At UCCS, we want you to develop your whole self and offer a wide variety of diverse and inclusive opportunities.  Going to class is important, but being active on campus can be just as important to your education.  UCCS offers over 180 clubs and organizations to engage with and build communities.  Students cheer on our Mountain Lion athletes, slip and slide around the floor at the Foam Dance party, play dodgeball at the Recreation Center, play video games in the University Center until midnight (or later), or just sit and enjoy a cup of coffee with friends.  The "college experience" is what you make of it, and UCCS certainly offers you ways to make it memorable.

Clubs & Organizations

With over 180 clubs to explore, there's quite a bit you can do. Here's a list of a few of them. You can check out the Clubs & Organizations website to see a list of all of them.

Other Ways to get Involved

We also have many offices dedicated to enriching your UCCS experience, for example:

Excel Centers for Academic Excellence offer students a unique program of academic support that is based on the principles of collaborative learning, individualized assistance, and the intelligent use of technology.

The Campus Recreation department and Student Recreation Center offers Intramural sports, an excellent fitness center, and the Student Outdoor Leadership Expeditions (SOLE) program.

The Multicultural Office for Student Access, Inclusiveness and Community (MOSAIC) is a safe place for students to engage in discussions about social identities, cultures, experiences, and viewpoints. We offer a wide range of services for students of diverse backgrounds, including information on scholarships, job opportunities, mentoring opportunities, and other services.  Within MOSAIC is UCCS' LBGT Resource Center designed to provide resources and information to LGBT students, advocate for LGBT interests throughout campus, conduct outreach and education, and to ensure LGBT voices are represented among the campus at large.

The Chancellor's Leadership Class is a highly selective undergraduate honors program designed to develop effective leaders.

Athletics

The UCCS Mountain Lions compete in Division II athletics, within the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, in 13 collegiate sports:

Men's Sports
Basketball
Soccer
Golf
Cross-Country and Track

Women's Sports
Basketball
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Cross-Country and Track

Go Mountain Lions!

Colorado Springs-area

Colorado Springs is a vibrant area that balances large city life, with a small town feel. You can shop at unique boutiques, dine at a quirky sandwich shop and see an independent movie one day, or lose yourself exploring in the mountains the next day. With hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and endless trails just minutes away, and numerous ski resorts in a 2-3 hour drive - Colorado Springs offers something for everybody.  Learn more about Colorado Springs at the Colorado Springs Visitor's Bureau or check out Colorado Springs.com for events and activities.