Helpful Items to Help You Stay on Track
Admitted Student Next Steps
Congratulations on being admitted to UCCS! You’re on a path to success, and we’re happy to be part of your bright future. There are just a few things left to do before beginning your studies here at UCCS.
Register for Orientation
Spring Registration Opens: October 1
Fall and Summer Registration Opens: March 1
New students are required to attend orientation before their first semester. Orientation is a one-hour appointment offered either online or in-person. During orientation, you will begin enrolling in classes. The earlier date you attend, the better selection of classes you will have.
Contact: Orientation Office at orientation@uccs.edu or (719) 255-3098
Claim Your Account
After you get accepted, allow 2 business days for IT to create your account before claiming it. You will need to claim your account to access your myUCCS portal and apply for scholarships, check your holds and to-do list items, and register for classes.
Follow the instructions on Claiming Your UCCS Account.
Contact: IT Service Desk at (719) 255-4357
Apply for FAFSA
FAFSA Application Opens: December 1 - NOW OPEN
Priority Submission Date: March 1
Submit your FAFSA application to determine if you will qualify for need-based scholarships, grants, work-student jobs, and/or student loans.
The UCCS Code is 004509.
If you have submitted the FAFSA, please log in to your myUCCS Portal and view your Action Items and To-Do List to ensure our Office of Financial Aid does not need additional information.
Contact: Office of Financial Aid at finaidse@uccs.edu or (719) 255-3460
Apply for Scholarships
Scholarship Application Opens: December 1 - NOW OPEN
Merit-Based Deadline: February 1
Need-Based Deadline: March 1
You will access the general scholarship application in your myUCCS Portal. The information you provide on the general application will be used to match you with potential scholarship opportunities.
For questions: Contact the Scholarships Office at scholarships@uccs.edu or (719) 255-3390
Authorize the College Opportunity Fund for Colorado Residents
The College Opportunity Fund (COF) pays a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible Colorado residents.
- When you enroll in your classes at orientation, you will authorize your COF stipend to be paid to UCCS.
- You have the option of authorizing COF each semester when you enroll in classes, or you may choose the Lifetime Authorization (you only authorize once, that authorization stays in effect until you change it).
- If you do not apply for and authorize COF, you will pay full tuition.
Contact: Bursar Office at (719) 255-3391
Apply for Housing
Housing Application Opens: December 1 - NOW OPEN
Priority Submission Date: March 15
To increase your chances of getting your preferred room type, submit your housing application before the priority submission date. You will need your UCCS username and password to submit the application (see Claim Your Account step if you do not have yours).
Applying to housing does not commit you to attending UCCS. A $300 deposit is required but $200 is refundable if cancelled by May 31st (fall applicants) or December 1st (spring applicants).
Wondering if you’re required to live on-campus? See housing exemption details at Application: Housing Exemption.
Contact: Housing Office at housing@uccs.edu or (719) 255-4042
Review Award Letter
Offer letters mailed: Starting late February
Once you have submitted your completed FAFSA, you will receive an award letter in the mail and via your myUCCS Portal about two weeks after your submission date if you apply on/after March 1.
To review your awards, log in to your myUCCS Portal and select the Financial Aid tab at the top of the page. Select the Accept/Decline Awards tile to view your Financial Aid offer.
Contact: Office of Financial Aid at finaidse@uccs.edu or (719) 255-3460
Review Placement Options
Only certain majors require placement in math courses. To view math requirements for your major, please refer to the placement test website.
Contact: MPT@uccs.edu
Submit Immunizations
After you register for orientation, please upload a copy of your Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization records to the UCCS Wellness Center portal.
If you will be living in on-campus housing, you must upload a certified record showing proof of a Meningococcal ACWY vaccination to the UCCS Wellness Center portal. If you opt not to receive the vaccine, you must sign a waiver form.
Submit Final Documents
If you are still taking classes in high school, send in your final transcript showing you have graduated. If you are currently taking, or have taken, classes at a different college, send in a final transcript showing all of the classes you have completed. If you took an AP and/or IB test, you will need to ensure that the scores for those tests are sent.
Official transcripts can be emailed to ugapp@uccs.edu, sent through SENDedu, or mailed to:
UCCS Office of Admissions
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Contact: ugapp@uccs.edu
Additional Resources
Connect with Others on Nearpeer
Starting at UCCS is exciting—but it’s even better when you know someone! Nearpeer helps you connect with others at UCCS who share your interests and experiences before you even step on campus. Whether you’re a first-time freshman or transferring in, Nearpeer makes it easy to find your community and feel at home. Join Nearpeer today and start making meaningful connections!
Questions? Email nearpeer@uccs.edu.
Financial Aid
UCCS offers a range of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and student employment opportunities.
We encourage you to explore all of the financial aid options available to you and our Financial Aid Office is here to help you navigate the process.
Tuition
Over 70% of UCCS students receive financial aid because we believe in making education affordable. Our mission is to offer competitively priced degrees.
To help you plan for your expenses, use our Bill Estimator tool to calculate your tuition costs.