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UCCS University Connection Program

Who is eligible for the program?

Any Colorado community or junior college student with at least two full semesters remaining toward the completion of an Associate of Arts of Associate of Science is eligible to enroll in the program.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE UNIVERSITY CONNECTION PROGRAM!

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What are the benefits?

  • Guaranteed general admission upon completion of an Associate’s degree, with a 2.0 transfer GPA.
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $1,600 with a 3.0 transfer GPA
  • Waiver of UCCS admissions application fee when you transfer
  • Transfer advising to aid in transition to UCCS

Requirements:

  • Email uconnect@uccs.edu every semester to “check-in” (Email unofficial copy of transcript, intended transfer semester and intended UCCS major)
  • Earn a GPA of 3.0, or higher, on all course work taken regardless of applicability towards the Associate's Degree (this includes courses with a grade
    replacement).
  • Complete an approved Associates degree
  • Apply to UCCS and be accepted to any degree program within one year of completing Associates degree

How does the program work?
There are two tiers of students in the UCCS University Connection Program, Tier 1 and Tier 2. All students must be pursuing either an AA or AS degree (or specific AGS programs from PPCC). (AGS and AAS students should contact the University Connection Coordinator.)

Tier 1 Students (Eligible to receive $1600):

· Students must apply to the program during their first semester toward the AA or AS at the respective Colorado community or junior college to qualify as a Tier 1 student.

Tier 2 Students (Eligible to receive $800):

· Students who apply after the first semester at the community/junior college will qualify as a Tier 2 student.

NOTE: All students are required to maintain a transfer GPA of 3.0 or higher and complete the Associate's Degree before transferring to UCCS in order to be eligible for the scholarship. The transfer GPA is determined by the UCCS Office of Admissions and is based on all course work taken regardless of applicability towards the Associate's Degree (this includes courses with a grade replacement).


Where can I get more information about the UCCS University Connection Program?
Please take a few minutes to look over the UCCS University Connection FAQ and if you are interested in enrolling in the program, you can download the form here. You can either turn in the enrollment form to a UCCS University Connection representative or mail the form to the address provided at the bottom of the form.

When will a UCCS University Connection representative be at my school?
If you are a student at one of Colorado's two-year colleges, please contact the Transfer Advisor (1-719-255-3019 or uconnect@uccs.edu) to find out when someone from UCCS will be visiting your campus.

In order to provide better service to the students at Pikes Peak Community College, UCCS University Connection visits are rotated through all four campuses. Please check our visitation schedule site for details.