Welcome back, Mountain Lions! We hope you had an amazing winter break. Join us this week for Welcome Back Donuts, Welcome Week Snowball Fight and Freeze Fest!
Looking for more? Check out the UCCS online calendar at Mountain Lion Connect or visit ClubMatch to find a group that’s right for you!
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Campus Events
TUESDAY
Welcome Back Donuts
Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 9 – 11 a.m. | Berger Hall
Kick off Winter Welcome Week with a warm and tasty welcome! Join us for a cozy come-and-go event featuring free donuts, coffee, hot chocolate and hot tea as we celebrate the start of a new semester. Whether you are heading to class, meeting friends or just getting back into the routine, stop by to grab a treat, warm up and connect with fellow students outside Berger Hall!
Get Chilly With Chilli
Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 12 – 2 p.m. | Upper Plaza
Get a lunch on us and warm up for the spring semester. We will be offering a chili bar with chili toppings to help heat you up!
WEDNESDAY
Winter Warm-up: Mugs & Hot Cocoa
Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Student Life Lounge
Join us for a low-key event to get settled into the new semester. Decorate a mug and make your own hot cocoa kit using our supplies.
2026 Winter Welcome Week: Snowball Fight
Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 7 – 9 p.m. | Rec Center – Courts C and D
Get ready to dodge, throw and win at our 2026 Winter Welcome Week Snowball Fight! This high-energy dodgeball tournament takes over the Rec Center Courts C and D, bringing the winter fun indoors for a fast-paced, snowball-style showdown. Please get there by 6:45 PM to form a team! Grab your friends, form a team and jump into the action! Whether you’re aiming for victory or just playing for fun, it’s the perfect way to kick off the semester with excitement, laughs and school spirit.
THURSDAY
FREE Walk-in STI Testing
Thursday, Jan. 22 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Wellness Center – Zen Den
In partnership with El Paso County Public Health, we are pleased to offer free, confidential STI testing on the third Thursday of every month. Held at the Zen Den within the Rec and Wellness Center, these walk-in sessions require no appointment, providing a quick and easy way to stay informed about your health. Available services include screenings for syphilis and HIV, testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia and urine pregnancy tests.
LARC Reproductive Health Clinic – Appointment Needed
Thursday, Jan. 22 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Wellness Center
El Paso County Public Health Reproductive Health Clinic and UCCS Health Services are partnering to provide Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives to UCCS students at little or no cost. LARCs include IUDs and birth control implants. Appointments are required. You can schedule by calling the Wellness Center at 719-255-4444.
FRIDAY
Game Night
Friday, Jan. 23 from 4 – 7 p.m. | Copper House Commons
Join us at Copper House Commons for a game night! Feel free to stop by anytime, as there will be various games to choose from for everyone to enjoy.
Freeze Fest
Friday, Jan. 23 from 4 – 7 p.m. | University Center
Join us for Freeze Fest, an event featuring activities both inside and out! Enjoy ice skating outdoors, or head indoors for arts and crafts such as painting and making glitter jars. To top it all off, there will be free food available for all attendees.
Athletics
Track and Field
UCCS Invite
Saturday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m. | Mountain Lion Fieldhouse
For more events on campus, check out Mountain Lion Connect, our central campus events calendar.