New Student Orientation

Spring 2025 Orientation Reservations: Now available!  Summer & Fall 2025 Orientation Reservations: Available mid-February 2025

New Student Orientation and Class Registration Steps

Step 1: Schedule Orientation Appointment

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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

Orientation Registration

Step 2: Complete Pre-Orientation & Checklist

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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.

Pre-Orientation Instructions

Step 3: Attend Orientation Appointment & Register for the Optional New Student Welcome Bash

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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.

Welcome Bash Registration

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Family Members, Guests & Supporters

Orientation Appointment

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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. 

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