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English Language Proficiency for Standard Admissions
Deadlines
TOEFL
80 iBT or 550 paper-based exam
IELTS6.5
ACT(Compass)270
UCCS has rolling admission (no set
deadline) but please give yourself at least 90
days to apply to UCCS prior to starting classes. Please recognize
that only admitted students can apply for scholarships when they
are available (December, 1).
*Special requirements may apply for graduate applicants, please
check www.uccs.edu for more details.
Scholarships
Not meeting our English language
proficiency requirements?
The Intensive English Program is uniquely designed to meet
the needs of students who have not met the university’s
minimum English proficiency requirement. Upon the completion
of our Intensive English Program, you automatically fulfill
the university’s English proficiency requirement and will be
eligible for full admission to UCCS. To learn more about our
IEP program, please email iep@uccs.edu.
UCCS offers competitive merit-based scholarships for all
students. Please be aware that most UCCS scholarship
deadlines are on February, 1.
Estimated Annual Costs
Fall 2015 to Spring 2016 academic year (12 credits/Semester)
Total Estimated Costs: $32,550
Tuition and Fees: $17,492.40
English Language Proficiency Exemptions may apply, please
check for more details at www.uccs.edu/international
On-campus Housing Expenses: $11,220
UCCS Code
Books & Supplies: $1,500
TOEFL, GRE and SAT4874
ACT0535
Health Insurance: $2,338
Steps for Application
Intensive English Program
Intensive English Program
›› Complete online application
›› Pay application fee
›› Provide evidence of financial responsibility
The Intensive English Program (IEP) operates in eight-week
sessions to allow students to matriculate quickly to
higher levels within the program or to regular courses.
Total Estimated Costs: $5,050
Undergraduate
›› Complete online application
›› Pay application fee
›› Submit the following:
»» English Language Proficiency Score
»» Official high school transcripts certified and translated to
English (final three years)
»» Official post-secondary or foreign post-secondary transcripts
(transfer students only)
Graduate Students
›› Complete online application
›› Review your program of interest requirements
›› Pay application fee
›› Submit English Language Proficiency
›› Submit official transcripts to UCCS electronically or by mail
depending on the requirements of your program of interest
Tuition and Fees: $2,850
Living Expenses: $2,000
Books & Supplies: $200
About
UCCS
The University of Colorado is a premier public research university with four
campuses. The Colorado Springs campus is the fastest growing campus within
the University of Colorado System. More than 11,000 students enrolled at UCCS
from over 50 states in the U.S. and 54 countries worldwide.
Excellent
Academic Experience
UCCS is recognized for its research and teaching achievements, excellent academic programs, state-of-art
facilities and exciting research opportunities from undergraduate through Ph.D. level.
UCCS is one of the “America’s Best Colleges” - U.S. News & World Report
#6
#13
in the U.S. for public
undergraduate engineering
Top Ranked Graduate Program in
nursing, social science and public affairs
among Western regional
public universities
AACSB International Accreditation for all
business degree programs (Top 5%
Business Schools in the World)
ABET accreditation for College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Total Enrollment
International Students Rate
11,132
4%
International Students from
Students to Faculty Ratio
54 Countries
17:1
Top
Areas of Study
›› Engineering
›› Business
›› Biological & Biomedical Sciences
›› Social Sciences
›› Nursing & Health
Science
Spectacular
Living Environment
Safe
›› U
CCS has a very safe campus with professionally-trained
police providing 24 hour, 7 day public safety services
›› Colorado Springs, a beautiful mid-sized city, is known for its
safe and friendly neighborhoods
›› Colorado is the #2 most educated state in the U.S
›› Colorado Springs is home to both Army and Air Force bases
Fun
›› UCCS provides a spectacular view of the Front Range of
the Rocky Mountains, including Pikes Peak
›› Colorado Springs has a lot of outdoor activities including
hiking, white water rafting, skiing and more!
›› The Garden of the Gods Park was named the #1 Park in
the US and the #2 Park in the World by TripAdvisor
Sunshine
›› C
olorado Springs has a four-season climate with mild
temperatures and over 300 days of annual sunshine
International
Student Support
›› Global Engagement Office (GEO)
The Global Engagement Office (GEO) supports international students by assisting them to make cultural transitions from the day of
arrival and providing information for students to better access campus resources. The office also helps students to better understand
academic courses, American classroom practices and university policies. The GEO office works extensively with the Admissions
Office to provide students with immigration and visa information.
›› Intensive English Program (IEP)
The English Language Center provides students with a culturally sensitive, supportive environment in which to build English language
proficiency and academic skills. Opportunities for creative language practice and expression of ideas are provided in both contentrich classes and learning experiences outside of the classroom. One-on-one tutor services are also provided.
›› Conversation Table
UCCS conversation table provides the opportunity for non-native speakers to practice their conversational English with native
speakers. It’s free and is a great way to meet American students and form friendships — all while improving your spoken English!
›› iBuddy Program
iBuddy program helps international students to make friends with American students. Through cultural exchanges, fun activities on
and off campus and conversation table programs, International students will improve English both on their academic and social level!
›› First Year Experience
The First Year Experience Program helps international students to be connected on campus and have a great first year experience.
The program promotes growth and development by assisting students in setting and accomplishing their educational goals, and
helping students with academic skill development.
›› Career Center
The Career Center's mission is to help students secure promising career opportunities. Social networking events with employers,
workshops for professional development and job fairs are arranged all year round to help students to succeed professionally.
›› Multicultural Office for Students Access, Inclusiveness, and Community (M.O.S.A.I.C.)
The M.O.S.A.I.C office involves students of all backgrounds and build an inclusive campus climate.
M.O.S.A.I.C staff work directly with international students clubs to provide social
support and arrange events to help international students to
succeed socially.
Professional
Career Development
International students have extensive internship and practical training opportunities through our partnerships in
technology, business/enterprise, health care, and other key growth areas. UCCS has professional
faculty and staff work together to assist international students academically,
professionally and socially.
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Scott Oki
Former Senior Vice-President for Microsoft
›› Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Information System from UCCS
›› Master of Business Administration degree from UCCS
"When I reflect on the things in my life that made a remarkable
difference, graduating from UCCS made a difference.”- Scott Oki
Contact
Ruby Cheng
International Services and Recruitment Coordinator
Global Engagement Office, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Phone: 1-719-255-5018
Fax: 1-719-255-5017
Skype: yanjie-ruby-cheng
Email: ycheng@uccs.edu
Wechat: StudyUCCS
www.uccs.edu/international