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Why UNC?
From Colorado to around the world
UNC brings together students from 46 states and 51 countries in a welcoming, supportive community. You are welcome here!
Built for first-generation success
At UNC, 43% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students, meaning neither parent earned a four-year college degree. We've earned state and national recognition for creating a supportive environment where first-generation students can succeed.
in Colorado for Social Mobility
UNC expands economic opportunity and empowers graduates to build brighter futures. - CollegeNET Social Mobility Index, 2025
Welcome to our Historic Moment
After years of planning and partnership, the University of Northern Colorado proudly celebrates the opening of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and welcomes its inaugural class. The college will prepare the next generation of physicians through a whole-person approach to care while expanding opportunities for collaboration, research and health education across our university. This historic milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for UNC and the communities we serve.
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Find Your Thing
Whether you recently graduated from high school or want to accelerate your career, you'll discover the academic programs and industry connections to prepare you for wherever life takes you.
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Follow your passion and find your purpose with 200+ undergraduate and graduate academic programs that prepare you to do meaningful work and make a difference in the world.
Research Focus
Mile High and Unseasonably Dry
Bear Breakdown
In the wake of a winter so warm and dry it broke records, UNC faculty and alumni discuss causes, concerns and looming impacts for the season ahead
Research Focus
The Mind and the Machine
Research Roundup
Joanna Lewis, Ph.D., is researching how emerging technologies interact with the human brain and the behaviors it drives
Research Focus
Everything You Need to Know About Wildfires
Podcast
From debunking common myths about fires to explaining how climate change, drought, and human activity are shaping today’s wildfire risks, this conversation with Scott Franklin, Ph.D., offers a deeper look into the science behind the flames. Whether you live in the city or near the mountains, this episode provides essential insights on staying informed and prepared during an increasingly intense fire season.
Research Focus
Is Mental Health in Schools Skewing Toward the Dystopian?
Mental Health
UNC faculty address school psychology and developmental concerns in the face of a “brave new world”
Our Story
See what it means to be a Bear. From the classroom to campus traditions, discover how UNC creates meaningful experiences for you.
Experience Campus Life
At UNC, you can expect so much more than a degree. You can expect a welcoming campus culture, hundreds of student organizations, research opportunities, faculty who know you by name, a sense of belonging and so much to do–all in our vibrant and thriving college town of Greeley that we are proud to call home.
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Defense of Dissertation, Hailey K. Sands, Counselor Education and Supervision
- August 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fall 2026 Student Employment Fair
- August 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Campus Commons
Weld Food Bank & Bear Pantry: Mobile Food Pantry
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September 8 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
October 13 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
November 10 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm - Campus Commons C-Lot