UCCS Trivia
What year was UCCS founded?
1965
What is the compus curriculum?
The campus-wide undergraduate, general education program at UCCS
This office maintains and administers the University Student Code of Conduct, serves as a student advocate, provides assistance to students in crisis, and supports students by directing services and programs that enhance students' education and provide life-enriching experiences.
Dean of Students
The 14000ft Mountain in sight from campus is named what?
Pike's Peak
Name the UCCS Department that has a compass as the logo
Gateway Program Seminar!
What are the names of the two residence villages on campus?
Summit Village and Alpine Valley
What is a credit hour?
Unit of measurement to define the amount of instruction given by a university.
Responsible for the safety of UCCS faculty and students.
UCCS Campus Police
About how many steps is the Manitou Incline?
2700 steps (2768 to be exact)
What is the area code that UCCS is under?
80918
What is the name of the UCCS mascot and the type of animal?
Clyde the mountain lion
What is FERPA?
Stands for Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This act gives college students the right of privacy over the school records.
The mission of this department is "to foster a sense of belonging by engaging and connecting all students through learning, leadership, and exploration to develop active global citizens"
Student Life
What is the exact height of Pike's Peak?
14,115ft
When is Earth Day?
April 22nd
What road runs in between the Hybl and Ent Centers?
Eagle Rock Rd.
What is the job of the Bursar's office?
They are responsible for the collection and billing of tuition-related charges.
This department is welcome to all student but specializes in advocating for the academic, personal, and social development of underrepresented students at UCCS.
The Multicultural office of Student Access, Inclusiveness, and Community (MOSAIC).
When was Colorado Springs Established?
July 31st, 1871
What was the name of Pike's Peak from the Colorado Mountain Ute people?
Montana del Sol
What was the UCCS mascot from 1990-1997?
"Stretch" the giraffe. UCCS was the fighting longnecks!
Who is the Provost?
The Provost is the Chief Academic Officer of the University, providing primary administrative leadership, direction, and evaluation for all academic activities and faculty affairs of the University.
A network of five centers, each offering a unique program of academic support to help all UCCS students succeed in every aspect of their academic careers.
The Excel Centers (Math, Science, Language, Writing, Communication).
What are the red rocks at Garden of the Gods made of?
Orange Sandstone
Name all the schools in the CU system
UCCS, CU Boulder, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus