Orientation & Welcome Events

Orientation and Welcome Events for Graduate Students

Welcome, incoming Graduate Students! We invite you to register for our welcome and orientation events! Also, contact your academic department to ask if they are holding a department-specific orientation. 

New Grad Student Welcome Reception

We are providing dinner and the opportunity to connect with other students, staff, and faculty. Representatives from a variety of campus resources will be present!

Monday. August 18th, 2025

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

(Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)

Berger Hall in University Center

Parking is FREE this week!

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UCCS Welcome Bash

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Looking to explore campus before you arrive? Students and their families are invited to join us for a New Student Welcome Bash which features a variety of resource fairs providing an inside look at campus services, academics, and student involvement opportunities. Participate in a campus and residence hall tour, visit the bookstore, and much more. Space is limited so register early!

Event Dates:
Friday, July 11th, 2025: 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday, July 25th, 2025: 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday, August 8th, 2025: 9:00am-12:00pm

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International Student Orientation (I-WOW)

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, August 20th, 2025 FROM 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM MT.

International Student Orientation is mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 new international students and open to students on any temporary visa types. It is a special event designed to provide you with information and tools necessary to navigate your new home as smoothly as possible. This is an exciting week of events, but the first-day sessions are mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 (students on other visa types are highly encouraged to participate).

Online Orientation in Canvas

Access campus resources in this optional, online orientation.

Campus Tours

Would you like to visit campus before classes start? Email gradinfo@uccs.edu to request a Grad Student Tour or follow the link to register for specialized tours if you are a student in Human Physiology, Nutrition, or Nursing programs.

Request Information

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We're Here to Help
The Graduate School is here to promote excellence in graduate education and to facilitate and enhance the educational experience and opportunities for graduate students. Please contact us if you have any questions! 

Call (719) 255-3417, or email us at gradinfo@uccs.edu. We are located in Cragmor Hall, room 110.

*Please check with your department to see if they offer a program specific orientation!