Current Student Resources
Academic Resources
- View Academic Calendar
- Course Information Center
- Degree progress and program requirements
- Academic advising: Check with your program contact/advisor to determine which classes to enroll in. A full list of program contacts can be found on the Graduate Programs by College page or Program Contacts page.
- Canvas / learning management system
- Thesis/Dissertation and Graduating Student Information
- Graduate Student Mentoring Resources
- Graduate forms (e.g., add/drop, leave of absence, intent to graduate)
- Academic policies (e.g., probation, time limits, transfer credit)
Funding & Financial Support
Campus Services & Support
- Mental health & counseling services
- Disability services: provides reasonable accommodations and support to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities.
- Campus safety
- Kraemer Family Library
- Office of Information Technology
- Parking & Transportation services
- Veteran & Military Affairs: Provides benefits counseling, transition assistance, and academic and social support to military-affiliated students.
- International Affairs: International student support and Study Abroad
- Career Center: Schedule an appointment with a career coach to explore careers, resume building, interview skills, jobs/internships and more.
- Family & parenting support:
- Family Development Center; inquire about scholarship availability!
- Pregnancy accommodations: Pregnancy Accommodations | Disability Services
- Campus Closures & Delays
- Dean of Students Office: serves as a resource and advocate for students and can offer assistance when they do not know where to turn. The office has three primary functions: to administer the Student Code of Conduct, to support students in crisis through the CARE Team, and to promote student growth and development through educational and prevention programming.
Upcoming Events
4th Annual UCCS Career Crossroads Networking Event
The UCCS Career Center invites you all to come to the 4th Annual UCCS Career Crossroads Networking Event. Featured industries include: Defense/STEM, government & non-profit organizations, healthcare, business, and education.
Date: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Berger Hall (in University Center)
More details: Bring your resume, dress in business casual attire (if you don't have any, head over to Clyde's Closet).
- Register on Handshake.
- Pre-event survey for students— Help us understand how we can best support their networking experience.
- Employer conversation practice for students— Prepare to introduce themselves and speak confidently with employers.
- Event Roadmap for students– Follow the map to be the most prepared for this event
- Clyde’s Closet — Access free professional attire that students can keep.
Graduate Student Virtual Writing Circle
Need dedicated time to write or some extra writing support?
Join the Graduate Student Virtual Writing Circle! Come work on your articles, fellowship applications, coursework, dissertation, and more. RSVP here (Please fill out this form)
Dates: September 11th, 2026 - December 4th, 2026
Times: Fridays 9-10:30am on Microsoft Teams
Questions? Reach out to csr@uccs.edu for more information!
Newsletters & Announcements
Graduate School Newsletters:
The Graduate School at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is proud to announce the launch of our newsletter. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep graduate students and faculty informed of announcements, upcoming events, and projects our team is working on to continually provide resources and support to our graduate students. Additionally, we will use this space to showcase the excellent work of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. These newsletters will be released monthly starting in the Fall 2026 semester. We are excited for this chance to be able to highlight members of our UCCS community and to provide another helpful resource for graduate students. Thank you for being a part of our UCCS community!
Newsletter Issues:
Student Life
- Campus Events – Mountain Lion Connect
- Arts & Culture
- Athletics
- Campus Store
- Recreation Center
- MOSAIC: includes multicultural programs, the First2Go program, international student and scholar services, education abroad, and the LGBTQ+ resource center.
- Student Activities & Organizations
Mentoring Resources for Students
Mentorship is a vital part of graduate education—whether you're pursuing a master's degree or doctorate, whether in a research or practicum-based program. Strong, supportive mentoring relationships provide guidance, encouragement, and inspiration to help students navigate their graduate studies and realize their academic and professional goals.
Our Graduate School Mentoring page is designed to support both students and faculty in fostering meaningful mentoring experiences. Here, you'll find tools, best practices, and guidance tailored to the various needs of our graduate community.
The Graduate School is deeply committed to promoting a culture of collaborative and supportive mentorship. We believe that strong mentoring is key to student success in academia and beyond. Building and sustaining this culture requires the active engagement of our entire community—students, faculty, and staff alike. Through shared commitment and partnership, we can ensure that graduate student mentoring is inclusive, impactful and empowering
Professional Development (Under Construction)
- Workshops and seminars (e.g., writing, publishing, public speaking): coming soon
- 3-Minute Thesis Competition
- Career center / job search support
- Teaching support (for TAs): coming soon
- Research resources & grant writing: coming soon
Graduating Students
UCCS is committed to helping you through the process of graduation. Please visit our resources page for graduating students. This page contains all necessary information, instructions, and forms needed for our UCCS graduate students planning to complete their degrees, including helpful information for students submitting thesis or dissertations. Please make sure to follow the steps listed on this page and submit documents by the posted deadlines to ensure that you are able to graduate during your intended semester.
FAQs
Q: Can you tell me who my advisor will be now that I am admitted into a degree-seeking program?
A: For graduate students, academic advising is conducted within the departments and is separate from our Academic Advising Office. Depending on the department, students are either able to select a faculty member, or a faculty member will be assigned to act as their faculty advisor. Please review the contact information for your program here. Please reach out to the contact listed to learn who your faculty advisor will be if one has not yet been assigned to you or if you are not already in communication with one.
Q: Do I have an advisor as a Non-Degree Student?
A: Non-degree students are not assigned an academic advisor, but we are here to help! First, start by reviewing our current course offerings here. Once you have determined the class you need to enroll in, please reach out to gograd@uccs.edu to assist with connecting with the department to receive a permission code to register.
Q: How long do I have before I have to accept my admission offer in the application portal?
A: This is dependent on the department and the program you were admitted into, please reach out to the department for this information. You can visit our website here for their contact information.
Q: How can I claim in-state tuition once I am admitted into a graduate program?
A: The Registrar’s office handles residency classification. You can reach that team by email at tuitclas@uccs.edu or registrar@uccs.edu , or you can call them at 719-255-3361.
If you haven’t done so already, please fill out the Tuition Classification Form found on our student forms website here: Student Forms | Office of the Registrar (uccs.edu) Please contact the Registrar office if you have any questions regarding this form.
Q: What are all the steps I need to complete to graduate?
A: Graduating students should visit our website here for a list of all the steps that need to be completed and important deadlines pertaining to graduation.
Please contact your department to see if you are on track to graduate, if you have any Thesis or Dissertation questions after reading the procedures guide, please contact graddocs@uccs.edu. If you have commencement ceremony questions, please contact commencement@uccs.edu or 719-255-8721. If you have online diploma card questions, please contact the Registrar Office at registrar@uccs.edu or call 719-255-3361.
Q: Where do I get my graduation regalia?
A: Graduation regalia can be ordered from the Campus Store website and picked up at the Campus Store located on the second floor of the University Center across from the Information Desk.
Additionally, please be on the lookout for emails advertising our Graduation Fairs held at our Campus Store. There are usually two held throughout the year, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester for upcoming graduation ceremonies.
For the Fall 2026 semester, the Graduation Fair will be on October 28th and 29th, 2026 from 10am-5pm in the Campus Store, located in University Center 105. For more information, please click here.
If you have graduation regalia questions, please contact the Campus Store at 719-255-3247 or shop@uccs.edu .
Q: Who do I contact if I have questions regarding Commencement? Including obtaining tickets, locations, times, and specific information for graduating students?
A: If you have any questions related to commencement, please visit their website here or contact their team at commencement@uccs.edu or call 719-255-8721.