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Admissions

If you’re ready to Move Mountains, the Admissions Office is here to help. Visit with the Admissions team if you want to apply, tour one of our ACC campuses, or meet with a counselor to learn more about the 100+ degrees and certificates we offer.

Apply to ACC

When it comes to applying to ACC, there are no mountains to move. We make it easy to apply. ACC has an open-door admission, which means if you’re at least 17 and a high school graduate, GED certificate completer, homeschooled student or a high school non-graduate, you’re welcome to apply. Even better: there’s no application fee! If you’re ready to take the first step toward an associate degree, a certificate, or need a pathway to a 4-year public institution in Colorado, we invite you to Apply Now.

ACC's application will be open for each semester on the following dates:

  • Summer: December 1 - June 30
  • Fall: October 1 - October 15 (the following year)
  • Spring: September 15 - March 15

Individual Appointments

Recent High School Graduates

Adult Learners, Returning ACC Students (Re-Admit), Transfer, and Additional Student Types

  • Adult Learners or First in your Family to Attend College (First Generation/TRIO eligible) – Contact Juan Mercado

  • Homeschool or Under 18 and not enrolled in Concurrent Enrollment – Contact ACC Concurrent Enrollment at acc [dot] ce [at] arapahoe [dot] edu

  • International Students - sara [dot] squires [at] arapahoe [dot] edu (Contact Sara Squires)

  • Military, Veteran or Veteran Dependent - Contact Courtney Vigil
  • Nursing, Undecided students - Contact Jennifer Sheldon

  • Other school districts / Non-Colorado Resident - Contact Courtney Vigil

  • Transfer or Re-Admit Students - Contact Josh Gabrielson

Learn More About ACC

Check out the Arapahoe Community College viewbook and learn more about our programs, our campuses, and how starting your journey at ACC will help you Move Mountains.

Fall ACC Viewbook in English

ACC Viewbook en Español

Contact

admissions [at] arapahoe [dot] edu
303.797.5637
Littleton Campus - Main Building - 2nd floor Welcome Desk
5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO 80120

Hours

Monday - Tuesday (In-Person)
8:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday - Thursday (In-Person)
8:00am - 5:00pm

Friday (Available by Chat, Phone, and Email)
8:00am - 5:00pm 

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Visit with ACC

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Visit with ACC

Visiting with ACC is the best way to see if this is the place for you to Move Mountains. You’ll tour campus, discover free ACC services and resources, and talk with current students about life at ACC.

About ACC

Arapahoe Community College Littleton Campus Main building.

About ACC

Founded in 1965, ACC has campuses in Littleton, Parker, and Castle Rock. Learn more about how we have helped thousands of students Move Mountains.

Ask ACC

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Ask ACC

If you help, let us know. Stop by the ACC Welcome Center on the Littleton Campus or call 303.797.5637 or email admissions [at] arapahoe [dot] edu.

Admissions Requirements

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Admissions Requirements

Be confident that you're ready to apply and enroll at ACC by reviewing our Admissions Requirements. 

Admissions Checklist

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Admissions Checklist

Discover everything you need to get started at ACC with our Admissions Checklist. Let us help you get started at ACC. Follow these simple steps.

Academic Pathways, Degrees, and Certificates

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Academic Pathways, Degrees, and Certificates

Explore our 7 Academic Pathways and the bachelor's and associate degrees and certificates we offer to help you Move Mountains toward your future! 

Paying for College

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Paying for College

Find financial aid (grants, work study options, and loans) and scholarship options to help you pay for college. 

Transferring Credits to ACC

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Transferring Credits to ACC

Find out if your credits will transfer from another institution or whether your life / job experience will apply to course credits toward your degree or certificate.

2-Part Student Orientation Experience

Arapahoe Community College Welcome Center on the 2nd floor of the Littleton Campus.

2-Part Student Orientation Experience

Learn about navigating ACC and the resources available to you through our 2-part Student Orientation experience. Part 1 is online and Part 2 is your advising and registration section.
20:1

Average student to faculty ratio

30+

Statewide transfer agreements to 4-year colleges / universities

$5 million

Awarded in financial aid and scholarships annually