Current Student 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 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)

• Tuition & Fees (Bursar's Office)
• Student Employment
• Graduate Assistantship Manual
• Fellowship & Scholarship Opportunities: coming soon!
• Graduate Research Travel Awards
• Financial Aid Office

• 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.

• Grad CO Professional Development Workshops - Spring 2026

  Virtual Workshops to support graduate students and postdocs, hosted by Colorado graduate institutions. Click on link to view and register for workshops.

   

• 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!

  Dates: Fridays from March 6th, 2026 - April 24th, 2026

  Time: 9:00-10:30am

  Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

  ALL are welcome! Sign up here.

  If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Kelly McNear at csr@uccs.edu!

   

• Student Research Spotlight Panel

  Hear directly from UCCS student researchers as they share their work, how they got started, and what research looks like across disciplines. Whether you're already involved or just curious, this event is designed to make research accessible, real, and possible for you.

  Date: May 1st, 2026

  Time: 1-2pm

  Location: Student Life Lounge on Campus, FREE FOOD PROVIDED!

  Want to Present Your Research?

  • We are now accepting student panelists for upcoming events.

  •  Open to all majors!
    • 7–10 minute research overview
    • No formal presentation required
    • Share your story + connect with the campus community

  • Apply here: https://forms.gle/Hk3bcAyzxuP4mRVW8

  This is your chance to be part of building a stronger research culture at UCCS—one that is visible, collaborative, and student-driven!

   

• 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

• 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

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 below and submit documents by the posted deadlines to ensure that you are able to graduate during your intended semester. View our website here.