Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

UCCS prides itself on sustainability! Learn how our students get involved in sustainability efforts by visiting the Office of Sustainability site.

We’d love to answer your parking questions.

Contact Parking Services at 719-255-3528 or parking@uccs.edu.

Thousands of UCCS students work in on-campus roles each year, both in a need and non-need basis. Learn more on the student employment website.

Our sweet suites are like no other! We’re ready to take your questions, or just show off our unique on-campus living options. Visit the Residence Life & Housing site for more information.

Financial aid can be stressful. We’re here to help. Whether it’s a question about disbursement, or any general assistance we can provide, we’re here to answer your questions. Learn more at the financial aid website.

Our Student Financial Services (Bursar) office is here to help! Reach out to our Bursar's office for more information regarding payments and much more. 

While managing debt is an individual responsibility, UCCS students are ahead of the national average. Our students on average graduate with a debt load of approximately $25,500, which is well below the national average of $35,000. Utilize scholarships, financial aid programs, as well as on-campus employment options, to help defray the costs of your education.

1. We’re here to help you complete your application, or help you check on its status.
   • Feel free to reach out via phone during our office hours or send us an email.
   • Phone: 1-719-255-3084 (Toll Free) 1-800-990-8227
   • Email: go@uccs.edu
2. If you are a graduate degree-seeking student with application questions, please contact us.
   • Feel free to reach out via phone during our office hours or send us an email.
   • Phone: 1-719-255-3417
   • Email: gradinfo@uccs.edu

Undergraduate students:

1. We accept ACT and SAT scores that are included on high school transcripts.
2. Please ensure the year of graduation is included on your high school transcripts.
3. It’s recommended to submit electronic transcripts, whenever possible. Please send them to ugapp@uccs.edu.

Graduate students:

• When submitting transcripts for graduate consideration, please email attachments to ugapp@uccs.edu.

Undergraduate students: 

•  Learn about important dates, how to contact our Transfer office, as well as advice on credits by visiting the Transfer office website.

Graduate students: 

• Upon the program's approval, graduate students can transfer in credits. Contact our graduate office for additional information.
• Phone: 1-719-255-3417
• Email: gradinfo@uccs.edu
• Additional policy information

• If you are under 23, your residency will be based on the residence of your parent/guardian.
• If you are out of state, but believe you may qualify for in-state tuition, or would like to learn more about how to claim in-state tuition, visit the registrar's website.

Undergraduate students

• We can’t accept registrants for orientation before an application to UCCS has been accepted.
• Orientation registration will open ahead of the semester you're scheduled to start your journey at UCCS. Visit this website to learn the date your orientation flight has been opened: https://www.uccs.edu/orientation/

Graduate students

• New graduate students attend a fall or spring welcome reception. 
• Learn more about our graduate welcome reception here.

Undergraduate students

• We’d love to hear from you. Learn how to check your status and call an admissions counselor at the admissions website. 

Graduate students

• Prospective graduate students can check on the status of their application via email or phone. 
• Phone: 1-719-255-3417
• Email: gradinfo@uccs.edu