Photo Feature: Students return to campus for the fall 2021 semester

UCCS returned this fall with a majority of in-person classes and events. Halfway through the first week of classes, students can be seen making new memories, visiting old stomping grounds and celebrating the return to campus through events hosted by the Department of Student Life.

See more photos of the beginning of the semester in the Welcome Week and Move-In albums on Flickr.

In case you missed it, last week UCCS faculty and staff waved streamers, applauded and cheered for UCCS’ incoming first years at the 2021 Mountain Lion Rally. Click here to see the photo feature.

A group of students stand in front of the giant UCCS letters on the West Lawn.
Students stand in front of the giant UCCS letters on the West Lawn for “Concert on the Lawn.” Photo by Gabby Hensley.
Two students enter the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center at UCCS on the first day of classes.
Two students enter the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center at UCCS on the first day of classes. Photo by Crayton Daniel.
A student and a staff member talk outside of the University Center.
Professor of Visual Art, Corey Drieth, M.F.A., and a student discuss class outside the University Center. Photo by Jeffrey M Foster.
A crowd of students fill the pedestrian spine.
Students fill the pedestrian spine on the first day of classes. Photo by Jacob Guilez.
Two students show their excitement as the head toward Concert on the Lawn.
Two students show their excitement as they head toward the West Lawn for a live concert. Photo by Jeffrey M Foster.
Students walk down the steps from the engineering building.
Students walk down the steps from the engineering building. Photo by Crayton Daniel.
Three students hang out on a bench.
Three students spend time together outside. Photo by Gabby Hensley.
The West Lawn was reserved for a concert after the first day of classes. Students are seen hanging out there beforehand.
The West Lawn was reserved for a concert after the first day of classes. Students are seen hanging out there beforehand. Photo by Gabby Hensley.
Students walking in between the residence halls.
Students leaving the residence halls head to class. Photo by Crayton Daniel.
Students playing volleyball and other activities on the West Lawn.
Before the Concert on the Lawn, students are seen playing outdoor games. Photo by Jeffrey M Foster.