UCCS is dedicated to being a leading educational institution where all who attend, work, and benefit from the campus are valued and respected. We value inclusive diversity as a foundation for teaching and scholarship, preparing students, faculty, staff, and community members for both local and global multicultural engagement. The Division of Inclusive Culture & Belonging Strategic Framework Pillars guides the university’s commitment to strengthening innovation, impacts, and practices as integral components of inclusive and academic excellence. The framework pillars strive to foster an inclusive learning and work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive and promote the principles of inclusive excellence, multicultural education, and social justice. Collectively the framework pillars enhance the University's service to the public and the contributions that directly impact quality of the work environment and learning for all. The collaborative efforts of campus leadership, staff, and faculty in partnership with the UCCS Division of Inclusive Culture & Belonging and the MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center exemplify UCCS's ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Together, they provide resources, information, outreach, and education with LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff. Through these combined efforts, we aim to elevate UCCS's impact in advancing, advocating, and ensuring the LGBTQ+ community is valued across campus.
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| Region: West | |
| City/State: Colorado Springs, CO | |
| Locale: Medium City (100,000 to 500,000) | |
| Student Population (FTE): 12,017 | |
| In-State Tuition: $10,200.00 | |
| Out-of-State Tuition: $24,180.00 | |
| Institution Website: http://www.uccs.edu |
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| Doctoral/Research University Master's College/University Baccalaureate College/University Public/State University Residential Campus |
LGBTQ Student Opportunities
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Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.
The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.
Reminder: Learn more by signing-up for FREE to participate in Campus Pride's LGBTQ-friendly National College Fair Program in eight different cities and the Campus Pride National Online College Fair.
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Commitment to LGBTQ Issues
Our Synopsis
The following areas directly support our LGBTQ+ and ally students: MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center works to create a safe and supportive campus environment by offering educational and community building opportunities and advocating for the needs and concerns of the community. They seek to provide multi-faceted support, create visibility, and foster a sense of community through an intersectional approach to programming and advocacy. The Division of Inclusive Culture & Belonging promotes the principles of inclusive excellence, multicultural education, and social justice. The Division upholds and crafts policies and initiatives to ensure a sense of belonging for the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, they provide ongoing training to all of campus. Residence Life & Housing offers gender inclusive housing options, along with ensuring that all staff and student employees receive yearly training. Wellness Center offers gender inclusive medical and mental health services, along with having an LGBTQ+ Support Group. Student Life provides support to students through affinity based LGBTQ+ Clubs, along with having a PRIDE committee in the Student Government Association. Kramer Family Library is committed to featuring LGBTQ+ authors, resources, and programs throughout the academic year. Finally, the UCCS Bookstore offers inclusive clothing and PRIDE merchandise year around, along with providing training to their staff on how to create an inclusive shopping experience.
Featured Quotes
Why you'll love University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
"There's a constant building of community with everyone... I've never felt so safe and loved being in an LGBTQ+ community than I do now. Everyone in the community is always involved, always there."
— 23-year-old UCCS senior identifying as gender non-conforming, pansexual, Black
Highlights & Organizations
Upcoming events
9/22/2023
Bisexual Pride Day
11/13/2023
At the Intersection: Queer and Disability Panel
1/30/2024
LGBTQ+ Spring Kickback
4/9/2024
Chaos Cabaret Drag Show
4/22/2024
Pride Week 2024: Our Queer Awakening
Admissions
Admissions Office
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Admissions Office
UCCS Admissions
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Phone: 719-255-3084
Website: https://www.uccs.edu/admissionsenrollment/staff
Admission Application Deadline:
Overall Campus Pride Index Score
The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.
The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.
Note: Prospective students and families are strongly encouraged to research current state laws for any college/university you are considering. The Campus Pride Index is updated annually and only measures current campus policies, programs and practices. Find information about state laws targeting the LGBTQ+ population on the Movement Advancement Project’s Equality Maps at lgbtmap.org/equality-maps.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
LGBTQ-friendly break-down by inclusion factors
| Sexual Orientation Score | 4.5 of 5 |
| Gender Identity/Expression Score | 4.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Policy Inclusion | 4.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment | 5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Academic Life | 4.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Student Life | 5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life | 4.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Campus Safety | 5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Counseling & Health | 4.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention Efforts | 3.5 of 5 |
| Sections greyed out mean the campus does not offer those services | |
LGBTQ-Friendly Report Card
LGBTQ Policy Inclusion
| Non-discrimination statement inclusive of sexual orientation | |
| Non-discrimination statement inclusive of gender identity/expression | |
| Health insurance coverage to employees’ same sex partner | |
| Accessible, simple process for students to change their name on university records and documents | |
| Accessible, simple process for students to change their gender identity on university records and documents | |
| Students have option to self-identify sexual orientation on admission application or post enrollment forms | |
| Students have option to self-identify gender identity/expression on admission application or post enrollment forms |
LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment
| Resource center/office with responsibilities for LGBTQ students | |
| Paid staff with responsibilities for LGBTQ support services | |
| Ally program or Safe Space/Safe Zone | |
| Actively seek to employ diversity of faculty & staff including visible, out LGBTQ people | |
| Standing advisory committee that deals with LGBTQ issues | |
| LGBTQ alumni group |
LGBTQ Academic Life
| LGBTQ studies program | |
| LGBTQ specific course offerings | |
| Actively recruit faculty for LGBTQ-related academic scholarship | |
| New faculty/staff training opportunities on sexual orientation issues | |
| New faculty/staff training opportunities on gender identity issues | |
| LGBTQ faculty/staff organization |
LGBTQ Student Life
| LGBTQ & Ally student organization | |
| LGBTQ & Ally graduate student organization | |
| LGBTQ social fraternity/sorority | |
| Regularly plans LGBTQ social activities | |
| Regularly plans educational events on transgender issues | |
| Regularly offers educational events surrounding intersectionality of identities for LGBTQ people | |
| LGBTQ-inclusive career services |
LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life
| LGBTQ living space, theme floors and/or living-learning community | |
| Roommate matching for LGBTQ students to find LGBTQ-friendly roommate | |
| Gender-inclusive housing for new students | |
| Gender-inclusive housing for returning students | |
| Gender-inclusive/single occupancy restroom facilities in campus housing | |
| Gender-inclusive/single occupancy shower facilities in campus housing | |
| Trains residence life and housing staff at all levels on LGBTQ issues and concerns |
LGBTQ Campus Safety
| Procedure for reporting LGBTQ related bias incidents and hate crimes | |
| Active ongoing training for hate crime prevention | |
| Active outreach to LGBTQ students and student organization | |
| Trains campus police on sexual orientation issues | |
| Trains campus police on gender identity/expression issues | |
| Supports victims of LGBTQ sexual violence and partner violence |
LGBTQ Counseling & Health
| LGBTQ counseling/support groups | |
| Trans-inclusive trained counseling staff | |
| Free, anonymous and accessible HIV/STI testing | |
| LGBTQ-inclusive health information and safer sex materials available | |
| Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers ongoing counseling services | |
| Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers hormone replacement therapy |
LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention
| Annually participates in LGBTQ admission fairs | |
| LGBTQ student scholarships | |
| LGBTQ mentoring program to welcome and assist LGBTQ students in transitioning to academic and college life | |
| Special Lavender or Rainbow Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students and allies | |
| Admission counselors receive LGBTQ-inclusive training and resources |
