Accelerated Programs
Steady progress. Early completion. Next chapter.
Accelerated Programs
Designed for students to supplement fall and spring courses with courses taken over two to three summers. Students can make steady academic progress, complete their degree early, and be on their way to their next chapter in life.
Participating Colleges
A diverse selection of Accelerated Programs options are offered within: The College of Business, The College of Health and Human Sciences, The College of Liberal Arts, The College of Natural Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and the Warner College of Natural Resources.
Flexibility
The variety of summer terms allow for flexible scheduling. Courses span four-, eight-, 12-week, and additional-length terms. Online and/or hybrid courses are available within most programs of study. Summer is typically an ideal time to take courses which are experiential, such as service learning, research, and internships, as well as participate in other settings, such as the CSU Mountain Campus and field studies, and through faculty-led Education Abroad.
Resources
- Summer financial aid is available.
- Nonresident undergraduates benefit from a summer base tuition rate at 30% less than fall/spring with registration in RAMweb.
- The Flexible Payment Plan is available for summer session.
- Students who stay in on-campus housing in summer pay only for the weeks they stay in a residence hall.
- Campus and local employment opportunities are abundant. Employers are often flexible with students’ class schedules and their changing availability over the summer.
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Visit the Office of the Provost website for additional information about Accelerated Programs.