Arapahoe Community College (ACC)

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School Contacts

Admissions - admissions@arapahoe.edu; (303) 797-5625

ROTC Liaison - det105@colorado.edu

Undergraduate Admissions

Step One: In-State Requirements

Oftentimes, prospective cadets are unaware if they qualify for in-state tuition at ACC. The residency requirements apply to all PUBLIC universities in the state of Colorado. If you have any further questions, please contact your prospective school's registrar's office.

Step Two: Apply to ACC

Apply for admission to ACC during your senior year of high school. We strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible in the Fall of your senior year to ensure you receive the strongest consideration for scholarships and admission. 

Step Three: Apply for Air Force ROTC Scholarships

Though it is not required to receive a scholarship in order to join Air Force ROTC at ACC, we encourage high school seniors to apply to the . You may be eligible for full or partial scholarships that help you pay for tuition. Apply for an Air Force ROTC scholarship during your senior year of high school.

Step Four: Apply for ACC Scholarships

Arapahoe Community College offers scholarships based on financial need and academic merit. Check the link below for scholarships you may be eligible for.

Academics

Arapahoe Community College is a 2-year public community college serving the Denver area. Cadets are required to drive to Boulder for AS class and LLAB. You must transfer to a 4-year institution after your sophomore year. Prior to registering for your AS class, contact the University of Colorado Boulder University Liaison at det105@colorado.edu, who will notify ACC upon your acceptance to the ROTC program. Then ACC will send you a tailored registration email.

Also, if you need further help, refer back to the main page click "How to Join" Tab, and then click "Step 4 Register for Class" to reference the Course Registration Briefing Powerpoint.

Travel

Travel Time: ~45 min via US-85, I-25, US-36

All ACC cadets are only required to drive to Boulder once a week for AS class and LLAB. If you want to participate in extracurricular clubs or activities, expect to drive to Boulder more often. The cadet wing in the Denver Metro makes sure every cadet has transportation to Boulder and back.