UCCS Undergraduate Viewbook 2023-24

DISCOVER UCCS

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.

HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH REAL-WORLD APPLICATION

TOTAL STUDENTS ENROLLED 11,300+

NATIONS 57REPRESENTED

FACULTY TO STUDENT RATIO 1:17 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 28

70%

ENERGY GENERATED IS OFFSET BY RENEWABLE SOURCES

6,035 FT

EXCEL CENTERS TO SUPPORT YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 5

ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL

INCHES OF SNOWFALL ANNUALLY 39

Academics Undergraduate Programs

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Business

– Accounting

– Business Administration

– Cybersecurity Management

– Finance – Human Resources

Management

– Information Systems

– International Business

– Management

– Marketing – PGA Golf Management

– Service Management

Sport Management

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Human Services

Inclusive Early Childhood

Education

Inclusive Early Childhood

Leadership

Inclusive Elementary Education

Secondary Education

Emphasis for LAS Majors:

– Biology

–

Biochemistry

– Chemistry

– English

– GES

– History

– Mathematics

– Physics

– Spanish

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

AND APPLIED SCIENCE

Aerospace Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

– Advanced Software

Engineering

– Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

– Computer Systems and Networking

– Cybersecurity

– Game Design

– General Computer Science

Computer Security

Data Analytics and Systems

Engineering

– Data Analytics

– Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Education –

Teaching STEM Licensure

Game Design & Development

Mechanical Engineering

COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS & SCIENCES

Anthropology

Biochemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Communication

– Digital Filmmaking & Media Arts

– General Communication

– Media Studies

– Professional Communication

– Sport Communication

Economics

English

– Literature

– Rhetoric and Writing

Geography & Environmental Studies (GES)

History

Interdisciplinary Studies

– Cognitive Archeology

– Cybersecurity

Mathematics

– Applied Mathematics

– Flexible

– Pure Mathematics

– Statistics

Music

Philosophy

Physics

– Energy Science

– Solid State

Political Science

– American Politics & Public Law

– Global Politics

– Public Administration

Psychology

Sociology

Spanish

Technical Communication & Information Design

– Cybersecurity Management

– Data Analytics

– Design and Media

– Non-Profit & Organizational Writing

– Programming Foundations

Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)

– Art History

– Creative Music

Performance

– Film Studies

– Music Composition & Sonic Arts

– Theater & Dance

– 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 (online only)

Health Care Science

– Allied Health Completion

– Health and Wellness

Promotion

– Medical Laboratory Science

Human Physiology and Nutrition

– Biomedical

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-Pharmacy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Occupational 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’S DEGREES

55 MASTER’S DEGREES

BACHELOR OF INNOVATION™

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

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24 DOCTORAL DEGREES

10

FULLY ONLINE PROGRAMS

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IS CENTRAL TO THE UCCS

MISSION AND IDENTITY

– International Business

– Management

–

Marketing

– Service Management

Chemistry

Communication - Digital Filmmaking

Communication - Digital Media

Engineering

– Computer Science

– Computer Security

– Data Analytics and Systems

Engineering

– Game Design & Development

Inclusive Early Childhood

Leadership

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.

johnsonbethel.uccs.edu

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

VOLLEYBALL (MEN'S & WOMEN'S)

25+ INTRAMURAL SPORTS

BASKETBALL

BOWLING

BUILD YOUR BATTLESHIP

DODGEBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL

FLOOR HOCKEY

SPIKEBALL

TABLE TENNIS

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

VOLLEYBALL

AND MORE

More information at uccs.edu/sports

• African Student Association

• Asian Pacific Islander Student Union of UCCS

• Black Student Union

• E-Sports Club

• Equestrian Team

• Futurism, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

• Greek Life

• High Altitude Race Engineering

• Hiking and Nature Club

• Picnic Club

• Spectrum (LGBTQIA+ community club)

• Student Government Association

• Sustainability and Conservation Club

• Women’s Student Association

• UCCS Dance Team

• And more

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

Residence life

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

Four private bedrooms, shared common area and bath

LAUNDRY IS INCLUDED

MORE OPTIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDING APARTMENT-STYLE LIVING FOR UPPERCLASSMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS

Four students sharing two bedrooms, shared common area and bath

Large private bedroom in a three-bedroom suite

Dining on Campus

What’s for dinner?

Our dining venues offer delicious, nutritious and sustainable food. We’re proud to fuel the UCCS campus with ingredients that are locally grown, humanely-raised and environmentally and socially responsible. Across campus, you’ll find a wide range of venues, including dining halls, coffee shops, market-style dining and a gastropub.

diningservices.uccs.edu

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FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS HAVE AN ALL ACCESS PLAN INCLUDED IN THEIR HOUSING AND DINING

MULTIPLE MEAL PLAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR UPPERCLASSMEN AND STUDENTS LIVING OFF CAMPUS

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

Here to help you succeed

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-on-one career coaching, workshops, programming and more. career.uccs.edu

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

DEC 1

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE

uccs.edu/scholarships

$120M IN AID AWARDED TO

UCCS STUDENTS

66% OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

1800+ STUDENTS WORK ON-CAMPUS JOBS EACH YEAR

MAR 1

FAFSA PRIORITY DEADLINE studentaid.gov

Costs

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.

ESTIMATED FALL 2023 AND SPRING 2024 ANNUAL COSTS

(15 credit hours per semester / 30 credit hours per year)

*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

uccs.edu/apply

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Stay up to date on all our in-person and virtual admission visit programs.

uccs.edu/visit