UCCSAlert: 9:37AM Shelter in place has ended. Campus remains closed for today.

UCCSAlert: 8:52AM There is no safety concern on campus. A shelter in place for the Alpine Village is due to an ongoing investigation. Further details to come

UCCSAlert: 7:59 Only those in Alpine Village including San Juan, La Plata, Crestone, Antero, and Shavano along with Roaring Fork should shelter in place and not leave campus. We do not want movement in and around these areas. All other students, faculty and staff may leave campus.

UCCSAlert: 7:59AM Only those in Alpine Village shelter in place. We do not want movement in and around these areas. All others may leave campus.

Urgent UCCSAlert: 7:10AM Lockdown UPDATE NO active shooter, please continue to shelter in place on campus until further notice. Campus closed today.

Urgent UCCSAlert: 6:21AM Lockdown! Lock interior doors. Turn out the lights. Move away from sight. Do not open the door. Maintain silence. Evade/Defend

UCCS delayed start for 12/14 .Office hours, classes, meetings, activities & final exams are cancelled prior to 10AM on 12/14/2023. Faculty will be in touch with their students about next steps related to final exams that were cancelled.

UPDATE: Denver FBI determined there is no threat, campus will remain closed and reopen tomorrow, Saturday August 6th, 2022 at 6am.

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Out of an abundance of caution, the campus will close immediately due to an unsubstantiated threat in the Denver, Colorado area.

Area law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate this threat. An all-clear message will be issued when campus reopens.

If you have concerns or questions, you may call the UCCS Communication Center at 719-255-3111.

Critical fire weather Friday! Strong winds and dry conditions are creating extreme fire conditions!
Things to avoid:
Tossing cigarettes butts.
Outdoor burning
Campfires and Grilling
Off road travel

Damaging Winds and Critical to Extremely Critical Fire Weather Conditions return for Tuesday with volatile conditions for fire spread. West winds gusting to 70 to 90mph.
Any fire that ignites will spread rapidly. Avoid any activities with open
flames or sparks.

Several Days of Strong Winds and Critical Fire Weather Conditions

High Fire Danger Today and Thursday Gusty northerly winds of 40 to 60 mph
Today and Thursday, strongest across the
far southeast Plains.

Power on campus has been restored. Normal campus operations will resume at 6:00 AM on Thursday, December 16.

Wednesday December 15, 2021

Due to power outage, classes are cancelled for the remainder of today. If on campus, consider remaining until weather and traffic improve.

The National Weather Service has identified several hazards for tomorrow. Property damage possible, scattered power outages, blowing dust, hazardous travel, and high fire danger.