Sturm Collaboration Campus
ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock was designed to allow you to earn an associate degree from Arapahoe Community College and a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University all in one convenient location. Located in Castle Rock, midway between Denver and Colorado Springs, the Sturm Collaboration Campus offers a small learning environment where you can build your confidence while you start — or restart — your education journey. With Pathways in Business, Health, and Technology, you’ll learn using state-of-the-art technology from caring instructors who are passionate about helping you succeed. We offer day and evening courses to help you reach your career goals.
Our partnership with Douglas County School District allows you to start on your career path with college classes at your high school in ACC's Concurrent Enrollment Program. You can then earn an ACC associate degree, certificate, a bachelor's degree from CSU, or join with one of our community industry partners in an apprenticeship program.
When you're ready to find your career, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center, a member of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s statewide network of workforce centers, provides a variety of no-cost services to job seekers and businesses in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and now has a branch inside the Sturm Collaboration Campus!
You can earn degrees in Accounting, Business, Physical Therapist Assistant, Health and Exercise Science, Cybersecurity, and Secure Software Development; or a certificate for Accounting Clerk and Nurse Aide all on the Sturm Collaboration Campus. You can also take courses to complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree and transfer those credits to one of Colorado's 4-year colleges or universities. Talk to our ACC Navigators to learn more about the options and opportunities at the Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock.
Sturm Collaboration Campus
4500 Limelight Ave.
Castle Rock, CO 80109
castle [dot] rock [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
Phone: 303.660.3160
Fax: 303.660.3179
Academics and Programs at Sturm Collaboration Campus
ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus offers a variety of degrees and certificates within three of ACC's Pathways: Business, Health, and Technology. You can complete any of these entirely at the Sturm Collaboration Campus.
Accounting AA
Accounting AA
Are you looking for a simple transfer path to get started in accounting and business? ACC is offering an Associate of Arts in Accounting degree that will transfer exclusively to CSU for a BA in Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration. Get both degrees at the Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock.
Accounting Clerk Certificate
Accounting Clerk Certificate
Work with accounting systems, analyze financial reports, and understand the “language of business”. Our program will give you the hands-on real-world experience you need to start building a solid accounting foundation.
Business AA
Business AA
Your business transfer degree from ACC can open doors because it is designed with input from local business leaders. Start here and transfer to one of the many 4-year colleges and universities we have partnerships with locally and nationally.
Cybersecurity AAS
Cybersecurity AAS
In response to the national and local unmet demand for Cybersecurity Specialists. This cybersecurity program will give you the skills and expertise in information assurance, cybersecurity, and network forensics disciplines.
Exercise Science AS
Exercise Science AS
If you are passionate about the role of physical activity in enhancing health and preventing disease, this is the program for you! An Associate of Science degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion or Sports Medicine, will kick start your path to a career helping others optimize their health and wellness.
Nurse Aide Certificate
Nurse Aide Certificate
ACC provides a one-semester part-time Nurse Aide certificate. After completing the Nurse Aide Certificate program, you will be prepared for entry-level employment as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), following certification by the Colorado Board of Nursing.
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) AAS
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) AAS
As the field of physical therapy grows, so do the roles and responsibilities of the PTA. The field's future is both exciting and challenging – so get started today!
Public Health
Public Health
If you are interested in health, public services, and sciences and want a values-driven career where you can serve vulnerable populations and challenge scientific misinformation, health inequities, and social injustice, ACC's Public Health AA degree program will help you Move Mountains toward a growing and rewarding career.
Secure Software AAS
Secure Software AAS
Our degree combines skills in computer programming, software assurance, and database development fundamentals. Learn an array of skills such as, securing hypervisor and virtual machines to detecting and protecting information assets.
Associate of Arts - General
Associate of Arts - General
Get your Associate of Arts - General degree if you plan to transfer after you graduate. This degree will provide you with a basic foundation of knowledge and skills to help you move on to get your bachelor's degree. Be sure to check with your advisor / navigator to help you set your path and focus your electives toward your transfer degree.
Associate of Science - General
Associate of Science - General
Get your Associate of Science - General degree if you plan to transfer after you graduate. This degree will provide you with a basic foundation of knowledge and skills to help you move on to get your bachelor's degree. Be sure to check with your advisor / navigator to help you set your path and focus your electives toward your transfer degree.
Bachelor's Degrees from CSU
Bachelor's Degrees from CSU
Discover your options to earn your bachelor's degree in Accounting or Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity or Software Development emphasis) from CSU at ACC's Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock.
Need help finding or creating your path? Make an appointment with a Campus Navigator online (for current students) or by calling 303.660.3160 (new students) today!
View Course Offerings at Sturm Collaboration Campus
(Select "ACC Castle Rock Campus" and all subjects to see a full list of courses at the Sturm Collaboration Campus)
Sturm Collaboration Campus Hours and Services
| Location | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturm Collaboration Campus | 8:00am - 8:30pm | 8:00am - 8:30pm | 8:00am - 8:30pm | 8:00am - 8:30pm | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Advising | by appointment | by appointment | by appointment | by appointment | by appointment |
| Career Services |
by appointment |
by appointment | by appointment | by appointment | by appointment |
| Financial Aid (Starting Dec 6) |
8am - 5pm | by phone / email | by phone / email | 8am - 5pm | |
| Testing Center | by appointment | by appointment | by appointment | by appointment | by appointment |
| Writing Center | 11:00am - 5:00pm | 11:00am - 3:00pm | 1:00 - 5:00pm | 11:00am - 3:00pm | 11:00am - 3:00pm |
Call 303.660.3160 to make an appointment for services.
Campus Activities
It's not all work and no play! Our innovative and scenic campus offers events and activities to engage you. Join us for community presentations, information on exploring degrees and careers, job opportunities — and just relax and have fun with your learning community.
Put your feet up and relax next to a cozy fire in the lounge while enjoying a drink or snack from Castle Rock's Crowfoot Valley Coffee. Advising, tutoring, and student support are available by appointment or drop-in.
Parking Options
ACC Student Parking
Parking Fee - Any motor vehicle parked in a parking lot at any ACC campus must display a valid parking permit or pass.
- Parking Fee - $25.00 per semester or $40.00 per year
- Allows parking in ACC lots.
- Fee is $25.00 FALL Semester - May 15 - December 31
- Fee is $25.00 SPRING Semester - January 1 – August 15
- OR Fee is $40.00 Annual Parking Pass - July 1 - August 15 of the following year
To purchase your parking pass
- Pay online through Cashnet - Paying here allows you to select from two options: pick up your pass or have pass mailed to you. Passes purchased here will not reflect on your student ledger. Print/Save your payment confirmation.
OR - Login to myACC and:
- Go to the “Student Finance” page
- Go to Payment Options and Refunds section (in the left column) and click on “Pay with Credit Card – Optional Purchases”
- Select the parking pass option you would like and select “Add to Payment” and then pay. Paying here does not allow a mailing option to be selected. Passes purchased here will show on your student account.
- Print/Save your payment confirmation
To get your physical parking pass, stop by an ACC Campus and with your printed receipt and go to:
- Littleton Campus – Campus Police
Monday – Friday: 10am – 1pm across from the Welcome Center (2nd Floor, Main Building)
Tuesdays: 4:30-7:30pm in the Campus Police Office (M2630)
After hours and weekends – call from the campus police phone at M2630 (limited availability) - Sturm Collaboration Campus – Welcome Desk
Monday – Wednesday: 8am – 8:30pm
Thursday – Friday: 7:30am – 5pm - Have your parking pass mailed to you by selecting the mailing option in your cart when you purchase your parking pass online through Cashnet.
Non-ACC Students / Non-ACC Staff Parking
Parking permits for non-ACC students/staff at the Sturm Collaboration Campus can be purchased online. Permits can be picked up at the front desk.
- Non-ACC Students - $25 per semester or $40 annual permit
- Non-ACC Staff - $52 for an annual permit
Staff Parking
Parking permits for staff at the Sturm Collaboration Campus can be purchased online. Permits can be picked up at the Littleton Campus or requested to be sent to the Sturm Collaboration Campus.
- Staff - $52 for an annual permit
Sturm Collaboration Campus Facility Rental
ACC welcomes individuals, community groups, nonprofits, schools, businesses, and public agencies to rent facilities at our ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus. We have spaces for meetings, events, or conferences with state-of-the art technology. Our staff will help determine your needs and develop a plan to make your event a success.
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