January 2024 Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) began offering a Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) in Dental Hygiene. The BAS in Dental Hygiene is the first ever bachelor’s degree being offered at CNCC which historically has focused on career and technical education programing, two-year associate degrees, and two-year transfer programs. “This is Colorado Northwestern’s first...

While the transition to college can be difficult, most students eventually adjust to their surroundings. There are many resources at CNCC that can assist in creating a smooth transition to college while maintaining balance and well-being throughout your time as a student. Here are 7 tips to help you in this transition: 1. Get Enough Sleep Go to sleep and wake up at the same times every...

Paying for college is always a challenge and a top concern for individuals thinking of attending, either for the first time, or gaining a different education for a second career. CNCC is fortunate enough to have a long-standing foundation whose mission is to help students with the expense of college. The CNCC Foundation was formed in 1979 to expand the college's resources through grants,...

Hugh Turner, a current second-year nursing student with CNCC, found his passion for the field when he was a certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) in long-term care facilities. During his time there, he noticed that some patients weren’t receiving all the care they needed, and felt that by becoming a nurse, he could work to provide the level of care and support expected by patients and loved ones...