Orientation
Orientation
Our goal at CNCC is to immediately engage our students in a high impact, high energy environment and set the stage for a positive learning experience. We do this through our New Student Orientation held on both campuses in the days before classes start in August and January.
Contact Information
Erin Smith
First year Experience Coordinator / Recruiter (Craig)
erin.smith@cncc.edu
970.824.0806
Contact Information
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Admissions
admissions@cncc.edu
1.800.562.1105
Welcome to CNCC!
We are excited to have you on campus for classes. Information on move-in dates and times will be emailed from housing@cncc.edu.
Move-In Date:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
New Student Orientation:
Rangely - Wednesday-Friday, August 12-14, 2026
Craig - Friday, August 14, 2026
Move-in dates will be scheduled with the Student Life Department. Please contact housing@cncc.edu with any campus housing questions.
More information on New Student Orientation will be sent to your email address.
To register click the button below.
Rangely Campus Orientation
Address: 500 Kennedy Dr. Rangely, CO 81648
Move-In Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 8:00 am-12:00 pm
(Specific move-in times will be sent to students by email)
New Student Orientation Dates: Wednesday-Friday, August 12-14, 2026
New Student Move-In And Orientation Registration - Rangely Campus
Wednesday August 12th
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-1:00 PM | New Student Check-in & Move-In | Student Services, Johnson Bldg. |
| 1:00-2:30 PM | Free Time/Unpack/Set-up Room | Residence Halls |
|
3:00-3:50 PM |
Spartan Welcome Kick-Off
|
Colorado Room, Weiss Bldg. |
|
3:50-4:00 PM |
Break into Student Groups |
Colorado Room, Weiss Bldg. |
| 4:00-4:45 PM |
Student Session |
TBD |
| 4:00-4:45 PM |
Parents/Guardian Session |
Colorado Room, Weiss Bldg. |
| 4:45-5:00 PM |
Wrap up And Schedule Review |
|
| 5:00-7:00 PM |
Family BBQ |
Lawn, Johnson Bldg. |
|
7:00-9:30 PM |
Mandatory Hall Meeting |
Residence Halls |
Thursday August 13th
| 8:00-9:00 AM |
Breakfast
|
Cafeteria, Johnson Bldg. |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-11:00 AM |
Orientation Check-in
|
Johnson Bldg. Lawn |
| 11:00-11:45 AM |
Lunch |
Johnson Bldg. Lawn |
| 11:50-12:00 PM |
Welcome and break into groups |
Johnson Bldg. Lawn |
|
12:00-4:50 PM
|
Group Sessions
|
Various |
| 5:00-7:00 PM |
Dinner |
Cafeteria, Johnson Bldg. |
| 8:00-10:00 PM |
Sparty's After Dark Game Night & S'mores |
Sparty's, Weiss Bldg. |
Friday August 14th
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-1:00 PM |
Advisement-General and Faculty/Registration/Financial Aid/Housing) |
Jonson Bldg. or Faculty Offices |
| 3:00-5:00 PM |
Ice Cream Social with Faculty and Staff |
Johnson Bldg. Lawn |
| 8:00-10:00 PM |
Movie under the Stars
|
Bud Stiegel Family Soccer Field |
Saturday August 15th
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
12:00-6:00 PM (one shuttle runs to the lake at 12:30 – Last shuttle will run back from the lake at 5:30 p.m.) |
Lake Day
|
Kenney Reservoir |
Craig Campus Orientation
Address: 2801 W 9th St. Craig, CO 81648
New Student Orientation Date: Friday, August 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
New Student Orientation Registration - Craig Campus
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 – 3:15 PM | Check-in & Get Your folder | Craig Campus Commons Area |
| 3:15 – 3:45 PM |
Information Sessions & Food
|
Room 175 |
| 3:45 – 4:20 PM |
Campus Tour / Bingo |
Campus wide |
| 4:20 – 5:00 PM |
CNCC Technology
Study Skills with Gateway |
RM 117 Computer Lab and Gateway |
| 5:00 – 6:00 PM |
Visiting Hours for Student Services/Games/ Fire pit Finish Bingo |
Campus wide |
Questions? Contact: advising@cncc.edu, 1.800.562.1105
Contact Information
Erin Smith
First year Experience Coordinator / Recruiter (Craig)
erin.smith@cncc.edu
970.824.0806
Contact Information
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Admissions
admissions@cncc.edu
1.800.562.1105