Navigating Your Academic Journey: A Comprehensive Guide to the Pikes Peak State College Student Portal

Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) offers a diverse range of academic opportunities, resources, and support systems to help students achieve their educational and career goals. With more than 17,000 students, PPSC stands as the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region. The myPikesPeak Portal is your central hub for accessing everything you need as a student. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of how to effectively use the portal and navigate your college experience.

Understanding the Pikes Peak State College Landscape

PPSC has three main campuses: Centennial on the south side of town, Rampart Range on the north side, and the Downtown Studio Campus in the heart of the city core. Additionally, smaller learning centers are located at Fort Carson Army Post and Peterson Air Force Base. The college prides itself on maintaining an average class size of 16, ensuring personalized attention for students. A significant portion of the student body, 26%, has connections to the military.

PPSC not only enriches the lives of its students but also contributes significantly to the local economy, adding $390.3 million. Students also receive a rate of return of 13% on the money they invest in tuition, making it a worthwhile investment. Tuition costs $4,651 annually (for 2 semesters at 15 credits per semester), though this can vary based on the program of study. The college awards $1 million in scholarships annually, with most students who apply for scholarships or financial aid receiving assistance. PPSC also operates a nationally accredited Child Development Center, providing quality care and educational services for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

Accessing and Utilizing the myPikesPeak Portal

The myPikesPeak Portal is your gateway to essential information and resources. Here's how to make the most of it:

Logging In and Password Management

Your myPikesPeak Portal password is vital for accessing various college resources. Ensure you keep it secure and remember it. If you encounter any issues, there are resources available to help you recover or reset your password.

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Accessing D2L (Desire2Learn)

You will use D2L to access your classes throughout the semester. To access D2L, go to myPikesPeak Portal and locate the myCourses (D2L) card on the home page.

Understanding Your Class Schedule

It is important to know how to find - and read - your class schedule. Check your schedule regularly, especially right before classes begin, in case there are changes to things like class locations. Each of our campuses and buildings have an assigned location code - i.e. The location code can be found in your class details.

Navigating Registration and Course Management

Adding and Dropping Classes

Before adding or dropping any classes, we always recommend meeting with an Academic Advisor to ensure you are on track to reach your education and career goals. Next to "action," select what you would like to do.

Using Navigate for Planning and Registration

Accessing Advisor Plans: From the left-hand panel of your Navigate Planner, select Advisor Plans to access plans that have been sent to you.
Reviewing Transaction Summary: After you select the Register button in Navigate, read through your Transaction Summary message. This message will let you know if there was an error or if your class was successfully added.
Searching for Classes: When you are searching for a class, avoid using spaces in your entry.
Adding Terms: Add a term before planning classes.
Accessing the Menu: Find the menu (three horizontal lines) in the right-hand panel of the Planner.
Scheduling Appointments: Use the Appointments menu item.
Addressing Error Messages: We can clear this error message for you.
To-Do Items: To-do items are suggestions that help remind you and keep you on track. You may have already completed some of the items on your to-do list.

Utilizing the Course Catalog

You can add a class that is not on your template by using the Course Catalog search feature.

Understanding Grades and Academic Policies

Checking Your Grades

Familiarize yourself with your instructor's grading time frame and policies. Questions regarding grades?

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Setting Up Your Learning Coach (LC) Account

The subject line will say: “Welcome!
The Account Sign Up page will display.
Be sure to select a Security Question and provide the corresponding Security Question Answer. Use a question-answer pair that is both memorable and known only to you.
A confirmation page will display letting you know that the Learning Coach (LC) account has been created.
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Be sure to select a Security Question and provide the corresponding Security Question Answer. Use a question-answer pair that is both memorable and known only to you.
A confirmation page will display letting you know that the student account has been created.

Campus Life and Resources

Student ID Cards

Stop by the Student Engagement & Leadership (SEL) office for your Student ID card.

Parking Information

Parking on all PPSC campuses is FREE! If you are taking classes at the Downtown Campus, you can park in the Antlers Hilton Parking garage, conveniently located right next to the Downtown Campus. If you are taking classes at Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation (CHES), be advised the parking is limited at CHES. Campus the Mountain Metropolitan Transit bus to the CHES campus, Route 40.

Student Employment

There are a number of student employment jobs at PPSC! and convenient way to learn new skills while helping you pay for school. Questions?

Exploring Academic and Career Paths

PPSC offers a wide array of programs, catering to diverse interests and career aspirations:

Creative Arts: Unleash your creativity in a thriving artistic atmosphere. Explore careers in theatre, dance, art, and music.
STEM Fields: Delve into the mysteries of the universe with programs such as geology or astronomy.
Healthcare: If helping people heal is your passion, then you are on the right path.
Skilled Trades: Acquire skills to become a vital part of the workforce. Keep systems purring, and electrical systems charged.

Additional Tips for Success

Seek Academic Advising: College can be overwhelming. We’re here to guide you down your path.
Explore Financial Aid and Scholarships: Most students who apply for scholarships or financial aid get assistance.
Engage in Campus Life: PPSC is primarily a commuter campus, but there are still numerous opportunities to get involved in campus activities and organizations.
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help: are used within the college setting that are new or unclear to you. you are not expected to know it all on your own!

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