University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs can help you reach higher! We offer an affordable, innovative, high-quality higher educational experience built on the traditions of the University of Colorado and focused on the specific needs of the Pikes Peak region.

We accommodate traditional, non-traditional, and military students; whether entering college for the first time, working fulltime or returning after several years. Our class sizes are small and taught by world renowned faculty. As UCCS and the community it services continue to grow and evolve, the University's general mission remains constant: to emphasize quality teaching while encouraging research and creative work, and service to the  University and community.

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is one of the fastest growing universities in the nation. The University offers 34 bachelor's degrees, 18 master's and 5 doctoral degrees. The campus enrolls about 8,500 students annually.

Many of the undergraduate and graduate programs also have areas of concentration or certificate programs

Schools and Colleges:

Website Information
Home page:  www.uccs.edu

Undergraduate- http://www.uccs.edu/~ssc/programs.html

Graduate & Doctoral- http://www.uccs.edu/~gradschl/contacts%26programs.html

Online and Extended Studies - http://www.uccs.edu/extendedstudies

Location:
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway. UCCS sits on a scenic 504 acre campus located in north central Colorado Springs with a panoramic view of the city, Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountain front range.

Schedule:
Classes generally follow a 16-week Fall and Spring, and 8-week Summersemester. For non-traditional students, some courses are taught in block and short course formats ranging from 1-8 weeks in length.  Online courses are also available.

Admission:
Undergraduate: Assured Admission of Freshmen is based upon top 40 percent of rank in class, demonstrated academic success, fulfilling the Regent's minimum academic preparation standards, and ACT composite of 24 or SAT combined score of 1080.

Transfer:
Must have demonstrated academic success in all previous college work and a minimum of 12 semester hours of transfer credit.

Graduate:
Admission varies by program; refer to specific school/department for admission requirements.

Online and Extended Studies:
Admission varies by program; requests for information should be directed to Campus Wide Extended Studies: (719) 255-3498,

Contact Information
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 1-800-990-UCCS or 719-255-3000

Undergraduate Information
Chris Beiswanger, Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions (719) 255-3088

Graduate Information
Michael Sanderson Graduate Recruitment Coordinator (719) 255-3072

Online Programs & Extended Studies Information 
Candida Bennett, Assistant Director of Campus Wide Extended Studies - (719) 255-3868

Financial Aid Questions
(719) 255-3460

Please contact us for more information.

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