
Get Started at Colorado Mountain College
The Colorado Mountain College Admissions staff is ready to help
Getting started in college can be overwhelming. We are here to help you navigate the process of applying and enrolling.
Whether you are scheduling a visit to a campus, applying for admission, or seeking answers to questions these web pages will help you get started.
If you are interested in pursuing a degree or certificate, or in just taking a few credit courses, submitting the admission application is the first step.
Start Your Application - It's Free
Once you start your application, what are the next steps to becoming a CMC student?
How Do I Get Started?
DATES & DEADLINES
Make sure you sign up for New Student Orientation
Complete your FAFSA!
Open Registration for Summer 2025: March 31 – May 18
Open Registration for Fall 2025: May 5 – August 24
Summer 2025 Drop/Add period: May 19 – May 23
Memorial Day – CMC Closed July 4
Independence Day - CMC Closed Nov 27 – Nov 29
Summer 2025 semester ends Aug 8
See the Academic Calendar
Tuition and Costs
How to determine whether you are a resident in the CMC district, in or out of state.
Tuition & Costs
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Paying for college
CMC Residency Requirements
How to determine whether you are a resident in the CMC district, in or out of state.
Parents & Families
We want to be partners in your student’s success. Here are some resources to help connect you and your student with the Colorado Mountain College community.
Residence Halls & Housing Application
Live on-campus! CMC has Residence Halls on the Leadville, Spring Valley and Steamboat Springs campuses.