Clyde's Kickoff
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clyde’s Kickoff is UCCS’ New Student Welcome week! It takes place the week before classes officially start and is dedicated solely towards first-year students and includes programming for incoming first year international students and incoming graduate students. The events held throughout the week contain everything from fun and energizing activities, to featured entertainment, to learning tips for academic success, as well as starting your GPS course. The week is designed to introduce first year students to our campus community, various campus resources, meet other new students, and provide an introduction to the opportunities of engagement that UCCS has to offer.
All programming occurring throughout the week (outside of the GPS 1010 Seminar—attendance required) is highly recommended for students and should not be missed, as they all contain important information that will help a student’s transition to university life!
First Year Student Event Schedule
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Sunday, August 14Sunday, August 14
Move-in Day
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Campus Recreation Center Gym
Residence Life will send your move-in assignments, times, and locations. Please check with Residence Life and Housing for your day, time, and location for your move-in (housing@uccs.edu).
Sunday Dinner
Time: TBD
Location: Roaring Fork Dining Hall
Stuff-a-Stuff Night
Time: 7-9pm
Location: San Juan Quad
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Monday, August 15Monday, August 15
Move-in Day
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Summit and VAV
Residence Life will send your move-in assignments, times, and locations. Please check with Residence Life and Housing for your day, time, and location for your move-in (housing@uccs.edu).
UCCS Under The Lights
Time: 7pm
Location: Alpine Field
Monday Meal Times
Time: TBD
Location: Roaring Fork
Video Game Hours 1
Level Up Programs
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Tuesday, August 16Tuesday, August 16
Move-in Day
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Summit and VAV
Residence Life will send your move-in assignments, times, and locations. Please check with Residence Life and Housing for your day, time, and location for your move-in (housing@uccs.edu).
Club and Organization Field Day
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: Alpine Field
Interested in what clubs and organizations are available? Want to get to know them even more? Stop by alpine field and begin to determine what clubs and organizations you want to join, weeks ahead of the annual club fair! This club event is held exclusively for first year students!
“Get the Scoop” Ice Cream Social
Time: 7-9pm
Location: San Juan Quad and Summit Turf
Escape the summer heat with some tasty treats and meet some of your fellow classmates! Yard games are available, and will be a fantastic event to make some great memories with new friends and roommates!
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Wednesday, August 17Wednesday, August 17
Move-in Day
Time: Front Desks
Location: Summit and VAV
Residence Life will send your move-in assignments, times, and locations. Please check with Residence Life and Housing for your day, time, and location for your move-in (housing@uccs.edu). Please note there will be no check-ins available after 12pm on Wednesday. If you have a special request, please contact housing.
Parent Send-Off
Time: 1pm
Location: TBD
Floor Meetings (Residential Students only)
Time: TBD
Location: Across Campus
Floor meetings are a chance to meet with other residents on your floor, engage with your RA (resident Assistant) and learn more about the expectations of living in housing. Check with your RA for specific floor times and locations. Your floor meeting will lead you directly to your PlayFair/Welcome event.
Commuter Social
Time: 12pm-2:30pm
Location: Upper UC Plaza (Student Life Lounge)
Connect with other commuter students as well as some of the great campus resources we have around campus - they show you the ropes and provide necessary information you need! Please be sure to RSVP for this event on Mountain Lion Connect (MLC). Link to RSVP: https://mlc.uccs.edu/event/7173788
PlayFair
Time: 3pm-4:30pm
Location: Gallogly Events Center and Berger Hall
It’s finally time to meet your new friends and classmates in one of the nationals largest collegiate events. It’s fun, it’s energy, it’s excitement and so much more! Following your floor meeting, you will walk over to Gallogly and Berger to mix and mingle with other floors, commuter students and beyond. PlayFair is unlike any other event you have ever attended. It's fun, games, social, interactive and high-energy. PlayFair is the nations largest ice breaker and team builder! Following the event, students will assemble into UCCS letters and partake in the annual UCCS Class Photo Tradition!
Clap Line / Mountain Lion Rally
Time: 4:15pm
Location: Spine
Wednesday Meal Times
Time: TBD
Location: Roaring Fork
RecFest
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Recreation and Wellness Center
Check out one of the most popular events on campus and participate in mini sport competitions, games and much more!
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Thursday, August 18Thursday, August 18
GPS Gateway Days - DAY 1
Time: 8am-5pm
Location: Locations vary- Check the GPS website: https://gps.uccs.edu/gateway-days
GPS 1010 is your first official class at UCCS, either online or in person. Check your portal for times, locations, and other information. Please note if you are a first year student, you are REQUIRED to take this class and be present in person. Day 1 course programming includes:
- Class of 2025 Convocation
- Smart-move Training
- Lunch provided
- CollegeFest Resource Fair
Convocation
Time: 9:30am
Location: Virtual from Classrooms
GPS Lunch and CollegeFest
Time: 11:30-1pm
Location: Roaring Fork, Lodge, Columbine, and Berger
Rec Center Activities
Time: ALL DAY
Location: Rec Center and across campus
Feast at the Fork
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Roaring Fork and San Juan
The Dating Doctor
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Berger Hall
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Friday, August 19Friday, August 19
GPS Gateway Days- DAY 2
Time: 8am-5pm
Location: Locations vary- Check the GPS website: https://gps.uccs.edu/gateway-days
GPS 1010 is your first official class at UCCS, either online or in person. Check your portal for times, locations, and other information. Please note if you are a first year student, you are REQUIRED to take this class and be present in person. Day 1 course programming includes:
- Chalk the Walk
- Smart-move Training
- Lunch provided
- Exit Parade
GPS Chalk the Walk
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Location: Spine from Library to Columbine
GPS Lunch and Community Fest
Time: 11:30-1pm
Location: Roaring Fork, Lodge, Columbine, and Berger
Rec Center Activites
Time: ALL DAY
Location: Rec Center and across campus
GPS Scavenger Hunt
Dinner Hour
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Roaring Fork / Lodge
University Center Premiere Night
Time: 7:30pm-9pm
Location: University Center
Ever wonder what really goes down in the University Center? Well find out on this exciting night of games, fun and more! Interact with different offices and resources, the UC has to offer, and walk away with some great swag, including Airpods a flat-screen TV and more!
Crave Rave Bingo
Time: 9pm-midnight
Location: Berger Hall
Crave Rave Bingo is not your normal game of bingo… it’s so much more! Come and play for tons of prizes, free food, and exciting bingo rounds!
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Saturday, August 20Saturday, August 20
Clyde’s Adventure Excursions
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Meet in front of Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Get out and explore the campus and city of Colorado Springs like you never have before by capturing photos at historical, recreational, and beautiful sites! Locations to visit will be:
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Summit Bowling
- Manitou Springs
Transportation will be provided to both locations. Please meet at the University Center front entrance to pick up your shuttle for the excursion you plan on attending! Please check Mountain Lion Connect (MLC) for more specific details regarding times of arrival and departure: mlc.uccs.edu.
Class of 2026 Service Project
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Movie Madness
Time: 8pm
Location: Summit Village Turf
Enjoy a night under the stars! Bring your blankets and chairs - we will provide the movie snacks while enjoying an exciting new release movie.
Class of 2026 Talent Show
Time: 10:30pm
Location: Berger Hall (rehersals 3-5pm)
Here's your chance to perform your amazing talent or act you have for your new classmates - LIVE! Registration will occur throughout the week and auditions take place Saturday afternoon at 4:30pm.