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Welcome to the beginning of a new semester! 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! All Auraria Campus based resources are available to ALL CCD students.
You will need a CCD ID Badge for building access, among other things. Need to get one? Follow the steps below:
For ID Station hours, visit ahec.edu/services-departments/id-station.
Have you purchased your RTD CollegePass? Instead of paying for parking and gas, you can obtain you RTD pass which can be used all around the city for $250 from August 1 through September 30, 2024.
Your RTD CollegePass is valid through December 31, 2025.
You are eligible for the RTD CollegePass if:
For more information on how to acquire your RTD CollegePass, visit ahec.edu/services-departments/id-station/rtd-collegepass-for-students.
*Note: Those who are 19 or younger ride for free.
After more than 30 years, RTD is investing in its oldest rail infrastructure to ensure the long-term integrity of the network with the Downtown Rail Reconstruction Project. This is a multi-year project, with the final phase expected to be completed by 2025.
Passengers on the D & H lines will be rerouted to Union Station, with stops at Auraria West, Empower Field at Mile High and Ball Arena stations on or near campus. The light rail will not stop at the Colfax Ave at Auraria Station. Some bus routes may also be impacted. The summer projects are expected to impact commuters until September 2024.
Stay up to date with the RTD Rail Construction Project or visit AHEC Public Transit for additional transportation information. Sign up for RTD alerts for real-time updates.
This information can also be found at CCD.edu/RTDClosure.
Campus Accessible Shuttle: The Campus Accessible Shuttle (CAS) service provides free transportation for campus students, faculty, and staff with disabilities. Call 303-556-2001 to request a ride.
Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Students with disabilities are required to register with their institution's disability services office. All other campus community members need to register with Parking & Transportation Services. Once registered, a campus ID decal will be issued. An ID with a decal is required to ride the CAS. All students, faculty, staff, or campus visitors with temporary disabilities may visit the Parking & Transportation Services office for short-term CAS validation.
Below are some of the primary shuttle stop locations:
For more information, visit ahec.edu/services-departments/parking/accessible-parking.
Parking rules and rates on campus varies by each lot, some needing parking permits while others do not. The Auraria Campus has limited metered parking with hourly rates. Commuters will need to download the ParkMobile app to pay. For Auraria Campus parking lot options, visit ahec.edu/services-departments/parking/parking-lot-options.
Register your car to avoid increased parking rates on Fridays and weekends. To purchase a parking permit, visit ahec.edu/services-departments/parking/permit-parking.
For more information on parking rates and services, visit ahec.edu/services-departments/parking.
For CCD's Lowry Campus and AMC, parking permits are not required.
Community College of Denver, along with CU Denver, MSU Denver, and AHEC, have been making changes to the campus’ WiFi networks. Instead of each building and institution having its own network, AurariaNet and AurariaNet Guest will be a centralized network across the Auraria campus, meaning you will no longer need to log in and out between buildings.
For information on how to login to the campus network, visit ccd.edu/AurariaNet.
Contact CCD's Help Desk if you have any questions and to provide feedback.
Located in the Tivoli Student Union, the Tivoli Station Bookstore is where you can get all your books, CCD swag, and other essentials. Shop online for more CCD merchandise.
Hours of Operation:
Monday–Thursday: 8am–4:30pm
Friday: 9am–2pm
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Stay up-to-date with campus events, resources, and more with CCD's Student Newsletter delivered to your inbox every Monday.
Physical:
Health Center at Auraria (HCA), located in the Plaza Building, is open to all CCD students, staff, and faculty. The Health Center offers an array of services ranging from yearly check-ups to STI testing.
To schedule an appointment, call 303-615-9999.
Mental:
CCD is committed to a campus culture that is a safe place to learn and connect with fellow CityHawks. While we like to think our campus is protected from the stressors of the world, we know national and local events can often occupy our attention and heart. We respect and understand you may have strong feelings about what is happening in the world around us. If you find it difficult to process these feelings while focusing on your education, CCD offers many different resources for students and staff. Know you are not alone – your CityHawk family will always be here to support you.
The Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD) patrols the campus 24/7. We encourage you to reach out if you are feeling unsafe, need to report a crime, or see suspicious activity on campus. Learn more about campus safety at ccd.edu/campus-safety.
Main Number – Emergency Dispatch
303-556-5000
Emergency from a Campus Phone
911
Text-a-Tip
720-593-TIPS (8477)
Campus Information Hotline
1-877-556-EMER (3637)
Rave Alerts: Community College of Denver utilizes a text (SMS) and email messaging system to deliver important information to the CCD community. Notifications will be used to deliver information about weather closures and immediate information during emergency situations.
All CCD students, faculty and staff who provide a text (SMS) capable phone number and/or email, either during registration or to Human Resources, will automatically be entered into the Emergency Notification System.
Fall
Handshake: CCD has joined Handshake, the nation’s leading career platform. The goal is to help every student find a great job and build the foundations of a meaningful career.
Students can create an account at ccd.joinhandshake.com.
CCD’s Swooper Market: Stop by the Swooper Market in Tivoli Room 259 to load up on fuel for your brain with a stocked food pantry!
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Learn more about Swooper Market.
ShareMeals App: Oftentimes, staff meetings or events happening around campus will have additional food left over from probably somewhere delicious. Instead of wasting it by throwing it away, students that have signed up for the app will be contacted about where to get these nummy, perfectly good (and safe) leftovers.
CCD Pet Food Pantry: Students and employees can stop by anytime at the Lowry Campus to pick up food for their furry companion! For additional details, call 303-365-8300.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
EXCEL! ZONE: The EXCEL! Zone, located on the fourth floor of Confluence, is ready to help you get ahead of your schoolwork!
Hours of Operation:
SPARC Office Resources: CCD’s Student Programming Activities Resource Center (SPARC) is here to help you with everything you need to succeed as a student. Resources they offer and can help with include affordable housing, emergency shelter, financial support for childcare, and more.
There are multiple ways to get in touch with an Academic Adviser, including in-person and virtual meetings. Visit ccd.edu/advising for more details.
Auraria Campus Front Desk:
Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC):
In Person Drop-In Quick Help (10-15 min)
45-minute Appointments (In Person/Virtual, Individual/Group)
Lowry Health Sciences Campus:
In Person Drop-In Quick Help (10-15 min) - All dates below
45-minute Appointments resume August 26.