Center for Pre-Collegiate and Academic Outreach Programs

Are you a first-generation student planning to attend college? We're here to help.

What exactly is a first-generation college student? First-generation means that neither of your biological nor adoptive parents completed a four-year college degree.

Pre-Collegiate programs are available on all the University of Colorado campuses to, first-generation middle school and high school students who are planning to attend college. The programs provide students with academic support and guidance for applying to college.

At CU Denver, the Center for Pre-Collegiate and Academic Outreach Programs include the following:

Pre-Collegiate Middle School Academic Program (Middle School)
Pre-Collegiate Development Program (High school students)
CU Denver Scholars Program (High school seniors)
Pre-Collegiate Family Program
Pre-Collegiate Summer Bridge Program (Lynx Summer Academy)
Pre-Collegiate Peer Mentorship Program

There are many opportunities available to help first-generation students have a successful college experience. We're here to provide you with the tools you need to take advantage of those opportunities, excel in the classroom, transition to college, succeed once you get to college, and graduate on time.