New Student Orientation

Summer Admits - After submitting a reservation, please call 719-255-3098 to schedule your Orientation Appointment

New Student Orientation & Class Registration Steps:

Schedule Orientation Appointment - *Earlier dates offer best class registration selection

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, transfer student, and veteran & military affiliated. The earlier dates offer the best selection of classes.

Step 2

Complete Online Pre-Orientation

Log into UCCS Canvas to complete the required online pre-orientation. Your online pre-orientation will take 1-2 hours to complete and can be done in multiple sittings. Once you complete the pre-orientation students are eligible to enroll in classes during their orientation appointment.

Step 3

Attend Orientation Appointment & Enroll in Classes

UCCS mascot on a laptop registering for classes

Meet our student Orientation Leaders, enroll in your first semester classes, and learn to navigate campus tools.

Step 4

Attend New Student Welcome Bash (optional)

Register to attend a New Student Welcome Bash. Come tour campus, connect with faculty, meet student clubs, and engage with campus resources.

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.

Orientation Leader Bios

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.

Academic Advising Website

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.

Appointment FAQs

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.

Family Connections Website

2024-2025 Guide & Calendar

Download the PDF by clicking the following link: Orientation Guide and Calendar.pdf

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