As the son of Mexican immigrants, neither of whom finished high school, Gael is a first-generation college student filled with a relentless passion for learning. He talks about his family, being part of CRCorps, setting one’s self up for success, and more.

The start of a new year can be stressful. Here are some of general resources and things to know to have a successful semester... besides what time your first class is!

Auraria Campus plans to make campus available after 11:00 a.m. on Friday, as weather permits. CCD will be remote all day Friday. We will return to normal operations on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Due to inclement weather, CCD will be closed at ALL campus locations on March 14, 2024. No on-campus classes will be held at Auraria, Lowry, and AMC campus locations.

February marks Black History Month, and during this time, we are paying tribute to both historical and contemporary Black trailblazers.

In response to the tragic event at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, early this morning, CCD President addressed the CityHawk community, calling for "an unbreakable bond, offering unwavering support and heartfelt strength to one another." Read Dr. DeSanctis' full message below.

February marks Black History Month, and during this time, we are paying tribute to both historical and contemporary Black trailblazers.

February marks Black History Month, and during this time, we are paying tribute to both historical and contemporary Black trailblazers.

In a groundbreaking initiative launched in mid-January, Community College of Denver (CCD) High School Connections has partnered with CCD's Excel Zone to introduce a transformative tutoring program at Colorado High School Charter.

Due to inclement weather and icy conditions in the early morning hours, all CCD campuses will open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.