About UCCS Graduate School

UCCS Graduate School

Welcome

Welcome to the Graduate School at UCCS!

For over five decades, UCCS has been a cornerstone of excellence in graduate education, offering a supportive and inclusive community. Whether you're a working professional seeking to advance your career or an aspiring scholar pursuing academic passion, UCCS provides a nurturing environment tailored to your needs. With 37 master’s programs, 11 doctoral programs, and a variety of emphasis areas and certificates, we are committed to fostering your career aspirations.

Benefit from our small class sizes and personalized mentorship from distinguished faculty who are dedicated to your success. If you're ready to embark on a journey of growth, knowledge expansion, and career preparation, we encourage you to apply and become part of our vibrant UCCS community. We eagerly await your application and the opportunity to welcome you to our campus.

The Role of the Graduate School

The Graduate School at UCCS is dedicated to advancing graduate education, upholding academic excellence, promoting graduate student success, fostering inclusivity, and nurturing a supportive community across all our graduate programs. Our services include:

  • Ensuring quality across all facets of graduate education through policies and standards that uphold best practices.
  • Advocating for graduate education locally, regionally, and nationally.
  • Representing UCCS's graduate programs in partnerships with the State of Colorado, federal agencies, industry collaborators, and the broader community.
  • Supporting program development and the launch of new degree and certificate programs within our graduate offerings.
  • Providing resources and personalized service to prospective students and applicants.
  • Supporting student success and timely completion of graduate programs.