The beginning of a new school year is always exciting. With it comes new energy, the feeling of a fresh start, and a return to the liveliness that defines our campus during the school year. Perhaps most important, though, are all the new faces that are making this campus their home for the next four years.
A few weeks ago, we put out a call on social media for the Class of 2026 to introduce themselves to the wider campus, and we were floored by the response we received! Scroll down to meet a few of the new faces to campus from the Class of 2026.
Jenna G. | Fond Du Lac, WI Field of study: Psychology/Criminal Justice Most excited for: Making new friendsJocelyn C. | Arlington Field of study: Visual Arts Most excited for: Getting to meet new peopleKailey H. | Colorado Springs Field of study: Engineering Most excited for: Making new friends and exploring campusKaitlynn B. | Military Field of study: Criminal Justice Most excited for: Meeting new people and figuring out my future plans Karinessa R. | Highlands Ranch Field of study: Exercise Science Most excited for: Being a junior and deeper knowledge of the fieldKaryssa S. | Elizabeth Field of study: Exercise Science Most excited for: Getting the hang of college and learning new things Katie C. | Denver Field of study: Psychology Most excited for: Learning about my major and the people on campusKaylin S. | Grand Prairie, TX Field of study: Environmental Systems Most excited for: Snow!Khamani M. | Aurora Field of study: Business Administration Most excited for: Meeting a bunch of new facesKylie E. | Pennsburg Field of study: Business Administration Most excited for: Meeting new peopleLana G. | Chicago, IL Field of study: Criminal Justice/Psychology and BI Inclusive Early Childhood Education Most excited for: Meeting new people and exploring ColoradoLauren G. | Pueblo West Field of study: Business Management Most excited for: Meeting new peopleLiya Y. | Colorado Springs Field of study: Nursing Most excited for: Exploring campusMacy F. | Milwaukee Field of study: Business Finance Most excited for: Meeting new peopleMadison H. | Colorado Springs Field of study: Nursing/Health Sciences Most excited for: Getting more looks into college learningMaggie S. | Centennial Field of study: Health Sciences Most excited for: Meeting new people and to be one step closer to my career Meda T. | Denver Field of study: Electrical Engineering Most excited for: Exploring campus and the cityMegan H. | Centennial Field of study: VAPA Most excited for: Going out and doing cool stuff with my dorm floorMegan R. | Idaho Springs Field of study: Nursing Most excited for: Meeting new peopleMeleda G. | El Paso, TX Field of study: Nursing Most excited for: Meeting new peopleMick P. | Windsor Field of study: Mechanical Engineering Most excited for: Dorm lifeNanea Wong Yuen | Hilo, HI Field of study: Criminal Justice Most excited for: Meeting new peopleNickolas L. | Colorado Springs Field of study: Biochemistry/Pre-Medicine Most excited for: Working in a college labNoah S. | Fort Collins Field of study: Business Most excited for: Getting to meet new people Penelope T. | Newport News, VA Field of study: Nursing Most excited for: The new experiencesPrincess L. | Denver Field of study: Nursing Most excited for: Building lifelong friendships, memories, and maintaining a sense of determination/self driveRiri E. | Nigeria Field of study: Criminal Justice Most excited for: Connecting with new peopleSam H. | Colorado Springs Field of study: Human Physiology and Nutrition Most excited for: Having all responsibility be on me and feel what college life is likeSassy S. | Colorado Springs Field of study: Early childhood education Most excited for: Meeting new people and going to the eventsSavanna B. | Torrance, CA Field of study: Social Work Most excited for: Meeting new friendsSavannah C. | Peyton Field of study: Human Physiology and Nutrition Most excited for: Learning and meeting new peopleSeanna M. | Alamosa Field of study: Sociology Most excited for: New connectionsSkyler B. | Los Angeles Field of study: Business Most excited for: Meeting peopleSteve C. | La Habra, CA Field of study: Social Work Most excited for: Having in-person classes again Tarra M. | Hugo, CO Field of study: English Most excited for: Meeting new people and creating lovely memoriesTessa S. | Duluth, MN Field of study: English Most excited for: Meeting new people and being able to explore my future in Colorado and at UCCSThomas M. | Monument Field of study: Human Physiology and Nutrition Most excited for: Meeting new people and explore pathways that could lead into my future careerToby M. | Aurora Field of study: Mechanical Engineering Most excited for: Seeing the mountains every day walking to classZeke B. | Claysburg, PA Field of study: Marketing Most excited for: Meeting new people