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Sturm Collaboration Campus

Whether you’re looking to earn your associate degree, transfer to a 4-year school, complete a certificate program, or join an apprenticeship program, the Sturm Collaboration Campus offers day and evening courses to help you reach your career goals. Located in Castle Rock, midway between Denver and Colorado Springs, the Sturm Campus offers a small learning environment where you can build your confidence while you start—or restart—your educational 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. 

Learning at the Sturm Collaboration Campus

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 achieve an ACC associate degree, certificate, or join with one of our community industry partners in an apprenticeship program. The Sturm campus is also your place, close to home, for bachelor's degrees in Business, Health and Technology from Colorado State University. 

Visit campus and speak directly with ACC Navigators, Douglas County School District and CSU to learn more about the options and opportunities at the Sturm Collaboration Campus.

 

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Campus Activities

It's not all work and no play. Our innovative and scenic campus offers events and activities to engage you—from presentations about to exploring degrees and careers, to job opportunities, to just having fun in your 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 is available by appointment or drop-in.

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Location

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

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Academics and Programs

ACC Sturm Collaboration Campus offers a variety of degrees and certificates within 3 of ACC's Pathways: Business, Health, and Technology. You can complete any of these entirely at the Sturm Collaboration Campus. Need help finding or creating your path? Make an appointment with a Campus Navigator today!

Accounting Clerk Certificate

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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

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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

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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.

Nurse Aide Certificate

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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

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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!

Secure Software AAS

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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

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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

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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.

Hours and Services

Location Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Sturm Collaboration Campus 8:00am - 9:00pm 8:00am - 9:00pm 8:00am - 9:00pm 8:00am - 9:00pm 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Advising by appointment by appointment by appointment by appointment by appointment
Career Services

drop-in from 3:30 - 5:00pm or
by appointment

 drop-in from 10:00 - 11:30am or by appointment by appointment by appointment by appointment
Computer Technology n/a n/a 12:00 - 4:00pm 1:30 - 3:30pm 12:00 - 4:00pm
Financial Aid TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Library Research by appointment by appointment by appointment by appointment by appointment
Math Tutoring n/a 9:30 - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:30pm 9:30 - 11:30am

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Peer Tutoring n/a 10:00am - 2:00pm
BIO / CHEM / MICRO		 3:30 - 6:00pm
ACC / BUS / ECO		 10:00am - 2:00pm
BIO / CHEM / MICRO		 12:00 - 4:00pm
ACC / BUS / ECO (by appointment)
Testing Center by appointment by appointment by appointment by appointment by appointment
Writing Center 9:00 - 10:30am
2:00 - 5:00pm		 9:00am - 12:00pm 9:00 - 10:30am 2:00 - 5:00pm n/a

Call 303.660.3160 to make an appointment for services.

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Parking permits can be purchased online through myACC (for ACC students) at the front desk. For non-ACC students and staff at the Sturm Collaboration Campus, you may also purchase permits online. Parking permits can be picked up at the front desk.

ACC Students

  • $25 for a one semester or $40 for an annual permit

Non-ACC Students / Staff

  • Staff - $52.00 for an annual permit
  • Students - $25.00 per semester or $40.00 annual permit

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.

Earn Your Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or Software Development

Coming Fall 2020, through ACC’s partnership with CSU Pueblo, you can earn both your AAS in Cybersecurity or Secure Software Development, as well as your BS in Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity or Software Development Emphasis) at the Sturm Collaboration Campus! The course of study for the BS is a blend of CSU Pueblo in-person courses at Sturm and online classes. As an ACC student, you are eligible to begin CSU-Pueblo courses as early as your second semester in the AAS Cybersecurity program!

Need more info? Make an in-person or telephone appointment with a Sturm Collaboration Campus Navigator by calling 303.660.3160!

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In March 2019, ACC received a private gift of up to $10 million from the Sturm Family Foundation. Approximately half of the Sturm’s gift will be immediately invested in several areas, including program and staffing startup and state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Matching dollars raised by the ACC Foundation will augment a unique program innovation fund, an endowed scholarship fund, and an investment in the future phase II of the campus.

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ACC's Computer Network Technology Program Designated CAE in Cyber Defense Education

The ACC Computer Networking Technology program has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education. The certification is presented for significant contributions in support of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE). ACC was recognized at the 2019 CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium in Phoenix on November 20.

The CAE designation frecognizes colleges and universities formally by the U.S. Government for their robust cybersecurity-related programs. These institutions have undergone an in-depth assessment and have met rigorous requirements in order to be designated. They are able to equip students with expert knowledge and skills to protect and defend against the cyber threat landscape.

ACC Computer Network Technology program receiving designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education

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