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Before you arrive to campus this Fall, there are several forms and tasks that you must complete over the summer - what we refer to as your Pre-Arrival Checklist. The Pre-Arrival Checklist outlines everything you must do or are recommended to do prior to your arrival on campus in the Fall. The Checklist is divided into two sections: Required Items and Recommended Items. Required Items are exactly that – required for everyone to complete and most items have the same deadline of June 30th. Please explore the Recommended Items, as each task depends on a student’s needs and situation, and the deadlines vary – also there are a few items on the Recommended checklist that are still required to be completed, so be sure to read through it all carefully! You can access your individualized checklist inside your , and as you complete Required tasks, they will be checked off your list (does not apply to Recommended Items).

Once you receive your CC Credentials (around May 12th), please log into your to complete these items on your Pre-Arrival Checklist. 

If you are participating in a program that requires Early Arrival (The Bridge Program, International Student Orientation, pre-season Athletics, etc.) please check with program administrators as some checklist items may have earlier due dates. Regardless of your arrival date, you are expected to have all of your pre-arrival checklist items completed prior to moving onto campus. 

While summer schedules can prove challenging, we encourage all students 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 First-Year Program course surprises.

Should you be unable to complete a checklist item 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.

2025-2026 Pre-Arrival Checklist

"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.
• First-Year Students means all first-year students enrolling in the 2025-2026 Academic Year, including Winter Start 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.
• Winter Start Students should submit their checklist items in the fall once they receive their CC credentials. Winter Start Transfer Students will receive their own accelerated checklist once they have committed to attending CC in December 2025.

Required

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

Due	Item	Explanation	Who completes this?	Campus Contact
June 30	Submit Final High School Transcript	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 (except exchange students)	Admission
June 30	Register for Priddy Experience	All students participate in the Priddy Experience during New Student Orientation. Learn more and register.	All students	Outdoor Education
June 30	Complete Housing Application, Contract & Roommate Preference	Learn more about the housing assignment process.	All students	Housing & Residential Experience
June 30	Complete Academic Interest Survey (for Course Registration)	Learn more about the course registration process. Note: the Academic Interest Survey is only for incoming first-year students.	All students	Advising Hub
Recommended          June 30	Complete Loan Entrance Counseling & Sign the Master Promissory Note	All students borrowing for the first time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ are required by the US government to complete . 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 , which enables the student to sign only one promissory note for all Stafford Loans while at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. For questions, please visit the Financial Aid website.	Students receiving financial aid packages with loans	Financial Aid
Recommended         June 30	IT 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	All students	Office of Information Technology
June 30	Upload your Gold Card ID Photo	Your Gold Card is how you access your residence hall, eat in the dining hall, get tickets to campus events, etc. In advance of NSO, you are required to . 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. *Winter starts will not be able to upload their Gold Card Pictures until early December.	All students	Office of Information Technology
July 15	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 CC 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
July 15	Submit Immunization Records	Learn more about the required immunization records.	All students	Wellness Resource Center
July 31	Complete Online Billing Account & Financial Agreement  (opens July 5)	More information will be available soon. Learn more about billing due dates.	All students	Student Accounts
Aug 18	Sign Up for NSO "Choose Your Own Sessions"  Sign Up     Coming Soon	Plan your Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon NSO adventure by signing up for any amount of rotating educational sessions or activities that interest you.  NSO Schedule coming soon...	All NSO Students	Office of Campus Activities

Recommended

Depending on your situation, if these items are not completed, it may be more difficult for you to successfully transition to CC.

Due	Item	Explanation	Who completes this?	Contact
June 30	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 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.	Students requesting disability-related accommodations	Accessibility Resources
July 15	Complete the Math Self-Assessment	Learn more about the Self-Assessment.	First-year students	Quantitative Reasoning Center
July 15	Submit AP, IB, and Transfer Coursework	A first-year student can apply a maximum of eight CC units in total transfer credit; 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
August 31	Student Health Insurance Enrollment or Waiver  (opens July 1)	This checklist item is REQUIRED. Learn more health insurance requirements. *Note: You must be registered for courses to complete this task	All students	Kim Taylor
August 3	Register Family members or supporters for Family Orientation	If you have parents, family members, or guests coming to campus, please make sure they on August 18! There is no charge to participate in this special orientation day, but we do ask that all guests register in advance.	Any students with guests attending NSO	Parent & Family Programs
Before Block 1 begins	Sustainability & Waste @ CC	Want to make sure you know how to be sustainable and minimize your personal waste at CC? Read through this	All students	Office of Sustainability

Events and Webinars

New students and their families are invited to join us online and in-person over the summer for optional events to connect with one another, ask questions, and learn more about next steps before arriving to CC!

Incoming Student Webinar

Join us on June 20th (time TBD) to review the Pre-Arrival Checklist for incoming students and have any questions you have have answered! 

Regional Summer Send-Offs

The Office of Alumni and Family Relations will be hosting regional events in various cities across the country during the summer of 2024. These 2025 Summer Send-Off Parties are intended to connect incoming students and their families with other CC community members in their area. Register today to come meet other students and families, and learn more about the amazing CC experience you're about to embark upon together.

Pre-Orientation Family Webinars

Pre-Orientation Family Webinars is a virtual event series specifically designed for parents and supporters of current students to learn more about the many resources available at CC. These informal presentations are interactive and will include time for Q&A, conversation, and connection. Registration for summer 2025 pre-orientation events will be coming soon. Find details and register on the Pre-Orientation Webinars page.

Priddy Experience

The Priddy Experience takes place during the week of NSO / 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  in Summit by June 30! 

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

In the next two months, the Office of Housing & Residential Experience will make over 500 room assignments for the incoming class! To help us accomplish this complex but exciting task, it is your responsibility to do the following:   

• Step 1: Application
  • Once you get your CC Credentials on May 12, you'll be able to apply for housing via the . This includes providing demographic information, Emergency/Missing Person Contact, Housing Preferences and LLC requests. 
• Step 2: Contract
  • Your housing contract will be ready to sign starting May 20 inside the .
  • You must accept the terms and conditions of the 2025-2026 Housing Contract. This agreement is a legally binding document, and your electronic acceptance of the terms serves as a signature on that document. Failure to accept the agreement will delay your housing placement.   
  • The contract must be signed before participating in roommate matching and room assignment. 
• Step 3: Roommate Matching
  • Available in the Student Housing Portal from June 5 - June 25.
  • Please take time to answer the questions thoughtfully to assist us in assigning a roommate compatible with your lifestyle routines. We utilize answers to these questions in order to make room assignments.
  • If you have a preferred roommate already selected, you will be able to create a roommate group in the .
  • Roommate matching is only available to students who have signed the contract. 
• Step 4: Room Assignment
  • Room assignments will be emailed to your CC email from Housing & Residential Experience in Mid-July! 

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 June 20. Email accessibililtyresources@coloradocollege.edu to set up an appointment.
2. Complete the Housing Accommodation Request Form and submit documentation of disability by June 30 (more information will be provided during the meeting with Accessibility Resources staff).

Students who complete the process by the above timeline will be notified of a decision via CC email in mid-July. 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.

Living and Learning Communities (LLCs)

Driven each year by student interest, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has several Living and Learning Communities in which incoming students can participate. These communities focus on different topics of learning, interest, or identity, allowing students to live and learn with others with similar passions or experiences. Students in these communities live and learn together, making it easier to meet new people and feel connected.

All LLCs for new students are in the main residential areas, called the “Big 3”. These halls have additional spaces like lounges and kitchens where students can gather and form connections! Each community also has a dedicated Resident Advisor (RA) to support the community. For more information about these communities please visit the Living and Learning Communities section of the Housing & Residential Experience Website.

The 2025-2026 LLCs are:

• The Outdoor Education community is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and leadership of students through outdoor and community service experiences. The Outdoor Education community is in South Hall and is a blended 1st and 2nd year community. 
• The Pride Community is a community committed to enhancing knowledge and education around gender and sexual diversity. This is a community dedicated to celebrating queer life on campus. Located in Mathias with a blended community of 1st and 2nd year residents. 
• The 24- Hour Quiet Community holds specific community expectations around quiet hours. 
• The Substance-Free Communities hold specific community expectations around substance use.
• The All Women Communities are open for all women-identifying students.

LLCs are a fantastic way to start building your community at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, and we hope you will consider if one might be a fit for you! 

Assignment Availability

All housing assignments and roommate information will be sent to your CC email and listed in the Student Housing Portal in Mid-July - so keep an eye on your email!

While the assignment process is underway, please visit the Housing & Residential Experience 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. Therefore, all incoming students are required to provide a Colorado Certificate of Immunization and complete the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire prior to move-in. We are specifically looking for two doses of the MMR vaccine, the Meningococcal (MCV) vaccine within the past five years, and a TB test if the screening questionnaire indicates you may be at risk. 

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 July 15 deadline. Be sure to also talk with your physician during this appointment about 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.

Academic Interest Survey

First-Year Students

To help us better understand your academic interests and tailor your course placement, please take a moment to answer a brief survey in your . 

Near the beginning of August, you will receive an email with your Faculty Advisor, Hub Advisor, and your fall course schedule. You must remain enrolled in the CC100 and CC120 in which you are placed, but you can change your remaining two courses once you arrive on campus to begin the fall semester. More information on the add/drop process will be sent in August along with information on how to view your fall schedule.

Transfer students

Registration for transfer students is done in consultation with Kieran Bennett, Advising Hub transfer advisor. Please contact Kieran directly (kbennett@coloradocollege.edu) to register for your fall courses. It is not necessary to complete the Academic Interest Survey.

Billing Information and Due Dates

Fall semester bills will be available online at 6pm on August 8, 2025. Starting July 1, you will need to sign into our billing site* and accept the financial obligations of the college no later than August 1.

Fall semester balances are due September 5, 2025. Families must adhere to the fall semester billing due date and/or enroll in the Payment Plan option. For more billing and payment plan information, please visit our website.

* Winter Starts can sign into the online billing site on or after July 1, although they will not receive a bill until January 2026.

Federal Direct Loan Application Process

When a student accepts the Federal Direct Stafford Loan on their award OR if they submit a separate  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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.
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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Math Self-Assessment

This summer, incoming students will have the opportunity to take a free . We encourage you to take this assessment because it will help you decide on appropriate classes and support your success. Despite wording on the ALEKS website, at Â鶹ÊÓƵ this assessment is not a placement test, but used instead as a planning resource for you.  
  
This assessment takes about 60-90 minutes. Find an uninterrupted, quiet time period and location to complete the assessment. You may take it twice, with at least a week between tries. Please take it before June 30, or before your group advising session with the Hub, whichever is earlier.  
  
To register, please follow these directions carefully:

• . If the class code does not auto-populate, enter HMH33-4QMNC.
• Please select "No, I have never used ALEKS before" even if you have used ALEKS,
• Then, use your Â鶹ÊÓƵ email and CC 6-digit student identification number to register.
• Save your login name and password to access your account in the future.
• At My Classes” click on “ALEKS Math Self-Assessment, AY2024-2025. Please note: This is not a placement test at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
• Click on “GET STARTED” to answer a brief survey, and then complete the 5-minute "Tools Tutorial," for using the assessment software.

To begin the assessment after completing the tutorial, click "GET STARTED":

• Enter the password "CCCLASSOF2028"
• The assessment uses adaptive technology and will push you a bit.
• Have scratch paper and pencils available to do your work on the side.
• The CC Honor Code applies; no outside materials, Internet, calculators, books, or consulting with classmates. For questions where a calculator is allowed, a pop-up calculator will be provided.
• Upon completion, click through until you reach the colored pie diagram.

To request disability-related accommodations for this assessment (e.g., extended time), please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources at least several days prior to taking the assessment. You can reach Accessibility Resources by email at accessibilityresources@coloradocollege.edu) or at (719) 227-8285. 

Please direct other questions about the ALEKS assessment to Steve Getty at sgetty@coloradocollege.edu.

Student Health Insurance Enrollment/Waiver

All students are required to have health insurance while attending Â鶹ÊÓƵ and to provide annual proof of coverage. The 2024-2025 annual student health insurance waiver/enrollment period will open around July 1. 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 July 28. Initially, all student accounts will be charged the fall SHIP premium of $1844. 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 August 31, 2024 will be enrolled by default in the fall SHIP and the fall premium charged to their student account will remain. There are no refunds or reversals of charges after August 31, 2024.  
   
The cost of the 2024-2025 SHIP for annual enrollment is $4405, which is billed by semester:  

• Fall: $1844 charged to student accounts (provides coverage from 8/1/24-12/31/24)
• Spring/Summer: $2561 charged to student accounts (provides coverage from 1/1/25 -7/31/25)

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.    

**Incoming first-year students will not have access to the SHIP waiver/enrollment portal until they are registered for class at CC, sometime between the end of July and the first week of August. The SHIP deadline is not until August 31.

Next Steps

In July, we will let you know the following:

• CC100/120 & Fall Course Assignments,
• Advisor Name,
• Priddy Experience Placement,
• Residence Hall Room & Roommate Assignment
• Campus Mail Box Number.

Students attending Winter Start Orientation should complete their forms according to this summer timeline, unless otherwise noted, but will not receive their assignments until later in the fall.