Welcome to University of the Rockies!
Pursue your goal of earning a graduate degree in psychology at our unique campus located in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. Find out everything you need to know about the campus right here!
Map/Directions
555 East Pikes Peak AveColorado Springs, CO 80903-3612
From I-25 (North or South):
- Exit Bijou St and turn east (away from the mountains)
- Turn right onto Wahsatch Ave (about 1/2 mile)
- Turn left onto East Pikes Peak Ave (about 1/2 mile)
- East Pikes Peak Ave will curve right after one block and connect with Colorado Ave at a traffic signal
- Proceed straight across the intersection and you will be at the University
Campus Calendar
| Term I | August 3 | — | October 2, 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term II | October 12 | — | December 11, 2009 |
| Term III | January 4 | — | March 5, 2010 |
| Term IV | March 15 | — | May 14, 2010 |
| Term V | May 24 | — | July 23, 2010 |
Definition of an Academic Term
Rather than the typical semester-long grading period, a term at University of the Rockies is a nine-week period during which there is a minimum of 36 contact hours in the classroom with a faculty member. There are five terms per academic year. A normal academic load during a term is six semester hours of coursework (two courses). However, some terms have an additional course that may be spread over more than one term; this is especially true for Professional Issues seminars and for Practica and Internships.
Visit University of the Rockies
Make a plan to visit our campus and get to know more about University of the Rockies.
Visit days are regularly scheduled or you can call 866.621.0124 to schedule your own private tour.
Accommodations near Campus
For your convenience, University of the Rockies has entered into a corporate membership with the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Students, staff, and visitors who stay at the resort will enjoy a reduced room rate of $115, free transportation to and from the airport, free daily transportation to and from the University of the Rockies campus, and a 20% discount on all food and beverages. For golfers, there is also a deep discount on green fees.
Cheyenne Mountain Resort3225 Broadmoor Valley Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(800) 428-8886
www.cheyennemountain.com
About the Area
University of the Rockies is located at 555 East Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs with vast, rolling plains to the east and Pikes Peak towering at 14,000 feet to the west. Magnificent red sandstone pinnacles at the base of the mountain have been dubbed appropriately, "Garden of the Gods."
The city itself — the second largest in Colorado — boasts something for everyone, from the arts buff to the nature lover. Gorgeous views of the Continental Divide can be seen from the Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The city is also home to the US Air Force Training Center and the US Olympic Training Center.
