New Student Orientation
Spring 2025 Orientation Reservations: Now available! Summer & Fall 2025 Orientation Reservations: Available mid-February 2025New Student Orientation and Class Registration Steps
Step 1: Schedule Orientation Appointment
During this 1-1.5 hour appointment students will meet with student Orientation Leaders to enroll in their first semester classes. Choose from a variety of appointment types including: On-campus, virtual, and veteran & military affiliated. Earlier dates offer the best selection of classes.
Step 2: Complete Pre-Orientation & Checklist
Log into UCCS Canvas to complete the required pre-orientation and checklist. The pre-orientation will take about 1 hour to complete. This can be done in multiple sittings and will prepare you for your appointment.
Step 3: Attend Orientation Appointment & Register for the Optional New Student Welcome Bash
During the Orientation appointment, students will meet their orientation leaders, enroll in their first-semester classes, and learn how to navigate essential campus tools. Be sure to also register for the optional New Student Welcome Bash, where you can tour the campus, connect with faculty, explore student clubs, and engage with valuable campus resources.
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Family Members, Guests & Supporters
Family members, guests, & supporters are welcome at all orientation events. Guests can be of wonderful support and we encourage them to allow students space at orientation to grow, explore, and develop skills of independence. At orientation, guests can serve as great note-takers and a sounding board as students begin scheduling their classes.
Orientation Appointment
Orientation appointments are designed to guide new students in navigating UCCS resources and class registration processes. These 1-hour appointments are offered on-campus or virtually, and are facilitated by orientation leaders.
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Academic Advisor
Academic Advisors are full-time staff and partner with your orientation leader to provide class recommendations for your first semester. Following Orientation, new students are connected with their academic advisor for continued support with developing an academic plan, course selection, transferring credits, and resource navigation.
Orientation Leader
Orientation Leaders are current UCCS students and facilitate your orientation appointment. As leaders in our community, they have extensive training in campus resources and class registration process. They are excited to join your UCCS journey.