Message from the Dean

Dear New Graduate Student,

Congratulations on being accepted to Graduate School at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS). If you have not attended our university before, we are pleased that you have selected UCCS to complete your graduate degree. For those who are returning to graduate school, welcome back!

This is a special time for you. Graduate School is not – and should not be – an extension of your undergraduate studies. It is a time in your academic life when you become not only a student but also a member of a discipline and a professional in your chosen field. In many of our graduate programs, you will be working directly with faculty members to pursue new knowledge through research and innovation projects. This can be the most interesting, energizing, difficult, and satisfying intellectual work you have ever done. Discovery and invention are at the very heart of learning. As you will find out, it is through different processes that we develop knowledge, connected concepts, develop theory, and gain new knowledge. The thrill of discovering new things is infectious, and we hope it will become a life-long passion for you.

As a graduate student, you will be preparing yourself to join a distinguished program is designed to enhance your skills and knowledge for you to be successful in your career. Many of the graduate programs at UCCS lead to certification through examination. The track record for our students in these various exams in the professional schools is exemplary and the envy of most other universities and colleges in the state and region. You have chosen well when you chose UCCS to continue your education. The Graduate School faculties and staff of UCCS know this will be a challenging time academically and often personally for you. We want you to succeed in our programs, and have a rich and rewarding educational experience. Please feel free to contact the Graduate School, the Office of Graduate Student Recruitment, myself, and/or your program if you have questions about our processes or procedures.

Best regards in your academic pursuits,

Jenenne P. Nelson, PhD, CNS, RN

Dean of the Graduate School


Application material is available from the Graduate School web site, or the program department of interest. You may contact the Graduate Recruitment office (719) 255-3072 gradschl@uccs.edu or the Graduate School (719) 255-3417.

Again, thank you for you interest, and we wish you success in your academic endeavors.