Colorado Springs High School Program Page

Workshops

Workshops are opportunities for Pre-Collegiate high school scholars to learn and practice skills related to academic and personal success before, during, and after college. Some examples of workshops include time management, note-taking, budgeting, communication, leadership, college fit, and financial aid.

Workshop information and activities are created under the supervision of Pre-Collegiate professional staff, often in collaboration with campus and community partners, and are facilitated by an amazing team of Program Coaches.

Dual Enrollment 

Pre-Collegiate offers rising 11th and 12th-grade scholars the opportunity to take a college course during the Summer Academic Institute. These are normal fifteen-to-seventeen-week classes taught by university faculty and condensed into four weeks. As such, they are content-heavy and fast-paced. We provide opportunities for review and study with Teaching Assistants assigned to each class to ensure students understand the material and are ultimately successful. Due to the rigorous nature of these classes, we require a full four-week commitment with no room for absence outside of short-notice emergencies, illness, etc. Tuition, fees, and course materials are covered by Pre-Collegiate.

The College Experience Program (CXP)

The College Experience (CXP) is a program funded by the El Pomar Foundation in collaboration with the UCCS Pre-Collegiate. CXP offers scholars the opportunity to explore college campuses in the Pikes Peak Region while also learning about academic offerings and career opportunities.

Scholars who are transitioning from the Middle School Pre-Collegiate Development Program into the High School Development Program must submit a Recommitment Form

• Completed Recommitment Form – Scholars who are transitioning from the Middle School Pre-Collegiate Development Program into the High School Development Program must submit a Recommitment Form.
   
• Fall and Spring Grade Report - Students will submit grade reports to pcdp@uccs.edu. We will accept official transcripts, unofficial transcripts, or a screenshot of learning management systems (ex: Power School, Infinite Campus, Schoology, etc.) The grade report must show the student's name and the date of the report.

Scholars who remain in Pre-Collegiate through their 12th-grade year and who graduate from high school are eligible for several scholarships to attend UCCS, CU Boulder, or CU Denver.  At UCCS, the scholarships available to graduating Pre-Collegiate scholars are

• Lycan Scholarship (up to $2,000, merit-based, one-time award),
• Pioneer Scholarship (up to $3,000, need-based, renewable)
• President's Scholarship (up to $1,250, need-based, renewable)
• Tuition Support Scholarship (up to $40,000, need-based, renewable up to 4 years)
• Automatic Admissions Scholarship (up to $1,000 for scholars who apply early to UCCS, a one-time award)
• Legado de Colorado Scholarship (up to $10,000, need-based, renewable up to 4 years, open to Pre-Collegiate students from the UCCS, CU Denver, CU Boulder, or CU Anschutz programs)
• Pueblo Pre-Collegiate Scholarship (up to $2,500, need-based, renewable up to 4 years, only available for Pre-Collegiate scholars from Pueblo)
• United Way Scholarship ($500, need-based, renewable).
• Wells Fargo Scholarship ($2,000, need-based, renewable up to 4 years, open to any Pre-Collegiate scholars attending a CU institution).

To apply to these scholarships, Pre-Collegiate scholars must first apply to UCCS and indicate they are a Pre-Collegiate scholar on their application.  Then they can sign in using their UCCS Username and Password here to begin their applications. Scholars are encouraged to contact the Pre-Collegiate team for support with their applications.

The application process includes both online and in-person components and consists of the following steps:

1. Attend an Information Session
   Each year, beginning in January when our recruitment season launches, many of our long-standing school partners invite us to their campuses to conduct information sessions for students and families. These school-hosted briefings reflect an ongoing commitment to the services we provide their students and are the preferred way for families to learn about the program. While attendance is not required, it is strongly encouraged so that students and families gain a full understanding of what the program is, what it offers, and what participation entails. Families who are unable to attend a school-based session may request an individual phone consultation with program staff.
2. Begin the Online Application
   After attending an information session (or speaking with staff), students and families can begin the application online. Additional forms or required signatures may be collected in person to complete the process. Note: qualified candidates must currently hold a minimum 2.3 GPA.
3. Participate in a Personal Interview (if requested)
   Some applicants may be invited to a brief (10–15 minute) interview with Pre-Collegiate staff. The interview helps assess the student’s level of interest and potential for success in the program, should they be accepted.