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How this book worksThis book provides a glimpse into what it means to be a student at UCCS.

The photos, the people, and the words are all real, no fancy gimmicks.

Simply put, these pages are UCCS. Enjoy.

How this book worksThis book provides a glimpse into what it means to be a student at UCCS.

The photos, the people, and the words are all real, no fancy gimmicks.

Simply put, these pages are UCCS. Enjoy.

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How this book worksThis book provides a glimpse into what it means to be a student at UCCS.

The photos, the people, and the words are all real, no fancy gimmicks.

Simply put, these pages are UCCS. Enjoy.

Campus Life ......................2 – 5

Mountain Lion Athletics ........6 – 7

Fun Facts ..........................8 – 9

Location ........................10 – 11

Academics ....................12 – 17

table of Contents

How this book worksThis book provides a glimpse into what it means to be a student at UCCS.

The photos, the people, and the words are all real, no fancy gimmicks.

Simply put, these pages are UCCS. Enjoy.

2 CaMPUsLIFE800-990-UCCS (8227)

at UCCS, college doesn’t just happen in the classroom. it happens at a Mountain lions game, a

theatreworks production, a yoga class at the rec Center, or over a sandwich at Clyde’s. We know

a campus alive and buzzing with activities is just as important as books, writing papers, and study time.

The Decemberists Live at UCCS!!

academic

arts

leadership

american association of University Women anthropology Club french Club Mock trial

video and filmmakers Club Musical theatre ensemble student art Club Creative Writing Club

religious/Cultural

Service/awarenessstudents for environmental awareness and sustainability Greek life

athletic

CaMPUsLIFE 3www.uccs.edu

UCCS currently has more than 180 clubs.

Alycia is a member of Student Ambassadors, the Latino Student Union, and is President of F.I.R.E.

For a full list of clubs, visit www.uccs.edu/cao

Campus Crusade for Christ asian Pacific islander student Union sPeCtrUM Black student Union latino/latina student Union

the ski and snowboard Club Kayak Club lacrosse Club Climbing team

student diversity Council society of leadership and success (sigma alpha Pi) College republicans College democrats army rotC Peta student Club

Be th

eatric

al

Stay healthy and fit

4 CaMPUsLIFE800-990-UCCS (8227)

Don’t miss Blackout Night!

Relax and soak up the view with friends

Be outdoorsy and live the Colorado lifestyle

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CaMPUsLIFE 5www.uccs.edu

Our student athletes compete in 13 NCAA Division II programs in the Rocky Mountain

Athletic Conference against schools from Colorado, Nebraska, and New Mexico. The

sports include:

Men's indoor track and field

Women's indoor track and field

Men's outdoor track and field

Women's outdoor track and field

Men's Cross Country

Women's Cross Country

Men's Basketball

Women's Basketball

Men's soccer

Women's soccer

Women's volleyball

Men's Golf

Women's softball

6 MoUntainlionATHLETICS800-990-UCCS (8227)

www.gomounta in lions.com

Club Teams intramural SportsCycling speedball (Paintball) Baseball dance Cheerleading Karate

Kayak Judo lacrosse racquetball shotokan Karate tennis

Basketball indoor soccer inner tube Water Polo softball volleyball

Kickball Ultimate frisbee flag football dodgeball and 15 more

Clyde — our mascot

MoUntainlionATHLETICS 7www.uccs.edu

www.gomounta in lions.com

STuDENTS COME FROM:

Colorado CoUnties

states

CoUntries

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NuMbER OF bACHELOR’S DEgREES:

NuMbER OF DOCTORAL pROgRAMS:

NuMbER OF MASTER’S DEgREES

NuMbER OF INTRAMuRAL SpORTS:

u.S. OLyMpIC ATHLETES wHO ARE STuDENTS:

SELF-REpORTED CAMpuS DIvERSITy

CApACITy OF HOT Tub IN THE REC CENTER

STuDENT-FACuLTy RATIO: 18:1

MALE-TO-FEMALE RATIO: AvERAgE CLASS SIzE: 28

43% MALE

57% FEMALE

NuMbER OF CLub TEAMS:NuMbER OF NCAA DIvISION II ATHLETIC pROgRAMS:

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5 NEw buILDINgS IN 5 yEARS:

sCienCe & enGineerinG

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event Center

•Shreddingat Breckenridge

•Cheeringon the rockies

•Watchingaconcert at red rocks

•Climbingtothe top of Pikes Peak

•Meanderingthrough the fine arts Center

•PartyingatWinter X-Games in aspen

•RockingoutatTelluride Music festival

•Watchingelk,deer,and buffalo at rocky Mountain national Park

•HikingtheCollegiatePeaks

•SoakinginGlenwood Hot springs

Black Gold Hint of Blue

Centennial Hall

reCreation Center

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6,425

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fUnFACTS 9www.uccs.edu

bOOkS IN THE LIbRARy

We admit, living in Colorado is pretty fantastic. We have legendary snow and 300

days of sunshine; mild summers and vibrant falls; big cities and small mountain towns; sand

dunes and raging rapids. and whether you stay close to campus or explore the whole state,

there’s always something to do.

Colorado Springs, CO

10 LOCATION800-990-UCCS (8227)

the incline

Hit first friday at the fine arts Center and see the art

Grab some popcorn and see an independent film at Kimball’s Peak three theater

Climb the red rocks at Garden of the Gods

visit mountain lions, giraffes, and bears at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Grab a cup of joe and do some boutique shopping downtown

Things to do in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springsan eclectic and vibrant area, Colorado springs and the Pikes Peak region have unique communities such as downtown, Manitou springs, and old Colorado City. each neighborhood has independent shops, galleries, cafes, pubs, fine dining, and nightclubs. so there’s a little something for everyone.

Snowboarding and Skiingonly 2 hours away,

and Denver only 1 hour away

Colorado Springs Bragging Rights#1 Best Place to Live, Outside Magazine

Fittest City, Men’s Fitness Magazine

5th Best City to Live, Work & Thrive, Kiplinger’s

Most Dog-Friendly City, Men’s Fitness Magazine

10 Great Cities for College Grads, Kiplinger's

LOCATION 11www.uccs.edu

our faculty members are some of the brightest in their fields. We have fulbright scholars, published academics, and internationally-known researchers. each works tirelessly to create a solid academic foundation for students to learn and grow.

so, whether studying global warming, analyzing a molecular structure, or interpreting english literature, our students work closely with experts. it is through these close relationships students’ critical thinking skills are honed, effective communication is built, and tomorrow’s leaders emerge.

12 ACADEMICS800-990-UCCS (8227)

Jackie Berning Biology

David Swaby Criminal Justice

Joe Zhou Computer Science

Peggy Knock Business

ACADEMICS 13www.uccs.edu

Honors programour Honors Program serves students who want to become intentional learners. University Honors students work with specifically selected and highly-qualified faculty in smaller class settings, encouraging them to engage in a collaborative, vigorous intellectual life that prepares them for admission to and success in graduate and professional schools. www.uccs.edu/honors

Freshman Seminarfreshman seminar is a group of courses specifically designed to help freshmen connect with other students, learn more about the campus and community, and tackle timely topics in small group settings. students who enroll receive three credits, have access to community and campus guest speakers, and participate in field trips and social events. www.uccs.edu/freshsem

Chancellor’s leadership ClassClC is a highly-selective undergraduate honors program designed to develop effective leaders. through coursework, community service, skill-building, and mentoring, students have the opportunity to enhance their leadership abilities. to allow students to focus their full attention on the program, ClC provides a scholarship renewable for up to four years. www.uccs.edu/clc

As an honor student, you have access to your own lounge

Choices: 36 bachelor’s degrees, 19 master’s degrees and 5 doctoral programsSmall class sizes:

An average of 28 students per class

National Rankings: A Top Western University by U.S. News & World Report

14 finanCialAID800-990-UCCS (8227)

!

Colorado reSidenT (12 CrediTS per SemeSTer/ 24 CrediTS per year) tuition and fees: $ 6,412.40* on-campus housing expenses average: $ 9,300.00 Total: $15,712.40 per year

Colorado reSidenT (15 CrediTS per SemeSTer/ 30 CrediTS per year) tuition and fees: $ 7,893.50* on-campus housing expenses average: $ 9,300.00 Total: $17,193.50 per year

*Colorado resident rates include CoF stipend

WeSTern UndergradUaTe exCHange STUdenT (12 CrediTS per SemeSTer/ 24 CrediTS per year)** tuition and fees: $11,332.40 on-campus housing expenses average: $ 9,300.00 Total: $20,632.40 per year

WeSTern UndergradUaTe exCHange STUdenT (15 CrediTS per SemeSTer/ 30 CrediTS per year)** tuition and fees: $14,043.50 on-campus housing expenses average: $ 9,300.00 Total: $23,343.50 per year

** Western Undergraduate exchange-eligible states: north dakota, South dakota, montana, Wyoming, new mexico, arizona, idaho, Utah, nevada, Washington, oregon, California, Hawaii, and alaska. nursing majors are not eligible for WUe tuition.

non-reSidenT STUdenT (12 CrediTS per SemeSTer/ 24 CrediTS per year) tuition and fees: $17,276.40 on-campus housing expenses average: $ 9,300.00 Total per year: $26,576.40 per year

non-reSidenT STUdenT (15 CrediTS per SemeSTer/ 30 CrediTS per year) tuition and fees: $17,413.50 on-campus housing expenses average: $ 9,300.00 Total: $26,713.50 per year

Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 annual estimated Costs. the above costs are estimates for a year of tuition and fees at UCCs. this is not a guarantee of cost of attendance for a freshman student as all costs are dependent upon the number of credit hours a student takes, choice of housing arrangements, and specialized fees for certain lab courses taken. living on campus is not required at UCCs. the number above for on-campus housing expenses includes a meal plan in the summit village. for information about financial aid and paying for college, please visit www.uccs.edu/finaid. FaFSa Code: 004509

KeyDATES 15www.uccs.edu

Best when classes are in session to register for a campus tour, go to www.uccs.edu/visit

Visit Campus ANYTIME

UCCs Code 004509 Priority deadline March 1st

FAFSA Application JAN

1

Housing Application MAR

15

Must be admitted to submit scholarship application closes March 1st

Scholarship Application DEC

1

Register for Orientation APR

1

!

submit official transcripts $50 application feeaCt/sat scores

Application for Admission NOV

24

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Strong Candidate possible Candidate Weak candidate

Codes for UCCs: aCt: 0535 sat: 4874

aCT SaT 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0

36 1600

35 1550-1590

34 1490-1540

33 1440-1480

32 1400-1480

31 1350-1390

30 1310--1340

29 1280-1300

28 1240-1270

27 1200-1230

26 1160-1190

25 1120-1150

24 1080-1110

23 1050-1070

22 1010-1040

21 970-1000

20 930-960

19 880-920

18 840-870

think you have what it takes to be a student at UCCs? Check out our admissions chart (to the right). Just find your aCt or sat score (on the left of the chart), match it with your GPa (on the bottom of the chart) and find the intersection. Where you land will tell you how strong a candidate you are for admission.

transfer applicants not meeting these requirements may still be considered for admission on an individual basis.

assured admission Criteria (includes minimum academic preparation Standards-mapS)College Business & administration engineering & applied Science* letters, arts, & Sciences Beth-el College of nursing & Health Sciences**

& public affairs

Class rank top 30% top 30% top 40% top 30%aCt or sat 24 Composite 25 Composite 24 Composite 24 Composite school Code: 22 Math, 24 english 1120 verbal + Math 1080 verbal + Math 1080 verbal + Math 1080 verbal + Math 3.0 GPa or higher

Course Units (one unit of study in the same subject area for one year)

english 4 4 4 4 including at least 2 years including at least 2 years including at least 2 years of composition of composition of composition

Math 3 4 3 3 College Prep at least 2 years of algebra; College Prep College Prep 1 year of Geometry & 1 year advanced Math

natural science 3 3 3 3 2 years lab science 1 year Physics & 2 years lab science 1 year Chemistry 1 year Chemistry 1 year Biology 1 year other science, a & P preferred

social science 2 2 2 2 Government, History, Government, History, economics, Psychology, economics, Psychology, sociology, etc. sociology, etc.

foreign language 2 2 2 2 all units in a single all units in a single all units in a single all units in a single foreign language foreign language foreign language foreign language

academic electives 1 1 1 1

total 15 16 15 15

*students not meeting criteria for assured admission will be considered based on a combination of class rank, test scores, and high school units. an engineering Prep Program is available for students having deficiencies in their math & science backgrounds.

**acceptance to the clinical nursing program is highly competitive, completion of prerequisite classes does not guarantee admissions to the clinical program.

Transfer admission requirementsif you have completed fewer than 12 semester hours of college work, you must meet freshman admission standard.

12-29 hours 2.7 or above GPa 2.5 or above GPa with 2.5 or above GPa 3.0 or above GPa completed college work english strong math & science

30 or more 2.7 or above GPa 2.5 or above GPa with 2.0 or above GPa 3.0 or above GPa semester hours completed english strong math & science

overall high school grade point average (4.0 scale)

16 adMissionsCRITERIA800-990-UCCS (8227)

aCT SaT 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0

UCCs offers 36 bachelor’s degrees. so whether you want to design a video game or learn new business trends, you will work closely with our faculty to become part of the university fiber.

UnderGradpROgRAMS 17www.uccs.edu

you can major in:

* the majors listed with an asterisk can also serve as a minor

leTTerS, Arts, And sciences

anthropology*

Biochemistry

Biology*

Chemistry*

Communication*

distributed studies

economics*

english*

Geography and environmental studies*

History*

Mathematics*

Philosophy*

Physics

Political science*

Psychology*

sociology*

spanish*

visual and Performing arts

Women’s and ethnic studies

Pre-Professional Programs

• Pre-Dentistry

• Pre-Education

• Pre-Journalism

• Pre-Law

engineering and applied SCienCe

Computer engineering*

Computer science*

electrical engineering*

Mechanical engineering

aerospace engineering

art History

Business

Classics

Cognitive studies

energy science

ethnic studies

film studies

french

Gallery Management

German

Gerontology

Japanese

leadership studies

Math as a liberal art

Military science

Music

organizational Communication

Physics and energy science

Pre-law

Professional Writing

statistics

sustainable development

theater

visual art

• Pre-Medicine

• Pre-Pharmacy

• Pre-PhysicalTherapy

• Pre-VeterinaryMedicine

BUSineSS and adminiSTraTion

accounting*

Bachelor of innovation

Business administration

entrepreneurship

finance*

General Business

Human resources Management

information systems*

international Business*

Management

Marketing*

Marketing/ PGa Golf Management

organizational Management*

service Management*

sport Management

edUCaTion

Professional licensure in:

• ElementaryEducation

• SpecialEducation

• SecondaryEducation:

– english

– Mathematics

– science

SCHool oF pUBliC aFFairS

Criminal Justice*

BaCHelor oF innovaTion Family oF degreeS

Business administration

Computer science*

Computer science security

electrical engineering

Game design and development*

BeTH-el College oF nUrSing & HealTH SCienCe

Health Care science

• Nutrition

• SportsHealthandWellnessPromotion*

• AlliedHealthCompletion

• MedicalTechnology

nursing

– social studies

– spanish

you can also minor in:

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