The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs welcomes all of our international students as an important and vital part of the campus community. Students from other cultures bring new and enriching experiences for all faculty, staff and students as well as for the community at large. General Information about Colorado Springs Colorado Springs is a metropolitan area located at the base of Pikes Peak, the Rampart Range Mountains and the famous red sandstone rock formations known as the Garden of the Gods. Its economy is based on tourism, agriculture, military installations and numerous advanced technology businesses.
Recreational opportunities are endless in our beautiful state of Colorado.
Americans as well as many international visitors travel from many distant points to enjoy our national parks. Colorado Springs offers ideal weather conditions. Living in such an arid climate at a high altitude takes time to get used to. You may find that you become short of breath doing everyday activities like climbing stairs. During the first week or two, you may feel slightly dizzy at times or complain of headaches.