What is the deadline for application?
The application period begins in January and ends in March. You should apply for jobs early.  Some employers fill positions early, and positions in the CLIMB program are generally awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis for the employers and students who complete the Commitment Letter.   Generally, jobs should be filled before students leave for spring break, either the beginning or middle of March.

What is the interview process?
Each employer will use its own interview procedures (typically by telephone) to make its final employment determination. While employers are encouraged to interview all applicants, many will not be able to do so.

How is my spot in the CLIMB program confirmed?
The employer extends an offer by initiating the CLIMB Commitment Letter. You are expected to reply (positive or negative) within 48 hours, and your position in the program is not reserved until you complete the Commitment Letter and submit it to the Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will confirm your position in the program.

Can I arrive a week late, take a vacation with my family or leave a week early?
No. No. No. You are to arrive in Denver on May 31 or June 1 (for Yale, Middlebury, and MIT students).  Your first day of work is Monday, June 2, 2008.  Stanford students are to arrive on June 14 or 15, as your first day of work is Monday, June 16, 2008. The program runs 8 or 10 weeks, and your final day of work is Friday, August 8, 2008. You should confirm with your employer how they handle the July 4th holiday.

Will I need a car?
The job descriptions have a field where the employer should have noted whether or not a car is required (either for the work you'll be doing or because the work location is not easily accessed by public transportation). You may want to confirm this information with the employer during the interview process. Denver is fairly easy to navigate by bike or public transportation, but some jobs may require a significant commute.

Who is the employer, and am I liable for my activities?
Each participant is an "at will" employee of the employing organization. The employers establish the rules and requirements relating to your employment. All students are expected to follow procedures and policies of their employers. If the employer is dissatisfied with the student or his or her work, the employer may terminate the student's employment, which will then terminate the student's participation in the CLIMB program, and the student will leave the program and its benefits. Neither CLIMB nor the local alumni associations who participate in and sponsor the program employ the students, nor are they liable to the students for employment or other matters.

How will I be paid?
The employers will pay your wages (a minimum of $300 per week) to you directly, typically bi-weekly or weekly, according to their own standard policies.

You are considered an employee like other employees or summer interns with your employer, and are therefore subject to normal withholding procedures on your paycheck. Feel free to discuss the particulars of your pay period or withholdings with your employer.

Do I have to live in the dorm, and may I participate if I live in the Denver area?
Yes. Even if you are from the Denver area, you are expected to live in the dorm. Remember, there is no cost to you for the housing arrangements. Because Denver area students have sometimes not fully participated in the program, students who come from Denver are encouraged to participate in other programs, and must have specific permission from CLIMB to participate in CLIMB. Several of the planned program activities take place at campus, and general social interaction with the other 30 - 50 students is strongly encouraged.

What are the dorms and neighborhood like?
Housing is pre-arranged by CLIMB at the Inn at Auraria in downtown Denver.

Students will be assigned to single rooms in 4-person suites, furnished with a bed, dresser, and desk. Common rooms for the suites have a couch and chairs. Each suite has its own toilet and shower stalls. Local phone lines are available in each room; students can use calling cards or their own mobile phones for long-distance calls.

How do I get to Denver?
By Air: To Denver International Airport (DEN) (about 45 minutes east of downtown Denver). All major airlines operate here, but it is a hub for United Airlines.

By Car: I-70 and I-25 go right through Denver.

What is the weather like?
Summers in Denver can get hot (expect 80s much of the summer with spikes in the 90s), but many of your offices will be quite cold with air conditioning. Also, Colorado evenings can get cool. We will take a few trips outside of Denver in the mountains where it will be colder, so make sure to bring a few layers. Confirm with your employer what the proper attire is for work. After hours, you will be in casual clothes for most of our events - there will be three or four "nice" events where you will be required to dress up, so bring something appropriate!

I was planning to take the LSAT, MCAT or GRE this summer. Can I still do that?
Yes, there are several locations for LSAT, MCAT or GRE classes and exams. You will need to make your own arrangements for this, ensuring that they do not interfere with your work schedule or other important elements of the program.