Welcome

UCSM is a non-profit community development initiative providing access to postsecondary education and professional training in the rural resorts and neighboring communities of the remote San Miguel Watershed of southwestern Colorado.

Office Hours are Monday through Thursday 11:00-3:00 and by appointment.

UCSM offers a selection of college catalogs, flyers, financial aid guides, and other materials about our higher education partners, available free to the public.

Call: 970-369-5255 or FAX: 970-369-5540

Email: registrar@ucsanmiguel.org or rwilson@ucsanmiguel.org

Mailing Address: PO Box 1621, Telluride, CO 81435

Physical Address: The new UCSM office is 220 East Colorado Ave. #203 (The New San Juan Building located next door to the previous office).

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UCSM serves communities from Bridal Veil Falls at the headwaters of the San Miguel to its confluence with the Dolores River in western Montrose County.

Photographer: Dean Silver

 

UCSM is possible through generous donations by:

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San Miguel County

Just for Kids Foundation supporting the UCSM Pathways to College High School Program for First Generation and Lower Income Youth.


UCSM offers accredited classes through:

 

UCSM At a Glance:

Accredited Courses.

Continuing Education Courses.

Intensive Sessions and Workshops: weekend and one evening classes.

Free college and career counseling.

Public lecture series with interesting speakers.

NEW: Program for Sustainable Studies

NEW: Study Abroad Programs

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Plan Now for 2010

Study Abroad in Costa Rica!

Spanish, Sustainable Living, Service Learning. Contact UCSM for more information.

Dates: TBA

Summer 2009 Course Schedule:

 

Accredited Courses: *Also available for non-credit*

ENVS 196 Introduction to Permaculture Gardening: Learn to mimic nature, utilize local resources, and minimize waste while growing organic food and ecological beauty. (1 credit through Mesa State College)
Instructor: Kris Holstrom, MS in Telluride; Robyn Wilson, ME, MA in Naturita
Location A: Wintercrown Conference Room, 2nd floor, Telluride
Location B: Naturita
July 21- 30; three evening classes, plus two farm fieldtrips within 10 days. (Days: TBA)
(Non-credit tuition: $125)

Spanish and French Communications:

SPAN IB: Beginner Spanish (SPAN 1A prerequisite)
Instructor: Marion Bristow
Location: Mountain Village Fire House
Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm; July 8 - August 26 (NOTE: day changed to Wednesdays)
(UCSM tuition $135)

*If you need a different level Spanish class, please contact UCSM

Computer Applications:

Intermediate Microsoft Excel (Level 2)
Instructor: Kathy Schroers, MS
Location: Wilkinson Public Library, Telluride
Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm; August 5 - 26 (UCSM tuition $100)

Business and Website Design: Photoshop and Dreamweaver
Instructor: Ryan Wilson, ME, MA
Location: Ridgway High School
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, July 27- August 12 (UCSM tuition: $150)

Business Series:

The Financial Crisis : A study of the current crisis, how it happened, and information about preventive measures for the future.
Instructor: Judith Thompson, MBA
Location: Telluride
Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 pm, July 28 - August 6 (UCSM Tuition: $70)

QuickBooks Sessions
Instructor: Paula MacMillan, MBA candidate
Location: TBA
Dates: TBA

 

UCSM tuition costs do not include the registration fee ($15/semester/family), materials fee, or books. Class size is limited and textbooks may be required before class starts. Register today.

Contact: registrar@ucsanmiguel.org; 970 369 5255