All Coloradans are encouraged to show their college spirit and support students’ dreams of higher education on College Friday!
DENVER- In an effort to increase awareness about the importance of higher education and encourage Colorado students to pursue their dreams of college, Governor Hickenlooper proclaims Friday, April 6 as College Friday. College Friday is an effort that was launched by College In Colorado in 2006.
On College Friday, all Coloradans are encouraged to wear apparel from their alma mater or favorite college to work or school to help raise awareness about the importance of higher education. The day is designed to support Colorado students on their path to college.
“By 2018 67% of jobs in Colorado will require a postsecondary education. Now more than ever is the time for our Colorado students to continue their education beyond high school. As a community, we need to remind our Colorado students that higher education is tangible and that we are supporting their future dreams,” said Dawn Taylor Owens, executive director of College In Colorado. “College Friday is a fun and easy way to open the door to the conversation about pursuing higher education.”
This year, College In Colorado anticipates College Friday participation from more than 150,000 participants statewide at businesses, schools and organizations. Any school, business or organization can easily participate. Event highlights include:
Free Chips and Queso: Visit any participating Qdoba on College Friday and receive free Chips and Queso for wearing your college gear.
Free Ice Cream: Visit any participating Cold Stone Creamery from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM on College Friday and receive a free “Like-It” sized ice cream for wearing your college gear.
Waived Application Fees: During the week of College Friday (April 2-9) CSU Global Campus will waive their application fee and will have the opportunity to speak first generation college students about their own college experience and path.
CU-Boulder Sponsored Campus Visit: Crowley Foundation inner-city youth will receive a firsthand experience on what it’s like to be a CU college student.
CSU Sponsored Campus Visit: The Owens Branch Boys and Girls Club inner-city youth will receive a firsthand experience on what it’s like to be a CSU college student and will have the opportunity to speak to peers about their own college experience and path.
Free Ice Cream or Coffee at IKEA: Visit IKEA on College Friday and receive a free ice cream cone or coffee for wearing your college gear.
For information please call Bridget Black at (720) 264-8571, or visit www.CollegeInColorado.org and click on the College Friday logo. Please be sure to check the Website for participating Qdobas and Cold Stones.
About College In Colorado:
Colorado ranks in the top five states nationwide for the greatest number of degree holders per capita, yet only one in five Colorado ninth-grade students will earn a college degree, ranking the state in the bottom quartile nationally. College In Colorado was initiated by the Department of Higher Education (DHE) – which serves the citizens of the state of Colorado by promoting access to, affordability of, and success in higher education for all students – to improve college access and change expectations about college for all Colorado students. A cornerstone of the campaign, www.CollegeInColorado.org, offers a one-stop resource to help students and parents plan, apply and pay for college.