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Cutler Hall covered in white after an overnight Colorado snowfall. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III / Colorado College.
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Dec.14—CC in the Spotlight: Global Studies
Dec.17—Winter Commencement
Dec. 20—End of Block 4; beginning of Winter Break
Jan. 8—Beginning of half block
Jan. 16—Winter Start Orientation begins for incoming students
Jan. 18—End of Half Block
Jan. 22—Beginning of Block 5
Looking Ahead:
Mar. 14-24—Spring Break; residence halls close at noon
May 19—Commencement 2024
Curious about other dates for the 2023-24 academic year? The academic calendar is posted online for your convenience.
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Colorado College winter graduates will be honored at Winter Commencement:
Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023
1-2:30 p.m. (MT)
Shove Memorial Chapel
Winter Commencement is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate those students who complete their undergraduate studies prior to the May Commencement ceremony.
CC welcomes families and guests of graduates, as well as all current faculty, staff, and students, to attend the Winter Commencement ceremony. Attendees are not required to RSVP. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact Brenda Soto or (719) 389-6265.
For families, friends, and supporters of graduates who are unable to attend the ceremony in person, Winter Commencement will be livestreamed beginning at 1 p.m., Mountain Time.
Parents and families, thank you for supporting your student during their time at CC! We look forward to celebrating these incredible graduates.
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Webinar with College Leadership
Thursday, Dec. 14
2 p.m., Mountain Time
All parents and families are invited to join a webinar with Colorado College leadership to learn more about the ways we are supporting our students and prioritizing the safety and well-being of our entire campus community.
Register for the webinar in advance using this link. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link and instructions for how to join.
If you have specific questions that you would like college leadership to address, please submit your questions in advance by Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m., Mountain Time using this online form.
As part of this discussion, we will share more about our Community Standards and Freedom of Expression policies, and how these inform the ways we prevent and respond to all forms of hatred and bigotry. We will also share staffing updates, information about the reporting process and upcoming bias workshops, and other educational and support resources we have in place for students.
As a multifaith, multicultural institution, our collective and peaceful perseverance through profound division is imperative. We appreciate the care and concern you continue to demonstrate for your students, and we look forward to this opportunity for connection.
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Our next two CC in the Spotlight events feature resources you won't want to miss!
CC in the Spotlight is a free 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. Get all the details and register at the links below.
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| Extended Break Shuttles and Housing
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Airport Shuttles
Have a student flying out of Denver International Airport or the Colorado Springs Airport for Winter Break? Students may book a free one-way shuttle ticket—these shuttles are sponsored by CCSGA, and space is limited. Students should sign up in person at the Worner Desk. There are no return trip shuttles, and students will need to make their own arrangements to return to campus. From DIA, many students use Groome Shuttle. (They can book online or call 719-687-3456 and indicate they are CC students in order to be dropped off on campus.) Students flying into COS can use a ride share app or local taxi service.
Winter Break (Shuttles depart from Worner Center)
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Shuttle to COS departs at 1 p.m.
Shuttle to DIA departs at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 21
Shuttle to DIA departs at 7 a.m.
Shuttle to COS departs at 7:30 a.m.
Extended Break Housing
CC's Residence Halls are officially closed starting Thursday, Dec. 21, at noon. They will reopen for students at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7 (Half Block) and Sunday, Jan. 21 (Block 5).
Students with a need to remain on campus for any portion of Winter Break, including any students enrolled in Half Block, must submit the Break Stay Form.
As a reminder, for all break periods, there may be a reduced level of services on campus. Front desk and dining hours are subject to change and will be shared with students when available.
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| Calling all Tiger Fans in Minnesota!
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Will you be in Minnesota on Jan. 7? You're invited!
The Colorado College Tigers Hockey Team takes on the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers at 3M Arena in Minneapolis on Sunday, Jan. 7 for what will be the Tigers' first action of 2024.
Join other CC families and alumni across the street before the game at Buffalo Wild Wings for a pregame gathering with food, drink, and giveaways before the Tigers take on the Golden Gophers. Get all the details and register for the event here. After the gathering, join us at the game to cheer the CC Hockey Team to victory. You can purchase game tickets in the CC section through Colorado College by contacting Scott Lowenberg, Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations, at slowenberg@coloradocollege.edu. We hope to see you there!
Space for this event is limited so please register by Jan. 5, 2024!
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| Career Center: How to Maximize Winter Break
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Help your student maximize their Winter Break!
While winter break is a chance for students to relax and rejuvenate, it's also an ideal time for personal reflection, advice gathering, securing summer opportunities such as internships, and preparing for life beyond CC. Please encourage your student to join Career Center staff next Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1-2 p.m. (MT) for a workshop about strategies for making the most of their break with bite-sized tasks and activities. Students can RSVP on Handshake, available to them through CC's single sign-on page.
Additionally, here are a few suggested conversation starters you can use to help your student feel supported during the break:
- What academic subjects have excited you the most this year?
- What activities have you enjoyed outside of class?
- What are a few ways I can help you as you think about future plans?
Please also encourage your student to read the Career Center email newsletters (delivered to student inboxes on Wednesday mornings) to discover more workshops, professional development opportunities, and highlights of the many internships and jobs posted on our Handshake platform! Want to learn more about the resources available to your students through the Career Center? Sign up for the upcoming CC in the Spotlight event for parents featured above.
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| Ditch the Dumpster is Back
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Is your student planning to graduate, study abroad, or move out this winter for any other reason? Or maybe they just want to simplify, donate some clothes, or make space in their room for all the amazing gifts they'll receive this holiday season? Ask them to think twice before throwing items away!
Ditch the Dumpster is back this semester, led by the Office of Sustainability in partnership with Residential Experience. It provides an easy way for students to donate their gently used items instead of throwing them away, and encourages sustainable practices of reducing waste. The program runs from Dec. 15-19 at two on-campus collection sites, accessible 24/7: Loomis Lounge and Hybl Community Center.
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Contacts and FAQs
Stay up to date with many exciting college happenings and inspiring stories on CC's newly launched platform, The Peak.
You can also find valuable resources, answers to many common questions, and a listing of campus contacts on our CC Parents—Welcome to the Block web page. If you don't find the answer you are searching for, feel free to contact one of the many resources on campus for support and assistance, including the Counseling Center, the Chaplain’s Office, the Office of Housing and Residential Experience, the Butler Center, the Advising Hub, the Office of Student Accounts, and the Wellness Resource Center. Not sure who to contact? Get in touch at parents@coloradocollege.edu and we'll help direct you.
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