University of Colorado Colorado Springs

University of Colorado Colorado Springs requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. UCCS accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, UCCS has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 44% of students who start college at UCCS graduate within six years.

UCCS offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UCCS may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At UCCS?

UCCS has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with UCCS directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UCCS

When choosing a major, UCCS students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UCCS.

Student Designed Majors

UCCS allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

UCCS does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at UCCS

UCCS offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Does UCCS Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ UCCS does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UCCS Have An Online Program?

✅ UCCS has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UCCS Offer AP Credit?

✅ UCCS offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UCCS Have An Honors Program?

✅ UCCS offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does UCCS Require Internships?

❌ Students at UCCS are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs Library

The main library on campus is the Kraemer Family Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UCCS

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UCCS offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UCCS have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UCCS has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UCCS include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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