New Student Orientation

CCU's Weekend of Welcome

August 20-23, 2026

Welcome to the Colorado Christian University family — we are excited to welcome you to our great University! We know this is a new and exhilarating portion of your journey through life, and we are happy to help you make the transition into life at CCU.

Weekend of Welcome (WOW) is the beginning of CCU's new student orientation program for incoming students in our College of Undergraduate Studies. You and your family will have the chance to attend information sessions and events that will help you connect to our community.

Registration is Now Open

Join us for a weekend of memory-making beginning Thursday morning at move-in. To help us plan for your arrival, please register using the link below. This form will give you the opportunity to let us know who will be joining you and other important details. Once you've registered, you will begin receiving occasional emails with reminders and updates, so please check the email address you provided often!

Event App

We're using Whova as our official event app! Access a variety of helpful features, including the full schedule of events and detailed program information. Stay updated with event announcements and explore participant lists for the Church and Resource Fair. The app also offers opportunities for parents and students to connect through organized meet-ups. You can conveniently pre-purchase meal tickets, navigate with campus maps, and enjoy many more useful tools designed to enhance your event experience. The Whova download link goes live on July 1!

Official Event App:

Campus Meal Tickets

Parents and families are encouraged to pre-buy meal tickets for lunch and dinner on Thursday and lunch on Friday. Purchase your meal tickets here.

Information for Commuters

Please plan to arrive via the “Move-In” line for the 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. time slot. We hope you will enjoy moving through the welcome line, meeting President Hogue, and your Enrollment Counselor before we usher you to exclusive Commuter parking! From there, our Hospitality Team will guide you to the Commuter Check-in at the Anschutz Student Center. Once you check in, we will provide a complimentary lunch for you and your guests.

Contact Us

We are excited for your arrival! If you have questions, contact us at studentactivities@ccu.edu or 303-963-3364.

Lindsay Cochran

Major - Business Administration and Management

Major - Psychology

I chose CCU because of the amazing atmosphere that is built by the staff and students.

Lindsay Prose

Major - Accounting

I leaned on the Lord and it became abundantly clear CCU was where I was meant to be!

Caitlin Bader

Major - Psychology

I chose CCU because from the moment I stepped on campus I knew that this was where I was meant to be.

Marsella Evans

Major - English

I chose CCU because of the incredible spiritual community, strong academics, and vibrant campus life.

Rachel Lucas

Major - Strategic Communication

I wanted a university that would not only foster my faith, but challenge me spiritually and academically and CCU fit exactly that!

Pierce Boelke

Major - Music

There was just something different about CCU .

Gavin Seffens

Major - Pre-Medical Profession

I chose CCU because it was clear from the beginning that God was working on this campus.

Ana Muehlbauer

Major - Biblical Studies

I chose CCU because I wanted a school with an authentically Christian environment, a school where I could run in Division II, and a school close to the mountains.

Sophia Gokh

Major - Nursing (BSN)

Since being at CCU, I have met so many amazing people that have helped and guided me in my faith.

Josh Rogers

Major - Business Administration and Management

I wanted a university that would not only foster my faith, but challenge me spiritually and academically and CCU fit exactly that!

Isabella VonGrey

Major - Pre-Physician Assistant

Though I have only been here for a few months, it has become increasingly evident that Colorado Christian University is a unique place where students, who have all been given different passions and gifts, can come together to learn and sharpen one another.

Autry Jones '22

Major - Strategic Communication

I have been able to grow in my passions by being invested in by professors and getting to use my skills all around CCU.

Nathan Roewer

Major - Pre-Medical Profession

I have been able to grow in my passions by being invested in by professors and getting to use my skills all around CCU.

Rachel Densmore

Major - Pre-Medical Profession

From the first day, I stepped on campus, I have been loved and challenged as I pursue all the opportunities God has blessed me with through CCU.

Quinn Cunningham

Major - Biblical Studies
Major Business Administration

CCU stood out to me as one of the few colleges I saw that would truly not compromise on the teachings of the Bible.

Jared Melton

Major - Secondary Education

I wanted a university that would not only foster my faith, but challenge me spiritually and academically and CCU fit exactly that!

Sara Barahman

Major - Politics

Major - History

The first week I was becoming accustomed to the culture of CCU and meeting new people. Now, I call these people family. I have never felt this loved and I can't thank God enough for His wonderful provisions.

Cole Walker

Major - Ministry Management

I would say that I have learned more here in these last 4 years than I ever could have imagined.

Autry Jones

Major - Strategic Communication

I have been able to grow in my passions by being invested in by professors and getting to use my skills all around CCU.

Toby Watson

Major - Biblical Studies

Major - Communication

For me to find a college that was willing to teach solid Christian values and be right next to the mountains was almost too good to be true. But it is true and I have been blessed immensely by both of those facets of CCU.