Enrollment Steps - High School Students

Step 1: Apply for Admission to Aims

• If you have never applied to Aims or you previously applied but have not attended classes for three or more semesters since your last application, complete a Concurrent Enrollment Application.
  • Provide a reliable, personal (not school) email address.
  • Complete the email verification step within 24 hours.

Step 2: Activate Your Aims Account

• Within 48 hours of applying, check your personal email account for an Aims welcome email message with an OKTA link. After logging into your myAims account, click on Workday and follow the steps under "Awaiting Your Action" to finish the onboarding process. Once you complete these, your student account is ready for your semester!
• Email admissions@aims.edu if you miss the 48-hour window.
• If you’ve completed an application for admission in the past and are reapplying, you might not receive a welcome email. If this happens, email admissions@aims.edu or call the IT Help Desk at (970) 339-6380.

Step 3: Complete Paperwork & Make Your Plan

• Meet with your high school counselor to complete any paperwork required by your high school and discuss your interests and academic goals.
• Select the class(es) you want to take.

Step 4: Register for Classes

Determine whether your classes are at the high school, online or on the Aims Campus, and follow these steps:

High School

• An Aims representative will complete registration for you. Let your counselor know you want college credit for the course

Online/On Campus

• Register for them yourself through your Workday account. If you need help, ask your counselor or visit an Aims campus.
• Take your class schedule to the Aims bookstore or shop on the Bookstore's website at aims.bncollege.com to purchase or rent books or materials you may need for the class.
• If you require Student Accessibility Services, email accommodations@aims.edu. You must apply for services each semester you’re taking classes.
• Additional resources and tutoring are available at the Learning Commons. Laptop and hotspot check-out are also available.
• Pay the bill for costs not covered by the high school.

Step 5: Start earning college credits!

Step 1: Apply for Admission to Aims

• If you have never applied to Aims or you previously applied but have not attended classes for three or more semesters since your last application, complete a Concurrent Enrollment Application.
  • Provide a reliable, personal (not school) email address.
  • Complete the email verification step within 24 hours.

Step 2: Activate Your Aims Account

• Within 48 hours of applying, check your personal email account for an Aims welcome email message with an OKTA link. After logging into your myAims account, click on Workday and follow the steps under "Awaiting Your Action" to finish the onboarding process. Once you complete these, your student account is ready for your semester!
• Email admissions@aims.edu if you miss the 48-hour window.
• If you’ve completed an application for admission in the past and are reapplying, you might not receive a welcome email. If this happens, email admissions@aims.edu or call the IT Help Desk at (970) 339-6380.

Step 3: Complete Paperwork & Make Your Plan

• Meet with your high school counselor to express your interest in Career Academy. Discuss your career interests and academic goals.  Examine program eligibility requirements and ensure that your high school schedule accommodates the required coursework.
• Complete any paperwork or other steps your school may require to be considered for participation. 

Step 4: Register for Classes

• Career Academy courses are held on an Aims Campus. An Aims representative will complete course registration for you. Books and other supplies will be given to you by your instructor(s).
• Attend a mandatory program orientation.
• Review your class schedule in Workday to confirm course location, days, and times.
• If you require Student Accessibility Services, email accommodations@aims.edu. You must apply for services each semester you're taking classes.
• Additional resources and tutoring are available at the Learning Commons. Laptop and hotspot check-out are also available.
• Check your Aims Gmail account often!

Step 5: Start earning college credits!

Once you’ve applied for Early College Academy (ECA) during open enrollment, you can register for ECA classes.

Open Enrollment Timeline:

• November 1 - December 18, 2025: Open Enrollment Application available.
  • Applications received after December 18th, 2025, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Early February: Acceptance letters mailed.
• March: Students register for ECA courses.

Registration for classes happens after acceptance, involving academic planning and finalizing enrollment at Aims Community College, all coordinated by ECA staff.

For any questions or additional information, please contact Stephanie Cress at scress@greeleyschools.org or (970) 348-5813.

If you are taking Aims courses on your own (e.g., you are homeschooled and/or self-paying for classes):

• Connect with an Enrollment Coach if you have general questions about Aims or how to complete the admissions process.
• Once you’ve been admitted, you’ll need to make a registration appointment with an HS2Aims Success Coach by emailing hs2aims@aims.edu or calling (970) 339-6508.