Make More of Your Summer
If you have been away at college and are in the Pikes Peak region for the summer, you can take classes at PPCC to get ahead. It's easy to transfer credits back to your home college or university after the summer semester ends. With PPCC's low tuition rates, you could save hundreds if not thousands of dollars by taking the classes at PPCC.
As a Visiting Summer Student, follow the steps below.
If you have any questions or are unsure if you are considered a Visiting Summer Student, email vss@ppcc.edu.
Please note, you will not be assigned an Academic Advisor, you do not need to meet with one to register for classes, and you do not need to complete the Academic History form.
1. Apply for Admission to Pikes Peak Community College
- The admission application is free!
- You can apply any time of the year
- You will be accepted as a Pikes Peak Community College Student
If it has been more than 3 semesters since you completed an admission application or registered for a class at PPCC, you will need log in to your Admission Application Account using the email address and password used when you last applied for admission. If you encounter a login error, please call 719-502-2000 or email Enrollment Services.
View the PPCC Admission Application Tutorial.
Tutorial de Solicitud de Admisión para PPCC en Español.
If you need guidance on completing the steps below, connect with an admissions counselor once you are admitted as a student. They will help you prepare for the semester and create a plan based on your goals for classes and paying for college.
2. Find your class
Use the online course catalog to find a class you want to take. To make sure the credits will transfer and count toward your degree at your home college or university, contact their advising office or registrar’s office.
3. Submit the Form
The form will be available for submission on March 7, 2022 when the Summer 2022 schedule becomes viewable. Registration for the Summer 2022 semester will open March 14, 2022.
4. We will contact you
Our Academic Advising and Testing Office will be in touch with you soon letting you know you can register for the course(s).
Tip: You will not be able to register for the course(s) until the Academic Advisor has entered the pre-requisite override.
5. Register for Classes
Summer 2022 semester: Registration opens March 14, 2022
Learn how to register for classes.
Each semester has more than one parts of term. View the instructional calendars to see your options.
Paying for your classes at PPCC
As a visiting student, you are not eligible for aid through PPCC - but
- if you are currently receiving financial aid at your home institution, where you are pursuing a degree, and
- if you are taking classes at PPCC that you plan to transfer to your home institution for your degree
you can contact the Financial Aid Office at your home institution to determine if your PPCC classes are eligible for financial aid.
If you plan to pay out of pocket for your summer classes, please make payment arrangements with our Student Accounts Office if you have not already done so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students must consult with their home university regarding the transferability and applicability of PPCC courses to the student’s degree requirements. PPCC is not authorized to provide that information.
To order an official transcript, log-in to myPPCC Portal and click on “Transcripts” then click on “Order Official Transcript.” This will take you to the Parchment website where you may order official transcripts to be sent to your location of choice.
Your PPCC assigned email will be generated after you are registered in classes. Once registered, you may access your PPCC assigned email through myPPCC Portal. Click on the “email” icon to proceed.
Log in to myPPCC Portal, click on Course Access, then click on PPCC. You have now entered D2L. To learn how to use the tool, click on the “Discover” tab at the top of the page and explore the many tutorial videos available.
The electronic class shells within D2L will appear on the first day of the semester. To access D2L, log-in to myPPCC Portal and click on the “course access” icon. To verify your enrollment prior to the start of the semester, click on the “my schedule” icon in myPPCC Portal.
Please visit the PPCC Bookstore website or visit the PPCC Bookstore in person to find your course materials. We have locations at the Centennial, Rampart, and Downtown campuses.
Please visit the Advising & Testing Resources page for tutorials on how to register for classes.
You may access our course schedule on the PPCC Catalog website.
Course details, including a short blurb and pre-requisites for courses, are accessible in our PPCC Catalog.
No. PPCC competitive entry programs including, but not limited to, nursing, surgical technology, phlebotomy, pharmacy technology, law enforcement academy, are not available to Visiting Summer Students. These courses are restricted to students who have been accepted to the PPCC program.
Due to the accelerated nature of our summer courses, we do not recommend that you miss any days of your course(s). However, each instructor has a different attendance policy, so you must consult with your instructor(s).
As a visiting student, you are not eligible for aid through PPCC - but
- if you are currently receiving financial aid at your home institution, where you are pursuing a degree, and
- if you are taking classes at PPCC that you plan to transfer to your home institution for your degree
you can contact the Financial Aid Office at your home institution to determine if your PPCC classes are eligible for financial aid.
If you plan to pay out of pocket for your summer classes, please make payment arrangements with our Student Accounts Office if you have not already done so.
No. As a Visiting Summer Student you are not assigned an academic advisor and do not need to make an appointment to register for classes. Please thoroughly read the instructions and complete the form above in Step #3.
No, you do not need to complete the Academic History form. Please thoroughly read the instructions and complete the form above in Step #3.
Enrollment Services Locations and Office Hours
Enrollment Services is open.
Contact Enrollment Services at 719-502-2000, at enrollment@ppcc.edu or stop by Centennial or Rampart Range campuses.
Hours of Operation
Monday | 8 am - 6 pm (5 - 6 pm remote service only)
Tuesday | 8 am - 6 pm (5 - 6 pm remote service only)
Wednesday | 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday | 8 am - 5 pm
Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday | Closed
Centennial Campus (CC)
Room A110, Aspen Building
5675 S. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Rampart Range Campus (RRC)
Room S102
2070 Interquest Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Downtown Studio Campus (DTSC) - Temporarily Closed
Room S102
100 W. Pikes Peak Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903