Steps to Enrollment

Create an Account

• Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (ASSET), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and Undocumented Students must choose "Non-U.S. Citizen" when asked about citizenship status.
• DACA students can provide their Social Security number.
• All males between the ages of 17 years-nine months and 26 years must provide CCD with a statement of registration compliance for the United States Selective Service System.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Registration & Records at 303.556.2420 or CCD.ORR@ccd.edu

Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow (ASSET) Tuition Requirements

• Did you earn a Colorado high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma in Colorado?
• Have you attended a Colorado high school for at least one year before graduation? Or were you physically present in Colorado for at least one year immidiately preceding the date that you have completed a high school equivalency examination in Colorado?
• Have you been physically present in Colorado for at least 12 consecutive months before enrolling in an institution?
  • If yes, you may be eligible for in-state tuition under Senate Bill 13-033 or Colorado ASSET and can fill out the ASSET Form. Apply Here

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Residency Requirements

• DACA students may qualify for in-state tuition under the ASSET tuition requirements. If you meet the ASSET requirements it is encouraged to apply for ASSET to receive in-state tuition rates and potentially be approved for State Aid
• DACA students that do not qualify for in-state tuition via ASSET may qualify for in-state tuition if CO domicile requirements are met.
  • Students 23 years old and over must have lived in CO for twelve (12) months immediately before the start of the semester and should submit their residency info here. 
  • Students 22 years old and younger must submit their parent's residency information. The student's parent must have lived in CO for twelve (12) months prior to the first day of class. The student's parent residency info should be submitted here.

How to Change Your Residency Classification

• Students will be notified of their residency classification via their college-assigned Colorado Community College Systems (CCCS) student email address. Check your CCCS student email regularly for important information.
  • DACA students may qualify for in-state tuition under the ASSET tuition requirements.
  • DACA students that do not qualify via ASSET may qualify for in-state tuition if Colorado domicile requirements are met.
• Complete the "Correction For Initial Tuition Classification Form" with your parent's residency information if under the age of 23. The "Correction For Initial Tuition Classification Form" will be reviewed within 3-5 business days and is due by the earliest census date for all registered courses.
• Learn how to receive in-state tuition via Colorado ASSET and DACA. For questions, please contact the Office of Registration & Records at 303.556.2420 or send an email to CCD.RESIDENCY@CCD.EDU

Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships

• In order to be considered for CCD Scholarships, students are required to submit the Colorado Application for Student Financial Aid (CASFA).
• Apply for Scholarships by the Scholarship Priority Deadline (April 15th).
  • Complete the CCD Scholarship Application with a 400-600 word essay and submit high school transcripts or GED scores, if applicable.
  • ASSET, DACA, and Undocumented Students must select "YES" to the following question:
    • Are you a Deferred Actual DACA, ASSET, or Undocumented Student? If you select "YES," Institutional and Foundation scholarships are available to you. This information is confidential and is only used for scholarship purposes.)
  • Register in at least six (6) credit hours.
  • You can still apply after the scholarship priority deadline to be considered for any future opportunities.
• If you need assistance with your CASFA or CCD Scholarship Application, send an email to the scholarship team to schedule an appointment at scholarships@ccd.edu.

Completing the steps will allow CCD to consider you for a scholarship. If you are DACA or Undocumented student, you are not eligible for federal or state financial aid (Grants, Loans, or Work-Study), so it is highly encouraged that you apply for scholarships to earn tuition assistance. Effective Fall 2019, if you qualify for ASSET in-state tuition, you may qualify for state aid.  We are here to help!

You have several options to determine your placement in English and/or math courses. CCD provides several options to determine which classes are best for you.

If you believe you will need accommodations for your test due to a disability, please contact the Accessibility Center.

Part 1: Complete SOAR Online
SOAR is CCD’s online orientation and an important part of getting started as a new student. It covers key information you will need as you begin at CCD, including how to choose classes, register for courses, access financial aid and scholarships, connect with campus resources, and get involved on campus.

To complete SOAR, log in to CCDConnect and open Success Onboarding and Resources in the student portal.

Part 2: Complete ID Verification
As part of the orientation process, all students are required to complete ID verification. This step helps CCD protect students and prevent identity theft.

To complete virtual ID verification, students must do both of the following:

1. Upload a copy of their ID using the online form.
2. Attend a virtual drop-in ID session.

Virtual ID sessions are held every Monday and Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

In-Person Orientation (Next Steps)
CCD also offers in-person Next Steps sessions throughout the semester. New students will receive an email invitation with available dates and times.

Next Steps covers the same important information students need to get started at CCD, including next steps for enrollment, campus resources, registration guidance, and support services.

Bring Your Photo ID
Students attending an in-person orientation should bring a valid government-issued photo ID. ID verification will be completed during the event, so there is no need to attend a separate virtual ID session.

Register early for the best selection of classes and times. To register for your classes, log in to your CCDConnect student account and click on the Navigate icon. Click on the planner tab to see your planned courses and build your schedule. Pick the dates and times that work best for you for each course. When you are done adding sections click on the register button. 

Click here for detailed instructions on how to register.

If you have questions or run into concerns or errors, we are here to help you. Contact Academic Advising at 303.556.2481 or Advising@ccd.edu. You can also visit the Cyber Center on the first floor of the Confluence Building Room 123 for assistance Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. 

Your student CCDConnect email account is the official means of communication between you and the College. Once you have registered for classes, you will gain access to your student email account. At least once a week, you should sign in to the CCDConnect student portal, and view your registration, financial aid status, and check your email.

Students must authorize COF in order for it to be applied to their tuition balance.

• Students can authorize COF by signing into their CCD Connect account and navigating to the COF tab available on the dashboard.
• Students have the option of selecting “Lifetime Authorization,” which will authorize COF for all terms attended at CCD. Please allow up to 3-5 business days for COF to be applied.

You can find information regarding tuition and fees. For CCD’s payment plan options, please visit 

Immunization Records to Health Center

All students must provide proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) to the Health Center at Auraria.

Purchase Your Student ID & RTD Pass

Your CCD ID is $20 at the Student ID Center in the Tivoli. Bring your schedule and valid, government-issued ID.

Get Your Books & Supplies

Visit Student Programming and Resource Center (SPARC) for more information.

Review Important Dates for the Semester

View the Academic Calendar.

Get involved!

• Check out CCD's Events Calendar.
• Join a Student Organization.