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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2,075 students
Number of Waseda Placements: 1
TOEFL Minimum: 550 paper / 213 CBT

Academic Calendar
Block System (One course at a time, 8 courses per year)
Some blocks are taught off campus and involve travel. Additional fees apply. See “Off-campus study Opportunities” below.
Fall Semester: early September – late December
(4 blocks on & off campus)
Spring Semester: early January – late May (4 blocks on & off campus)

Orientation Programs
International Students: 5 days
New Students: 7 days

Course Catalogue
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/courses.asp
Note: Some of the courses listed in the catalog are offered each semester; others are offered less frequently.

Colorado College Websites for International Students
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/omis/

Campus Highlights
Colorado College, a four-year nationally prominent liberal arts & sciences college, enrolls 2,075 undergraduates. Founded in 1874 at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado College is known for its unique location and flexible schedule--the innovative Block Plan--in hands-on learning, as well as offering small, seminar style courses. In a recent survey by the Intel Corporation, Colorado College was ranked 11th nationwide for its wireless computing access across campus.
History & traditions: http://www.coloradocollege.edu/welcome/
News and Events: http://www.coloradocollege.edu/news_events/

Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Over 75% of the students at Colorado College are involved in service projects annually. Alternative block breaks, organized by students working with the college's Center for Service and Learning, include work in construction, environmentalism, and children’s programs.
Community Service: http://www.coloradocollege.edu/servicelearn

Off-campus Opportunities
At Colorado College students take one course at a time. Most classes are offered on the Colorado College campus, but some take students to other locations in the U.S. and in other countries. (Additional fees required for transportation, etc.)
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/welcome/blockplan/

Work-study Options
Colleges often hire students to work in campus offices.
Internships: Colorado College's Career Center has listings for local, unpaid internship opportunities. The Career Center offers individual appointments as a means to assist students in preparing for an internship.

Surrounding area
Colorado Springs is well known for its natural beauty. Students have a wide range of outdoor activities readily available to them. At 14,110-feet, Pike's Peak is a popular for hiking, biking or riding the cog railway. Another favorite stop is the Garden of the Gods, a 1,364-acre national landmark visible from many points in the city. The soaring rock formations are a popular hangout for the area's experienced rock climbers.
Visitors Information

Colorado College Mission Statement
At Colorado College our goal is to provide the finest liberal arts education in the country. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, we challenge students, one course at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership througout their lives.

Famous Alumni

• Margaret Liu, Physician and Scientist. One of Discover magazine's 50 most important women in science.
• Neal Baer, Writer and Producer for the television programs ER and Law and Order.
• Vanessa Weaver, former White House Deputy Assistant to the President.