Online Courses

Buckle up for an academic adventure that puts you in the driver's seat as you navigate college life through the lens of Disney/Pixar's Cars, where you'll select a character to serve as your metaphorical guide. You will tune up your academic engine with Costa's "Habits of Mind," learning to persist through challenges and think flexibly when facing the ethical potholes of higher education. You'll also explore how AI can either enhance your performance as part of your pit crew or potentially send you spinning off course if used without proper guidance. This online course is your personal Radiator Springs—a place to build connections and discover what really matters in a meaningful university experience. Ka-chow! 

ONLINE / Section OL1 / Instructor: Angela Dodson / 1/20/26 - 5/16/26

Welcome to "Nature and the Arts: A Creative Exploration," an engaging online course designed to orient you to college life while immersing you in the beauty of nature as expressed through various artistic mediums. Over the course of the semester, we will explore the intersection of nature and the arts, delving into music, visual art, photography, film, and self-care practices. This class will also introduce you to essential campus resources, helping you navigate your college journey with confidence. Through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, and creative assignments, you will gain a deeper appreciation for how nature influences and inspires artistic expression

ONLINE / Section OL3 / Instructors: TBD / 1/20/26 - 5/16/26

College: a vastly different experience than what most people imagine. This one-credit course will offer you the opportunity to take stock of your academic skills while investigating your past/present strengths and challenges. With the support of your instructor, you will discover tools and resources that can pave the way for your college success. *This course is designed for students on Academic Probation.

ONLINE / Section OL1 / Instructor: Sharon Simpson-Dogon / 1/20/26 - 5/16/26

Transition Seminar is designed to help you transition smoothly into college, adjust gradually to the demands and rigor of the university life, stay in college, and succeed, not only in college, but as you transition into a career field. As we approach our topic from many vantage points and speakers' varied expertise and experiences, the emphasis is on holistic learning about higher education and UCCS.

ONLINE / Section 3010|OL1 / Instructors: Rhea Taylor / 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

Starting college is the beginning of a new adventure for you and those around you. The Gateway Program Seminar’s aim is to help prepare you for some expectations that this new adventure will have for you so that you can be as successful in achieving your objectives as possible. This course’s theme is a metaphor we are using to help you discover the possibilities and opportunities of an as yet unexplored territory called “college.” This includes preparing for this new experience by gathering some new tools such as the technologies you’ll need and learning about the requirements of the course. Then you’ll start practicing for your adventure by plotting your path forward at UCCS: you will establish personal and academic goals and find the people that you’ll need to help you throughout your time at UCCS. Finally, you’ll explore the wilderness! You’ll locate a place that’s new to you (a hike, a museum, a local spot) and use all of your new skills, tools, and resources to craft a researched paper and reflective presentation.

ONLINE / Section OL4 / Instructor: Leslie Rapparlie / 3/20/26 - 5/16/26