Belonging & Community
The University of Northern Colorado welcomes, supports and celebrates students of all backgrounds and identities. Welcome to our pack of Bears!
We want you to succeed at UNC — academically, financially, socially and professionally. A big part of that is making sure you receive a warm welcome to your new community.
Here, we value each others’ uniqueness and share a strong sense of community, a can-do attitude, a commitment to serving others and a love of Colorado. Our cultural and resource centers provide valuable support and serve as hubs of activity and human connection. We also offer dozens of academic, health and wellness services to support you in and out of the classroom.
You’ll also find student organizations, residential communities, sororities and fraternities, athletics, performing arts and other campus activities all designed so you feel like you belong here.
You Belong at UNC
First-generation college students
UNC is home to a diverse mix of students, including many who are the first in their families to attend a four-year university.
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Diversity is our strength. As a proud, federally designated HSI, we’re committed to serving and supporting our Hispanic, Chicana/o/x and Latine students.
Campus Pride Index
We’re proud to have earned the highest rating from the Campus Pride Index, a national listing of LGBTQ-friendly schools.
Cultural and Resource Centers
This office is dedicated to promoting the cultural, academic, emotional and professional success of our Asian and Pacific Islander student population at UNC.
For more than 40 years, this center has supported the academic success of Latine students at UNC. The center helps Dreamers and DACA students navigate their college experience. Bringing people together, it serves as a cultural resource for the entire UNC community.
This center connects students of all identities to a wide range of educational programs, mentoring opportunities, health and wellness resources, affinity groups and other support for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
Established in 1983, the Garvey Center focuses on supporting and empowering Black, African and African American diasporic students, staff and faculty at UNC. It hosts annual events like the MLK Day of Service and Juneteenth. The center itself offers welcoming gathering spaces, a library and inspirational artwork.
Our office is dedicated to infusing Native ways of living and knowing into the UNC student experience. We offer academic coaching, career exploration, service opportunities and other services to help Native students stay on track to reach their goals.
This center offers resources and programs aimed at advocating for gender equity on campus and within the broader community. The center is also home to the Stryker Institute for Leadership Development.
Military and veteran students can get help with education benefits from knowledgeable experts. This stand-alone space provides a comfortable gathering spot for current and former service members.
Student Clubs & Organizations
So much to do! You will find over 100 vibrant and active student groups on campus, many related to cultures and identities including the American Indian Student Organization, Queer Book Club, Japanese Language Club and Black Student Union.
Student Government Association
Your voice matters here. SGA advocates for students, works with campus leaders, and helps shape a better UNC experience, from academics to community and belonging.
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Student Resources & Support
Faculty & Staff Resources
Featured Alumni
VIBRANT CULTURE
UNC becoming an HSI makes me feel like I’m at home on campus, where I can hear the sounds of my people and see the colors of my culture reflected in the very fibers of UNC.
Brenda Vargas ’23
SUPPORT
Being a DACA recipient and the first of my family to be a college student, I didn’t even know if I could go to college. The amount of support I received [at UNC] is something I will forever be grateful for.
Fernando Beltran ’24
Special Education
