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New Students

Congratulations on your recent acceptance to the Graduate School at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs! The information included on this page is designed to answer your questions about the Graduate School and to help you begin your graduate career in a productive manner.

Registration and Academics

Life as a Graduate Student at UCCS

Graduate Student Orientation
The Office of Graduate Student Recruitment hosts a Graduate Student Orientation that will cover topics such as applying for Financial Aid, using the library, Student Health Center information, Parking and Public Safety, Excel Centers, Student Life, and much more!

Some graduate departments sponsor program-specific orientations; you may contact your graduate program to determine if they will be hosting a program-specific orientation. To determine if your graduate program will be hosting a student orientation, use the contact information listed here.

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Registering for Classes

Once you are admitted to the Graduate School, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance from the Office of Admissions that contains your Student ID Number (SID), please note your Letter of Acceptance from your academic program may arrive several weeks before your Letter of Acceptance from the Office of Admissions.

Visit the Claim Your Account website with your SID to find your Username and Password. Please note that your Letter of Acceptance may arrive before you have been granted access to the registration system.

Once you have your Username and Password you may visit the myUCCS student portal to register for classes.

If you need additional information please visit the links below:

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Starting Date for Classes

Refer to the Schedule of courses. Please note that some classes have different start dates. Please check the course schedule to determine when your class begins and what semester.

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Obtaining Academic Advising

Academic/program advising for graduate students is housed within each graduate program. For example, if you are pursuing an MA in Psychology, your best resource for program-specific questions and advising will be the Department of Psychology.

A complete listing of graduate programs and their associated contacts can be found by clicking here.

If the above contact sheet does not answer your questions, feel free to contact the Graduate Student Recruitment Coordinator at (719) 255-3072 or gradinfo@uccs.edu, or the Graduate School at (719) 255-3417.

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Parking on Campus

Permits to park on campus are required during fall, spring and summer semesters. Ticketing for HUB parking permits occurs Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. All other parking violations are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As a graduate student, you have several options for purchasing a parking permit. These options are listed on the Public Safety website (click here for more information)

Commuter Students who do not purchase a parking permit may park at the Four Diamonds Sports Complex, 5025 North Nevada Avenue. No permit is required. The student Safety and Transportation fee provides students with free shuttle service from Four Diamonds to the main campus. A Student I.D. is required to ride the Four Diamonds Bus. Overnight parking (11 p.m. - 6 a.m.) at the Four Diamonds area is prohibited.

The City of Colorado Springs also offers bus service throughout the community. To learn more, click here.

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Obtaining your Student ID

All UCCS students are required to have a UCCS ID Card. The ID Card will enable you to check out books from the library, ride the campus shuttle and visit the fitness center (among other activities).

To obtain a UCCS ID Card, visit the Information Desk on the 1st floor of the University Center.

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Complying with the MMR Vaccination Requirements

The State of Colorado requires that you have certain immunizations when attending classes at UCCS. In order to comply with this State law, you must do one of four things:

  1. Provide a copy of documentation from a health care professional that you have met the requirements of two MMR immunizations. Records must include month, day and year of each shot, an official signature or stamp on official letterhead. NOTE: Obtain CERTIFIED records from your former college, high school, doctor's office, military records, or family (certified) records.

  2. Fax or mail a copy of proof of immunity by blood lab tests for the rubella measles, mumps, and rubeola measles.

  3. Request an exemption from the law on personal, religious, or medical grounds.

  4. Get the two MMR immunizations (30 day apart) immediately. MMR immunizations are available at a reduced cost at the Health Center on campus.

For questions regarding MMR requirements, contact the UCCS Student Health Center at (719) 255-4444 or click here to view the Health Center's website.

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Using the UCCS Bookstore

The Bookstore is located on the first floor of the University Center. To get an idea of what books will be required for your courses, visit the Bookstore’s website. This website lists days and times of operation and also allows you to either reserve your books for pickup or to have them shipped directly to your home address. The Bookstore can also be reached by phone at (719) 255-3247.

Some students elect to purchase their books online and avoid the Bookstore altogether. If you choose to purchase your books through an outside vendor such as amazon.com, make sure to check the Bookstore website or contact your instructor to ensure that you order the correct edition.

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Copy Center Services at UCCS

The Copy Center is located on the lower level of the University Center Room 108. Visit the Copy Center website. This website lists days and times of operation and also the services available to students. The Copy Center can also be reached by phone at (719) 255-3213.


Learning about Campus Services

Since UCCS does not offer a campus-wide orientation for graduate students, one of your best resources for learning about the campus is the online Graduate Student Survival Guide. The Survival Guide contains information on both the academic process at UCCS and life in the Pikes Peak Region.

Should you have any suggestions for the Graduate Student Survival Guide, please email to Graduate Student Recruitment Coordinator at gradinfo@uccs.edu.

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