2025 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 be able to 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: May 14, 2025
Application Closes: August 15, 2025
Decisions Released: First week of September 2025
Program Dates: October 11-13, 2025

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.

As of May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers are required to present a REAL ID compliant form of identification when boarding domestic flights.

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/guardian*

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Who is this individual?*

Academic Information

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

Intended Application Method*

Which decision plan do you intend to pursue?*
If you aren't sure which plan you want yet, don't worry—you can always change it later!

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 work with:

The CBO(s) I work with are not listed.

Name of the CBO not on this list that I 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 August 15).

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 standardized test scores?*
(Colorado College has a test-optional policy.)

Yes

No

Please upload an unofficial copy of your ACT or SAT scores.

or

Enter in your test scores
(ex: 650 Math / 650 Reading & Writing = 1300 OR 32 ACT composite)

SAT - Math Score

SAT - Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Score

SAT - Total Score

ACT - Total Composite Score

Essay and Short Answer 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.*

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

What specific resource or aspect of CC are you most excited to engage with? This can include support services, academic departments, research, or student organizations.*

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 draft your responses and carefully 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 check your responses before submitting.