In Person Courses

Learn the impacts of recreation on your personal wellness, mind, and body. Participants will delve into the many facets of indoor and outdoor recreation and learn the benefits of having a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. This very active class entails movement, exercise, and fun in various forms of recreational activities. Participants are expected to participate in all class activities throughout the duration of the course.

WEDNESDAY: 10:50AM - 1:30 PM / Section 001 / Instructor: Telma Frumholtz / 1/20/26 - 5/16/26

In this course you will learn what it means to be a student at UCCS and how to be academically, personally, and professionally successful. You will learn more about yourself to create a meaningful life and a meaningful experience while at UCCS. you will be engaged in a series of assessments and activities over the course of the semester so that, by the end of the semester, you'll be able to answer the questions: "who am I," "where do I come from," "where do I want to go," "what do I want to do," "what is my purpose," and "what is a meaningful life?"

THURSDAY: 10:50AM - 1:30 PM / Section 003 / Instructors: Amanda Garcia, Heather Gardner / 1/20/26 - 5/16/26

College admittance is a marker of success, but as basketball legend Michael Jordan noted: "Success doesn't stop when you get there." This course will utilize a variety of basketball-related things to stimulate your pursuit of academic, professional, and personal goals. No basketball knowledge or experience required as we explore concepts of effective leadership, organizational skills, and event planning. The two worlds of basketball success and academic achievement collide into March Madness

THURSDAY: 4:45 PM - 7:20 PM / Section 004 / Instructors: Nick Lockwood / 1/20/26 - 5/16/26

Explore the intersection of Nursing and the transition into college life at UCCS. Join us as we learn about the healthcare field with guest speakers, a tour of the Simulation center, and the UCCS cadaver lab! A small snapshot into the skills you’ll gain include: self-care, time management, responding to patients emotional and psychological needs and teamwork!

WEDNESDAY: 1:40 PM- 4:20 PM / Section 1010|002 / Instructors: Emily Kulakowski, Nicole Simmons / 1/20/26 - 5/16/26

Meta Major: STEM is for students interested in science, engineering, or technology, whose goal is to enter the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences or another science discipline. This course helps you to develop the pieces of the puzzle in order to build the skills you need to succeed in future coursework. We will help you succeed in making your personal and professional dreams a reality!

FRIDAY: 10:50 AM- 1:30 PM / Section 006 / Instructors: Terry Geiger, Dan Deon / 1/20/26 - 5/16/26

Please Note: This class is a late start course that begins 03/17/2026 and ends 05/16/2026

Meta Major: Business is for students interested in business from traditional fields like accounting to entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore all the ways you can apply your business education to a variety of career paths. This course helps you to develop the pieces of the puzzle in order to build the skills you need succeed in future coursework as well  as future business adventures. We will help you succeed in making your personal and professional dreams a reality!

WEDNESDAY: 1:40 PM- 4:20 PM / Section 006 / Instructors: Cynthia Norton and Zachary Barker / 03/17/2026 - 05/16/2026