Services for Students l Pikes Peak State College

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Your Success Matters

Student Services Made to Support You

At Pikes Peak State College, we want you to feel supported, confident, and ready for what comes next. Your success matters, and we have made a promise to support you through the new experiences and challenges college can bring. We show up for every student by offering support that goes beyond the classroom and helping you navigate each step of your journey.

Getting Started at PPSC

We know the beginning can feel overwhelming. Whether you are just exploring college, ready to apply, or preparing for your first semester, there are services to guide you forward.

Key Offices

Our Enrollment Services team is ready to help you with everything from applying to registering for classes. We have offices at the Centennial, Rampart Range, and Downtown campuses, but if visiting in person is hard, you can call us at 719-502-2000 for support.

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Feeling unsure about next steps or course planning? Our Testing and Advising teams help you understand your goals, explore options, and choose courses that fit your path.

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Paying for college should not keep you from learning. We offer different types of financial support and can help you understand your options so you can focus on your goals.

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Thinking about your future? Our Career Services staff can help you explore careers, improve your resume, and prepare for job interviews, whether you’re just starting out or building on your experience.

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Our Military and Veterans Programs (MVP) team is here to support active duty members, veterans, and military families with personalized guidance every step of the way. From using your tuition assistance or VA education benefits to getting one-on-one help with advising, testing, and enrollment, we’re ready to walk with you. You can also visit us at Fort Carson or Peterson Space Force Base for support close to home.

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Online Resources

Whether you are a new or continuing student, we've compiled a list of tips and resources to help you on your journey.

Helpful Tips

Discover comprehensive guides and insightful tips designed to empower you through every step of your college experience. These tutorials will help you walk through some processes on your own.

Explore Videos

Our New Student Online Orientation is a series of modules, videos, and quizzes to help you begin your PPSC College Experience. You will be introduced to services and resources, learn the steps to prepare for your academic advising appointment, and be shown how to select your courses!

New Student Orientation

Find all Pikes Peak State College campuses and learning centers across the region, with maps and key details to help you get where you need to go.

Maps and Locations

Academic Support

We want you to grow your confidence as a learner and remain in good academic standing. Resources are free to students!

Services to Support Your Classwork

Tutoring

Need help with classwork? Free tutoring is available to guide you through challenging topics and help you build skills you can use again and again.

Tutoring Services

Library Services

With study spaces, research help, books, and resources, our library is here to make learning easier and more fun. Friendly librarians are ready to assist you.

Library Services

TRIO Student Support Services

If you’re a first‑generation, low‑income, or disabled student, TRIO provides personalized support, mentoring, tutoring, and help with scholarships and transfers.

TRIO Student Support Services

Accessibility Services

Through an interactive process with a disability specialist, your instructor, and you, Accessibility Services provides classroom and testing accommodations for students with both temporary and long-term disabilities. We are here to support you to self-advocate for your accessible education.

Accessibility Services

Life at PPSC and Beyond

At PPSC, we know that your well-being and safety are important factors in ensuring overall success, not just in the classroom.

Mental Health and Safety

College brings joys and stress. Our Counseling Center offers confidential support and connections to community mental health resources.

If you are having a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. If you are on a PPSC campus, call Campus Police at 719-502-2900.

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Our Campus Police Department employs law enforcement professionals who have previously served on surrounding law enforcement agencies. All of our campuses have officers on site. Our officers are dedicated to making PPSC a safe and pleasant environment.

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PPSC wants you to have the best college experience possible. Your health and safety is our priority. However, when you feel it necessary to report a concern or complaint about your campus environment or something that you experienced or witnessed, please notify us!

Report a concern or incident

Health and Wellness

Pikes Peak State College understands 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.

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Taking care of your body supports your mind and goals. Our Fitness Center is free after orientation and offers equipment and space to move and feel good.

PPSC Fitness Centers

College can be hard when you’re balancing family life. We partner with local child care programs so eligible students can access affordable care while they study.

Child Care Options