Student Center
The Student Center, Student Lounge or Café is the hub of campus life. Various locations have a TV lounge, café, or other gathering areas and is a popular spot for students and community members to meet, study and relax. College-sponsored activities such as dances, concerts, speakers and presentations are held in the commons areas or other large group meeting spaces. Community events may also be held in the facility. Watch for information on upcoming events as posted on campus, as displayed on electronic monitors, or listed on-line through CMC websites, Basecamp or other social media sites for your campus.
Residence Halls
Colorado Mountain College offers on-campus housing in Glenwood Springs at Spring Valley, Leadville and Steamboat Springs campuses. Each room has its own bathroom (shower, sink, toilet), and is furnished with beds, closets, a desk, a desk chair that converts to a gaming chair, chest of drawers and local phone service. Laundry rooms, TV lounges, study lounges, computer rooms and other facilities are available.
Residents that live on campus must participate in the College Food Service Plan. Any student who is enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours) is eligible to live on campus. When you are admitted as a full-time student, you will receive a housing and food service agreement form and are eligible to reserve housing with a $300 deposit by returning the signed agreement or you may also fill out the Housing and Food Service Agreement online. Residences are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Housing is limited and usually fills quickly, so we do urge early reservations. New first-year full-time students are required to live on campus for one year.
You may request your roommate if the preference is mutual. If you wish to live with a particular person or persons, your housing reservation forms should be submitted at the same approximate time. When a roommate is assigned great care is taken, based on a personal questionnaire, to make suitable and compatible arrangements.
Each on-campus resident is assigned a mailbox. Please provide your friends and family with your box number and make certain they also know to include “Colorado Mountain College” in the address.
The Assistant Coordinator of Residence Life and several Resident Assistants reside on campus and provide assistance and supervision. On-campus residents are informed about who these people are and where their rooms are located.
An online Residence Hall Handbook outlines regulations and resources. It is your responsibility to review this information. For more detailed information, contact the Office of Residential Life.
Food Service
Meals are prepared in the dining facilities on residential campuses and are served cafeteria style. The food service staff plans menus that give proper emphasis to nutrition, quality and quantity. Two main entries or more are offered during both lunch and dinner, and include a selection of vegetables, side dishes, a comprehensive salad bar, soup and desserts. Breakfast consists of a full array of traditional breakfast items and beverages, plus other special order choices prepared upon request.
All residence hall students must participate in a food service meal plan. Contact your Dining Services General Manager regarding any questions or specific dietary needs.
Off-campus students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to utilize campus dining facilities. Optional discount meal packages are available through the Student Accounts office or the Sodexo cashier.
Student Activities
A number of campus activities occur throughout the school year. Some are sponsored by the Student Government Association and others are sponsored by individual student clubs or organizations. You are encouraged to become involved in the development of new activities that could benefit the student community as a whole. Students who are involved on campus are more likely to be successful in college.
Work through your campus Coordinator of Student Life or, better yet, volunteer to serve on Student Government or the Student Activities Committee.
Educational Programs
A series of educational and student life programs and on-line resources are offered to inform students about topics like campus safety and security, sexual misconduct policies and procedures, drug and alcohol use/abuse, stress management, time management, relationship and communication skills and college success strategies. See your Student Life or Student Services Offices for details.
Libraries
This section summarizes the library services available at Colorado Mountain College.
Library Contact Information
Steamboat Springs - 970-870-4445
Glenwood Springs at Spring Valley - Quigley Library - 970-947-8271
Leadville - 719-486-4249
Virtual Library - 970-569-2926 or reference@coloradomtn.edu
The libraries at Colorado Mountain College offer an extensive collection of resources, available within the physical collections of the Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs, Steamboat Springs, and Leadville campus libraries and 24/7 online through the Virtual Library website. The libraries provide access to books, videos, music, art images, audio books, career resources and practice tests, journals, magazines, maps, government documents, and course reserves. They also offer a variety of services, including physical and virtual research assistance, library instruction, research guides and tutorials, and free Interlibrary Loan service.
Additional information about the CMC libraries can be found at http://library.coloradomtn.edu.
Learning Labs & Computer Labs
Colorado Mountain College locations have other resources and staff to assist students with their educational needs. Computer Labs provide access to online resources and educational technology needs. A number of sites also have Learning Labs or Learning Resource Centers offering free tutoring services, supplemental instruction, self-paced skill building, and assistive technology. Contact your local campus for specific locations and hours of access.
Campus Stores
Campus stores at the Glenwood Springs at Spring Valley and Steamboat Springs campuses provide CMC apparel and gifts, school and program supplies, snacks and much more. Leadville Campus Student Affairs sells a variety of CMC apparel. An online booklist is published at www.eFollett.com where books can also be purchased or rented. Questions can be directed to the Steamboat Springs Campus Store 970-870-4427 or The Eagle’s Nest Campus Store, Glenwood Springs at Spring Valley Campus 970-947-8273.
To find out what books you’ll need for your classes, an online booklist is published at http://coloradomtn.edu/classes/bookstore/. An online booklist is published at this address and books can be purchased or rented here. Questions can be directed to the Steamboat Springs Campus Store 970-870-4427 or The Eagle’s Nest Campus Store, Glenwood Springs at Spring Valley Campus 970-947-8273 or any campus front desk.
All returns must be accompanied by a cash register receipt (no exceptions). For a full refund, books must be in the original packaging (shrink-wrapped applicable), the price tag must still be attached and the book must show no signs of wear, including bent corners. To get a full refund, books must be returned prior to the published course refund date printed in the course schedule. The campus store will offer a buy back period on selected used books during the last week of each semester.
Student Government & Organizations
The college recognizes clubs and organizations through the Student Government Association. One of the easiest ways for students to expand their educational experience is to join one or more of the established clubs or organizations or to start one of their own. Clubs and organizations offer opportunities for students to take leadership positions and become involved in the college community. They also provide educational, social, and recreational experiences that enrich the students’ lives. Club officers gain leadership skills that have tremendous value in their professional lives after graduation. Clubs also provide students with a sense of belonging and the pleasure of spending time with people who have similar interests.
The Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Activities Office sponsor a Clubs and Organizations Fair at the beginning of fall and spring semesters. At this event, students are introduced to the various clubs and organizations, meet representative members and learn about the purpose, goals and activities of each group.
Residence Hall Association
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is comprised of representatives of the residence hall students who assist the residence hall staff in evaluating policies and procedures with regard to residence hall living. They also plan or coordinate residence hall functions and activities.
Wellness
Most campuses do not have on-campus health services or facilities. Particular sites may provide basic physical or mental health services on a limited basis. The Student Services staff can refer students to appropriate medical personnel and assist in arranging medical appointments. Student Services staff can also help contact your instructors if you are ill or contending with an emergency.
Recreational Sports
Colorado Mountain College offers some intramural activities and/or club sports for its students. These activities include soccer, volleyball, basketball and flag football. In addition to organized intramural sports, you will find some of the greatest skiing, backpacking, rafting, kayaking, climbing, and mountain biking in the world in your own backyard!
Alpine Ski Team
Students are encouraged to try out for the Colorado Mountain College Alpine Ski Team. The Ski Team competes successfully with major colleges and universities in the NCAA Division 1. The Alpine team trains primarily in Steamboat Springs at the Steamboat Resort and Howelsen Hill training facilities. Contact the Admissions Office at the Steamboat Springs campus for more information about the ski program.
Service Learning
Colorado Mountain College supports and encourages students to get involved in their community and in community service as part of their education.
Experiential education through community service is reciprocally beneficial for both the community and students. For many community organizations, students augment service delivery, meet crucial human needs and provide a basis for future citizen support. For students, community service is an opportunity to enrich and apply classroom knowledge; explore careers or majors; develop civic and cultural literacy; improve citizenship; leadership and occupational skills; enhance personal growth and self-image; develop job skills; and most of all, foster in students a concern for public and human service and involvement. Most student clubs and organizations and some courses provide community service or service learning opportunities for members. Contact your Student Services Office for further details.
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