FAQ

Clyde’s Kickoff is UCCS’ New Student Week of Programming. This week is dedicated entirely toward first year freshmen students. All the programs and functions are designed to connect students to important resources on campus, learn more about UCCS, and help them have a great time the week before classes start

Attendance for your GPS 1010 Seminar is required, and attendance for the rest of the functions is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Should you choose not to attend, you will be missing out on important resources and functions that will help jump start your college career, leaving you to start your first official week of classes already behind. We promise, you will not be disappointed in the programming or services during this week.

As a first year student, it is really important you attend Clyde’s kickoff. You were made aware of this programming during the summer orientations and should be able to adjust work scheduled with plenty of time. There are also important resources for commuter students.

There will be a commuter social held on Wednesday, that includes various campus offices and departments that help commuter students get connected with the resources they need to be successful. Additionally, all events have various commuter components.

GPS is your freshmen seminar course, which begins during Clyde’s Kickoff. This course counts as one of your classes so it is extremely important you are available to attend your course.

The dining halls will be open starting Sunday, August 15th and continue throughout the week. All events will have some food options available, but full meals will be provided through the dining hall.

Any registered early arrival move-ins will occur on Sunday, August 15th. All other students moving in will begin on Monday, August 16th and continue through end of Day August 17th. Late check-ins will occur on Wednesday, August 18th between 9am and noon.

While these events are designed specifically for first year freshmen students, we really encourage you to attend them with other UCCS students.

If you have significant conflicts with attending Clyde’s kickoff events and programs, please contact Stephen Cucchiara, Director of Student Activities and Community Service (scucchia@uccs.edu).

Parents, we know you are very proud of your students and want to see them succeed. It is really important that you provide them the support to grow and navigate their college career. Aside from move-in day and the hours prior to convocation, the rest of the programs and services are oriented toward first year students.

The “Contacts” tab provides all of the useful contacts you will need for Clyde's Kickoff. However, if you have immediate questions, please contact Stephen Cucchiara, Director of Student Activities and Community Service (scucchia@uccs.edu) with questions and he will be able to connect you with the resources you need.