So that we can be best prepared for your arrival to campus, there are several forms and tasks that you need to complete over the summer. Please log into your applicant portal to complete these items on your enrollment checklist.

If you are participating in a program that requires early arrival, such as the Bridge Program, International Student Orientation, or pre-season Athletics, please check with program administrators as some items may have different, specifically earlier, due dates. Regardless of your arrival date, you are expected to have all of your enrollment checklist items completed prior to moving onto campus.

While fall schedules can be challenging, we encourage all students to make their best effort to complete these forms on their own as no one knows you better than you know yourself. Allowing your parent, friend, or family member to complete these forms on your behalf can lead to roommate mismatches and course surprises.

Should you be unable to complete a form by the due date, please contact the appropriate office in advance of the deadline to make necessary arrangements for form submission; notifying us after the deadline has passed may mean we are unable to accommodate your requests.

2025-26 Winter Start Pre-Arrival Checklist (Transfer & Exchange Students Only)

"Who Completes This Form?" Key

• All Students includes ALL first-year, transfer, and exchange students unless otherwise indicated with an * and additional information is provided in the explanation box.
• Students approved for a gap year, thus enrolling in the 2025-2026 school year, should wait to complete enrollment forms during the summer before they begin class at CC.

Required

If not completed, you will not be able to begin the school year.

Due	Item	Explanation	Who completes this?	Campus Contact
ASAP	Submit Previous College Transcript(s)	This is the last requirement of your application for admission and will be reviewed by the admission staff; so be sure to keep up the good work and maintain positive academic progress.	All Students	Admission
Dec. 15	Complete the CC General Waiver	All incoming students must review and sign the Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement before participating in Colorado College activities. This waiver outlines the potential risks involved in on- and off-campus programs and affirms that students (and parents/guardians for minors) accept responsibility for participation and agree not to hold the college liable in the event of injury, property damage, or other loss. Complete the Waiver in the Applicant Portal!	All Students	Risk Management
Dec. 14	Register for Priddy Experience	All students participate in the Priddy Experience during Winter Start Orientation. Learn more and register.	All students	Outdoor Education
Dec. 10	Complete Housing Agreement & Roommate Preference	Learn more about the housing assignment process.	All students	Housing
Dec. 15	Complete Loan Entrance Counseling & Sign the Master Promissory Note	All students borrowing for the first time at Colorado College are required by the US government to complete Entrance Counseling. Students must complete counseling for each type of loan they are borrowing before the first disbursement of their loans can be credited to student accounts. Additionally, students must complete a Master Promissory Note for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, which enables the student to sign only one promissory note for all Stafford Loans while at Colorado College. For questions, please visit the Financial Aid website.	Students receiving financial aid packages with loans	Financial Aid
Jan. 1	Complete Online Billing Account and Financial Agreement	More information will be available soon. Learn more about billing due dates.	All students	Student Accounts
Dec. 15	Register Family members, guests or supporters for Family Orientation	If you have parents, family members, or guests coming to campus, please make sure they register for WSO - Parent & Family Coffee on January 13th! There is no charge to participate, but we do ask that all guests register in advance.	Any students with guests attending WSO	Parent & Family Programs
Jan. 5	Complete the AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates Learning Modules	You will receive an email message directly from Vector inviting you to complete the AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates modules.  If you cannot find this message, be sure to search your inbox for an email from Vector and also check your “Other” mail folder. If you are still not finding it, please contact the Wellness Resource Center at wellness@coloradocollege.edu.	All students	Wellness Resource Center
Jan 5	Submit Immunization Records	Learn more about the required immunization records.	All students	Wellness Resource Center
Jan. 10	Update Gold Card ID Photo	Your Gold Card is how you access your residence hall, eat in the cafeteria, get tickets to campus events, etc. In advance of WSO, you are required to upload your picture. Select "Student/Staff Log-in" on the navigation menu in order to log in with your CC credentials and complete your "Photo Upload."  Be sure to follow the instructions for your picture selection so that your submission will be accepted.	All students	ITS
Before Block 5	ITS Security Training	It's an unfortunate reality that you will graduate into a world where phishing and social engineering attacks occur daily, putting your important information at risk. This training will provide you with the skills you need to protect yourself, CC and your future employers. Once you get your CC Credentials/email access, you'll receive an email link for this training or you can access the training HERE	All students	ITS

Recommended

If not completed, it may be more difficult for you to successfully transition to CC.

Due	Item	Explanation	Who completes this?	Contact
Dec. 15	Complete Accessibility Resources Request (optional)	Accessibility Resources works with students to plan individualized support services, including reasonable accommodations that facilitate access to learning, living, and other experiences at CC. If you plan to request disability-related accommodations (e.g., extended time for exams, note-taking support, accessible formats of text, housing accommodations), please contact our office to set up a time to talk with an Accessibility Resources staff member. Additionally, you will need to complete the Request for Accommodations and Services online form  and provide documentation of disability, if applicable. More information can be found on the Requesting Services page. Please note that you can apply for accommodations at any point during your CC experience, but students are encouraged to meet with an Accessibility Resources staff member by Dec. 15.	Students requesting disability-related accommodations	Accessibility Resources
Jan. 5	Submit AP, IB, and Transfer Coursework	A transfer student can apply a maximum of 16 CC units in total transfer credit. AP and IB coursework cannot be used to waive or fulfill the general education requirements and are credit that goes toward the 32 credits needed to graduate. Please have the test scores sent directly from College Board or International Baccalaureate Organization to registrar@coloadocollege.edu. If you completed dual enrollment college-level or advanced coursework prior to CC and would like to receive credit, which would require a letter from the high school counseling office and an official transcript sent directly from that college to cbrett@coloradocollege.edu. Please be sure to review the Registrar’s website about what qualifies and how to receive advanced credit.	Students who have completed college-level or advanced coursework prior to CC and would like to receive credit.	Registrar
Jan. 31	Student Health Insurance Enrollment or Waiver	Learn more health insurance requirements.	All students	Kim Taylor

Priddy Experience

The Priddy Experience takes place during the week of WSO and provides a unique orientation experience for each incoming student. “Priddy” as it is more commonly known, is often the highlight of a student's introduction to Colorado Springs and helps ease their transition to college. Students are placed into smaller “Priddy Groups” of 10-12 students and participate in half day Service, Local, and Outdoor programs; students work closely with a variety of non-profit organizations to give back to the community, explore the region as a group, and immerse themselves in the local community by exploring downtown and hiking the trails in our nearby parks and open spaces.

Throughout these days together, groups begin building relationships with their fellow classmates and gain insight from their upper-class leaders. Group reflections and discussion surrounding academics and the culture at CC are a large part of the program and provide opportunities for incoming students to begin goal setting and preparing for their upcoming first year of college. We hope that through the Priddy Experience, we can create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for all incoming students.

So we have all the information we need to place you into your Priddy group, be sure to complete your Priddy Experience registration in Summit by December 14th! 

Key Terms

Here are a few important expressions to understand for orientation:  

NSO: New Student Orientation    

Priddy Groups: Small groups of 10-12 students who participate in Priddy Experience programming together, led by Priddy Leaders.

Priddy Leader: Your guide to all things CC; two or three current CC students will be assigned to your Priddy Group, facilitating your Priddy Experience, and acting as a resource as you settle into CC.

Priddy Rotations: Half day programming timeslots during orientation that include programming in areas of “Service”, “Local”, “Outdoor” and “Optional” activities.

Trippee: A term used for a participant in Priddy Group or Outdoor Education trip.  

Leave No Trace (LNT): Seven principles that provide a framework of minimum impact practicesLinks to an external site. for anyone visiting the outdoors. These ethics help keep our outdoor spaces healthy and available for future generations! 

Priddy Intern: A team of students working throughout the summer to organize the Priddy Experience.

Outdoor Education (OE): A department on campus that is home to the interns and professional staff that plan and coordinate the Priddy Experience! Outdoor Education is also home to the Ahlberg Gear House (where you can rent gear), the Bike & Ski Co-op, and the Ritt Kellog climbing gym. OE hosts a variety of outdoor-oriented trips, programs, and activities throughout the year!  

SUMMIT: Online portal to register for your Priddy Experience and all other OE offerings; use your CC email when registering for the first time.   

Housing & Room Assignment Process

The Spring 2026 Housing Application opened on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Students will be asked to provide their personal information, room preference, and any roommate requests as part of the application process. The priority deadline to complete the housing contract is December 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applications submitted after this deadline will be reviewed and assigned in early January following Winter Break. Room assignments will begin on December 17, 2025, and continue on a rolling basis through January 16, 2026. Students who complete their applications by the priority date can expect to receive their housing assignments between December 17 and December 20, 2025.

To complete this process, please log into the StarRez Housing Portal and select "Spring 2026 Housing Application". You will then be prompted to sign your housing agreement and complete your housing application.

Accessibility Resources and Housing

Students requesting disability-related housing accommodations from Accessibility Resources should follow the timeline:

1. Meet with an Accessibility Resources staff member by December 15th. Email accessibililtyresources@coloradocollege.edu to set up an appointment.
2. Complete the Housing Accommodation Request Form and submit documentation of disability by December 15th (more information available after meeting with Accessibility Resources).

Students who complete the process by the above timeline will be notified of a decision by January 5th. Students who request and are approved for a disability-related housing accommodation after these dates may be placed on a waitlist until an appropriate space becomes available.

Assignment Availability

Applications received by December 17th will be given a housing assignment by December 20th. All applications received after December 17th will receive housing assignments on a rolling basis as space is available. 

While the assignment process is underway, please visit the Housing website to learn more about our residence halls. Typically, new students are assigned to one of our traditional halls, Loomis, Mathias, or South. To learn more about the Big 3 visit On Campus Housing Options.
   
If you have any questions or need assistance in the meantime, you can reach the Housing team at housing@coloradocollege.edu.

Immunization Records

An important part of our efforts to ensure a safe and healthy environment for everyone in the CC community is documenting immunizations and certain health information.

All incoming students are required to provide:

1. Proof of two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine and

2. Meningococcal (ACWY) vaccine within the last 5 years.

3. TB Screening Form completed, signed, and dated by a medical professional within last 6 months (or similar form from previous institution within last 6 months)

For more information, please visit Immunization and health documentation

As our immunization forms are to be completed and signed by your healthcare provider, please make an appointment with your provider soon in order to have this form completed by the January 5th deadline. Be sure to also talk with your physician during this appointment about other health-related plans and concerns as you transition to college during this appointment. 
 
More information about the immunization requirements and the required forms can be found on the Student Health & Wellbeing website.

Academics

For Transfer Students: Transfer students will work directly with Kieran Bennett, the transfer advisor in the Advising Hub, for course registration. Kieran will contact you individually to begin the enrollment process and help you select appropriate courses based on your academic history and goals.

Billing Information and Due Dates

January 9, 2026: Spring semester billing statements available online at 6 p.m. (mountain time) for those students enrolled in spring semester. Spring semester 4-installment payment plan enrollment begins at 6 p.m. (mountain time).

February 6, 2026: Spring semester fees due in full (if not enrolled in payment plan)

Families must adhere to the spring semester billing due date and/or enroll in the Payment Plan option. For more billing and payment plan information, please visit our website.

Federal Direct Loan Application Process

When a student accepts the Federal Direct Stafford Loan on their award OR if they submit a separate application to apply for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan for the first time, they will need to complete the following TWO steps to meet federal requirements before Colorado College will originate the loan with the Department of Education.

1. Step 1: Entrance Counseling for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan:
   • In compliance with federal requirements, students who are borrowing for the first time at Colorado College must complete an online entrance counseling session before funds could be credited to their account. This session helps students understand their rights and responsibilities when borrowing this loan.
   • Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling Session
2. Step 2: Master Promissory Note (MPN) for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan:
   • The MPN is the legal agreement that the student will repay the loan in the future. The student will be required to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and will only be required to complete the MPN once while attending Colorado College.
   • Master Promissory Note (MPN)

Student Health Insurance Enrollment/Waiver

All students are required to have health insurance while attending Colorado College and to provide annual proof of coverage. All students must either enroll in or waive out of the school-sponsored student health insurance plan (SHIP). You can learn more on the SHIP website.  
   
In order to gain faster access to the SHIP plan, if enrolling, and to ensure that your student account bill accurately reflects your financial obligations, if waiving, we encourage students to complete this quick waiver/enrollment process by January 31. Initially, all student accounts will be charged the spring/summer SHIP premium of $2,894. If a waiver is submitted and approved, the SHIP premium charge will be removed from the student account. Any student who does not actively enroll in the SHIP or submit a waiver to opt-out of the SHIP by the deadline of January 31, 2026 will be enrolled by default in the spring SHIP and the spring premium charged to their student account will remain. There are no refunds or reversals of charges after January 31, 2026. 
   

• The cost of the 2026 SHIP for Spring/Summer enrollment is $2,894 charged to student accounts (provides coverage from 1/1/26 -7/31/26). You can enroll/waive starting December 15, 2025. 

Questions regarding the insurance waiver or enrollment process may be directed to Kim Taylor, Student Health Insurance Coordinator at (719) 389-6200 or by emailing ktaylor@coloradocollege.edu.    

Next Steps

By January, we will let you know the following:

• Spring Course Assignments
• Advisor Name(s)
• Priddy Experience Placement
• Residence Hall Room & Roommate Assignment
• Campus Mail Box Number