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!

   

• Understanding CU Ventures: Transforming IP and Tech Transfers 

  Join the introductory seminar and mini-course from CU Ventures to understand the intellectual property and commercialization resources available in the system. This introductory session is designed for university researchers interested in translating their innovations into real-world impact by strengthening the competitiveness of their grant proposals or spinning out their own companies.

  Date: Thursday, March 12th, 2026

  Time: 11-2pm

  Location: Kettle Creek, located near the Roaring Fork Dining Hall and Alpine Garage

  Please click here to learn more about this event and to register! Save your spot!

  If you have any questions, please reach out to Hayley Blackburn at hblackbu@uccs.edu!

   

• Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Free Professional Headshots and Free Snacks!

  Date: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

  Time: 11-1pm 

  Location: T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center, in University Center

  This event is reserved for Graduate Students at UCCS only and has a limited number of spots. 

  Attendees must register for this event! Please click here to register!

  If you have any questions, please reach out to gradinfo@uccs.edu or call 719-255-3417.

   

• Graduate Grant Writing Bootcamp

  Looking for some help with the grant writing journey?

  Join us for the Graduate Grant Writing Bootcamp! Each session will cover important pieces in the grant writing process to help you find and apply for funding.

  Dates: 

  • April 2nd, 2026: Finding Funding Opportunities
  • April 9th, 2026: Elements of strong proposals
  • April 16th, 2026: How to Create your Budget
  • April 23rd, 2026: What Reviewers are Looking For

  Time: 4:30-5:30pm

  Location: On campus, exact location TBD 

  Space is limited so, please fill out the brief form here by March 31st, 2026, to RSVP and reserve your spot! 

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

• 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.