Notes about connecting to the UCCS-Wireless wireless network
To connect to the UCCS-Wireless wireless network you must meet either one of the two conditions below...
  • You have a UCCS username and password (because you are are a student, faculty or staff; have a POI account; etc...)
    ... or ...
  • You have obtained a guest username and password (through self-registration or by contacting the OIT Help Desk)

If you are visiting from an eduroam participating institution, you can connect to the eduroam wireless network.

If none of the above apply to you, please visit the UCCS-Guest information page.

Step 1: Open Network Connections

Click the networking icon in the system tray, typically located in the lower right side of the screen.

Step 2: Select the UCCS Network

Click the UCCS-Wireless network.

Step 3: Connecting

Click Connect.

Step 4: Entering Credentials

Enter you UCCS username and password, then click OK.


Step 5: Verify Security Certificate

To validate and see more information about the certificate, click Show Certificate Details.


Step 6: Verify Security Certificate continued

The server certificate thumbprint should be displayed. It should match the SHA-1 fingerprint listed below.
If the fingerprint matches, go ahead and click Connect.
NOTE → If the fingerprint does not match, DO NOT trust the certificate! Click Don't Connect and contact the OIT Helpdesk for assistance.


CPPM Certificate Fingerprint (SHA-1)


SHA-1:  07:1C:88:AE:5F:E4:70:23:51:FA:3C:09:3E:A2:68:A9:49:51:E2:71


If the fingerprint does not match, DO NOT trust the certificate! Click CANCEL and contact the OIT Service Desk.


Your device should now be connected to UCCS-Wireless.

Still having problems? Please contact the OIT Service Desk.