Colorado Early Colleges Fort CollinsStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins. Core organization is free for students.

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Student guide · 1st Semester 2026

The semester, explained for Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
1st Semester 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
10

Academic calendar

1st Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. 1st Semester 2026Relevant now
  2. 2nd Semester 2027

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Campus language

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7 terms

C

College Direct
A status for students who take all of their courses off-campus at a partner college like FRCC or CSU.

E

Early College
The standard term used by students and staff to describe the school's accelerated high-school-to-college model.

N

NHS
National Honor Society, a student organization focused on scholarship, leadership, and service.
NJHS
National Junior Honor Society, the middle school equivalent of the NHS for high-achieving students.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student representative body for school events and advocacy.

T

TSA
Technology Student Association, a club for students interested in STEM and competitive technology events.

W

Wolf Cafe
The on-site food service area located within the high school building providing breakfast and lunch.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Advising
The mandatory process where students meet with counselors to plan their specific 'degree path' or graduation requirements.
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CEC Fort Collins HS Cafeteria
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CEC Fort Collins MS Cafeteria
D2L
Desire2Learn, the learning management system used for online course materials and assignment submissions.
FRCC
Front Range Community College, the primary higher education partner where many students take dual-enrollment classes.
HS
The High School building located at 4424 Innovation Drive.
IC
Infinite Campus, the primary portal used by students and parents to check grades, attendance, and schedules.
Innovation
Common shorthand for the main High School campus location on Innovation Drive.
MS
The Middle School building located at 4512 McMurry Avenue.
Wolf Card
The official student identification card required for building access, library services, and identification.

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What academic term is relevant now?
1st Semester 2026 runs Aug 10, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Fort Collins for Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Fort Collins.

Timezone

Mountain Time (MT)

Median Rent

$1,700

Cost of Living Index

120

Student Population

33,000

City Transportation

Walkability

45

Bikeability

75

Public Transit

Transfort bus system, MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor

Nearest Airports

Northern Colorado Regional Airport (Loveland/Fort Collins), Denver International Airport (regional hub access)

Climate Averages

Climate

Semi-arid (BSk)

Avg Annual Temp

50°F

Avg Snowfall

48 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

CEC Fort Collins HS Main Lot

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Designated drop-off and pick-up areas are strictly enforced for safety.

Campus News

Latest updates from Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins

CEC Windsor to Join Fort Collins Campus in August 2026

CEC announced the merger of the Windsor campus with the Fort Collins High and Middle School campuses effective June 30, 2026, to offer a broader range of courses and student services.

Oct 24, 2025

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CEC Class of 2026 Graduates with Record Achievements

The CEC network celebrated 832 graduates in 2026, with over half earning at least one associate degree and 73% earning industry credentials.

May 15, 2026

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Enrollment for 2026-27 School Year Begins

Official enrollment for the upcoming 2026-27 school year opened for prospective families in Northern Colorado.

Nov 1, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins

CECFC HS Info Meeting & School Tour

November 9, 2026

4424 Innovation Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Information meeting and campus tour for prospective high school families.

Veterans Day (Observed)

November 11, 2026

All CEC Campuses

Veterans Day observed; school holiday/closed.

CECFC MS SAC (School Accountability Committee) Meeting

November 12, 2026

CEC Fort Collins Middle School

Regular meeting of the School Accountability Committee.

CECFC MS Campus Tour

November 18, 2026

4512 McMurry Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Campus tour for prospective middle school families.

CECFC MS Spirit Day

November 20, 2026

CEC Fort Collins Middle School

School spirit day for middle school students.

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026

All CEC Campuses

School closed for Thanksgiving Break through November 27.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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