While demand for the PCD Program has always been high, there has been a noticeable increase in its visibility and appeal for students to participate from the designated Target high schools during the past years. Thus, the program's rigor and pursuit of discipline are viewed as highly desirable and most effective. Junior students reside in campus residence halls for five-week period. Sophomore students also reside in campus residence halls for a two-week period. Students who participate in either the Colorado Springs, or Denver campus programs commute daily to campus via RTD or school district-supported transportation.
Lunch is provided for the commuting students by the host campus.
PCDP students attend academic classes taught by high school instructors who are currently teaching at the student's Target Schools. In addition, the students can receive high school credit from their host schools. St. Mary's Glacier, Colorado School of Mines Geological Museum, etc. 4. Federal Relations 5. Central Information Analysis 6.