University of Colorado Colorado Springs

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs has the Pi Beta Phi. In fact, more students participate in the Pi Beta Phi than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Colorado Colorado Springs include Phi Sigma Sigma, Alpha Sigma Phi, Asian Pacific Islander Student Union and National Society for Leadership and Success.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs community comes together each year for Playfair, Concert on the Lawn and Significant Speaker Event.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers housing for students. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of Colorado Colorado Springs students live off campus. In 2023, 14% of undergrads at University of Colorado Colorado Springs lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 86% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Colorado Colorado Springs. There are 1,719 spots available in on-campus housing for all 10,002 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers coed housing.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs Athletics

At University of Colorado Colorado Springs there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Colorado Colorado Springs:

Is University of Colorado Colorado Springs Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security.

UCCS offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, UCCS has public safety and police department.

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