Visiting Summer Students | Pikes Peak State College

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Welcome to Pikes Peak State College!

Your future begins here with simple steps, personalized support, and a community ready to welcome you.

Make more of your summer at Pikes Peak State. If you have been away at college and are in the Pikes Peak region for the summer, you can take classes at Pikes Peak State College to get ahead. It's easy to transfer credits back to your home college or university after the summer semester ends. With our low tuition rates, you could save hundreds if not thousands of dollars by taking the classes at Pikes Peak State.

Follow the steps below to register for classes as a visiting summer student at Pikes Peak.

If you have questions or are unsure if you are considered a visiting summer student, email enrollment@pikespeak.edu.

Please note, as a visiting summer student, you will not be assigned an Academic Advisor. You do not need to meet with an Academic Advisor or an Admissions Counselor to register for classes, and you do not need to complete the Academic History form or submit an official transcript.

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Prepare to Register

Learn more about getting started and the next steps you should take to prepare to register for your summer classes.

Submit your admission application.
- Applying to Pikes Peak State College is free, and no essays, tests, or transcripts are required to apply.
- There is no application deadline, so you can apply on your own time. It takes students about 10 minutes to complete the online application.
- Need assistance? Watch this video for guidance on submitting your admission application, or meet with our recruitment team for assistance.
Find your classes.
- 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, contact your home college or university's advising or registrar’s office. Note: Courses that require special instructor permission, such as EMS, Nursing Assistant (NUA), and Welding (WEL) are not available for fast-track registration as a visiting summer student.
Submit the Visiting Summer Student form.
- Be sure you have completed the steps above. The Summer 2026 form will be available here when registration opens.
- After you submit your form: We will contact you within one business day letting you know when you can self-register for the course(s) you selected. Tip: You will not be able to register for the course(s) until our team has entered the pre-requisite override.
Familiarize yourself with essential tech.
- myPikesPeak Portal is your hub for online student services at Pikes Peak State. After you apply, you will receive your Student ID number and instructions to log in to myPikes Peak Portal. Be sure to remember the new password you create the first time you log in to myPikesPeak Portal - you will need it to log in to other resources and for any appointments you have with our team!
- Navigate will help you keep track of the important tasks you need to complete before, during, and after a semester. Review and complete your personalized Journey. You'll access Navigate through the "Navigate 360" card on your myPikesPeak Portal.

Financial Aid & Your Bill

As a visiting student, you are not eligible for aid through Pikes Peak State, but: (1) if you are currently receiving financial aid at your home institution, where you are pursuing a degree, and (2) if you are taking classes at Pikes Peak 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 Pikes Peak classes are eligible for financial aid.

Registering for classes will create a tuition bill. It’s an essential part of your success as a student that you have a plan for how you will pay for that bill.

📽️ Video: How to View and Pay your Bill

Tip: You will not have a bill until after you register for classes. If you are using financial aid or other benefits, keep in mind that those do not always cover your full bill. Check on your bill for any remaining balance that you are responsible for throughout the semester.

COF is a tuition discount provided by the State of Colorado for students who meet the qualifications to receive in-state tuition rates.

Video: How to Apply for & Authorize COF

Other Aid Options

Sometimes, financial aid and other benefits will not cover your full tuition bill. If that is the case, you are responsible for paying your remaining balance.

Many students do not use financial aid or other benefits and pay for their education out of pocket.

Either way, it is important that you regularly review your bill so you know what you will need to pay. PPSC offers many self-payment options, including payment plans, to help.

After You Register: For Your Success

How-To Videos

Discover comprehensive guides and insightful tips designed to empower you through every step of your college experience.

Explore Success Videos

Review Your Bill Often

As you add or drop classes, and after drop dates for your classes, it’s important to review your tuition bill. Be sure to reach out to Student Accounts early if you have any questions or concerns about your bill.

Video: How to View and Pay Your Bill

Tutoring Support

PPSC students who participate in tutoring services receive better grades on average, and learn skills and strategies that fit their learning styles, which help them to become better students overall.

Learn More About Tutoring

Support Beyond the Classroom

We understand that basic needs directly impact the well-being and success of our students. Basic needs can include food, housing, transportation, wellness, and other important services.

Explore Basic Needs Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Consult with your home university to make sure the credits you take at PPSC will transfer and apply to your degree. Each college and university, and requirements for each degree, may differ. Our team cannot provide information on the transferability or applicability of our courses to your degree at your home institution.

To order an official transcript, log in to myPikesPeak Portal and locate the Student Grades & Records card 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.

You will get a PPSC assigned email address after your register for a PPSC class. Once registered, access your Pikes Peak assigned email through myPikesPeak Portal.

Video: How to Access your Student Email

At PPSC, we use an online classroom management system called Desire2Learn (D2L). Whether you are taking online or in-person classes, your instructor will use D2L to manage assignments, grades, and more. To access D2L, log in to myPikesPeak Portal and locate the MyCourses (D2L) card. 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.

Note: Classes may not show in D2L until the first day of the class. If you don't see a class you're registered for in D2L, check back on the class start date.

Video: How to Access D2L

Please visit the Pikes Peak State Bookstore website or visit the Pikes Peak State Bookstore in person to find your course materials. We have locations at the Centennial and Rampart Range campuses.

Video: How to Purchase Textbooks

We have lots of step-by-step tutorials for you to learn how to register on your own

How to Register for Classes

If you need additional help, or if you would just like to speak with someone about your enrollment, make an appointment with your academic advisor.

Video: Making an Academic Advising Appointment

You may access our course schedule on the Pikes Peak State College Catalog website.

No. Pikes Peak State 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 Pikes Peak State 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 Pikes Peak State, 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 Peak Peak State 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 Pikes Peak classes are eligible for financial aid.

If you plan to pay out of pocket for your summer classes, make payment arrangements with our Student Accounts Office if you have not already done so.

ppcc centennial campus enrollment services

Enrollment Services Hours & Locations

Centennial & Rampart Range Campuses:

Downtown Campus:
Open only Tuesdays by appointment

Call Center (719-502-2000):
Monday - Thursday | 8am - 4pm
Friday | 9am - 4pm

Room A110, Aspen Building
5675 S. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Room S102
2070 Interquest Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Open for Enrollment Services & Admissions Counseling only on Tuesdays by appointment

Room S127
100 W. Pikes Peak Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903