Orientation Appointment Types

Orientation Appointment Types

We are excited to offer a variety of orientation appointment types designed to elevate what matters most to you. All appointment types will feature class registration and earlier appointment dates offer the best class options and availability. Students will select an appointment type upon registration.

In addition to your appointment, join us for the New Student Welcome Bash to engage with the campus community prior to the semester starting.

On-Campus

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Mode: On-Campus


Most popular option! Great option to  receive in-person class registration support.

  • Available to all new students
  • 1.5 hours
  • Small group of 8 students or less
  • Facilitated by orientation student staff
  • 10 minute walking tour of campus resources including: Financial Aid, Student Financial Services, and Academic Advising

Virtual

Computer

Mode: Virtual


Great option for out-of-state students, scheduling conflicts, or fully online students.

  • Available to all new students
  • 1 hour
  • 1:1 appointment
  • Facilitated by orientation student staff

Veteran & Military Affiliated

Picture of students in uniform talking at a table

Mode: On-Campus

Great option for those planning to utilize military benefits.

  • Available to all new students with military/veteran affiliation.
  • 1.5 hours
  • Small group of 8 students or less
  • Facilitated by orientation student staff
  • 20 minute presentation & Q/A with the UCCS Veteran & Military Affairs

International Student

UCCS Campus at Sunset

Mode: Virtual & On Campus

Great option for international students.

  • Mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 new international students
  • Two parts:
    • Part 1 (Undergraduate students): 1 hour 1:1 virtual appointment for class registration support.
      • Facilitated by orientation student staff.
    • Part 2: International Student Orientation - Held on-campus - January 17th from 8:30-4:00pm

Summer Admit

Photo of UCCS campus

Mode: Virtual

Great option for summer admits looking for the earliest orientation date.

  • Available only to summer admits
  • 1 hour
  • 1:1 appointment
  • Facilitated by orientation student staff

Accelerated Nursing (May Cohort)

Nursing instructor working with students in lab

Mode: Virtual

Preferred option for Accelerated Nursing students:

  • Available only to students admitted into the May Cohort of the ABSN program
  • 1.5 hours
  • Small group of 10 students or less
  • Facilitated by orientation student staff.

Virtual en Español

Gran opción para los estudiantes y familias que hablan español.

  • Disponible para todos los estudiantes nuevos
  • 1 Hora
  • Proporción de citas 1:1
  • Facilitada por el personal estudiantil de orientación