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New Student Orientation at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville

Welcome to CMC Leadville and congratulations on your admission

Now that you have made the decision to attend the Leadville campus, it is time to take the next step and attend our Orientation Event. At orientation, you will meet other students, participate in awesome activities, and become familiar with Leadville and all that our campus has to offer! We are excited to have you on campus.

All incoming students are required to attend New Student Orientation. We have two separate Orientations – one for residence hall students, one for commuter students. The goal of both orientations is to get you off on the right foot for your journey here at CMC. Please register for the one that applies to you!

RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

Move into the Mountain View Residence Hall is Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Directions will be sent to your CMC email address.

Fall 2026 Events

  • New Student Orientation – Residential

    Wednesday, August 5. Begin by moving into the residence hall, with Orientation kicking off that afternoon. Required for all incoming residential students.

  • New Student Orientation – Commuter

    Friday, August 7. Come and connect with your campus and fellow students!

Register Now!

New Student Orientation Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR ORIENTATION?
WHICH ORIENTATION SHOULD I ATTEND?

If you are living in the residence hall, you will attend the New Student Orientation – Residential that begins on Wednesday, August 5.

If you are living in the surrounding area, you are considered a commuting student and you will attend the New Student Orientation – Commuter that is on Friday, August 7.

IS THERE A FEE?

Nope!

WHEN CAN I REGISTER FOR CLASSES?

Open registration for Fall 2026 begins May 4. After you have completed all the pieces in the admissions checklist, you may meet with your advisor either virtually or in person.

CAN MY FAMILY COME TOO?

You are welcome to bring guests to help move you into the residence hall. There is a welcome session and a student supporter session on Wednesday, August 5 in the afternoon of the residential orientation. After that, Orientation is for students only.

WHAT IF I CANNOT ATTEND ORIENTATION?

This is a very rare occurrence; students are required to attend Orientation in order to take classes at CMC.

If you believe you have an extenuating circumstance, please contact the Director of Student Life via email at balarson@coloradomtn.edu. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

HOW DO I GET TO LEADVILLE?

Air: You can fly into Denver (DEN) and rent a car or take a shuttle.

Shuttle: You can take the Bustang to Frisco, and then transfer to the Summit Stage which will bring you into Leadville.

Car: Leadville is about 2 hours from the Denver airport. Take I-70 to the Copper Mountain exit, and Highway 91 will take you directly to Leadville.

WHAT WILL I DO AT ORIENTATION?

During Orientation you will learn about campus life, student support services, strategies for success and meet other students.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION?

After you sign-up for Orientation, a confirmation email will be sent to your personal email. You will receive additional information one week prior to the event through your CMC email.

Need more information?

Please reach out to:

Brooke Larson
balarson@coloradomtn.edu