NSO Schedule

8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Orientation Check-in for Students & Families, Robson Arena 

8:00 am – 12:00 pm, New Student Move-in, Residence Halls Around Campus 

After you have checked in for NSO, you can then proceed to your residence hall for move-in or Big 3 front desk. At your residence hall, staff will be available to assist with the move-in process - but you'll get your keys at NSO Check-In in Robson! 

The residence halls will open promptly at 8 am for move-in. Please do not attempt to access the halls in advance. Thank you! During move-in, you will have help; there will be Resident Assistants, move-in staff, and professional staff.

8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Taking Care of Business 

Various offices will be open for you to stop in and take care of business. 

• Mailroom, 7:30 am - 5 pm, Yalich Student Services, 819 N Tejon
  • Mail information for new students: Welcome incoming students - Colorado College
• Bookstore, 8 am - 5 pm, Yalich Student Services, 819 N Tejon 
• Student Accounts, 8:30 am - 5 pm, Spencer Center, Room 116, 830 N Tejon
• Financial Aid 8 am - 1 pm, Spencer Center, Room 134, 830 N Tejon 
• Housing, 8:30 am - 5 pm, Bemis Hall, Room 139, 920 N. Cascade Ave. 
  • Students should connect with staff at residence halls first for questions pertaining to Housing!

11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Welcome Luncheon, at the tent on Tava Quad

Students and families are invited to enjoy a free lunch and meet other incoming students and families. Staff members will also be on hand to answer general questions and provide directions. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Family Relations. 

1:30 – 2:00 pm, NSO College Welcome*, Robson Arena (849 N Tejon) 

NSO officially kicks off with a welcome for all students, parents and guests. This session is required for students. 

2:00 – 5:00 pm, Family & Guest Programming, Cornerstone Arts Center & Worner Center

Parent/Family Orientation programming is designed to help parents and student supporters connect with other CC families, as well as learn about the many resources and programs available at CC to help support your student’s success. Parent Orientation guests will receive a printed schedule at check-in. The fully detailed Parent & Family Orientation Schedule can be found HERE. 

2:00 – 4:00 pm, First Priddy Meetings*, Tava Quad  

Meet with your NSO Priddy Experience leaders and fellow trippees to learn about the week ahead and get to know each other! This session is required for students. 

4:00 - 5:00 pm, ResX Community Meetings*, Your Assigned Residence Hall Lobby

This required meeting will introduce you to your RA staff, fellow hall residents, and community expectations. Students living outside of the Big 3 halls should attend the community meeting at their assigned front desk.

5:00 – 8:45 pm, Dinner Break, Errands, and Optional Gathering

However you use this time, it is important to note that students should be back on campus by 8:45 pm at the latest to be on time for the required hall meetings.

5:00 – 7:00 pm, Dinner, On Your Own or at Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level  

Enjoy dinner at Rastall or check out a local restaurant; for dinner in Rastall, show your wristband for entry. At check-in, we will also have suggestions for local CC favorite eateries close to campus. 

7:00 – 8:00 pm, Sweet Send-Offs, Tent on Tava Quad  [rain location: Worner Center Lobby]

Students and their families/guests are invited to drop in for an evening sweet treat, meet other students and families, say your final goodbyes, and share your words of wisdom; this concludes the Family Orientation Program. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Family Relations. 

~10:00 pm, Evening Hall Socials, Big 3 Residence Hall Lobby (optional)

Get to know your new neighbors and your hall through this building-wide social activity.  

7:30 – 8:45 am, Breakfast Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center    

9:00 am – 10:30 am, Transitioning to CC: Your Academic Resources: Required Session*, Kathryn Mohrman Theater, Armstrong Hall, Main Level  

10:30 am - 12:00 pm, First Year Program (FYP) Class Meetings in your FYP Classroom: Required Session*

•  Are you a Transfer Student? Instead, you'll attend a Transfer Student Session* at this same time - Location coming soon! 

Noon – 1:00 pm, Lunch Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center

1:00 - 2:00 pm, Wellness at CC Required Session*, Kathryn Mohrman Theatre, Armstrong Hall

Test your knowledge about wellness topics, learn about campus resources, and compete to win prizes. Brought to you by the Wellness Resource Center.

2:00 - 5:00 pm: The Academic & Advising Fair*, Tutt Library All Floors

This required session is a chance for you to talk with academic departments you're interested in, take placement tests, discuss class changes and meet your assigned Faculty Advisor! 

5:00 – 6:30 pm, Dinner Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center  

6:30 – 8:00 pm, Priddy Meetings* (all Priddy meetings/rotations are required sessions)

Each day of NSO, you will meet with your Priddy group to discuss the required sessions, debrief the day, share out about your afternoon sessions, prepare for your time away from campus, and continue to build community.  Your Priddy/NSO leader will instruct you where to meet. 

8:00 – 10:00 pm, Optional Evening Social Events and Affinity Group Meet and Greets 

Every night of NSO we will have a variety of social activities to help you build community and have fun. We will also have intentional time for specific groups of new students to meet and interact with various offices on campus. 

Socials Schedule Coming Soon!

7:30 – 8:45 am, Breakfast Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center  

9:00 am – 10:30 am, Building an Inclusive Campus Community: Required Session*, Kathryn Mohrman Theater, Armstrong Hall, Main Level 

Colorado College is committed to building an environment where all of its members can be challenged and supported, teach and learn, and contribute as full members of the community. We believe that in order to do this we must build our capacity to engage within, about and across difference. The Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington will lead us for an engaging conversation about what it takes to make CC a more inclusive campus community.

10:30 am – 12 pm, Required Student Session Block*, Armstrong Hall, Kathryn Mohrman Theater 

The Orientation required content sessions are intended to give you opportunities to learn about campus resources and important aspects of college life in large groups as well as the opportunity to dive deeper into these topics through small group discussions. Today's topics are: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Sexual Assault Prevention. This session is required for students. 

Introduction to and Understanding the Role of CC’s Office for Civil Rights and Title IX: The Office for Civil Rights and Title IX is a resource available to all members of the Colorado College community for addressing incidents of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. In this presentation you will be introduced to the staff working in the Office and learn about the work that we do to prevent and end discrimination and harassment on our campus

Our Community Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention and Response: Sexual violence prevention and response is a CC community issue - all of CC's community members deserve learn, teach, and live in an environment free from sexual violence. This presentation will provide a foundational understanding of the connection between sexual violence, power, and oppression, the importance of consent and healthy boundaries, and support resources available to you on campus.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Lunch Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center

1:00 – 5:00 pm, Priddy Experience Rotations (All Priddy meetings/rotations are required sessions)

Students will have the opportunity to participate in four Priddy Rotations, three of which are required and will be with their assigned groups and two of which are optional activities. The three required rotations are Service (volunteering with a local organization), Outdoor (connecting with nature through a group hike), and Local (exploring the rich cultural landscape of the Springs). The remaining rotation is Optional (which may include outdoor activities, on-campus and off-campus explorations and games, artistic or life skills workshops, and more)

5:00 – 6:30 pm, Dinner Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center  

6:30 – 8:00 pm, Priddy Meetings*

Each day of NSO, you will meet with your Priddy group to discuss the required sessions, debrief the day, share out about your afternoon sessions, prepare for your time away from campus, and continue to build community.  Your Priddy/NSO leader will instruct you where to meet. 

8:00 – 10:00 pm, Optional Evening Social Events and Affinity Group Meet and Greets 

Every night of NSO we will have a variety of social activities to help you build community and have fun. We will also have intentional time for specific groups of new students to meet and interact with various offices on campus.

Socials Schedule Coming Soon!

7:30 – 8:45 am, Breakfast Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center    

9:00 am – 11:10 am, Sense of Place, CARE Team, The Chaplain's Office & CCEMS (Required Sessions)*, Kathryn Mohrman Theater, Armstrong Hall, Main Level 

The Sense of Place program aims to cultivate a sense of place and connection to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region by deepening your knowledge of local communities, issues, and ecosystems. Hear from local community leaders about the opportunities and challenges currently facing Colorado Springs. Sponsored by the Collaborative for Community Engagement.

After "Sense of Place", you'll hear from our CARE Team and Chaplain's office on processes and resources and you'll learn about CCEMS, our student led emergency response program. 

11:10 am - 12:00 pm, Class of 2030 Photo*, Washburn Field 

All new students will be guided to Washburn Field to take a giant class photo in the shape of "CC"! Don't worry, it's right next door to lunch. 

12:00 – 1:00 pm, Lunch Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center  

1:00 – 5:00 pm, Priddy Experience Rotations (All Priddy meetings/rotations are required sessions)

Students will have the opportunity to participate in four Priddy Rotations, three of which are required and will be with their assigned groups and two of which are optional activities. The three required rotations are Service (volunteering with a local organization), Outdoor (connecting with nature through a group hike), and Local (exploring the rich cultural landscape of the Springs). The remaining rotation is Optional (which may include outdoor activities, on-campus and off-campus explorations and games, artistic or life skills workshops, and more)

5:00 – 6:30 pm, Wellness, Recharge, and Eat Dinner, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center 

6:30 – 8:00 pm, Priddy Meetings*

Each day of NSO, you will meet with your Priddy group to discuss the required sessions, debrief the day, share out about your afternoon sessions, prepare for your time away from campus, and continue to build community.  Your Priddy/NSO leader will instruct you where to meet. 

8:00 – 10:00 pm, Optional Evening Social Events and Affinity Group Meet and Greets 

Every night of NSO we will have a variety of social activities to help you build community and have fun. We will also have intentional time for specific groups of new students to meet and interact with various offices on campus.

Socials Schedule Coming Soon!

7:30 – 8:45 am, Breakfast Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center

9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Choose Your Own Sessions* (Required to Attend 2 sessions out of 3 possible)

12:00 – 1:00 pm, Lunch Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center  

1:00 – 5:00 pm, Priddy Experience Rotations (All Priddy meetings/rotations are required sessions)

Students will have the opportunity to participate in four Priddy Rotations, three of which are required and will be with their assigned groups and two of which are optional activities. The three required rotations are Service (volunteering with a local organization), Outdoor (connecting with nature through a group hike), and Local (exploring the rich cultural landscape of the Springs). The remaining two rotations are Optional (which may include outdoor activities, on-campus and off-campus explorations and games, artistic or life skills workshops, and more).

5:00 – 6:30 pm, Wellness, Recharge, and Eat Dinner, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center 

6:30 – 8:00 pm, Priddy Meetings*

Each day of NSO, you will meet with your Priddy group to discuss the required sessions, debrief the day, share out about your afternoon sessions, prepare for your time away from campus, and continue to build community.  Your Priddy/NSO leader will instruct you where to meet. 

8:00 – 10:00 pm, Optional Evening Social Events

Only one social takes place this evening - Join us for the Silent Disco at the Fine Arts Center, 8pm-10pm!

8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Free Time (on your own!)

10:30am - 12:00 pm, Brunch at Rastall Cafe

12:00 - 4:00 pm, Last Priddy Rotations*

Students will have the opportunity to participate in four Priddy Rotations, three of which are required and will be with their assigned groups and two of which are optional activities. The three required rotations are Service (volunteering with a local organization), Outdoor (connecting with nature through a group hike), and Local (exploring the rich cultural landscape of the Springs). The remaining rotation is Optional (which may include outdoor activities, on-campus and off-campus explorations and games, artistic or life skills workshops, and more).

4:00 - 5:30 pm, NSO Wrap Up*, North Palmer Quad (Tutt Circle)

Students will come together for a meaningful and fun culmination to their orientation program. First in their small groups for a final Priddy Meeting and then reconvening as one large group to create a large scale chalk sidewalk mural and participating in the "Splash Party", an impromptu water balloon event!

5:00 – 6:30 pm, Wellness, Recharge, and Eat Dinner, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center 

No planned Socials - Rest Up!