CCA is an accredited community college with campuses in Aurora and Denver Colorado

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Getting Started: New Student Registration Checklist


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Starting college is a big step, but we're here to help.  Here's what you need to do:

  • Complete the Admission Application
     
  • If you are a Colorado Resident, sign-up for the College Opportunity Fund (COF).  You can opt to sign-up for the COF through your admissions application or you can sign-up at the College Opportunity Fund website.   
     
  • Apply for Financial Aid.  CCA's school code is 016058.
     
  • Help us determine where you should start by bringing in recent ACT or SAT scores, prior college transcripts or by taking the Accuplacer Assessment Test
     
  • Meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss your course selections and degree plan 
     
  • Register for classes through MyCCA
     
  • Using MyCCA, check your bill for tuition classification status and submit any missing information before classes begin. 
     
  • Pay for courses through the Cashier’s Office or MyCCA
     
  • Go to the CCA Bookstore to purchase your books. You will need a copy of your course schedule. 
     
  • New Student Orientation is highly recommended for first-time students. 
     
  • Get your Student ID card in Enrollment Services or at the Lowry One-Stop. You will need a copy of your course schedule and photo ID. 
     
  • Activate your Student E-mail Account using MyCCA.

 

Printable version of this list available here

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