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Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs

This residential campus is a spectacular setting for living and learning with beautiful mountain views and state-of-the-art facilities

Education takes place beyond the classroom at CMC Spring Valley. Here you’ll have access to hands-on, in-the-field learning just minutes away from some of the best fishing, hiking, climbing, skiing and other outdoor adventures on the Western Slope.

Programs offered include Business, Nursing, Veterinary Technology, Outdoor Education, Professional Photography, Elementary Education, Sustainability Studies, Graphic Design, and a lot more!

Want to know more about CMC Spring Valley? Schedule an in-person visit and follow us on Instagram.

FAST FACTS

Established in 1967
Elevation - 6,916 feet
Over 50 degrees & certificates
Student/teacher ratio - 12:1
49.80% of students receive financial aid
Most affordable public four-year degree in Colorado
38 ft. climbing wall, the second tallest on the Western slope
18-hole Disc Golf Course to challenge your skills and clear your mind
Over 7 miles of mountain bike trails (see trail map)
CMC Challenge Course with Low and High Elements for team-building activities
220-acre veterinary farm for large and small animals on campus
Main campus for CMC’s Isaacson School for Communications, Arts, and Media
Home to the award-winning Sopris Theatre Company
On-campus, high-fidelity and interactive Nursing Education Center

Outdoor Leadership Center & Field House

A brand new fitness facility open to students and the community.

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Access to affordable, healthy, food.

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PROGRAMS

Explore degrees offered at CMC Spring Valley

Spring Valley Programs

CLASSES

Credit or non-credit, find your next Spring Valley class

Spring Valley Classes

FACULTY & STAFF

Meet the CMC Spring Valley Faculty & Staff

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RESIDENCE HALL

Live on campus and experience mountain life and learning

Sopris Hall

TEDx Colorado Mountain College

Friday, February 9th, 2024

TEDx CMC Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs is a TEDx local production. This will be the first TEDx event ever produced at CMC. Four speakers will present on diverse topics related to the idea of Sense of Place.

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Maps & Contact

CMC Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs
3000 County Road 114
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970-945-7481
970-945-1227, fax

Campus Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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Dec 5

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Dec 1

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Tonight at the New Space Theatre - Stop by for the Sopris Theatre Company's newest production adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon's "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time". The play, which tells the story of 15-year-old Christopher unraveling the mystery of the untimely demise of his neighbors’ dog, has long been noted for its accurate and positive depiction of a character living on the neurodiverse/autistic spectrum. Stick around afterwards for post-show conversations.

Showtimes are as follows:
December 1-2 at 7pm
December 3 at 2pm

#ColoradoMountainCollege #CMCSpringValley #GlenwoodSprings #CollegeStudents #StudentActivities #collegetheatre #theatrekid

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Nov 30

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This Monday, the Red, White, and Blue Club hosted "Cookies and Conversation" with Representative Elizabeth Velasco and Senator Perry Will. Students had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation and pose thoughtful questions. A big thanks to everyone who joined us for this patriotic event! #CollegeClub #WeThePeople #GlenwoodSprings #CMCSpringValley #ColoradoMountainCollege #StudentActivities #CollegeStudents #ResLife #CollegeLife

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Nov 17

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Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and so is the end of the semester! We're thankful for our students and all of the fun we've gotten to have over this jam-packed semester. Here's a quick recap of some of our greatest moments.

We hope that you have a restful Thanksgiving Break, and that you'll finish the semester well. We're in the home stretch, so keep up the great work!

#studentactivities #CollegeStudents #reslife #ColoradoMountainCollege #cmcspringvalley #Thanksgiving #thankful #collegelife

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Nov 7

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Throwback to our crazy Halloween party in the Quigley Library! Our students really rocked their costumes and danced the night away. #cmcspringvalley #ColoradoMountainCollege #Halloween #CollegeStudents #studentactivities #glenwoodsprings

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Nov 1

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Oct 26

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Let's take a moment to appreciate the beautiful place we live! If you weren't able to attend or participate in the Colorado High School State Championship bike race this weekend, we'd love to have you visit next year!

Thank you to all of the hard-working riders, supporters, campers, volunteers, students, staff, and faculty that made this event what it was. What a special community experience!

#mountainbikerace #comtbleague #cmcspringvalley #ColoradoMountainCollege #GlenwoodSprings #mountsopris #mountainbiking

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Oct 20

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Gear up for an exhilarating ride at the upcoming State Championship Mountain Bike Race on October 21-22. Get ready to tackle the trails and experience epic competition, but please remember, no dogs are allowed at this event. Mark your calendars and prepare for an action-packed weekend of mountain biking excitement!

Video Credit: Colorado League (youtube.com/watch?v=jmSkHkaweqc)
#GlenwoodSprings #cmcspringvalley #ColoradoMountainCollege #studentactivities #mountsopris #RockyMountains #mountainbiking #coloradomtb

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Oct 16

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Our students had a blast with Master Hypnotist Tracy Gray, a comedy hypnotist, at a recent event. It was a night of hilarious moments and unforgettable memories. If you paid your student activity fee, you know the fun doesn't stop here – keep joining us for more incredible events and experiences. Your support makes it all happen! #studentactivities #reslife #CollegeStudents #ColoradoMountainCollege #cmcspringvalley #GlenwoodSprings #ComedyHypnosis #hypnosis

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Oct 14

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Amidst the whirlwind of midterms, don't forget the sanctuary of knowledge waiting for you at the Quigley Library! Quigley will have extended hours from October 24-26, and will be open from 8:30am-8:00pm. Whether you seek a quiet haven to study, expert assistance with assignments, or simply a space to find respite, the library has your back. Take a breather, remember to rest, and let the Quigley Library be your ally in navigating the midterm season.

#collegelibrary #studyspace #studyspot #midterms #cmcspringvalley #ColoradoMountainCollege #CollegeStudents

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Oct 12

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Get ready for another captivating performance from The Sopris Theatre Company at CMC! Join us on October 13th and 14th as we present 'Natural Shocks' by Lauren Gunderson, featuring the incredible talent of Bostyn Elswick in the lead role.

About Natural Shocks:
"Angela is trapped in her basement, waiting out an approaching tornado. Though a self-proclaimed unreliable narrator, she begins to reflect on a lifetime of trauma, illuminating the truth behind her endangerment. Based on Hamlet’s famous “To be or not to be” soliloquy, NATURAL SHOCKS is a damning condemnation of violence, abuse, and firearms in America. WARNING: This play deals with domestic abuse and gun violence and may be difficult material for some audiences."

Get tickets here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/sopris-theatre-company-at-cmc/64ee9bc8d470540e3609dca7

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Oct 7

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This year, CMC’s Common Reader Program invites us into the world of “Ari” and “Dante” in a coming-of-age story dotted with funny episodes, tragic accidents, and unconditional love. Written by award-winning and critically acclaimed author Benjamin Alire Saenz, 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' is a young adult fiction that introduces us to the power of family and friendship in El Paso, Texas.

Benjamin Alire Saenz will join us at Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs for an "author talk and book signing" session on Friday, October 27th, at 6pm.

A creative writing and art contest will also be hosted, where all CMC students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to participate. More information can be found here:
coloradomtn.edu/common-reader/

#cmcspringvalley #ColoradoMountainCollege #GlenwoodSprings #studentactivities #reslife #creativewriting #authortalk

Sustainability at Colorado Mountain College

In 2009, CMC signed onto the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment. The college's current Climate Action Plan and Sustainability Action Plan direct the college to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions by 12.5% every 5 years until carbon neutrality is reached in the year 2050.

CMC Spring Valley's Green Team

Students, staff, and faculty on the Spring Valley campus are working hard to advance sustainability. Notable actions include:

Roaring Fork Students for Sustainability club
Student-led waste diversion plan that composts, recycles, and removes hazards
Ground-source heat pump that supplies the residence hall
Baseline biodiversity assessment of surrounding ecosystems to aid xeriscaping
Free shuttle running between campuses to reduce vehicular pollution
Beginning the Real Food Challenge, a national benchmark for sustainable cafeterias
Demonstration for implementing our Sustainability Action Plan

Bio Class

ResHall Room

Photo Studio

Theater Production

fieldhouse courts

Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs

This residential campus is a spectacular setting for living and learning with beautiful mountain views and state-of-the-art facilities

FAST FACTS

Outdoor Leadership Center & Field House

@ CMC Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs

PROGRAMS

CLASSES

FACULTY & STAFF

RESIDENCE HALL

TEDx Colorado Mountain College

Maps & Contact

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CMC Spring Valley's Green Team

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