High School

High School

 

The Pre-Collegiate Development Program (PCDP) at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a system-wide, institutionally funded academic program for high school students interested in post-secondary opportunities. It is designed to motivate and prepare first generation and/or military dependent students in pursuit of their higher education goals. PCDP is structured to ensure that students are academically prepared to enroll in, and be successful at UCCS, the University of Colorado system or any other postsecondary institution of the students' choice. 

PCDP prepares participants for post-secondary success through the following activities: summer dual enrollment courses, College Experience Conferences, Transition Coaching Workshops, and community engagement opportunities are designed around pathway-specific interests and information. 

High School Recruitment

Pre-Collegiate Development Program High School Student Handbook

 

Pre-Collegiate High School Programming

Frequently Asked Questions

Which districts or high schools have an affiliation with the Pre-Collegiate Development Program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs?

Students from any high school or district are welcome to join the Pre-Collegiate Development Program.

What are career pathways?

PCDP offers students opportunities to explore five academic and career pathways: Business, Education & Human Services, Engineering & Technology, Health, and Humanities & Arts. The pathway that a student selects will structure their participation in certain aspects of the Program. These may include dual enrollment courses, College Experience workshops and some community engagement opportunities. For more information on Pre-Collegiate pathways, please follow this link. 

I have more questions. Who should I contact?

Please contact the Pre-Collegiate Development Program front desk by emailing pcdp@uccs.edu or calling 719-255-3239.