Experiential Programs
These programs offer unique learning opportunities to build skills with a focus on environmental, community, service, leadership, and cultural awareness.
Honors Summer Seminars
The Honors summer seminars are open to all students, regardless of whether they are in the Honors program. These courses combine lessons with high-level discussion and local cultural outings. Students who did not know about or consider Honors when they entered CSU can experience this opportunity through summer session.
• HONR 292B fulfills the AUCC Arts and Humanities requirement. Students can email Pamela Vaughan Knaus to request a prerequisite override.
• Students interested in HONR 392 will contact Shivon.Costin@colostate.edu to request a prerequisite override.
President’s Leadership Program: Summer Session
Are you looking to fast-track your progress in obtaining a leadership minor? Consider joining the President’s Leadership Program for Summer Session! This program is perfect for students who missed out on registering or took a semester off to study abroad. If you are interested in taking two leadership classes online during the PLP Summer Session, you can start or continue your leadership journey today. The two classes combine for four credits and a leadership certificate. Join a call to lead this summer by completing a courses toward a leadership minor or certificate!
Environmental Humanities at the CSU Mountain Campus
Environmental Humanities is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and includes Art in Forest Systems (ART 380A5), Environmental History of Colorado (HIST 373), and Environmental Philosophies (PHIL 245, AUCC). Students may take any or all of the two-week, three-credit courses.
Bridge Scholars
The program is designed to assist students, especially those from first-generation and underrepresented backgrounds, in making a successful transition to Colorado State University.
Education Abroad
Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Programs
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Education Abroad: Research, Internships, and Service Learning
Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Programs
Looking for service-learning credit courses or non-credit experiences to match your goals this summer? View the Education Abroad opportunities for Research, Internship, or Service Learning for Transfer Credit and learn about the benefits and rewards of getting involved.
International Programs: Intensive English Program (IEP)
The Intensive English Program (IEP) offers high-quality, student-centered instruction and advising that prepares international students for success at Colorado State University (CSU), or other universities in the United States. The IEP creates a welcoming environment for both learning and living in a new culture. The IEP is accredited by the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA).
Office of Undergraduate Research and Artistry (OURA)
Research opportunities are numerous in summer. Talk with your academic advisor/academic support coordinator, faculty in your department, and/or student ambassador in the Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry (OURA) to explore summer research options.
Office of Undergraduate Research and Artistry (OURA): Community Engaged Learning
Community Engaged Learning includes direct service with community-based organizations, research, teaching, advocacy, creative work, organizing and activism, and other activities taken with or at the request of community partners.