Colorado Springs’ community college and private liberal arts college are coming together to create a new pathway for their students. Starting in fall 2026, Colorado College (CC) will begin enrolling up to two students from Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) each year. Students who earn an associate degree with a grade-point-average (GPA) of 3.3 or higher will be eligible for admission consideration. The program is designed to support students from early planning through enrollment, including pre-application advising on admission, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluation from staff of both colleges. “For many Pikes Peak State College students, Colorado College feels like a separate world, a prestigious, highly selective institution. It feels miles away from a (Harrison) District 2 or a (Colorado Springs) District 11 school, where may have they attended many miles … across town,” said PPSC President Lance Bolton.…