Transfer Orientation

What is Transfer Orientation?

Transfer orientation is designed for students who have completed college courses after graduation from high school. If you have completed more than 12 credit hours at another institution after leaving UCCS, you will need to attend a transfer orientation. If you have not attended any college previously you will need to attend a freshman orientation. If you completed courses as a high school concurrent student, or took advanced placement tests to earn credit, you will still need to attend a freshman orientation. If you have questions on which orientation you should attend please call the Orientation Office at 719-255-3098.

Some of our transfer orientation dates will also include a short, one hour military orientation following student advising. This session is designed to assist current and former active-duty military members utilizing military benefits to attend UCCS to learn more about this process and how UCCS can support them in their transition to college. To find out which transfer dates include this special military orientation please go here.

Transfer Orientation Checklist

Prior to coming to orientation you will need to complete the following:

1. If needed, take the Math Placement Test - If you have previously taken a 100-level or higher math course, or have AP or IB test grades, you do not need to take the Math Placement Test. If you are unsure if you need to take the Math Placement Test, go here and find your intended major. If you have not yet taken the Math Placement Test, click here. If you do not complete the Math Placement Test prior to your orientation session you will be unable to register for all your classes.

2. Bring or send your Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) records - This is a state requirement. You must submit proof that you have been immunized against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) to the Student Health Center (719-255-4444) before you can enroll in your second semester classes.

3. Send in your most recent official copy of your transcript - Your advisor will be unable to properly aid you in choosing your classes until you have done this.

4. Check your email for the orientation confirmation email - This email will have important information, such as the orientation location/time for check-in. You should receive this email approximately one week after you submit your orientation reservation form. Check your spam/junk folder or call the Orientation Office at 719-255-3098 if you do not see it.

5. Log-in to your UCCS account - This is different than your prospective student account. Go here and select 'Claim your account.' Then follow the instructions. If you have any problems call the Helpdesk at 719-255-3536.

6. Read the Student Rights and Responsibilities - These are expectations UCCS has for you and what you can expect from UCCS.

7. Check out Preparing for Transfer Orientation - This site has information on everything you need to do starting from when you get accepted to UCCS until you attend an orientation.

8. Relax! Orientation is a busy, but fun-filled day where you'll meet new friends, register for classes, and learn more about UCCS.

Transfer Orientation Schedule

Please note that this is a sample schedule. Your schedule will differ depending on what time  your orientation begins.

Check-in time & Resource Fair
Intro: Campus Resources & Student Health Center
What you can do with your Lion One Card
Money matters
Public Safety
Student Life
Families and Students split
Advising/Registration (students only)
Campus Tour
Get IDs