M.O.S.A.I.C. Retreats

Camp MOSAIC is a day-long experience for students interested in community, multicultural life and leadership, and skill-building for a successful college journey!

Yes, but there are exceptions. If you have any medical needs, or cultural/religious obligations, please let the Retreats staff know so we can try to accommodate your engagement. The impact of the retreat is most effective when participants are engaged in all components. So, if you’re unable to participate from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., we encourage you to consider a different opportunity with the MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center.  

The Retreat schedule is available on the registration page on Mountain Lion Connect or the Microsoft Registration Form. You can also see a preview of the sessions on the MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center’s Instagram and Facebook account.  

High school and prospective students with the CU Pre-Collegiate program, the African American Youth Leadership Conference, and the Colorado Promise Program are eligible to participate. You can register via the Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/r/VJVkbf4kR7 

If you are not involved with any of the listed programs but want to attend, please contact Director Whitley Hadley (whadley@uccs.edu / (719) 255 - 3040) to inquire about participation.

We ask that all participants meet us on the UCCS campus before we travel to the retreat site. We will travel as a group to and from the retreat site via the UCCS Shuttle Bus. The MOSAIC Retreats Assistant will reach out to inquire about transportation needs for those needing assistance getting to campus.

No. Camp MOSAIC is free for all registered and confirmed participants. 

Yes, breakfast, lunch, and snacks are free. We will have dietary accommodation considered with all food and drink items. 

Yes, we intend to have all facilities physically accessible for participants. We also will have a designated space for attendees needing to decompress and/or that are overstimulated. Gender inclusive restroom options will also be clearly labeled. 

Yes! Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 25th, 2024. All participants are required to be registered and have received confirmation to be able to attend. 

The retreat is designed for currently enrolled UCCS students. Additionally, prospective students with the CU Pre-Collegiate program, the African American Youth Leadership Conference, and the Colorado Promise Program are eligible to participate. If you are not involved with any of the listed programs but want to attend, please contact Director Whitley Hadley (whadley@uccs.edu / (719) 255 - 3040) to inquire about participation.

We recommend bringing items that will make your experience more comfortable. So, any medical equipment/supplies, comfortable clothing and shoes, sunglasses, blankets, chair cushions, etc. We will aim to provide most things you need for the Retreat. If there are reasonable items we can provide, please list that in your registration form or share with the MOSAIC staff.

Monday, August 26th, is when confirmation of sessions will be shared with all participants that have registered, attended orientation, and completed their waiver and “about me” form. We will aim to place you in one of your top two selections.

Please contact MOSAIC@uccs.edu or (719) 255 – 3040 as soon as possible so that we can release your registration. This helps us ensure all that want to attend are considered and taken off the waitlist. 

If you would like to change your session preferences, please contact MOSAIC@uccs.edu or (719) 255 – 3040 as soon as possible so that we can update your registration. 

Please list all reasonable accommodation requests in your registration form. If your needs change after you have submitted the form, please contact MOSAIC@uccs.edu or (719) 255 – 3040 as soon as possible so that we can update your registration. 

Please list all reasonable accommodation requests in your registration form. This will help the staff prepare accordingly since we have multiple sessions at one time and scheduling interpreters for an extensive period of time needs prior coordination. If your needs change after you have submitted the form, please contact MOSAIC@uccs.edu or (719) 255 – 3040 as soon as possible so that we can update your registration. 

Some sessions may get cancelled if they are held in an outdoor space. Otherwise, all retreat sessions are anticipated to be held in an indoor location. If the weather is so severe that there is a travel warning, all participants will be notified of the Retreat cancellation.  

You are more than welcome to ask your faculty for extra credit from attending the Retreat. It is not guaranteed, but some faculty encourage active participation in the campus community and may consider your request.

Yes, the MOSAIC Peer Mentors will connect with students throughout the semester for study groups, the alumni social, cohort activities, and other MOSAIC and LGBTQ+ Resource Center events. You are also welcome to follow us on Mountain Lion Connect and social media platforms to learn about upcoming events, programs, and resources in the center. 

You can contact Director Whitley Hadley at whadley@uccs.edu or (719) 255 - 3040. Or contact MOSAIC Support Specialist Xuan Truong at xtruong@uccs.edu or (719) 255 - 3319. You are also welcome to visit the office in University Center room 110 and get your questions addressed.