Clyde's Kickoff

Early Move-in Day: Summit Village and Village at Alpine Valley

Time: 11am-5pm

Location: Check-in: Recreation and Wellness Center

This move-in block time is for students who have registered to move-in early. Please check with Residence Life and Housing as to whether or not you are registered to move-in early (housing@uccs.edu). Your move-in times will be sent by Residence Life.

Dinner and Games at the Fork!

Time: 5pm-7pm

Location: Roaring Fork Dining Hall

Finished moving into your residence hall? Want to kick back, eat some good food, and meet people? Come to Roaring Fork Dining hall to attend your first official college event! 

Move-in Day: Summit Village and Village at Alpine Valley

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Check-in: Recreation and Wellness Center

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

Spend your first night on campus getting to know other students living on campus, play some great yard games, and have some fun under the stars with some of UCCS’ most energizing games!

Move-in Day: Summit Village and Village at Alpine Valley

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: Check-in: Recreation and Wellness Center

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: 7pm

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!

Late Arrivals Move-in Day: Summit Village and Village at Alpine Valley

Time: 9am-12pm

Location: Check-in: Residence Hall Front Desks

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.

Floor Meetings (Residential Students only)

Time: 1pm-3pm

Location: Locations Vary

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: 1pm-3pm

Location: Upper UC Plaza

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/First Year Student Welcome Event

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! 

Feast at the Fork

Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm

Location: Roaring Fork Dining Hall

Enjoy your first official dinner on campus as you explore pop-up style food stations in Roaring Fork, offering a variety of cuisines from all over the world!

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!

GPS Gateway Days- DAY 1

Time: 9am-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

Cards Against Hypnosis

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Berger Hall

This is an interactive, laugh out loud, drop to your knees funny, comedy hypnosis show! This unpredictable show gives a truly unique experience for the hypnotized participants as well as the audience.

GPS Gateway Days- DAY 2

Time: 9am-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

University Center Premiere Night

Time: 7:30pm

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: 9:15pm

Location: Berger Hall; University Center

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!

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: 

• Guided Hike in Palmer Park
• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
• 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. 

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. Our movie showing will feature "A Quiet Place Pt. 2" 

Class Talent Show

Time: 10:30pm

Location: Berger Hall; University Center

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.

Class of 2025 Gratitude Project (Community Service Project)

Time: 11-2pm

Location: Student Life Lounge

A long standing tradition of the incoming class, take part in your class service project that gives back to the Colorado Springs Community and  UCCS. This year's project is a drop-in volunteer project in the Student Life Lounge. This year's project will feature positive thank you posters for departments around campus. There will be free food! Stop by, grab a slice and give gratitude!

Out of State Student Social

Time: 3-5pm

Location: San Juan Quad

Are you a first year student from another state? Come mix and mingle with other students and build your out-of-state community! This is a great opportunity to meet more students and build your residential community! We will first meet in the quad, play some lawn games and head to dinner as a group!