Student Services

The student handbook is designed to provide an easy-to-read explanation of student services, how to get involved in student life and an explanation of your student rights and responsibilities. Basecamp, CMC’s student online portal provides access to a wide variety of services and information. If you have any questions about student services or this handbook, please go to your nearest campus and ask to speak with a College Counselor or Advisor.

Admissions, Housing, Counseling & Student Activities

Student Services staff provide a variety of services for students. Admissions, housing, counseling, advising, career exploration planning, veterans’ support services, registration and records, financial aid, student activities along with other services are available.

Staff members are available to assist you with any of your concerns. Whenever possible, we suggest you make an appointment with appropriate staff either by stopping by a campus or calling.

Registration & 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 CMC Catalog, on the Registrar’s webpage or by visiting your campus registration staff.

Transcripts may be requested from the College Registrar’s Office.  Forms and directions can be found at https://coloradomtn.edu/transcripts/

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 and/or payment arrangements are due before midnight (MT) of the day following registration, unless registrations are made 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 are required to be paid before grades or transcripts can be released, or before a student may register 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 in recognition of a student’s outstanding ability and talent. Contact your College or Campus Financial Aid Specialist or College Counselor for more information about various forms of financial aid.

Student Employment

If you are planning to work part-time while you are attending school, you should plan to visit with the Student Services Office as soon as possible. The College Counselor can provide information about part-time and full-time job opportunities throughout the community. Usually, on-campus jobs are 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 Financial Aid Office for information about such positions.

A variety of employment positions are available in the community. Students may apply to work as wait staff, 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 in ski equipment rentals.

Counseling Services

College Counselors are available in the Student Services Office to assist students with academic, vocational, career and personal issues, career decision-making, and college transfer information.

Discussing a personal concern with a College Counselor is sometimes very helpful. You can make an appointment to see a College Counselor by stopping by your local campus or calling the office staff. Individuals or student groups can be assured that counseling sessions will be private. Some personal problems may require assistance beyond what can be provided by College Counselors. In such instances, the student may be referred to a community agency.

Transfer Advising

Colorado Mountain College has transfer agreements with all public four-year colleges and universities in Colorado. A College Counselor or Academic Advisor can assist you in planning course work for transfer, selecting a college or university, and applying to other schools.

It is important to identify the school and program to which you plan to transfer as soon as possible after you begin attending.

Academic Skill Enhancement & Tutoring

Colorado Mountain College offers skill-building courses in English, mathematics and reading. Check with your campus registration staff or advisor for skill building course schedules and tutoring hours.

Disability Services

Colorado Mountain College is committed to providing access to everyone with the ability to benefit from a program of higher education. We empower students with disabilities to take responsibility for their education, and utilize appropriate accommodations in reaching your educational goals. Services including, but not limited to, note taking, extended time oral testing, and assistive technology are available to qualified students with disabilities.

To qualify for services, documentation of the disability should be on file with your campus Disability Services Coordinator prior to enrollment. Individual accommodation will be determined from the documentation. In order to receive accommodations, you must provide your “Notification of Accommodation” to all of your instructors at the beginning of each semester. With these accommodations, students are required to meet the academic standards of the college. See the Student Rights and Responsibility section for information about filing a disability related complaint.

For information, please contact one of the following Disability Services Coordinators:

Online Learning          Contact the closest campus to the student’s residence.

TRIO Student Support Services

Student Support Services (SSS) are federally-funded programs offering free services to eligible students at the Glenwood Springs, Spring Valley, Carbondale, Steamboat Springs, Leadville, Rifle & Edwards.

Student Support Services program participants 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 Testing

Colorado Mountain College will work with you to determine which classes best suit your academic abilities. If you are transferring credit to CMC or have previous placement scores, check with the Central Admissions Office or your campus admissions staff to determine whether you need to provide additional information. For student within five years of their high school graduation, CMC can use your final high school transcript to attempt to determine placement.  If insufficient information is available, CMC will use the Accuplacer test by College Board to determine placement. In some cases, other placement measures may be used, such as evaluation of your work history or prior learning experiences.

If an Accuplacer test is needed, students are encouraged to prepare before taking placement tests by utilizing a study guide, practice tests, or the free study app available at College Board.org. Students needing accommodations for testing must first contact the Disabilities Services Coordinator at their site to request accommodations for the Accuplacer Placement test.

If you do not meet the minimum competency standards established by the College, you may be required to complete prerequisite courses or take support courses concurrently with college-level courses. These will help you to develop the skills you need to succeed in college-level courses.

For complete information including how to register for the Accuplacer, test prep resources, required scores, and exemptions from placement testing, go to Placement Testing.  

Testing

Colorado Mountain College offers a variety of institutional and national testing programs. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests students’ prior knowledge in a variety of subjects.  High School Equivalency tests (GED, Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), and HiSET) preparation classes and retesting are available at CMC.  HSE preparation classes are provided at many of our campuses. See your campus Student Services Office for more information about locations, dates, and times.

Career self-assessments are available to all CMC students.  Students may use these assessments in consultation with their College Counselor as part of overall educational and career planning, within a class or workshop, or on their own for personal discovery and understanding. CMC also offers the YouScience aptitude assessment, a comprehensive inventory designed to help students more fully understand their natural abilities as they relate to best-fit careers. Students interested in taking this assessment can contact their campus counselor or advisor to learn more, or they may contact Career Services directly.

International Students

All international students should check in with the Designated Student Official (DSO) soon after their arrival on campus. International student enrollment is regulated by the Department of Homeland Security. If you have questions regarding these regulations or if you need assistance with American culture, academic problems, or community resources please contact the Campus DSO or Student Services office.

International students must be enrolled on a full-time basis (12 credit hours or more) to maintain their immigration status and maintain the academic standards which apply to all students.

Career Services

Career Services offers students career exploration and planning resources, events, career coaching, and a job board through its online career management platform CareerConnect located on Basecamp. Information on job opportunities and internships - within our local mountain communities, across the state and nationwide - are shared through this online system. Additional benefits include opportunities to network with alumni and mentors, prepare job seeking documents, practice interviewing, attend workshops or webinars, or obtain one-on-one career coaching.

CMC Career Services regularly visits each campus in support of student career development. Counselors and advisors are also well-equipped to assist students in exploring major and career options. Faculty advisors are an excellent source of information about career possibilities in their field. They may be able to refer students to partner agencies, non-profits, or businesses for experiential learning. Your instructors are also likely to have information about CMC graduates, where they are working and what types of positions they hold. Networking to enhance your job prospects, both within CMC and externally, is highly encouraged.