yampa Field Shooks Run Park Walk, Meet on Yampa Field Bootcamp, Washburn Field Jam Session, Yampa Field Zumba, Tava Quad Stage Yoga, Tutt Science Circle	Various
11:30 am - 12:15 pm	Class Picture, Welcome from the President, and Banner Signing (required session)	Washburn Field Bleachers	All New Students
12:15 - 1:30 pm	Lunch	Rastall Cafe	Optional
12:30 - 1:30 pm	International, Exchange, and Third Culture Kid Lunch Enjoy lunch with International Student and Scholar Services while you (re)connect with peers who are from outside of the US or have lived abroad for the majority of their lives.	Under the NSO Tent, Worner Quad
2 - 5 pm	CC Fest Fun games, music, booths, activities, and more!	Tava Quad; Armstrong Event Space	All New Students & Sophmores
5 - 8 pm	Food Trucks & Live DJ	Tava Quad	All Students
8 - 10:30 pm	Get Active with Athletics Explore El Pomar, the AFP Fitness Center, Burghart Tennis Courts and Washburn Field while playing games and connecting with friends and athletic teams.	Enter through the north doors of AFP Fitness Center.	All New Students & Sophomores
10 pm - 12 am	Midnight Breakfast	Worner Quad, NSO Tent	All students

Sunday, August 29

1 - 5 p.m., Shuttles to Stores, Depart from Worner South Patio

Need to make a trip to Walmart or Target? We will be running shuttles to these stores on Sunday. Sign-up at the Worner Desk for departure shuttles; you will have about an hour to shop at the store and can expect to be off-campus for 1.5 hours. 

Monday, August 30

9 - 10 a.m., Opening Convocation (Required Session),Tava Quad

Colorado College starts its 148th academic year at Opening Convocation. Students, faculty, and staff will come together to welcome new students, and meet this year’s inspiring honorary degree recipients.

Thursday, September 2

4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Welcome Back Fair!, Worner Quad

Connect with offices, clubs, organizations, community partners, student employment opportunities, and more at our Welcome Back Fair! This fair is taking the place of what many upper-division students refer to as Campus Activities Night. 

Friday, September 3

3 - 4:30 p.m., Speed Friending, Tava Quad

Looking to make some new friends? Join us for this opportunity to engage in one on one conversations with 7 new people who are also looking to build their social network.

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Outdoor Movie, Tava Quad

Bring your own blanket/chair as well as something to keep warm and come enjoy a movie under the stars. We will provide the snacks!