Winter Start Orientation (WSO) Schedule
WSO Schedule
Winter Start Orientation 2025
The WSO schedule takes inspiration from the Block Plan, giving you you're first taste of a "typical" class day at CC; required sessions are offered each morning and the afternoon will be spent getting connected with your Priddy group. Evenings will have planned socials and opportunities to explore Colorado Springs on your own.Participation in WSO is a requirement for all new and incoming Colorado College students, including those who participate in other early arrival programs.
All sessions mandatory unless marked * as optional.
Weather Warning: Colorado Springs will be very cold during the early morning move-in hours. Please dress appropriately and take advantage of our food and drink stations in the halls and check in tables. If you are experiencing a weather related travel delay, please email eperry@coloradocollege.edu and we can figure out an alternative schedule. Your safety and well-being is always our top priority!
Day 1 (Tuesday, 1/14/25) - Move-In Day & WSO Kick-Off
| Time | Event Name | Location | Notes |
| 8:00am - 11:00am | WSO Check-In | Gaylord Hall, Worner Campus Center | Temporary parking along Cascade st (southbound lane) near Cache La Poudre st. Gaylord Hall is on the East side of the Worner Center |
| Check-In - 12:00pm | Residence Hall Move-In | Assigned Residence Hall | |
| Check-In - 12:00pm | Taking Care of Business (If Needed) |
• Mail Center 8:30 am-4pm
• CC Bookstore 9 am-4 pm
• Accounts & Financial Aid 8:30 am-5 pm
• Housing 8:30 am-5 pm (students should connect with staff at residence halls first for questions)
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Several campus offices will be open so you can drop in, take care of outstanding paperwork, have your questions answered, pick-up packages, or purchase some CC gear. Be sure to Check-In first! |
| 11:30am - 12:45pm | Lunch Break | Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center | Vouchers necessary for Family entry |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm | President Whitaker's Welcome | Celeste Theater, Cornerstone Arts Building | |
| 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Parent & Family Orientation Programming | Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts | |
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1:30pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:30pm |
Required Student Sessions: Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Introduction Our Community Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention & Response |
Cornerstone 131 | |
| 3:30pm - 4:45pm |
Sweet Send-Offs (Families & Students) |
Cornerstone Mainspace, Cornerstone Arts | |
| 4:15pm - 4:45pm | *Optional Campus Tours | Meet outside Studio C, Cornerstone Arts Mainspace | Dressing for colder temperatures and snowy weather is recommended! |
| 4:45pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Break | Rastall Cafe, Worner Center | *Ahlberg Gear House (931 N. Nevada) open for warm clothing rentals if needed for Priddy Rotations: 4-6:30pm |
| 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Priddy Meetings | Gaylord Hall, Worner Center | |
| 8:00pm | Community Meetings & Residential Experience programs | Various Residence Halls | Connect and unwind with ResX! |
Day 2 (Wednesday, 1/15/25)
| Time | Event Name | Location | Notes |
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Breakfast | Rastall Cafe, Worner Center | |
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9:00am - 10:30am |
First Year Experience Class Discussions |
Palmer Hall 15 (Gevedon-CC100/Fish-CC120) Palmer Hall 18 (Coggins-CC106/Butte-CC120) |
Meet your First Year Program (FYP) faculty and mentors to discuss your first course and academic life on the block plan |
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9:00am - 10:30am |
Transfer Student Session |
Tutt Library 317 | A Peer-to-Peer session that helps transfer students get familiar with life and academics at CC |
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10:30am - 11:45am |
Open Hours @ The Advising Hub |
The Advising Hub - 1014 N. Weber st. | Take advantage of an opportunity to meet with your HUB advisor to discuss and make adjustments to your Spring course schedule |
| 11:45am - 1:00pm | Lunch Break | Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center | |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Priddy Rotation (SERVICE) | Off-campus service sites | Be ready to load into vans along Cascade near the Worner Center |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Break | Rastall Cafe | *Ahlberg Gear House (931 N. Nevada) open for warm clothing rentals if needed for Priddy Rotations: 5-6:30pm |
| 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Priddy Meeting #2 | Various Locations - Group's Choice | |
| 8:00pm - 10:00pm | *WSO Social: Meditation & Game Night | Shove Chapel, games in Sacred Grounds | Start with a peaceful meditation in Shove Chapel, followed by games & snacks! |
Day 3 (Thursday, 1/16/25)
| Time | Event Name | Location | Notes |
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Breakfast | Rastall Cafe, Worner Center | |
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9:00am - 10:30am |
Building Inclusive Community with The Butler Center |
Student Event Space, Worner Basement | |
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10:30am - 11:45am |
Sense of Place - Community Engagement Discussion |
Student Event Space, Worner Basement | Meet leaders within the Colorado Springs community to find out how you can get involved within your new city! |
| 11:45am - 1:00pm | Lunch Break | Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center | |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Priddy Rotation (LOCAL) | Various Campus Locations; Downtown Walking Tour | Dress appropriately for the weather! |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Break | Rastall Cafe | |
| 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Priddy Meeting #3 | Group's Choice | |
| 8:00pm - 10:00pm | *WSO Social: Crafts & Karaoke | Student Event Space, Worner Basement | Explore a variety of arts & crafts and/or sing your heart out with the Office of Campus Activities! |
Day 4 (Friday, 1/17/25)
| Time | Event Name | Location | Notes |
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Breakfast | Rastall Cafe, Worner Center | |
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9:00am - 10:00am |
Wellness @ CC | Student Event Space, Worner Basement | |
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10:00am - 10:45am |
First Year Experience Peer Mentorship Session | Student Event Space, Worner Basement | |
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10:45am - 11:45am |
Campus Resources Roundtable |
Student Event Space, Worner Basement | Learn about all the resources to help you succeed at CC |
| 11:45am - 1:00pm | Lunch | Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center | |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Break - No Programming | On your own | |
| 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Priddy Trip - Drive to CC Cabin | The CC Cabin | |
| 4:30pm - Evening | Dinner & Priddy Meeting #4 | The CC Cabin |
Day 5 (Saturday, 1/18/25) Priddy Experience
| Time | Event Name | Location | Notes |
| 7:30am - 9:30am | Priddy Trip - Breakfast & Priddy Meeting #5 | The CC Cabin | |
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9:30am - 10:30am |
Pack Lunches, Clean Up & Depart | The CC Cabin | |
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10:30am - 2:30pm |
Priddy Rotation (OUTDOOR) |
Mueller State Park | |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Drive Back to CC | Enroute to CC | |
| 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Break - No Programming | On your own | |
| 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Final Priddy Meeting & Dinner | Student Event Space, Worner Basement | Louie's Pizza delivered @ 5pm! |
| 6:00pm - 9:00pm | *CC Hockey Game | Ed Robson Arena | Hang out with your WSO cohort and watch our CC Tigers take to the ice - we got you free tickets! |
Monday, 1/20/25 - First Day of Classes