Pre-Collegiate Support and Success Center

Welcome to Pre-Collegiate

Dear Students, Families, and Friends,

Thank you for your interest in the UCCS Pre-Collegiate Program!

We are proud to support diverse, first-generation, and military-connected high school students as they prepare for their postsecondary journeys. Our programming is designed to equip students with the academic, social, and emotional tools they need to succeed in college and beyond.

We understand that navigating the world of higher education can be overwhelming. Many students wonder: Am I ready? Can I afford it? What if I don’t know what to study? Will it be worth it?
Our program helps answer these questions by providing guidance on how colleges and universities work, how to apply for financial aid, and how to create and complete a personalized plan of study.

Beyond academics, we emphasize skill-building and career exploration. Students practice time management, interviewing, teamwork, and leadership. We also help them explore employment opportunities and career pathways so they can make informed decisions about their futures.

Our vision for every scholar is simple: Explore their postsecondary options, Dream about what they can achieve, and ultimately, Achieve their goals.

The UCCS Pre-Collegiate Program has been mentoring students across El Paso and Pueblo Counties since 1987, and we are honored to continue this legacy. Our dedicated team is here to support you and your scholar every step of the way.

We hope you’ll join us in this mission!

Warm regards,
The Pre-Collegiate Support and Success Center Team
University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Pre-Collegiate Application

The UCCS Pre-Collegiate Program will help you explore, dream, and achieve your future after high school!

Free multi-year program in Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
Explore various colleges and careers!
1st generation, low income, and military connected Students entering grades 9–12 in Fall.
The link to apply will be available at the end of January 2027 for Colorado Springs Program
The link to apply to the Pueblo Program is available until 9-30-26.

Summer Academic Institute (SAI)

Summer Academic Institute is a program which runs during the month of June, It is a highly recommended program for our Pre-Collegiate Scholars.

The length of the program varies by grade level. Students entering grades 11 and 12 the following August, are eligible to take a Dual Enrollment Course to earn 3.0 college credits at no cost. The Dual Enrollment course take place every afternoon from 1-3:30pm Monday-Friday during the month of June.

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