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Free College Application Days | Oct 20 - 22

Get ready, seniors! Colorado Free Application Days take place October 20–22, 2026. You can apply to all public four-year colleges and universities, as well as participating private institutions across Colorado, free of charge.

💡 Why You Should Start Your Applications NOW

While the free submission window opens on October 20, don't wait until then to begin!

• Complete the heavy lifting early: Draft your personal statements, fill out background information, request transcripts, and list your extracurriculars.

• Save time: Having your applications 90% ready means you will only need to enter the specific fee-waiver code or select the waiver option and hit Submit on October 20–22.

🏛️ Get Hands-On Help in the Library!

Need help with your application questions, essays, or fee-waiver steps?

• 📅 When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

• 📍 Where: School Library

• 👥 Who: School Counselors will be available all day to assist you.

Bring your charged device and your application drafts so we can help you review and submit!

Upcoming College Visits

Parents and students can view upcoming college visits through Schoolinks, under Events. If students are interested in visiting with college reps, they must sign up sign up for these visits through Schoolinks.  All visits are in the Counseling Center.

• Mon Oct 5 | 9 - 9:30 AM | University of Denver

• Mon Oct 5 | 10 - 10:30 AM | Iowa State University

• Mon Oct 5 | 1 - 1:30 PM | University of Puget Sound

• Mon Oct 5 | 1:30 - 2:00 PM | Whitworth University

• Tue Oct 6 | 9 - 9:30 AM | Colorado State University - Fort Collins

• Tue Oct 6 | 10 - 10:30 AM | Western Colorado University

• Tue Oct 6 | 1:30 - 2:00 PM | Lincoln College of Technology-Denver

• Wed Oct 7 | 9 - 9:30 AM | Montana State University

• Wed Oct 7 | 10 - 10:30 AM | University of Utah

• Wed Oct 7 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Willamette University

• Wed Oct 7 | 1 - 1:30 PM | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

• Wed Oct 7 | 1:30 - 2:00 PM | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

• Wed Oct 7 | 2 - 2:30 PM | Lake Forest College

• Wed Oct 14 | 01 - 1:30 PM | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

• Wed Oct 14 | 2 - 2:30 PM | University of the Pacific

• Tue Oct 20 | 1 - 1:30 PM | Drake University

• Wed Oct 21 | 9 - 9:30 AM  | The University of Alabama

• Wed Oct 21 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Fort Lewis College

• Wed Oct 21 | 1 - 1:30 PM | Texas A & M University-College Station

• Thu Oct 22 | 9 - 9:30 AM | Gonzaga University

• Tue Oct 27 | 1 - 1:30 PM | Elon University

• Tue Nov 3 | 10 - 10:30 AM | University of Wyoming

• Mon Nov 9 | 10 - 10:30 AM | Colorado State University-Pueblo

Cap & Gown Orders. 

• Online Orders: You can order anytime directly through the Golden High School Jostens Store.

• Delivery & Pickup: Caps and gowns will be delivered to the school, and students can pick them up during checkout day on May 20.

Senior photo and quote are submitted through Jostens' Photo Share program using this link. The deadline is October 30th. If you choose not to submit a photo, we will use your school ID photo.

Senior Recognition ads (baby ads) are handled through The Yearbook Company, which can be found here. The deadline for recognition ads is November 17th, and there is early bird pricing through October 30th.

Email Ms. Geselbracht, laura.geselbracht@jeffcoschools.us with questions.

October 2 - Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 7

September 25 - Attendance Matters: Be Here Oct 1 for GHS State Funding

September 18, 2026 - Homecoming Week

September 11, 2026 - Free & Reduced Student Benefits

September 4, 2026 - Future Funding Information Session

August 28, 2026 - Chromebook Reminder

August 21, 2026 - First Week News

August 14, 2026 - Welcome to the New School Year

August 7, 2026 - Beginning of 26-27 School Year Information