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CEC Westminster College Direct
November 2023 Newsletter
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Have You Registered for Spring Classes?
No? What are you waiting for?!?!
Registration is Now Open for All Students!
Please be sure to send your Spring Schedule to your advisor as soon as possible!
For detailed instructions, please click HERE.*
Not sure which classes to register for? Refer to your copy of the ICAP you created with your advisor when you met with them this fall!
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*Instructions in the link are for FRCC's eWolf portal, but will be the same for RRCC's the Rock
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If you are thinking about deviating from your ICAP, or withdrawing from any classes, be sure to plan ahead and talk to your advisor. Wait to make any schedule changes until after you have spoken with your advisor.
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Tell your Friends & Family!
New Student Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year is Now Open!
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We appreciate the way you share the CEC Love with your friends and family to help keep CEC Westminster College Direct growing!
We are now accepting enrollment applications for the 24-25 school year. If you know someone who could benefit from CEC, please send them our way! Mrs. Crider loves talking with prospective families, so feel free to pass along her enrollment email [email protected] or phone number (720) 328-2929.
You are also welcome to share our enrollment link:
If you are already enrolled with CEC for the 23-24 school year, you do not need to re-apply.
Info meetings will begin in mid-January - contact Mrs. Crider to be added to our
Info Meeting Interest List.
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Good Friends and Free College Credit - What could be better?
Refer-A-Friend to Colorado Early Colleges and you may be eligible to receive up to $100!
How it Works:
- You tell a friend about Colorado Early Colleges and that friend completes the CEC enrollment process to one of our schools or programs.
- You fill out our Refer-A-Friend form and submit it by October 1st, 2024.
- If your friend stays enrolled through October 31st of their first semester, you will receive a $100 Gift Card for a Full-Time student or a $50 Gift Card for a Part-Time student. It's a Win-Win situation for everyone!
Click on the link below to for more information, rules & restrictions:
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Thank you for being part of CEC - we couldn't do what we do without you! |
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Did You Know You Have a CEC Student Email Account?
You need this info before you submit your Textbook or Laptop Reimbursement request!!!
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Your CEC student email account is used for Official CEC Business, such as accessing important forms for Textbook & Laptop Reimbursement, or to check your email for NHS invitations or Parchment links for transcripts, etc...
In order to use these forms, you must be signed into office.com with your CEC Student Email Account.
Please note:
This is NOT the same email you use for your community college.
If you have never set up your CEC Student Email account, or if you do not know how to sign into your CEC Student Email Account,
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Once you have figured out how to log into your CEC Student Email account, please send your advisor a brief message telling them how your semester is going so far, so that we know you know how to access your account. |
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If you have any difficulties with your CEC account, please be sure to contact CEC IT Support directly by calling (970)305-4303 or you can email them at [email protected]
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Fall Textbook and Laptop
Reimbursement Deadline is
Friday, November 10th!
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CEC offers a reimbursement for required textbooks, access codes, and some class supplies each semester. Remember - you must be signed into your CEC student email account in order to access reimbursement forms.
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Textbook Reimbursement Eligibility & Procedures:
- Students must sign into their CEC student email account in order to access the form to submit their textbook reimbursement request - don't know how to access your CEC student email? See the section titled CEC Student Email Instructions in this newsletter
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Only required textbooks/materials are eligible for reimbursement
- Reimbursements will only be issued if the student has remaining funds on their voucher, after CEC has covered community college courses and fees
- Reimbursement funds will be first applied to any outstanding fees the student owes CEC
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Students must provide all required documentation requested in the reimbursement form, including proof that the textbook/materials were required for the class, and receipts
If the reimbursement request is approved, reimbursement checks will be mailed or made available for pickup from our Westminster office on December 13th, after all community college classes are complete. Purchased textbooks and materials must be given to CEC Westminster in order to receive the reimbursement check - we are technically buying your books/materials from you at the end of the semester.
For more information and guidance regarding CEC's reimbursement policies, please see the reimbursement page on CEC's website by clicking HERE - be sure to scroll down after clicking on "Reimbursements".
Please remember: If you rented your textbooks, they do not get returned to CEC - be sure to return them as required per the details of your rental agreement. Borrowed textbooks must be returned to CEC Westminster at the end of the semester.
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YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO OFFICE.COM WITH YOUR CEC STUDENT EMAIL IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE REIMBURSEMENT FORMS |
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Laptop Reimbursements
CEC offers a one-time reimbursement to students for laptops that are needed for CEC course work.
- Full-time students may request up to 50% of purchase price, up to $400 max in reimbursement
- Part-time Students may request up to 50% of purchase price up, to $200 max in reimbursement.
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Laptop Reimbursement Form Deadline is
November 10th, 2023!
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Laptop Reimbursement Eligibility& Procedures:
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Students must sign into their CEC student email account in order to access and submit their textbook reimbursement request form - don't know how to access your CEC student email? See the section titled CEC Student Email Instructions in this newsletter
- Students must be enrolled in or have passed a 1000-level (or higher) English or math course
- Receipt showing proof of payment must be submitted with reimbursement request
- Sales tax, shipping costs, handling fees, and other similar charges are not reimbursable
- Reimbursement will be first applied to any outstanding fees on the student’s CEC account
- Reimbursements will be issued only up to the amount of funds remaining in the student’s end-of-semester voucher balance
- The reimbursement amount is charged to the student’s voucher
- Reimbursements will affect student’s voucher balance and might limit the number of courses CEC will pay for during the school year
Ineligible Electronic Devices:
- iPad
- Tablet
- Desktop computer
- Phone
- 2-in-1 tablet/laptop
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For more information and guidance regarding CEC's reimbursement policies, please see the reimbursement page on CEC's website by clicking HERE - be sure to scroll down after clicking on "Reimbursements".
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CEC IT Support
Need help with your CEC Student Account or need to re-set your Password?
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Remember, CEC IT Support can only assist you with your CEC Student Accounts.
If you need support with your community college accounts, please reach out to your college's IT team.
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Have You Heard About Xello? |
Xello is a great tool that can help students discover relevant college, university, trade, military, and career options based on their personality, skills, and knowledge.
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Students complete interactive career, personality, learning style, and skills assessments to help them better understand their unique interests, skills, and strengths. Each assessment encourages reflection, helping students connect who they are with relevant career options. |
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How to Get Started:
- Log in to Xello using your CEC student email address and password:
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- Click About Me to complete the Matchmaker Quiz to help you connect with potential career fields, you can also complete the Personality and Learning Style Quizes to refine your career matches, and other options to help you think about your future and start building your resume
- Click Explore to help you discover Careers, Colleges, and Majors - there are so many options you may have never thought about!
- Click Plans to start setting Personal Goals and begin Planning for Your Future!
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Contact your advisor if you have questions about Xello. |
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We are still missing a number of pictures for our internal records. Please send your advisor a current picture as a .jpg for our records with the following parameters: neutral background, full or 3/4 front facing view, from the shoulders up, and in line with the CEC dress code - the full Dress Code policy can be found in the
- Clothing must cover all undergarments and midriff
- Tank-top straps must be at least 4 fingers wide - no spaghetti straps or halter/backless tops
- No pajama tops or costumes
- No hats or head coverings, with the exception of traditional/religious headwear
- Visible clothing, jewelry, accessories or tattoos should not contain offensive words, symbols or pictures
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If you would like to request a CEC Student ID, please contact Ann Crider at [email protected]
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Do you play Sports through CHSSA?
All students participating in CHSSA sports are required to have a form on file at the high school they attend.
Remember: it is the student's responsibility to communicate with professors regarding any missed classes.
Absences are not recognized at the college level.
CEC does not report grades/eligibility for Westminster College Direct students.
Please click on the link below to complete and submit a form
for each sport you are participating in:
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November 6 - FRCC - Spring Registration Open to all students
November 11 - Veterans Day
November 13 - Aims - Spring Registration Open to all students
November 17 - CEC December Grads Exit Form due
November 20-24 - CEC - Closed for Thanksgiving Break
November 20-26 - RRCC& FRCC - Fall Break - No Classes (M-Sun)
November 22-27 - Aims Closed for Thanksgiving Break (Wed-Sun)
November 23 - Thanksgiving Day
December 8 - Aims - Fall Semester Ends
December 13 - Aims - Grades Posted
December 11 - FRCC - Fall Semester Ends
December 12 - RRCC - Fall Semester Ends
December 15 - FRCC - Grades Posted
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Remember, it is your responsibility to be familiar with the dates, deadlines, and policies of the community college you are taking your classes through! |
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Did You Receive a Bill from the Community College?
Wait - isn't CEC supposed to cover my tuition?!?!
Sometimes the community colleges will send a bill or you may see a statement with a balance owed when you log into your community college student account - it may even show past due!
Don't Worry! You do not need to pay this bill.*
Billing is reconciled between the community college and CEC each semester.
Should you ever exceed your funds for the school year, CEC will bill you directly, after the school year ends (Summer 2024).
If you have any questions or are wondering if you need to pay a bill you received from the community college, please reach out to your advisor to confirm,
before you pay.
* unless you are taking additional classes as self-pay
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Front Range Community College Info |
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Front Range has great resources to support you!
Click below for more info:
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FRCC wants to ensure each and every student is getting the resources they need to succeed - you can get academic help writing papers, understanding math concepts and developing study, test-taking and time-management skills on campus or online through FRCC's Academic Success Centers. Click below
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Need additional support?
Owen Smiley
Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
Instructor, Humanities & Philosophy
Front Range Community College
(303)404-5421
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Red Rocks Community College Info |
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Red Rocks offers a number of services to support and enhance your learning.
These services are FREE to all Red Rocks Students, so be sure to take advantage of as many of them as you need!
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New student? Be sure to check your RRCC email for Orientation Information! |
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Need additional support?
Lindsay Brachle
Concurrent Enrollment Navigator
Red Rocks Community College
(303) 914-6266
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Aims Community College Info |
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Aims offers a wide range of services to help you achieve success
as a college student and beyond. Aims offers tutoring services and academic support through the Learning Commons. Click below for more info:
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Need additional support?
Jamie Viefhaus-Zak
High School Student Success Coach
Aims Community College
(970)378-3660
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Seniors Graduating in the 23-24 School Year: |
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Hello Graduating Seniors!
We're so excited to support you as work towards graduation this year!
Keep watching both the CEC graduation website, cubstowolves.com, and your community college website for graduation updates and important information and due dates. |
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Reminders:
November 17 - CEC December Grads Exit Form due
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Forgot to pay your Grad Fees or complete your Graduation Application?
Please contact us as soon as possible.
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Don't forget to check your community college for graduation application deadlines! |
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Grad Meeting
The video recording of the Grad Meeting, which took place at CECFC on September 21st, is now up and available to view on cubstowolves.com.
All 23-24 Grads and at least one parent/guardian should plan to watch the video together. Reach out to your advisor if you have any questions.
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Seniors: Submit your Yearbook Photos ASAP! |
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Seniors, time is running out to submit your Senior Photo to the Yearbook!
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Use code: OP8CFeRd5fC2FPdn6mN1XYQ if the site asks for user ID - you can copy/paste directly from this page - use the quick link below to reach the webpage.
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Senior Spotlight Opportunity! |
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Senior Parents/Guardians - would you like to see your senior spotlighted this semester on the CEC social media pages? Send your senior's name, baby picture, senior or recent picture, and a fun fact to: [email protected] to be featured!
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You received info regarding how to get your transcripts through Parchment in the Senior Newsletter - Our registrar has now issued links to access the platform.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR CEC STUDENT EMAIL
FOR YOUR LINK TO ACCESS PARCHMENT
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Scholarship Opportunities & Resources |
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There are so many great websites you can use to search for scholarships that might be right for you, from local to national, creative arts to STEM... click on the icons below for more info. |
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Want to know what's happening at CEC Fort Collins?
Check your their Newsletter HERE!
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Be sure to take a look at the 2023-2024 CEC Student & Family Handbook. While not all information is relevant to our College Direct students, it is still important to be familiar with the CEC policies and procedures. |
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Yearbooks! Order Early & Save!
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If you would like to be included in the Yearbook or have any questions,
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Have a Graduating Senior?
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CEC is excited to launch the official CEC Alumni Association!
Check it out on
Connect, Network, & Engage
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Join CECFC and CSU Admissions Rep, David Ferree, for a Lunch & Learn "Choosing the Right College" Event takes place Virtually or In Person on
Monday, November 13th!
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with any questions you may have.
This Lunch & Learn event will begin at 11:50 am in room 411 of
the CEC Fort Collins High School located at:
4424 Innovation Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525
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The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards!
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards offers grants worth up to $4000 to students graduating in 2024 to help fund their higher education journey or fuel their community-based projects!
Application Deadline is November 13, 2023.
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Interested in a Career in Teaching?
Attend UNC's FREE Future Teacher Conference!
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The University of Northern Colorado invites you to join them for their 9th Annual Future Teacher Conference on February 2nd, 2024. This FREE conference offers a day of informative activities designed to help you learn just what it takes to become an educator. Keynote Speaker for this year's event is Steve Spangler!
Click on the button below to be directed to the UNC Future Teacher website for registration information and event details.
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Hearing and Vision: CEC Fort Collins will be conducting free hearing and vision screenings this fall, if you would like to participate, or have any questions or concerns, please contact the CEC Fort Collins School Nurse, Jen McGlue at: [email protected]
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CECFC Student Support Services |
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If you are eligible for Student Services support, such as an a 504 Plan or an IEP, please be sure you have connected with the CECFC Student Services Team to ensure your plan is up to date and that any necessary accommodations are in place this fall, prior to State Testing this spring.
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Want to stay In the Know and Up to Date?
Join the CEC Westminster College Direct
Facebook Group!
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Our CEC Westminster College Direct Facebook group is a closed group, so please be prepared answer a few short questions and our administrator will let you in. |
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If you are receiving this newsletter, but not attending CEC for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact Ann Crider at [email protected] to be removed from our mailing list.
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CEC Westminster College Direct
2861 W 120th Ave, Suite 250
Westminster, CO 80234
(720)328-2929
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