Past Wireless News
August 27, 2025
As we start a new semester, here are a few important reminders to ensure a seamless wireless experience:
- Use Your Full Email Address: When logging into campus wireless networks, make sure to use your full email address (including @uccs.edu) as your username.
- Connect to eduroam: eduroam is the preferred secure wireless network for students, faculty, staff, and visitors from participating institutions. It provides full internet access and is available throughout campus.
- New Wireless Certificates: Wireless certificates were renewed over the summer. If you haven’t connected recently, your device may prompt you to accept a new certificate.
- Always verify the fingerprints of our wireless certificates before accepting to ensure you are connecting to an official UCCS wireless network.
- The new certificates are issued by COMODO RSA Organization. You can view the certificate details and verify fingerprints on our certificate information page
For more information and step-by-step connection instructions, please visit our wireless How-to Connect page.
July 30, 2025
We've been hard at work this summer making major improvements to the campus wireless network. Thanks to your feedback from the spring wireless survey, we were able to focus on the areas that matter most to you. Your input truly makes a difference, and we'll be reaching out again with another survey later this fall.
Wireless Upgrades Completed This Summer
Over 200 wireless access points were upgraded across campus. Highlights include:
- Columbine Hall: In addition to upgrades, we doubled the number of access points in academic areas based on your feedback.
- University Center: Improved coverage and upgraded access points.
- Summit Village: Added hallway access points for stronger, more consistent coverage.
- Osborne Center for Science and Engineering: Upgraded wireless access points.
- Roaring Fork Dining Hall: Upgraded wireless access points.
- Fine Arts Building: Upgraded wireless access points.
Wireless Upgrades Coming This Fall
We're continuing our efforts this fall with planned upgrades in the following locations:
- Centennial Hall
- Kraemer Family Library
- Dwire Hall
- Village at Alpine Valley
- Alpine Village Apartments
- Outdoor wireless areas
- Gallogly Events Center
These upgrades are part of our ongoing commitment to providing a fast, secure, and seamless wireless experience for everyone on campus.
July 2, 2025
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the server certificates for the eduroam and UCCS-Wireless networks will be renewed. As a result, you may be prompted to accept a new certificate the next time your device connects to these networks.
Whenever you're asked to accept a wireless certificate, it's important to verify that the certificate fingerprint matches the one we have published. This verification helps ensure that you're connecting to the official UCCS wireless infrastructure and not a potentially malicious network. We publish the fingerprints of our wireless certificates so you can verify their authenticity.
The new certificates are issued by COMODO RSA Organization. You can view the certificate details and verify fingerprints on our certificate information page.
If you have any questions or experience issues connecting to the wireless network, please contact the OIT Service Desk at 719-255-4357 or visit https://oit.uccs.edu/get-help.
May 7, 2025
As summer approaches, now's the perfect time to ensure you have secure, seamless wireless access on campus and at thousands of locations worldwide. eduroam is the preferred wireless network for the UCCS community, offering fast, secure access and reliable connectivity both locally and across participating institutions globally.
Why Use eduroam?
Secure by Design
eduroam protects your data using advanced encryption and authentication standards. Your credentials are encrypted and remain within your home institution.
Global Connectivity
With eduroam, you can connect at more than 10,000 institutions in over 100 countries at universities, libraries, research centers, and even some public spaces such as cafes and airports.
Automatic Access
Once your device is set up, it will automatically connect to eduroam at any participating location, no need to log in again or rely on guest networks.
Faster Connections
We are rolling out support for the 6GHz wireless band, delivering faster connections on compatible devices.
How To Connect
Setting up eduroam is quick and straightforward:
- Visit our How-to Connect page for device-specific setup instructions
- Watch a short informational video
- Check out all the places where you'll find eduroam
We're committed to improving your wireless experience and will continue investing in eduroam to meet the evolving needs of our campus community.
Stay connected. Stay secure. Choose eduroam.
Enjoy the nice weather while staying connected outdoors!
Here is what you should know!
- There are around 75 outdoor wireless access points (APs) that provide wireless coverage to more than 8 acres of campus.
- They broadcast the same wireless networks you find indoors (eduroam & UCCS-Guest).
- The first Outdoor Wi-Fi installation project was brought to you in 2019 based off feedback from faculty, staff, and students.
Where are the outdoor wireless access points (APs) located?
- Many are found along the pedestrian spine on central campus – from Cragmor Hall all the way to Roaring Fork Dining Hall.
- Others can be found on west campus around Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, Lane Center, and the Ent Center for the Arts (ECFA).
- Visit our interactive campus map that shows the location of the outdoor wireless access points.
What do outdoor wireless access points look like?
- For best signal and performance try to work nearby the APs, and try to keep a clear line of sight between your wireless device and the AP.
- Some APs are mounted to light poles, others are mounted directly to buildings, and some are integrated into bollards.
- Some may be hidden within nearby structures, so even if you don’t see the access point, there should still be wireless signal in the areas marked on the map.
- You can visit our knowledgebase article for photos of what many of the outdoor APs look like.
Our favorite outdoor areas to work while enjoying the sunshine?
- The ECFA south lawn is ideal for studying in the sun with views of Pikes Peak and the sculpture garden.
- El Pomar Plaza is great as there are a few tables to work at that have electrical outlets.
- Each corner of the Alpine Garage and Field location has an outdoor AP where you can work with stunning mountain views.
Looking for additional information or wireless network resources?
- Visit the UCCS OIT wireless website: https://wireless.uccs.edu/
- Visit the UCCS OIT wireless coverage website: https://wireless.uccs.edu/wireless-coverage
- Visit the UCCS OIT wireless FAQ website: https://wireless.uccs.edu/wireless-faq
The Wi-Fi team is soliciting your feedback regarding the Wi-Fi coverage around campus and asking for your time to answer nine short questions about your experience. The survey closes on March 21, 2025.
Click here to take the Wi-Fi Survey
Results from past surveys have led to projects such as the Outdoor Wi-Fi Expansion and better coverage in Residence Halls. The team values and appreciates your feedback and time.
For more information about wireless at UCCS, please visit the UCCS Wireless Website.
As we continue to improve our campus wireless networks, we wanted to share some interesting statistics from last year.
January 22, 2025
Welcome back from winter break! As we start the new semester, we'd like to remind you of a couple of important points about our campus wireless networks:
- Use Your Full Email Address: When logging into the campus wireless networks, please ensure you are using your full email address, including @uccs.edu, as your username.
- Connect to eduroam: eduroam is a secure network that provides full Internet access and is intended for students, faculty, staff, and visitors from participating institutions.
For more information and detailed instructions, please visit our wireless How-to Connect page.
We appreciate your cooperation and wish you a great semester!
October 10, 2024
We are excited to remind you about the benefits of using eduroam for your wireless connectivity needs on campus. Here are some key reasons to choose eduroam over the UCCS-guest network:
- Security: eduroam uses secure encryption and authentication standards, keeping your network traffic encrypted and secure. It employs end-to-end encryption, ensuring your credentials are only accessible to your home institution.
- Global Access: eduroam offers over 10,000 hotspots at universities, research centers, academies, schools, and other educational and research institutions across more than 100 territories worldwide. As eduroam continues to expand, you can also find hotspots in additional locations such as libraries, museums, and public spaces like coffee shops. Stay connected with eduroam wherever you go!
- Convenience: With eduroam, there's no need to create a guest account or rely on insecure single-click guest access. Once you've signed in, your device will automatically connect to eduroam networks worldwide.
For more details on how to connect to eduroam, please visit our wireless How-to Connect page.
For more information on eduroam, watch this short information video or visit eduroam FAQs.