NEW STUDENT ADVISING and ORIENTATION
Welcome to CMC Spring Valley/Glenwood Center and congratulations on your admission!
It is time to take the next steps, advising and orientation. During which you will learn about academic programs and campus life, meet with your advisor, and register for classes. All incoming students are required to attend New Student Orientation (NSO) in August. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us immediately
Steps for all students:
- Complete the Virtual Orientation.
- This helps you get familiar with campus resources and expectations.
- Submit Immunizations (as part of your application).
- Upload your immunizations as part of your application process.
- Submit your Housing Application if applicable.
- If you plan to live on campus, complete your housing application.
Next Steps:
New Student Orientation
After booking your advising appointment, sign up for New Student Orientation.
For Students Under 21 and/or Living in Sopris Residence Hall
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM
- Location: In-person at Spring Valley Campus
For Students Over 21 Living Off Campus
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Virtual from Spring Valley/Glenwood Center
Orientation details will be sent to your student email closer to the event.
Registration & Orientation Frequently Asked Questions
Set up an appointment with your College Navigator.
Register online now.
By signing up for Registration, you are automatically enrolled for Orientation.
Registration and Orientation are two separate events.
Both events are required. The material covered will be essential for your transition to Colorado Mountain College.
First, meet with your College Navigator, who will get you set up with your Advisor and will schedule the initial meeting.
During Registration, you will learn about academic programs, view the program curriculum for your degree, meet with an advisor or college counselor, and enroll in classes.
During Orientation, you will learn about campus life, student support services, and strategies for success. You will also meet other incoming students.
Guests are welcome to help you move into the residence hall.
However, orientation will be for students only.
We will have an in-person/virtual Parent Orientation session on August 6 from 3-4pm.
All new students are charged $75 for Orientation. This charge will be placed on your student account.
This is a very rare occurrence; students are required to attend orientation to take classes at CMC.
If you believe you have an extenuating circumstance, please contact Vicky Valentine, Campus Admissions/Enrollment Manager, at vvalentine@coloradomtn.edu.
Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
For students traveling to our campus from outside our area, there are a number of ways to get to Glenwood Springs.
Students can fly into Denver International Airport (DIA), rent a car, or take Bustang or Amtrak to get to Glenwood Springs from Denver.
From the EagleVail (EGE) or Grand Junction (GJT) airports, rent a car or take Bustang.
From the Aspen (ASE) airport, take a RFTA bus to the Glenwood Springs Thunder River Market stop. RFTA, Bustang or Amtrak will require a transfer up to the Spring Valley Campus via the Ride CMC shuttle.
The Ride CMC shuttle runs between the Spring Valley Campus and Thunder River Market (at Hwy. 82 and Co. Rd. 114) on an on-call basis only, Monday through Thursday, from 7am until 6pm. Learn more about the Ride CMC shuttle.
If further directions are needed, please contact Vicky Valentine Admissions/Enrollment Manager at vvalentine@coloradomtn.edu.
Your College Navigator will go over important steps to support your success and answer any general questions you may have.
At the end of that meeting, they will help you schedule a time to meet with your Advisor.
Your Advisor will focus on getting you registered for classes and making sure your schedule aligns with your goals.
Need More Information?
Please reach out to the
Spring Valley Enrollment Team
970-947-8200