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.

How to get a CCD ID Badge:

You will need a CCD ID Badge for building access, among other things. Need to get one? Follow the steps below:

1. Visit the Student ID Center in the Tivoli Student Union (Suite 269)
2. Bring a government issued ID, a copy of your semester schedule, and $24 (the cost of a badge)

For ID Station hours, visit ahec.edu/services-departments/id-station.

RTD College Pass:

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:

• You are a current Auraria Campus student registered for the Fall 2024 semester
• You have a current valid Auraria Campus student ID

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.

RTD Maintenance:

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: 

• Arts Breezeway
• Lawrence Street Center
• Boulder Creek
• Science Building 
• Cherry Creek Ramp  
• Auraria Library/ Media Center
• Tivoli Student Union
• King Center/Plaza Building 
• 7th Street Garage 
• Early Learning Center
• Assembly Athletic Complex
• RTD Auraria West Station
• Confluence Building

For more information, visit ahec.edu/services-departments/parking/accessible-parking.

Parking on Campus: 

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.

AurariaNet WiFi:

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. 

Tivoli Station Bookstore:

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

CCD Student Newsletter:

Stay up-to-date with campus events, resources, and more with CCD's Student Newsletter delivered to your inbox every Monday.

Health Resources: 

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.

• CCD’s Counseling Center is a great resource to have on campus. Every student is entitled to up to eight sessions per year. Visit the Counseling Center in the Tivoli Student Union Room 245 or call 303.352.6436 to schedule an appointment.
• The Phoenix Center at Auraria (PCA) provides free and confidential resources and assistance to survivors of interpersonal violence (relationship violence, sexual assault, and stalking).
• Call 303.315.7250 to schedule an appointment or visit The Phoenix Center at Auraria in the Tivoli Student Union Room 259. You may also contact PCA via email at info@thepca.org.
• CCD's Reflection Room, located on the third floor of the Cherry Creek building, is a safe and welcoming space to meditate, reflect, pray, perform salat, and/or any other spiritual practices. CCD students, staff, and faculty of any faith or spiritual practice, are welcome in the space, open Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.
• The Health Center at Auraria (HCA) also offers a 24/7 Mental Health and Victim Assistance Crisis Line, available for all students and staff on campus. Call 303.616.9911 or text TALK to 38255.
• Have you thought of trying online therapy? Community College of Denver has partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform to offer CCD students access to FREE online mental health therapy. Sessions are private and confidential and can take place anywhere you’re most comfortable - during the day, at night, or on weekends. Wherever and whenever it’s best for you.
  Register for an account to get started.

Safety Resources:

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

Additional Resources: 

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.

Sign up for ShareMeals.

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:

• Monday & Thursday: 9:30am-5pm
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:30am-6pm
• Friday: 10am-3pm

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. 

Academic Advising Fall Hours:

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:

• July 29-Aug 9: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
• Aug 12-Aug 15: 8am-6pm Mon-Thur
• Aug 16: 8am--5pm
• Aug 19-20: 7:30am-6pm
• Aug 21-22: 8am-6pm
• Aug 23: 8am-5pm
• Aug 26-Dec 23: 8am-1pm and 2-5pm Mon-Thur | 9:30am-1pm and 2-5pm Fri (Closed on Holidays)  

Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC):

In Person Drop-In Quick Help (10-15 min)

• July 29-Dec 10: Wednesdays | 8am-1pm and 2-5pm (Closed Aug 7 and Holidays)

45-minute Appointments (In Person/Virtual, Individual/Group)

• Aug 26-Dec 10: Wednesdays | 8am-1pm and 2-5pm (Closed on Holidays)

Lowry Health Sciences Campus:

• 8am-1pm and 2-5pm

In Person Drop-In Quick Help (10-15 min) - All dates below

45-minute Appointments resume August 26.

•      Mondays: Aug 19, Sept 9, Sept 30, Oct 21, Nov 11, Dec 2
•      Tuesdays: Aug 27, Sept 17, Oct 8, Oct 29, Nov 19, Dec 10.
•       Wednesdays: Sep 4, Sept 25, Oct 16, Nov 6.