Family Connections
What is Family Connections @ UCCS?
Family Connections is here to support the families of incoming and returning UCCS students throughout their student’s college journey. We maintain consistent contact with families through different outreach methods, like webinars, newsletters, and social media, to connect them with resources and encourage them to interact with the UCCS community.
Family Weekend familiarizes UCCS families with campus and shows them the excellent opportunities offered at UCCS. Additionally, the Student and Family Connections office staff is always available and happy to connect with parents and family members with questions, concerns, or feedback regarding their student’s experience.
Family Connections recognizes the vital role parents and families play in their student's success at college. As such, we're here to support and guide families as they support and guide their students. Our role is to make sure that no one gets lost in the transition to or in the journey through UCCS.
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2023-2024 Webinars
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JIT | Books, Dining, and More - July 2023Just in Time Webinar | Books, Dining, and More
Revisit when Student and Family Connections invited our friends from the UCCS Bookstore and Dining Services to talk about the new TAAP (Textbook Affordability and Access Program) for textbooks and course materials as well as our new dining options on campus.
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JIT | Move-in, Gateway Days, Clyde's Kickoff - August 2023Just in Time Webinar | Move-in, Gateway Days, Clyde's Kickoff
Revisit when Student and Family Connections invited our friends from Residence Life and Housing, Gateway Program Seminar, and Student Life to share details to help students get started at UCCS. Topics include: move-in, Gateway Days, and Clyde's Kickoff.
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SYS | Getting Involved at UCCS - September 2023Supporting Your Student Webinar | Get involved with Student Employment, UCCSLead, Mentor Collective, MOSAIC&LGBTQ+ Resource Center!
Revist this webinar to listen to our friends from Student Employment, UCCSLead, Mentor Collective, the MOSAIC & LGBTQ+ Resource Center talk about how your student can get engaged with their offices and the benefits of getting involved on campus. Help your student find the place they belong and what they enjoy doing!
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SYS | Campus Recreation, Wellness Center, and Student Mental Health - October 2023Supporting Your Student | Campus Recreation, Student Mental Health, and the Wellness Center Webinar
Watch this insightful webinar designed to empower parents and families in supporting their students' well-being and success on campus. Our panelists will delve into crucial topics that matter most to your student's college experience. Discover the wealth of resources available at the Wellness Center, gain valuable insights into student mental health, and explore the endless opportunities at the Campus Recreation Center.
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SYS | Financial Aid and the New FAFSA - November 2023Supporting Your Student Webinar | Financial Aid and the New FAFSA
Questions about how to apply for financial aid? Scholarships? Did you hear the FAFSA changed? For our last webinar of the Fall 2023 semester, we partnered with the Financial Aid office to talk about types of financial aid, the 24-25 FAFSA, and the upcoming scholarship cycle! Get a jump on figuring these things out for the next academic year, and start planning out scholarship applications with your students.
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SYS | Summer Internships and Jobs - March 2024Supporting Your Student Webinar | Summer Internships and Jobs
You've heard that you need a job and internship while in school and over the summer, but what does that mean, and how are you supposed to get one? What does that process look like? Does UCCS have help for you if you don't have a resume yet? Yes! Watch this webinar from UCCS Student and Family Connections with the T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center to learn about all that and more.
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SYS | Class Registration - April 2024Supporting Your Student Webinar | Class Registration
We closed off the Supporting Your Student webinar series with a subject everyone has questions about: class registration! If you or your student are in the dark about what the registration process is like, how they should pick their classes, or what an enrollment appointment is, this is the webinar for you! Valerie McClinton, the Assistant Director of Academic Advising, presented on the registration process and on how academic advisors can be your students' best resource through this journey.
Newsletters
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July 2023Preparing for your student's journey
Oh, how time flies! The beginning of the new academic year came sooner than expected. We understand this quick transition into your student’s first year of college can feel overwhelming. Student and Family Connections offers support to students and their families as you and your student begin your journey with UCCS. We look forward to partnering with you throughout your student’s time at UCCS to help make this journey a great experience.
In this newsletter we featured significant dates, reminders, resources, and events helpful to preparing for this transition as you send your student off to school.
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August 2023Last minute preparations... let us help!
We’re excited to see you and your student on campus soon! Whether your student is moving onto campus or will be commuting the start of the semester is fast approaching. This period of time can feel emotional, overwhelming, and maybe a little stressful for both you and your student. Student and Family Connections is here for you and your student through it all. We’ll connect your student to resources, help them find where they belong, and support them through their learning paths. You won’t get lost either, we’ll keep sending out emails and hosting events that make sure you’re kept in the loop throughout this entire transition.
In this newsletter we featured information that you needed to know before school starts, helpful events, relevant deadlines, and tips to keep in mind.
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September 2023Supporting successful engagement and connections
As we adjusted to fall, your student has been adjusting to their campus routine at UCCS. We have been overjoyed to see campus come alive again with students starting their classes, enjoying the West Lawn, and exploring their interests. September is a great time for your student to get involved on campus whether it be through an on-campus job, a club, or attending various events. We encourage all students to get connected early to create a sense of belonging and community that will ease and support them throughout the academic year. Student and Family Connections is here to guide you and your student to different places that they can get engaged, create networks, and find fun opportunities with some of our most active campus partners.
In this newsletter we featured information about community-oriented campus resources, exciting chances to engage with other students, and some relevant deadlines in September.
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October 2023Spooky season in more ways than one
October is a month known for heightened academic and personal stress for students. By October, students have settled into a routine, are approaching midterms, and often begin to feel homesick. Supporting your students throughout this time, especially when you can’t be with them, is incredibly important. We want to ensure you’re aware of the valuable resources available to support your student’s journey.
In this newsletter we highlighted academic support resources, the class registration process, mental health services on campus, and self-care tips.
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November 2023Thinking ahead to fall break and beyond
We blinked and fall break has arrived! As a reminder, there are no classes Monday, November 20th through Sunday, November 26th. University offices will be open Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st of fall break. Students are not required to leave campus for fall break, but dining options will be limited. See below for more information.
In this newsletter we featured information on FAFSA, scholarships, fall break, and finals at UCCS!
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December 2023Rushing to the finish line
The Fall semester is rushing to an end, and winter break is on the horizon. We hope students will use the break to take some time off with family and friends before returning to business as usual at UCCS. If your student has chosen to work or take a pre-term over winter break, encourage them to find time to rest, see loved ones, or practice self-care at least once this break.
With break rapidly approaching and knowing it will end faster than we would like, we have included a wealth of important information in this newsletter.
In this newsletter we featured information about finals, move-out/move-in, financial aid/scholarships, and grades.
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January 2024Good to know before you go!
Welcome to the first newsletter of 2024!✨ We hope you had a fantastic winter break with your student and that they're ready to get back in the swing of things at UCCS.
In this newsletter we featured information to start the semester off strong! That includes TAAP, parking, financial aid and scholarships, and more.
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April 2024Spring has sprung, let's see what's to come! 🌼
In this newsletter we share timely information about class registration, move-out, and academic support your students can find on campus.
