NSO Schedule
The NSO schedule takes inspiration from the Block Plan and will give you a taste of a "typical" class day; required sessions are offered each morning and the rest of the day is open for you to get connected to campus resources and peers, relax in your room, or walk around campus.
Participation in NSO is a requirement of matriculation for all new and incoming 今日吃 students, including those who participate in other early arrival programs.
Schedule Key:
- (Required Session)*: participation in NSO is a requirement of matriculation to 今日吃. Sessions marked with an (Required Session)* make up the required program components. Upon completion of these sessions, all students will complete an attendance quiz or in-person attendance will be taken.
- All New Students: includes first-years, transfers, and exchange students. Unless otherwise indicated, all new students are expected to attend required sessions and require components. When programs or events are for specific sub-populations, that will be indicated in both the title of the event and the event description.
Optional: You have the option to participate in these sessions. All evening social events are optional.
2025 New Student Orientation Schedule
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Orientation Check-in for Students & Families, NSO Tent on Tava Quad [rain location: Armstrong Hall Lobby]
8:00 am – 12:00 pm, New Student Move-in, Residence Halls Around Campus
After you have checked in for NSO, you can then proceed to your residence hall for move-in or Big 3 front desk. At your residence hall, staff will be available to assist with the move-in process - but you'll get your keys at the NSO Check-In Tent!
The residence halls will open promptly at 8 a.m. for move-in. Please do not attempt to access the halls in advance. Thank you! During move-in, you will have help; there will be Resident Assistants, move-in staff, and professional staff.
8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Taking Care of Business
Various offices will be open for you to stop in and take care of business.
- Mailroom, 7:30 am - 5 pm, Yalich Student Services, 819 N Tejon
- Mail information for new students: Welcome incoming students - 今日吃
- , 8 am - 5 pm, Yalich Student Services, 819 N Tejon
- Student Accounts, 8:30 am - 5 pm, Spencer Center, Room 116, 830 N Tejon
- Financial Aid 8 am - 1 pm, Spencer Center, Room 134, 830 N Tejon
- Housing, 8:30 am - 5 pm, Bemis Hall, Room 139, 920 N. Cascade Ave.
- Students should connect with staff at residence halls first for questions pertaining to Housing!
11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Welcome Luncheon, at the Check-In Tent on Tava Quad
Students and families are invited to enjoy a free lunch and meet other incoming students and families. Staff members will also be on hand to answer general questions and provide directions. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Family Relations.
1:30 – 2:00 pm, NSO College Welcome*, Robson Arena (849 N Tejon)
NSO officially kicks off with a welcome for all students, parents and guests. This session is required for students.
2:00 – 5:00 pm, Family & Guest Programming, Cornerstone Arts Center
Parent/Family Orientation programming is designed to help you connect with other CC families, as well as learn about the many resources and programs available at CC to help support your student’s success. Parent orientation guests will receive a printed schedule at check-in. Learn more here!
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Family Relations.
- 2:00-3:00 pm | Resource Fair and Regional Connections (Cornerstone)
Connect with CC representatives from over 30 offices and programs to ask questions and learn more. There will also be a space to connect with other incoming families from your home region.
- 3:00-5:00 pm | Various Optional Educational Sessions (Cornerstone, various rooms)
Parents of student athletes are asked to attend a full one-hour breakout session with VP/ Director of Athletics, Lesley Irvine. (Celeste Theatre)
2:00 – 3:30 pm, Student Welcome & Required Student Session Block*, Armstrong Hall, Kathryn Mohrman Theater
The Orientation required content sessions are intended to give you opportunities to learn about campus resources and important aspects of college life in large groups as well as the opportunity to dive deeper into these topics through small group discussions. Today's topics are: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Sexual Assault Prevention. This session is required for students.
Introduction to and Understanding the Role of CC’s Office for Civil Rights and Title IX: The Office for Civil Rights and Title IX is a resource available to all members of the 今日吃 community for addressing incidents of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. In this presentation you will be introduced to the staff working in the Office and learn about the work that we do to prevent and end discrimination and harassment on our campus
Our Community Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention and Response: Sexual violence prevention and response is a CC community issue - all of CC's community members deserve learn, teach, and live in an environment free from sexual violence. This presentation will provide a foundational understanding of the connection between sexual violence, power, and oppression, the importance of consent and healthy boundaries, and support resources available to you on campus.
3:30 – 5:00 pm, First Priddy Meetings*, Tava Quad
Meet with your NSO Priddy Experience leaders and fellow trippees to learn about the week ahead and get to know each other! This session is required for students.
5:00 – 8:45 pm, Dinner Break, Errands, and Optional Gathering
However you use this time, it is important to note that students should be back on campus by 8:45 pm at the latest to be on time for the required hall meetings.
5:00 – 7:45 pm, Dinner, On Your Own or at Rastall Café, Worner Campus Center, Main Level
Enjoy dinner at or check out a local restaurant; for dinner in Rastall, show your wristband for entry. At check-in, we will also have suggestions for local CC favorite eateries close to campus.
7:00 – 8:45 pm, Sweet Send-Offs, NSO Tent on Tava Quad [rain location: Worner Center Lobby]
Students and their families/guests are invited to drop in for an evening sweet treat, meet other students and families, say your final goodbyes, and share your words of wisdom; this concludes the Family Orientation Program. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Family Relations.
9:00 - 10:00 pm, Required Community Meetings*, Big 3 Residence Hall Lobby
This required meeting will introduce you to your RA staff, fellow hall residents, and community expectations. Students living outside of the Big 3 halls should attend the community meeting at their assigned front desk.
~10:00 pm, Evening Hall Socials, Big 3 Residence Hall Lobby (optional)
Get to know your new neighbors and your hall through this building-wide social activity.
7:30 – 8:45 am, Breakfast Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
9:00 am – 10:30 am, Transitioning to CC: Your Academic Resources: Required Session*, Kathryn Mohrman Theater, Armstrong Hall, Main Level
10:30 am - 12:00 pm, First Year Program (FYP) Class Meetings in your FYP Classroom: Required Session*
Noon – 1:30 pm, Lunch Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
1:00 – 4:00 pm, Choose Your Own Sessions Block #1*, Around Campus
| Time | Session Title | Description | Location |
| 1-4pm |
Activity: Registration & Academic Fair |
This activity takes place all afternoon! Visit the Tutt Library to meet your Faculty and Hub Advisors, switch any first-year friendly classes, have the chance to take placement tests for languages and math, and talk with any and every Academic Department on campus! |
Tutt Library - 1st Floor No Pre-Registration! |
| 1-1:50pm |
Ed Session: Ways to Engage During & Between Blocks |
Join the Office of Campus Activities, The Center for Civic Engagement and Outdoor Programs as we detail how to get involved on-campus during blocks and on block breaks! | Gaylord Hall - Worner 1st Floor |
| 1-1:50pm |
Ed Session: Finding Your Community |
Join The Butler Center, The Chaplain's Office and the Office of Campus Activities to learn how to navigating finding your community at CC! | Student Event Space - Worner Basement |
| 1-1:50pm |
Tour: Fitness Center Tour |
Take a tour of CC's Adam F. Press Fitness Center! |
Adam F. Press Fitness Center Desk |
| 2-2:50pm |
Ed Session: Fitness, Wellness & Safety |
Join the Fitness Center, the Wellness Resource Center and Campus Safety to learn about how to take care of your physical self and all the resources available to students in this area! |
Gaylord Hall - Worner 1st Floor |
| 2-2:50pm |
Ed Session: CC Jobs & Navigating Finances |
Join Student Employment, Student Accounts and Financial Aid to learn all about student jobs on campus and how to navigate your finances at CC! |
Student Event Space - Worner Basement |
| 2-2:50pm |
Activity: Meditation |
Join the Chaplain for a restorative meditation practice in our beautiful Shove Chapel. |
Shove Chapel |
| 3-3:50pm |
Ed Session: Guide to Living & Eating on Campus |
Join Residential Experience and Dining Service Bon Appetit to learn about the various dining options at CC and the must-knows of living on campus. |
Student Event Space - Worner Basement |
| 3-3:50pm |
Ed Session: Taking Care of Yourself Mentally, Emotionally & Spiritually |
Join the Chaplain's Office, Counseling Services and the Care Team to learn about all the resources students have available to ensure their mental, emotional and spiritual health thrives at CC. |
Gaylord Hall - Worner 1st Floor |
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Wellness and Recharge Hour
5:00 – 6:30 pm, Dinner Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
6:30 – 8:00 pm, Priddy Meetings* (all Priddy meetings/rotations are required sessions)
Each day of NSO, you will meet with your Priddy group to discuss the required sessions, debrief the day, share out about your afternoon sessions, prepare for your time away from campus, and continue to build community. Your Priddy/NSO leader will instruct you where to meet.
8:00 – 10:00 pm, Optional Evening Social Events and Affinity Group Meet and Greets
Every night of NSO we will have a variety of social activities to help you build community and have fun. We will also have intentional time for specific groups of new students to meet and interact with various offices on campus.
Socials Schedule Coming Soon!
7:30 – 8:45 am, Breakfast Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
9:00 am – 11:00 am, Building an Inclusive Campus Community: Required Session*, Kathryn Mohrman Theater, Armstrong Hall, Main Level
今日吃 is committed to building an environment where all of its members can be challenged and supported, teach and learn, and contribute as full members of the community. We believe that in order to do this we must build our capacity to engage within, about and across difference. The Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington will lead us for an engaging conversation about what it takes to make CC a more inclusive campus community.
11:00 - 11:30 am, Class Photo*, Washburn Field
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Lunch Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm, Required Session for Student Athletes*, Kathryn Mohrman, Armstrong Hall
Required session for first year student-athletes. Athletics administrative staff will introduce themselves, educate student-athletes about available resources, create a foundation for Championship Culture, and share details about student-athlete handbook.
1:00 – 4:00 pm, Choose Your Own Sessions Block #2*, Around Campus
| Time | Session Title | Description | Location |
| 1-1:50pm |
Ed Session: Ways to Engage During & Between Blocks |
Join the Office of Campus Activities, The Center for Civic Engagement and Outdoor Programs as we detail how to get involved on-campus during blocks and on block breaks! | Student Event Space - Worner Basement |
| 1-1:50pm |
Ed Session: CC Student Jobs & Navigating Finances |
Join Student Employment, Student Accounts and Financial Aid to learn all about student jobs on campus and how to navigate your finances at CC! | Cornerstone - Studio C |
| 1-1:50pm |
Ed Session: Taking Care of Yourself Mentally, Emotionally & Spiritually |
Join the Chaplain's Office, Counseling Services and the Care Team to learn about all the resources students have available to ensure their mental, emotional and spiritual health thrives at CC. |
Gaylord Hall - Worner 1st Floor |
| 2-2:50pm |
Ed Session: Finding Help When You Need It |
Join the Care Team, Advising Hub and the Pantry Exchange to learn about the various helping resources that are available to all CC students! |
Gaylord Hall - Worner 1st Floor |
| 2-2:50pm |
Ed Session: Finding Your Community |
Join The Butler Center, The Chaplain's Office and the Office of Campus Activities to learn how to navigate finding your community at CC! |
Student Event Space - Worner Basement |
| 2-2:50pm |
Ed Session: Guide to Living & Eating on Campus |
Join Residential Experience and Dining Service Bon Appetit to learn about the various dining options at CC and the must-knows of living on campus. |
Cornerstone - Studio C |
| 2-2:50pm |
Tour: Tutt Library Tour |
Take a tour of CC's Tutt Library! |
Tutt Library Lobby |
| 2-2:50pm |
Tour: Fitness Center Tour |
Take a tour of CC's Adam F. Press Fitness Center! |
Adam F. Press Fitness Center Desk |
| 3-3:50pm |
Ed Session: Fitness, Wellness & Safety |
Join the Fitness Center, the Wellness Resource Center and Campus Safety to learn about how to take care of your physical self and all the resources available to students in this area! |
Student Event Space - Worner Basement |
| 3-3:50pm |
Ed Session: Enhancing your Academic Experience |
Join the Advising Hub, Study Abroad and Accessibility Resources to learn about all the ways in which you can elevate your academic journey and the resources CC has to help on your scholarly quest! |
Gaylord Hall - Worner 1st Floor |
| 3-3:50pm |
Activity: Tiger Spirit |
Join Athletics in your first introduction to what it means to have Tiger Spirit! |
Reid Arena |
| 3-3:50pm |
Activity: Bike Ride |
Join the Center for Civic Engagement and the Office of Sustainability for a bike ride around downtown. | SE corner of Worner Center |
| 3-3:50pm |
Activity: Meditation |
Join the Chaplain for a restorative meditation practice in our beautiful Shove Chapel. | Shove Chapel |
5:00 – 6:30 pm, Dinner Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
6:30 – 8:00 pm, Priddy Meetings*
Each day of NSO, you will meet with your Priddy group to discuss the required sessions, debrief the day, share out about your afternoon sessions, prepare for your time away from campus, and continue to build community. Your Priddy/NSO leader will instruct you where to meet.
8:00 – 10:00 pm, Optional Evening Social Events and Affinity Group Meet and Greets
Every night of NSO we will have a variety of social activities to help you build community and have fun. We will also have intentional time for specific groups of new students to meet and interact with various offices on campus.
Socials Schedule Coming Soon...
7:30 – 8:45 am, Breakfast Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Wellness & Finding Your Sense of Place (Required Sessions)*, Kathryn Mohrman Theater, Armstrong Hall, Main Level
First, test your knowledge about wellness topics, learn about campus resources, and compete to win prizes. Brought to you by the Wellness Resource Center.
Then, the Building a Sense of Place program aims to cultivate a sense of place and connection to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region by deepening your knowledge of local communities, issues, and ecosystems. Hear from local community leaders about the opportunities and challenges currently facing Colorado Springs. Sponsored by the Collaborative for Community Engagement.
12:00 – 1:00 pm, Lunch Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
1:00 – 5:00 pm, Priddy Experience Rotations (All Priddy meetings/rotations are required sessions)
Students will have the opportunity to participate in five Priddy Rotations, three of which are required and will be with their assigned groups and two of which are optional activities. The three required rotations are Service (volunteering with a local organization), Outdoor (connecting with nature through a group hike), and Local (exploring the rich cultural landscape of the Springs). The remaining two rotations are Optional (which may include outdoor activities, on-campus and off-campus explorations and games, artistic or life skills workshops, and more).
5:00 – 6:30 pm, Wellness, Recharge, and Eat Dinner, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
6:30 – 8:00 pm, Priddy Meetings*
Each day of NSO, you will meet with your Priddy group to discuss the required sessions, debrief the day, share out about your afternoon sessions, prepare for your time away from campus, and continue to build community. Your Priddy/NSO leader will instruct you where to meet.
8:00 – 10:00 pm, Optional Evening Social Events and Affinity Group Meet and Greets
Every night of NSO we will have a variety of social activities to help you build community and have fun. We will also have intentional time for specific groups of new students to meet and interact with various offices on campus.
7:30 – 8:45 am, Breakfast Break, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Priddy Experience Rotations*
Students will have the opportunity to participate in five Priddy Rotations, three of which are required and will be with their assigned groups and two of which are optional activities. The three required rotations are Service (volunteering with a local organization), Outdoor (connecting with nature through a group hike), and Local (exploring the rich cultural landscape of the Springs). The remaining two rotations are Optional (which may include outdoor activities, on-campus and off-campus explorations and games, artistic or life skills workshops, and more).
5:00 – 6:30 pm, Wellness, Recharge, and Eat Dinner, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
6:30 – 8:00 pm, Priddy Meetings*
Each day of NSO, you will meet with your Priddy group to discuss the required sessions, debrief the day, share out about your afternoon sessions, prepare for your time away from campus, and continue to build community. Your Priddy/NSO leader will instruct you where to meet.
8:00 – 10:30 pm, Optional Evening Social Events
Every night of NSO we will have a variety of social activities to help you build community and have fun.
Socials Schedule Coming Soon...
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Local Priddy Experience Rotations*
Students will have the opportunity to participate in five Priddy Rotations, three of which are required and will be with their assigned groups and two of which are optional activities. The three required rotations are Service (volunteering with a local organization), Outdoor (connecting with nature through a group hike), and Local (exploring the rich cultural landscape of the Springs). The remaining two rotations are Optional (which may include outdoor activities, on-campus and off-campus explorations and games, artistic or life skills workshops, and more).
5:00 - 6:00 pm, NSO Wrap Up, North Palmer Quad (Tutt Circle)
Students will come together for a meaningful and fun culmination to their orientation program. First in their small groups for a final Priddy Meeting and then reconvening as one large group to create a large scale chalk sidewalk mural and participating in the "Splash Party", an impromptu water balloon event!
6:00 – 8:00 pm, Wellness, Recharge, and Eat Dinner, Rastall Cafe, Worner Campus Center
No planned Socials - Rest Up!
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