The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, a premier comprehensive undergraduate and specialized graduate research university, provides students with academically rigorous and life-enriching experiences in a vibrant university community. We advance knowledge, integrate student learning with the spirit of discovery and broaden access to higher education for the benefit of southern Colorado, the state, nation and world.
FACULTY TO STUDENT RATIO
1:15 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 28 TOTAL STUDENTS ENROLLED 11,025+
NATIONS 57REPRESENTED ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL 6,035 FT INCHES OF SNOWFALL ANNUALLY
39 DAYS OF SUNSHINE EACH YEAR 300+
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS & SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
– Business Administration
– Cybersecurity Management
– Data Analytics – Design and Media
– Non-Profit & Organizational Writing
– Programming Foundations
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
Dance
Dance & Theater
Film Studies – History of Art & Visual Culture – Museum Studies & Gallery Practice
Music
Theater
– Visual Art
Women’s & Ethnic Studies (WEST)
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Criminal Justice
– Cybercrime & Cybersecurity
– Forensic Studies
– Law
– Law Enforcement
Social Work
HELEN AND ARTHUR E. JOHNSON BETH-EL COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Nursing
– Traditional Nursing
– Accelerated Nursing
– RN-to-BSN or Dual Enrollment
Health Care Science
– Allied Health Completion
– Health and Wellness Promotion
– Medical Laboratory Science
Human Physiology and Nutrition
– Biomedical
– Nutrition & Dietetics
Exercise Science
– Athletic Training Prep
– Strength and Conditioning
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Actuarial Science Preparation
Pre-Child Health Associate &
Physician’s Assistant
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical Lab Science
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
ONLINE AND ON CAMPUS
UCCS offers a mix of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs 100% online.
ACCELERATED MASTER’S PROGRAMS
Through our Bachelor’s to Master’s program, you can earn two degrees in five years by taking graduate-level courses applicable to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees. uccs.edu/amp
BACHELOR OF INNOVATION™
BACHELOR’S DEGREES
24
55 MASTER’S DEGREES
8
DOCTORAL DEGREES
Develop leadership, creativity and business skills while starting your own business or nonprofit.
Business
– Accounting
– Business Administration
– Cybersecurity Management
– Finance
– Human Resources Management
– Information Systems
– International Business – Management
– Marketing
– Service Management Chemistry
Communication - Digital Filmmaking
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FULLY ONLINE PROGRAMS
Communication - Digital Media Engineering
– Computer Science
– Computer Security
– Data Analytics and Systems Engineering
– Game Design & Development
Inclusive Early Childhood Leadership
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IS CENTRAL TO THE UCCS MISSION AND IDENTITY
Museum Practice and Heritage Management
Museum Studies and Gallery Practice
Music Women’s and Ethnic Studies
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Build a successful future and prepare for the ever-evolving business landscape via real-world experience and hands-on research. Students will graduate with applicable skills and a framework for ethical decision-making. business.uccs.edu
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Take advantage of a field-based education that helps students become inclusive educators, leaders, policy makers, counselors and human services providers, giving them the tools to build stronger schools and communities. coe.uccs.edu
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE
Develop the technical depth and competence to satisfy growing workforce needs. Students take part in experiential learning through research, design projects and internships, all designed to increase their future opportunities. eas.uccs.edu
COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS & SCIENCES
Create a solid foundation of comprehensive skills that tomorrow’s careers demand. Through courses in the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, students are exposed to a breadth of knowledge while gaining adaptable skills to solve problems. las.uccs.edu
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Pursue a rewarding and meaningful career that changes lives. Students enjoy a unique combination of rigorous academics, relevant research, practical application and partnership that will empower them to create significant impacts in their communities. cps.uccs.edu
HELEN AND ARTHUR E. JOHNSON BETH-EL COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Meet the challenges of the rapidly changing health care and human performance fields through innovative programs that include education, practice, research and service.
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GoMountain Lions
NCAA DIVISION II
SPORTS AT UCCS
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
WOMEN’S LACROSSE
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
CLUB SPORTS
CYCLING
DANCE
E-SPORTS
FIGURE SKATING
ICE HOCKEY
INDOOR CLIMBING
RUGBY (MEN’S)
SOCCER (MEN'S & WOMEN'S)
SWIMMING
TENNIS
STUDENT LIFE
More than 200 clubs and organizations
• African Student Association
• Asian Pacific Islander Student Union of UCCS
• Black Student Union
• Cars of UCCS
• Equestrian Team
• Fantasy Football Club
• Greek Life
• High Altitude Race Engineering
• Hiking and Nature Club
• Picnic Club
• Spectrum (LGBTQIA+ community club)
• Student Government Association
• Sustainability and Conservation Club
• UCCS Dance Team
• Women’s Student Association
• And more Get involved at studentlife.uccs.edu
EXPERIENCE THE COLORADO LIFESTYLE WITH SOLE
The Student Outdoor Learning Experience (SOLE) Center organizes ongoing outings for students with a taste for adventure. With training programs and 53,000+ equipment rentals each year, everything you need to enjoy the outdoors is at your fingertips. uccs.edu/sole
RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER
Our top-notch facility offers a range of activities from club sports to group fitness classes – but our holistic approach to student well-being doesn’t end there. We also focus on the mind and body, offering on-campus health services, mental health resources, counseling and much more. recwellness.uccs.edu
Your home away from home
Our unique suite-style accommodations make campus living comfortable. You can choose from a variety of room styles including double and triple accommodations, including a private bedroom in a suite. We offer Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH), Residential Learning Communities (RLC) and theme housing. All are just steps away from the library, wellness center, recreation center and delicious dining.
Explore housing options at residence.uccs.edu
PARKING IS INCLUDED
LAUNDRY IS INCLUDED
MORE OPTIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDING APARTMENT-STYLE LIVING FOR UPPERCLASSMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
Dining on Campus
What’s for dinner?
We’re proud to offer a variety of healthy and affordable meal options. Our offerings include residential dining, coffee shops, a convenience store, market-style dining, and a gastropub experience. With the exception of Clyde’s, all our retail locations accept meal plan use, giving students an unrivaled wide array of choices throughout the day.
diningservices.uccs.edu
A MEAL PLAN IS AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED WITH FIRST-YEAR STUDENT HOUSING WITH THE OPTION TO UPGRADE
MULTIPLE FLEXIBLE MEAL PLAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR UPPERCLASSMEN AND STUDENTS LIVING OFF CAMPUS
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DINING VENUES & COFFEE SHOPS LOCATED ON CAMPUS
LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCTS INCLUDING PRODUCE FROM THE UCCS FARM
PIKES PEAK
One of America’s most recognizable mountains, and the inspiration for the song “America the Beautiful.”
COLORADO SPRINGS
DOWNTOWN
Your destination for delicious dining, small-business shopping, nightlife, art, museums and more.
GARDEN OF THE GODS
A National Natural Landmark, the park features soaring sandstone rock formations against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
MANITOU INCLINE
A can’t-miss hike where you’ll gain 2,000 feet of elevation in less than a mile, climbing 2,768 stairs.
WORLD-CLASS SKIING
Some of Colorado’s most popular resorts, including Breckenridge, Vail and Monarch are within a 2.5-hour drive.
Hiking, biking, climbing, skiing and 300 days of sunshine every year. Colorado Springs is a thriving community that offers the educational and career opportunities students deserve alongside the beauty of the great outdoors. Make some memories in the mountains, grab dinner downtown or take a day trip to Denver - there’s plenty for you to discover. Learn more at uccs.edu/cos-living
THE MOSAIC AND LGBTQ+ RESOURCE CENTER
The Multicultural Office for Student Access, Inclusiveness and Community (MOSAIC) and the LGBTQ + Resource Center support students across cultures, gender identities and sexual orientations on campus while creating opportunities for all UCCS students to celebrate diversity, create community and become inclusive leaders.
mosaic.uccs.edu
McCORD-HERBST STUDENT VETERAN CENTER
We take great pride in providing collaborative transition assistance, as well as social and academic support for all veterans, military and their family members through our Veteran and Military Affairs office.
military.uccs.edu
T. ROWE PRICE CAREER AND INNOVATION CENTER
The UCCS Career Center maps students to the best classes and majors to align their talents with the career of their dreams. From your first year to graduation and beyond, your dream career journey starts here. We connect students to resources such as Handshake for jobs, internships, and career fairs, and provide one-onone career coaching, workshops, programming and more.
career.uccs.edu
EXCEL CENTERS
Excel
Financial Aid
It’s our mission at UCCS to help you navigate the financial aid process and find a financial aid package that makes it possible for you to obtain a degree. For more information visit finaid.uccs.edu
EXPLORING AID OPTIONS
Your first steps towards affording college is applying to UCCS and applying for federal student aid through the FAFSA process. This will set you on your path to being awarded aid and understanding your total bill.
FAFSA Code: 004509
Types of aid available:
• Scholarships
• Merit Awards
• Grants
• Work Study
• Student Employment
• Educational Loans
AUTOMATIC MERIT AWARD CONSIDERATION
UCCS automatically reviews students for academic merit awards at the point of admission for eligible first-year and transfer students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement in high school and/or at prior institutions of higher education.
• Chancellor’s Award: Eligible Colorado residents and Western Undergraduate Exchange students receive $10,000 ($2,500 per year)
• Peak Award: Eligible out-of-state residents receive up to $25,000 ($6,250 per year)
SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
For an entire list of scholarships, as well as details on how to apply, learn more at uccs.edu/scholarships
Costs shown are estimates of a full year of tuition and fees at UCCS and not a guarantee of cost of attendance for a student. Costs can increase or decrease based on number of credit hours taken and on-campus housing option selected.
*Colorado Resident rates include Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend
**Western Undergraduate Exchange-eligible states and territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Estimate your bill at bursar.uccs.edu/estimate-your-bill
Tava Trail is one of many trails either on or close to campus
Admissions
FRESHMAN ADMISSION GUIDELINES
Students wishing to attend UCCS upon graduating from high school, and who have not taken college courses after high school, are considered “first-year students.”
High school graduates who took college course work for dual or concurrent credit during high school should still follow our first-year application process.
Explore all admissions criteria: uccs.edu/criteria
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Complete the online application
$50 nonrefundable application fee
Official high school or GED transcript
Official college/university transcripts (if applicable)
OPTIONAL - ACT or SAT test scores (freshman applicants only)
Complete the FAFSA application
For more application information, visit uccs.edu/apply
TRANSFER STUDENT CRITERIA
Once a student has earned 24 college credit hours of transferable courses, admission to UCCS is based on college/ university GPA. For more information visit uccs.edu/transfer
DISCOVER UCCS
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