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Congratulations on
your admission
to
Colorado College!
We are delighted to welcome you into our community and to invite you to our campus. One of the best ways to make your college decision is to visit. Therefore, we are pleased to offer a variety of activities and a hosted stay to allow you to experience CC life and community. Colorado College is a unique place. We hope that you will take this opportunity to fully investigate what we offer.
Students are encouraged to stay overnight
on campus with a current student on Thursday
night. Since overnight visits will not be possible
on Friday night, please refer to the listing of
hotels found on our Web site if you plan to stay
longer. CC Open House includes an opportunity
to experience a class on the Block Plan. Due to
class size limitations, we ask you to choose a
general area of study rather than a specific
department, and we will do our best to put you
in your first-choice class. Keep in mind that you
will have a chance to speak to departmental
representatives at the departmental fair. If you
cannot make that fair, you can always stop by
a specific department and speak with someone
during your free time.
If you would like a one-on-one session with a
faculty member, administrator, or financial aid
counselor, please make an appointment directly.
Please call or e-mail for an appointment at least
one week in advance.
We hope that you choose to visit CC, and that you have an enjoyable and informative stay.
Open House Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my parents?
Sure! We even have several events planned
specifically for parents. A list of hotels can be
found here. When making
reservations, please ask for the Colorado College
rate, as some hotels offer discounts for CC visitors.
How do I
register for
the weekend?
Please use the "Online
Registration Checklist" below to organize your
registration information and then go here
to officially register.
Reservations for April 2-3 need to be made by
March 26 at 5 p.m., MST. Reservations for
April 9-10 need to be made by April 2 at 5 p.m.,
MST. Overnight hosts are volunteers and we cannot
promise to find a host unless you have made a timely
reservation. If you register after the deadline, we will
try to accommodate you, but you should make a
hotel reservation just in case.
What do I do when I arrive?
Please check in at the registration table in Worner
Center between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday.
We will give you a packet with all the information
you need for your time on campus. Host matching
for overnights will take place at 5 p.m. and again at
9 p.m. If you arrive after 9 p.m., the Worner Desk
should have your information packet for you. If you
are arriving on Friday, the registration table will be
open between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. If you arrive after
this time, please come to the admission office in
Cutler Hall.
What should
I bring?
Please bring
a sleeping bag,
pillow, and towel.
You will likely
be sleeping on
the floor, as
most students
do not have extra
beds. The CC Open
House is informal, so be sure to pack comfortable
clothes and comfortable shoes. Colorado weather
in April is extremely variable, so be prepared for
anything from 70 degrees and sunny to snow. All
meals and events are free; however, if you want to
buy CC souvenirs, shop downtown, or order snacks,
remember to bring some extra spending money.
What if I can't make either program?
We hope you are able to visit another time.
We can schedule an information session, tour,
class visit, and perhaps an overnight stay (make
reservations two weeks in advance). CC students
will be taking finals and will be on block
break the week of April 13, so please try
to avoid this time, as we will be unable to
provide hosts or class visits. Please call (719)
389-6344 or (800) 542-7214 for more information
or to make a reservation for an alternate visit time.
What if I can't visit at all?
If you have questions, feel free to call and ask
for an admission officer or visit our Web site. Most professors
have contact information available on our Web site.
Students are also available to answer questions;
just call (800) 542-7214 and let us know if you
would like to speak to someone.
How to Get Here
COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT CC SHUTTLE:
From COS - Thursday, April 2 or Thursday, April 9 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.
To COS - Friday, April 3 or Friday, April 10 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Travel times - Colorado Springs Airport to CC Campus:
30 min. Denver International Airport to CC Campus: 90 min.
From Colorado Springs Airport - Exit the airport and turn right (north) on Powers (first light). Continue all the way to Platte, where you will need to exit right and then turn left. Follow Platte through the downtown area, (Pass a statue of General Palmer on his horse in the middle of the street.) and turn right on Cascade. CC's Worner Center will be on your left, just past Cache La Poudre Street. Parking will be marked. Taxi service is generally about $35 one way from the airport. You can call Yellow Cab Taxi at (719) 634-5000.
From Denver International Airport - Take Pena Boulevard to E-470 (about $5 toll) towards I-25 south. (Follow signs to I-25 south.) Continue south on I-25 for about an hour to Colorado Springs and exit on Uintah Street (Exit 143). Turn left off the exit ramp, heading east on Uintah (away from the mountains and back under the highway). Continue to Cascade Avenue (about two blocks) and turn right. CC's Worner Center will be on your right. Parking will be marked. Commercial shuttle service is also available. Colorado Springs Shuttle will take you from the airport to the Clarion Hotel (about 6 blocks south of CC) or to CC's campus directly, for $55. www.coloradoshuttle.com (877) 587-3456.
From I-25 (either direction) - Take I-25 to Uintah Street (Exit 143) and go east off the exit (away from the mountains). Continue to Cascade Avenue (about two blocks). Turn right and CC's Worner Center will be on your right. Parking will be marked.
ONCE YOU GET HERE:
Worner Center (registration) is located on the northwest
corner of Cache La Poudre and Cascade. Look for the open
house registration signs!
Parking - Parking is available in lots along Uintah Street, Nevada Avenue, and Cascade Avenue. Look for the open house parking signs.
Open House Tentative Schedule
The schedule listed below is preliminary. While nothing is
mandatory, we encourage you to attend both planned and
unplanned activities to better acquaint yourself with
Colorado College. In order to complement the following
schedule, we encourage you to join in a hallway debate,
attend an athletic event, or catch an academic lecture.
Thursday, April 2 or 9
12 p.m. Campus tour - Leaves from Cutler Hall
12-5 p.m. Registration - Perkins Lounge, Worner Center
1 p.m. Campus tour - Leaves from Cutler Hall
1 p.m. Special tour - The new Cornerstone Arts Center (tentative)
2 p.m. Campus tour - Leaves from Cutler Hall
2 p.m. Special tour - The new Cornerstone Arts Center (tentative)
3-4 p.m. Academic department fair - Talk with professors from each department
4 p.m. Campus tour - Leaves from Cutler Hall
4 p.m. Special tour - The new Cornerstone Arts Center (tentative)
5 p.m. Host matching for students - Worner Campus Center
6-7:30 p.m. Welcome dinner - El Pomar Main Gym
7:30-8:30 p.m. Alumni panel - Listen to alumni speak about their CC experiences and life after CC
7:30-8:30 p.m. Diversity panel - Learn more about all aspects of campus diversity. Location TBA
8:30-10 p.m. A cappella and improv performances
9 p.m. Host matching for students - Worner Campus Center
10-11:30 p.m. Dodgeball especially for open house - Turf Room, Basement El Pomar
10-11 p.m. Ice cream social with student organization leaders - Perkins Lounge
11 p.m.-midnight Multicultural social - Location TBD
midnight-2 a.m. All-campus pancake breakfast - Featuring live music. Rastall Dining Hall
Friday, April 3 or 10
8-9 a.m. Registration continued - Perkins Lounge, Worner Center. After 9 a.m., please proceed to Cutler Hall
8 a.m. Breakfast - Rastall Dining Hall
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Class visit for students
9:30-10:30, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Parent program panels:
- Financial aid
- Academic and student life
- Opportunities
12 p.m. Lunch - Both students and parents are welcome - El Pomar Main Gym
1-2 p.m. Athletic meet and greet - El Pomar Main Lobby
1:30-2:15 or 2:30-3:15 p.m. Student life panels - Location TBA
1:30 p.m. Campus tour - Leaves from Cutler Hall
2:30 p.m. Special tour - The new Cornerstone Arts Center (tentative)
2:30 p.m. Campus tour - Leaves from Cutler Hall
3:30 p.m. Campus tour - Leaves from Cutler Hall
3:30 p.m. Special tour - The new Cornerstone Arts Center (tentative)
3-4 p.m. Goodbye reception
Online Registration Checklist
To make a reservation, please have all the following information ready, and then register online.
I will visit:
- Thursday, April 2 - Friday, April 3 (RSVP no later than March 26, 5 p.m., MST)
- Thursday, April 9 - Friday, April 10 (RSVP no later than April 2, 5 p.m., MST)
The weekend includes a class visit.
Which class do you prefer?
- Humanities
- Language
- Fine Arts
- Social Sciences
- Math and Science
Are any family members joining you? How many?
What is your current e-mail address?
While we cannot promise to match you specifically with someone who shares your interests, we will try. What are three interests and/or requests that you have?
Do you have any special needs or concerns?