Open House Opportunities
Ready to explore CC up close? An open house event is the best way to get to know Colorado College in depth. Can’t make one of the dates below? No worries. Join us for an information session and campus tour, offered most weekdays and some Saturdays in the fall.
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Tiger Preview Days
Save the dates: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 and Monday, Feb. 16, 2026
Registration opens in early December.
During our Tiger Preview Days, we invite high school juniors and their families to spend a half day on campus diving into life at Colorado College — experience the Block Plan in action, get insider tips on the admission process, and connect with current students and staff who can’t wait to show you around.
Admitted Student Open House
Our Admitted Student Open House events — which take place in February, March, and April — are special visit opportunities exclusively for admitted students and families. These in-depth events include a variety of activities, such as student panels, campus tours, faculty Q&As, and more!
Colorado College is a unique place and we're excited for you to get to know us better.
Summer Open House
Each July, we invite rising high school seniors and their families to learn about the college application process — and about CC specifically — through campus tours, application workshops, mock CC classes, and more. Stay tuned for the 2026 date!
Typical Summer Open House Schedule*
*subject to change
| 8 a.m. | Check-in Begins (Park at Ed Robson Area, then head to Cornerstone Arts Center for check-in) |
| 9 a.m. |
Community Welcome from President Dr. Manya Whitaker |
| 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. |
Campus Tours Tips on Applying Workshops |
| 11:45 a.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. |
CC Experiences and Outcomes Panel |
| 2 p.m. |
Mock Block Classes Professor Q&A Panel |
| 3 p.m. |
Optional Financial Aid Session Farewell Reception |
Fall Open House
We invite high school seniors and their families to connect with the Colorado College community during our annual Fall Open House events, typically scheduled annually during Labor Day Weekend (late August or early September) and the weekend of Indigenous People's Day (early to mid-October)! Meet students and faculty, explore our beautiful residential campus, and discover the Block Plan — our distinctive academic approach.
Typical Fall Open House Schedule*
*subject to change
| 8 a.m. | Registration and Check-In Begins @ Cornerstone Arts Center |
| 9 a.m. |
Community Welcome and Information Session |
| 10 a.m. |
Campus Tour, Tips on Applying, OR Financial Aid Session |
| 11 a.m. |
Tips on Applying OR Campus Tour |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. |
Student Panel |
| 2 p.m. |
Mock Block Classes (students only) Professor Q&A |
| 3 p.m. |
Farewell Reception |
Discover Colorado College
Discover Colorado College (DCC) is a selective, fully-funded travel grant program for underrepresented high school seniors, typically scheduled annually during the weekend of Indigenous Peoples Day (early to mid-October).
Why be ordinary? Learn differently, one block at a time, and get ready to experience the gateway to the Southwest.