What Will Your Story Be
Create yours at the University of Northern Colorado.
With more than 100 majors to choose from, you’re sure to find your purpose here and gain the skills to make a difference. And you don’t have to do it alone.
You will be well-supported every step of the way. Our professional advisors and student peer support can guide your academic journey. You’ll find plenty of resources like the Center for Student Well-Being and Center for Human Enrichment that feel like a home away from home.
Whether you’re the first in your family to attend college or a fifth-generation Bear, start your
own story here.
UNC IS a Right Sized Campus
8,500
Students at UNC
A tight-knit community with all the resources you need.
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Professors know your name.
44%
First-generation students
We are a FirstGen Forward institution!
Find Your Path at UNC
Special Education Graduate Deeply Committed to Helping Those Who Need the Most Help
Studying at the University of Northern Colorado changed Fernando Beltran’s life. And now he is committed to changing the lives of others.
“[There is] a side of me that always wants to help the ones that need the most help. To be a special education teacher you need a lot of empathy and commitment because that community requires a lot of it. It takes a lot of energy from you, and I knew I wanted to help them feel part of the community.”
A Novel Take on Education
Communication Sciences and Disorders major Madeline Dannewitz risks it all to become educated building a future all on her own. She left her tight-knit religious community, including her family, to chase after her dream.
“I immediately said, ‘OK, I’m going to do this and I’m going to do this for me.’”
And the Show Goes On
Musical Theatre major Andrea Camacho is ready to make the stage their oyster, thanks to many UNC theater production opportunities. She began landing lead roles her very first semester at the university.
“UNC gives you so many resources. There is a siblings program at PVA which assigns you a ‘big’ when you start school, so you don’t ever feel completely alone. I was also fortunate enough to be in many shows here at UNC that allowed me to see the same people all the time, so it was really awesome to know I had a community here.”
Launching a Career at the Start
Business major Philip Marshall scores a competitive job that will put him in a role at a start-up company helping the business take off. He credits his professor for helping prep him for the gig.
“He has a lot of knowledge and experience and that just meant a lot to me because his insights helped me do better in that interview process.”
Finding the Scoop
Journalism major Zvi Gutierrez breaks into Denver media market thanks to hands-on experience at UNC. Her experience in class and as the editor of the university newspaper The Mirror set her apart even before graduation.
“I want to stop the spread of misinformation, so giving people the actual accurate sources is something I’m passionate about.”
