The Student Handbook describes and explains student services, how to get involved in student life, and student rights and responsibilities. Basecamp, CMC’s student online portal, provides access to various services and information. If you have questions about student services or this handbook, please visit your nearest campus to speak with your Student Success Team.
Get Help - Reach Out
Student Services staff provide a variety of services for students: admissions, housing, counseling, advising, career exploration and planning, veterans’ support services, registration and records, financial aid, student activities, and other services are available.
Staff members are available to assist you with any of your concerns. The Student Basecamp page helps you connect the support you are looking for. We suggest you make an appointment with the appropriate staff by stopping by a campus or calling.
Registration and Student Records
Registration and student records are handled by staff members associated with the Registrar’s Office. Registration staff members are located at every campus to assist with registration, add/drop requests, and other needs concerning student records. Information concerning registration and records can be found in the Academic Catalog, on the Registrar’s page, or by visiting your campus registration staff.
Transcripts may be requested from the CMC Registrar’s Office. Forms and directions can be found on the Transcripts page.
Student Accounts
The Business Office is responsible for billing and collection of all student charges, including but not limited to tuition, course and program fees, learning materials charges, room and board, and other required assessments. Payments or payment arrangements are due before midnight (MST) of the day following registration unless registrations are early enough to qualify for deferred Payment Arrangement Deadlines. The office also administers the college’s online payment plan and adjusts students’ accounts for financial aid, scholarships, grants, refunds, and other changes. All fines and other outstanding account balances must be paid before registering for the next semester.
Financial Aid
Colorado Mountain College is committed to helping you (and your parents) find the money you need for your education. To meet that end, CMC participates in federal and state financial aid programs such as the Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Direct Student Loans, and Colorado Student Grants. Financially supporting parents may qualify for Plus Loans. In addition to programs based on financial need, CMC provides scholarships to recognize a student’s outstanding ability and talent. Contact a Financial Aid Specialist for assistance in planning how you will finance your education.
Student Employment
If you plan to work part-time while attending school, you should visit the Student Services Office as soon as possible. The Student Services staff can provide information about part-time and full-time job opportunities throughout the community. On-campus jobs are often filled by students who have qualified for the Federal Work-Study Program through financial aid. Limited employment opportunities for Colorado resident students who do not demonstrate “need” under the Federal Work-Study Program may also be available. Check with the Office of Financial Aid for information about such positions.
A variety of employment positions are available in the community. Students may apply to work as waitstaff, babysitters, cooks, administrative assistants, housekeepers, bus drivers, or in construction and outdoor retail sales. Local ski resorts hire many part-time employees as lift operators, housekeepers, ticket sellers, cashiers, parking lot attendants, bus drivers, and ski equipment rentals.
Counseling Services
At CMC, College Counselors take on a dual role of providing academic advising and personal support. CMC counselors have a background in personal, career, and educational counseling. They are trained to help students identify problems and understand and determine options and actions to address personal issues impacting their well-being and academic success. CMC counselors provide student support in a non-clinical role. They refer and connect students to mental health clinicians who partner with CMC to offer students in-person and virtual clinical counseling. Counseling Services on Basecamp provides information on how to connect with a counselor, clinician, and other resources to support students’ mental health and well-being.
Transfer Advising
Colorado Mountain College has transfer agreements with all public four-year colleges and universities in Colorado. A College Counselor/Advisor can assist you in planning coursework for transfer, selecting a college or university, and applying to other schools.
Identifying the school and program to which you plan to transfer after you begin attending is essential.
Academic Skill Enhancement and Tutoring
Colorado Mountain College offers skill-building courses in English, mathematics, and reading. Check with your student services staff or campus registration staff for skill-building course schedules and tutoring hours.
Access, Inclusion, and Disability Services
For more information about Access Services, please see the Access, Inclusion, and Disability page, the Academic Catalog, or contact an Access Coordinator.
Aspen, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and Spring Valley campuses
Dan Hammon, jdhammon@coloradomtn.edu, 970-947-8256
Breckenridge and Dillon campuses
Andrew Pyrc, apyrc@coloradomtn.edu, 970.986.5816
Leadville and Salida campuses
TBD, 719.486.4200 extension 4203
Rifle campus
Brenda Walck, bjwalck@coloradomtn.edu, 970.625.6959
Steamboat Springs campus
Elisha Colson, ecolson@coloradomtn.edu, 970.870.4450
Vail Valley at Edwards
Jan Abbott, jlabbot@coloradomtn.edu, 970.569.2975
Online Learning
Contact the campus closest to the student’s residence.
TRIO Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally-funded program offering free services to eligible students at the Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley, Carbondale, Steamboat Springs, Leadville, Rifle, and Edwards campuses.
Participants of Student Support Services must be US citizens or permanent residents, degree or certificate-seeking, and have a background that includes one or more of the following:
- Income eligible
- First-generation college student (neither parent/guardian has a bachelor’s degree)
- A documented disability
- Foster youth, unaccompanied and/or independent status
Services available to students include, but are not limited to, academic, career, and transfer advising and support; transfer visits to four-year institutions; financial aid assistance; financial aid/FAFSA support; scholarship search and application assistance; and financial literacy education. Additionally, the program provides success seminars covering a wide range of academic and life skills, tutoring, and student advocacy with faculty, staff, and peers.
Academic Placement Methods and Placement Test Options
Please see the CMC Academic Catalog for details.
Prior Learning Assessment - Awarded Credit
Please see the CMC Academic Catalog for details.
International Students
All international students should check in with the Designated Student Official (DSO) soon after their arrival on campus. The Department of Homeland Security regulates international student enrollment. If you have questions regarding these regulations or need assistance with American culture, academic problems, or community resources, please contact the Campus DSO or Student Services Office.
International students must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) to maintain their immigration status and maintain the academic standards that apply to all students. See the CMC International Students page for more information.
Career Services
Please see the CMC Academic Catalog for details.
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