Accessibility Services
Centennial • A-130 • 719-502-3333
Downtown • S201 • 719-502-3333
Rampart Range • S-129 • 719-502-3333
Accessibility Services strives to create an accessible environment by determining reasonable and appropriate services and accommodations for students with disabilities. The college is committed to providing quality educational support for the diverse needs of its students.
Support services and accommodations may include:
- assistive technology
- alternative testing arrangements
- advocacy training
- readers/scribes for accommodative testing
- text in alternate formats
- interpreting services (American Sign Language)
It is the responsibility of ADA-qualified students to self-identify by meeting with Accessibility Service Specialists to go through an interactive process to request accommodations and support. Documentation about the nature and extent of their disability may be requested if needed but is not initially required. All information shared is kept confidential and will be used to plan for reasonable and appropriate services and accommodations.
Requesting accommodations from faculty/instructors or staff from other departments prior to meeting with AS does not imply accommodations have been granted or that the college has been informed of your disability status. Accommodation requests are evaluated individually through an interactive process. This process is an extensive conversation involving a review and analysis of documentation and circumstances which can be lengthy. Therefore, students are encouraged to connect with Accessibility Services early to allow time to provide supported accommodations in a timely manner. Students can schedule an appointment to request accommodations at any time during the semester. However, accommodations will not be retroactively provided. The college is not obligated to provide or continue to provide accommodations that are/were approved by a different institution.
Accommodations provided in the academic environment may or may not be implemented at internships, clinical sites, or in the workplace.
It is the student’s responsibility to self-advocate for approved accommodations by providing the Notification of Accommodations to their instructors. You are welcome to contact Accessibility Services for support or assistance with self-advocating for your academic needs.
Accommodations will not be approved or granted if the student does not meet the definition of a qualifying disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and determined through the Accessibility Services interactive process review.
Provisional Accommodations: Accessibility Services does not support provisional accommodations. Students who are accommodated on a temporary medical or for a temporary physical injury will be required to provide documentation to be granted accommodations for the semester. Updated documentation may be requested depending on the student’s current condition and need for continued accommodations.
Testing Accommodations: Some certification testing or licensure boards have specific processes for students requesting testing accommodation. Please check with your program area regarding the process to request accommodations for any professional certification or licensure testing that is not administered by the college. Documentation accepted by and accommodations granted by PPSC Accessibility Services may or may not be accepted by testing agencies or other higher education institutions.
Assistive Technology (AT) Lab: The Assistive Technology Lab is located at the Centennial Campus in A130. The lab utilizes computer-assistive technology such as screen readers, voice recognition, alternative input/output devices, and screen magnification. Training opportunities to learn how to use assistive technology are offered. Please call AS (719-502-3333) to schedule an appointment with a team member.
Interpreting Services: Interpreting services are available for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. For more information or to request an ASL interpreter, please call 719-502-3026 or 719-428-9541 or complete the Interpreter Request Form.
Student Code: All students, with or without a disability, must adhere to the Pikes Peak State College Code of Student Behavioral Expectations and Responsibilities.
Advising & Testing
Centennial • A-121
Rampart Range • S-101
Advising & Testing supports student learning by aiding students in deciding what degree or certificate they can pursue to meet their career goals; how to choose courses that provide the shortest path to their chosen goal; and if they are best prepared to start with college-level course work. Advising & Testing provides students with information on transferring to 4-year schools; career readiness; faculty advising; and registering for classes. Visit our webpage at: www.pikespeak.edu/advising or one of our Advising & Testing offices, which are available at all PPSC campuses.
Academic Advising
- Advising to help with decision-making, goal setting, and choosing a college course of study
- Explanation of basic skills (placement test) results, and assistance in selecting the correct classes based upon a student’s degree and placement results
- Information on course sequence and prerequisites
- Help in adding or dropping classes
- Assignment of a faculty advisor
- Assistance with changing a course of study or faculty advisor, www.pikespeak.edu/records/change-of-major
Testing Centers
Centennial • A-121• 719-502-3370
Rampart Range • S-101 • 719-502-3380
In addition to placement testing, the following testing services are offered:
- CLEP and DSST testing for college credit
- GED testing for the Colorado High School Equivalency Diploma
- Online course testing and classroom make-up testing
- Various certification exams
All new students entering the English as a Second Language (ESL) program must take a placement test. This test will place new students into one of three levels: basic, intermediate, or advanced. The test is available on computers at the Centennial and Rampart Range Campuses. ESL students should call 719-502-3535 for further information.
Accommodations are available for students with documented disabilities. Contact Accessibility Services to make arrangements for accommodated testing at 719-502-3333.
Please call either of the Testing Centers for additional information.
Career Services
Centennial • A-212 • 719-502-2360
The Career Services department offers a variety of services to support student success at PPSC. Whether you’re a new or currently enrolled student, you can meet with one of our Career Advisors to receive detailed information on PPSC services and referrals to campus and community resources.
Explore Careers
- Unsure where to start? We have many resources to help discover the educational path for you. Meet with a Career Advisor or start with some resources to support you in your exploration
Career Services
- Let our Career Advisors help you with formatting your resume and working on your interview skills to help land your dream job.
Job Search
- Looking for a job? Our Handshake technology can help connect you to a job on campus or out in the community
Set up an appointment by visiting us in room A-316 at the Centennial Campus, calling us at (719) 502-2360, emailing career@pikespeak.edu, or through Navigate.
Child Care
The Child Development Center located at the Centennial Campus offers comprehensive educational childcare services for children in partnership with the Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD; Head Start). CPCD is an award-winning early childhood education agency with over 65 classrooms in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. Using a robust curriculum and trained staff, your child will thrive and grow in a quality learning environment. Find out more about us at www.cpcdheadstart.org.
Computer Labs
Centennial • 719-502-2442
Downtown • 719-502-2443
Rampart Range • 719-502-2408
ITSS computer labs at the Centennial, the Downtown, and Rampart Range campuses are available to students, faculty, and staff. ITSS computer labs are also open evenings and weekends to provide students with extended access to technology resources. Hours of operation vary by semester and by campus, so please call 719-502-2442 for current lab hours or visit www.pikespeak.edu/computer-services/.
Lab staff is available to assist students, faculty, and staff with questions and/or problems in the computer labs. Students seeking tutoring services should contact the Learning Commons -Tutoring at 719-502-3444.
Centennial Campus Computer Lab. Located in room A-300, the computer lab at Centennial campus has 130 computers including both PCs and Macs. The Centennial Campus computer lab includes a multimedia area available for students emphasizing Multimedia Graphic Design (MGD) and Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Mechanical programs. This area of the lab is available for all students, faculty, and staff with preference given to those students currently enrolled in MGD and CAD classes.
Downtown Campus Computer Lab. Located in room DOS207, the lab is equipped with 20 computers including both PCs and Macs. Access to the Internet, as well as the instructional network, is provided to assist students with their coursework.
Rampart Range Campus Computer Lab. Located in room N201a, this computer lab is equipped with computers including both PCs and Macs. Each computer has access to the Internet, as well as the instructional network, is provided to assist students with the completion of coursework.
Copy Center
Centennial • C-101 • 719-502-2111
Services are available to students, faculty, and staff for both personal and work-related jobs. The Copy Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and offers black and white copies and transparencies; color printing; color banners and posters; design, layout, and production services; folding, binding, padding, and hole punching.
Campus Police Department
Centennial • A-100 • 719-502-2900
Downtown • S101 • 719-502-2900
Rampart Range • N-106 • 719-502-2900
Center for Healthcare Education & Simulation • 105A • 719-502-2900
The Campus Police Department has offices at all campuses. The officers at all campuses can be reached via telephone at 719-502-2900. Emergency calls should be directed to 911 with a follow-up call to 719-502-2900 when the situation allows. The Campus Police Department is staffed by full-time and part-time sworn police officers who have been commissioned as State peace/police officers. They have full police authority and function the same as any other law enforcement agency in the State of Colorado and on College property.
Information Technology Support Services
Centennial: Main Office • B-201 • 719-502-4800
Rampart Range • E-204 • 719-502-4800
Downtown • S109 • 719-502-4800
Center for Healthcare Education & Simulation • 105 • 719-502-4800
The Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) department provides a wide variety of technology services to the College, as well as limited service to the Colorado Community College System and other State entities. Our services span desktop-to-server-to-mainframe computing, networks, telecommunications, Internet connectivity, administrative and academic systems, security, instructional technology, computer labs, plus many support services.
ITSS works with College divisions and departments to develop and implement new systems and technologies. At the same time, we provide quality service and support to all members of the College community.
ITSS provides current students with a computer account and an e-mail address.
Classroom and lab computers are networked with access to the Internet. Each campus has its own local area network (LAN). All campus LANs are linked via redundant fiber optic connections to allow students, faculty, and staff the ability to access data from any campus seamlessly. Regular backups are performed to ensure that coursework and other data are recoverable in the event of a disaster.
Free Wi-Fi access is available at all campuses.
The Self-Help Service Desk can be reached 24/7 via telephone at 1-888-800-9198 or online at http://help.pikespeak.edu.
Tutoring Services
Centennial • A300 • 719-502-3400
Rampart Range • N200 • 719-502-3190
Center for Healthcare Education & Simulation, Downtown • Virtual Appointments
www.pikespeak.edu/learning-commons/tutoring
The mission of our Tutoring Services is to promote student persistence by reinforcing the importance of supplemental support, collaborative inquiry, and independent learning. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take advantage of the free academic resources offered in the Learning Commons. Tutoring resources include the following:
- Drop-in and appointment-based tutoring for many subjects, including math, writing, and sciences
- Live and asynchronous online writing support
Students seeking tutoring and other academic support services should:
- Attend classes, participate, and engage with the academic material
- Come to sessions prepared with all relevant course material including notes, textbooks, and assignment descriptions
Schedules for all services are available on the Learning Commons website. In-person tutoring sessions are drop-in and appointment-based, while online serves are appointment-based or asynchronous. More information about tutoring services at the Learning Commons can be found on our website.
Learning Commons
Centennial Learning Commons • A-200•719-502-2400
Rampart Range Learning Commons • N-200•719-502-2440
Downtown Learning Commons • S-100 • 719-502-2318
www.pikespeak.edu/library
The Learning Commons provides a supportive learning and study environment for students at the Centennial, Downtown, and the Rampart Range Campuses. Services provided at each location include Tutoring Services, Computer Labs, Research Support, Study Rooms, and Library Services. Tutoring and Library services are also available at the CHES campus. Library and Research Support resource materials include electronic databases, 150,000+ eBooks, online subject-specific research guides, print materials and Inter-Library Loan services.
Reference and Research Service
Our professional reference and research librarians serve within the college’s Learning Commons as information guides to help students, faculty, staff, and community users find their way to the most relevant sources, whether using databases, the web, or print resources. The reference staff also provides research instruction to classes, and creates online research subject guides and videos. Reference librarians and peer research tutors are available for research assistance in-person and virtually. The reference staff also provides classroom-based research and information literacy instruction.
Ombuds
Centennial • B-200 • 719-502-2600
The PPSC Student Ombuds is a neutral person available to assist students who are seeking resolution to problems or concerns relating to their educational experience at PPSC. The Ombuds can help students navigate college organizational structure and bureaucracy and assist with understanding of policies and procedures. For additional information call 719-502-2600 or email ombuds@pikespeak.edu.
Records & Registrar
Centennial • A-107 • 719-502-3000
Downtown • S100 • 719-502-3000
Rampart Range • S-102 • 719-502-3000
All records of enrollment at PPSC are kept in Student Services. Students may view their records and ask to have information corrected or kept private. Transcripts are available upon request through Parchment. Transcript request instructions can be found online at www.pikespeak.edu/records/request-transcripts.
The College releases directory information upon legitimate request. Directory information is defined as a student’s name, semesters attended, most recent previous school attended, major field of study, and degrees and awards received. To keep this information private, students may file a written request. The form is located at www.pikeapeak.edu/records/request-transcripts.
All students attending classes at PPSC are assumed to be independent, and therefore, information, other than directory information, is not provided to parents or other persons or agencies unless the student authorizes the release of data by completing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Student Consent form.
No transcript or information other than that listed above is normally released to the public without written consent that specifies the information to be released. The College releases records and accounts to appropriate U.S. government representatives in compliance with federal statutes. In addition, certain state officials may lawfully be entitled to information from student records.
Information concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is available online at https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/ferpa
All application/records materials become property of PPSC when submitted to the institution.
Educational Opportunity Center TRIO
Centennial • A-110 • 719-502-3028
EOC TRIO helps low-income or first-generation college students. Services include help with completion of financial aid and admission applications, guidance in selecting a college, and information about current scholarships as well as online scholarship searches, federal tax preparation, career counseling, testing, and workshops. All services are free.
Counseling Center
Centennial • A-141
Downtown • S129
Rampart Range • N-107c
Between classes, work, family, finances and regular life events, college students encounter a great deal of stress over the course of their education. While most students cope successfully with the demands of college life, for some the pressures can at times become overwhelming and unmanageable. At those times, the Counseling Center is here to help. We have licensed counselors who provide confidential counseling sessions, intervention and support, and referrals to campus and community resources as well as for ongoing counseling and mental health care.
To reach our Counselors call 719-502-4782. If you or another person experiences a mental health crisis or other emergency call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room. If you are on campus during normal business hours, you can call Campus Police at 719-502-2900. View additional mental health resources at www.pikespeak.edu/counseling-center.
TRIO Student Support Services
Centennial • A-130 • 719-502-3222
Downtown • S126 (by appointment)
Rampart Range • S-102f (by appointment)
www.pikespeak.edu/student-support-services
The TRIO Student Support Services Office is available to help low-income, first-generation students graduate and transfer to a four-year college and all of our services are FREE.
TRIO Student Support Services offers the following services to program participants:
- One-on-one tutoring in multiple subjects, including math
- Career planning and exploration
- Success coaching
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship assistance
- Course selection and academic advising
- Transfer advising and four-year college and university campus tours
- Skill-building workshops and pre-semester conferences
- Cultural events and field trips
We serve a limited number of students every year and we invite you to apply. You can pick up an application at our Centennial Campus office or download it from www.pikespeak.edu/student-support/TRIO/
Requirements
You are eligible to apply to receive services from TRIO as long as you meet one or more of the following Federal Requirements: First generation, low-income, or have a disability.
Transfer Events
All Campuses • 719-502-3232
Representatives from other colleges and universities regularly visit Pikes Peak State College to meet with students who plan to transfer after receiving an associate degree from PPSC. The schedules are available online.
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