2026 Discover Colorado College Application

Discover Colorado College (DCC) is a fully-funded program for students to visit our campus in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. During your time in Colorado Springs, you will get an in-depth overview on what it means to be part of the CC community. From learning on the Block Plan to engaging in honest conversations about building a conscientious and diverse student body, the purpose of DCC is to provide underserved/underrepresented students with an opportunity to connect with Colorado College and its community members.

Key dates and deadlines for DCC are:

Application Opens: Friday, May 1, 2026
Application Closes: Monday, July 13, 2026
Decisions Released: Monday, Aug. 17, 2026
Program Dates: Saturday, Oct. 3-Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

Please allow 30-60 minutes to complete this application. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. In addition to the application, you'll need to provide a copy of your unofficial high school transcript with grades 9-11.

Be careful not to refresh this page while working on your application as your changes may not be saved. We recommend drafting your responses in a saved document outside of this window, then transferring them here when you're ready to submit your application.

Please reach out to admission@coloradocollege.edu if you have any questions, and make sure to add us to your email provider's safe senders list so our emails come through. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Contact Information

First Name*

Preferred Name (if different from your first name)
We will use this name in all communications.

Middle Name

Last Name*

Pronouns

Email Address*

Cell Phone Number*

May we send text messages to this number?*

Yes

No

Permanent Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Personal Demographics

Including race and ethnicity information is optional and will not affect your decision into this program. Additionally, any information collected will be used for federal reporting purposes post-application/admission review cycle.

Are you a citizen of the United States?*

Are you a Permanent Resident of the United States?*

HIDDEN: Set US Citizenship*

Please Select Your Citizenship*

Birthdate*

Legal sex*

With which gender do you identify?

My gender

Are you Hispanic, Latinx, or Chicanx?

Yes

No

Select all that apply to you:

Are you an enrolled tribal member?

Yes

No

Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?

Yes

No

Household Information

Will you be considered a first-generation college student?*

Yes (neither parent has a bachelor's degree)

No

Including yourself, how many people live in your household?*
Please include parents, siblings, and any other relatives who reside with you.

Do you qualify for free or reduced lunch at school?*

Yes

No

I don't know

Do you intend to apply/be considered for need-based financial aid during the application process?*

Yes

No

Please provide the contact information for one parent/legal guardian:

Parent/Guardian First Name*

Parent/Guardian Last Name*

Parent/Guardian Email Address*

Who is this individual in relation to you?*

Academic Information

When do you plan to start college?*
(Only prospective high school seniors can attend DCC)

What is your current high school name?*

Are you currently working with, or do you plan to work with, any Community Based Organizations (CBO) through your college search and application process? CBOs are organizations that help students through high school and through the college application process.

Yes

No

Please select up to two CBO organizations that you currently work with:

Please check this box if the CBO(s) you work with are not listed.

Name of the CBO not on this list that you work with:

Students must submit a copy of their unofficial transcript as part of the required materials for the Discover Colorado College application. Transcripts must include grades 9 through 11 for full consideration. You can upload your transcript now or provide it later on by emailing it to admission@coloradocollege.edu.*

I will upload a copy of my academic transcript now.

I will send in my transcript at a later time.

Upload an unofficial transcript here.
PDF and screenshot copies are acceptable.

When available, please send your academic transcript(s) to admission@coloradocollege.edu (no later than Monday, July 13).

Please list the courses scheduled or planned for your senior year, including AP, IB, Honors, College Credit/Dual Enrollment courses.*
example: AP U.S. History (full year), English 12 (full year), Spanish 4 (full year), AP Bio (full year), Psychology (sem 1), Economics (sem 2), DC Calculus 1 (sem 1).

Senior year courses:

Do you want to submit your standardized test scores for consideration?*
We are test-optional.

No, I do not wish for my scores to be considered

Yes, I will submit both my SAT and ACT scores

Yes, I will submit my ACT score

Yes, I will submit my SAT score

Please provide your SAT - Math Score*

Please provide your SAT - Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Score*

Please provide your SAT - Total Score*

Please provide your ACT - Total Composite Score*

Essay and Supplement Questions

Colorado College values having a diverse community where people from many different backgrounds can learn from each other's perspectives and experiences. Describe how your background and life experiences have contributed to your identity and values, and explain what kind of role you would aim to play in the Colorado College community.*

What specific resource or aspect of CC are you most excited to engage with? This can include, but is not limited to, support services, academic departments, research, or student organizations.*

To best answer this question, please spend some time learning about Colorado College.

Your written responses above provide the selection committee with valuable insight, not only to your interest in DCC and Colorado College, but additional context to your strengths and passions. We recommended you carefully draft and edit your responses before submitting your application.

Supplemental Materials

This portion of the application allows you to expand on your commitments outside of class. You are welcome to upload a resume or list any extracurricular activities in the box provided.

Describe your extracurricular activities, work experiences, and/or family responsibilities. Be specific, but also concise in your responses.

Ex: 1) Spanish Club - President - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th - As the president of the Spanish club, I organize weekly meetings for the club, I spearhead our efforts to study abroad in Spain, and I lead tutoring sessions for other students.

OR

Upload a copy of your resume/list of activities.

Please double check your responses before submitting.

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