Colorado State University

Our students all have different goals, but they have one thing in common: They achieve them. The knowledge, experience and connections you will gain at CSU set the foundation for a bright future. We call it the CSU Effect, and the results speak for themselves.

Colorado State University is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top universities in a variety of categories and disciplines – from teaching and learning to research and student achievement in studios, laboratories, and classrooms.

Fort Collins, a city of approximately 158,000, has everything you could want – friendly people, shopping malls, unique restaurants, movie complexes, natural areas, miles of bike trails, theatres, operas, galleries, an excellent public school district, and more. Its residents take pride in its pleasant location and appearance, its moderate climate, the intellectual atmosphere provided by the University, and the various cultural activities of the city.

Some universities concentrate on academic ratings and numbers. At Colorado State, we concentrate on student experience. That means letting go of titles and structure and embracing an academic community that provides opportunity beyond your direct specialization.

Challenge yourself to take your education to the next level. The University Honors Program is a community of academically-motivated students who live and learn together. Honors students have access to small seminar-style classes, personal faculty interaction, and priority registration.

As an undeclared-exploring student, you have the opportunity to explore your academic options and find the path that’s right for you. You can guide your exploration by choosing one of our seven major tracks, or search more broadly.Either way, your advisor will help you create a personalized academic plan.

Your success comes first. That’s why we offer resources to support you through every step of your college experience.From peer mentoring to professional advising to career services, we give you the tools you need to thrive during your time at CSU and beyond. Not sure where to start? Our undergraduate advising office can guide you in the right direction.

Your time at Colorado State is finite, but the rewards of a CSU education last a lifetime. Our graduates go on to be successful in every sense of the word.Their careers are more than a paycheck, they’re a passion. They continue their education at respected institutions around the globe. And in big and small ways, our students make a difference in the world. We call it The CSU Effect, and it’s one of the reasons CSU grads are always in demand.

Dive into the latest research on change management and performance improvement. Start making an immediate impact within your organization as you gain new skills in this online master’s program.Colorado State University's online and distance programs provide quality education that moves with you, wherever you are, and wherever you go. We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs that are regionally accredited, and taught by the same faculty who teach on campus. We also offer certificates, badges, and individual courses to help you reach your personal and career goals.

From the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado State University advances a distinctive model of a modern public research university, where striking natural surroundings and the heritage of the American West come together with academic, intellectual, and personal discovery. An institution on the rise, CSU engages every student and faculty member in the transformative work of improving the lives of citizens throughout Colorado and the world.

Colorado State University is recognized as one of the premier research institutions and routinely ranks in the top of all American Universities in research expenditures. The Office of the Vice President for Research has overall responsibility for facilitating the research enterprise at Colorado State University. The Office works to encourage and support the development, marketing and application of Colorado State University’s intellectual property and our world-renowned researchers, students and facilities.

The Office of the Vice President for Research will enable the University, its faculty, staff and students to emerge as a world-class research institution complementing our learning, service and outreach missions.

The Office of the Vice President for Research will lead the 21st Century Land-Grant mission of Colorado State University by fostering and supporting the research enterprise, promoting scholarship and artistry, instilling a culture of integrity, and capitalizing on opportunities to address global challenges.

CSU’s Community and Economic Development Office partners with communities, industry, other universities and schools, state and local agencies, and non-profit organizations to address real-world challenges.Our mission is to connect the best of CSU's innovation, strategies and resources to Coloradans working to address social, economic, and workforce issues in their communities. Do you have a challenge in your community or an idea you wish to share? Contact us.

Some of the country’s leading influencers and thinkers in agriculture met at Colorado State University to explore creative and collaborative responses to the challenge of feeding an additional 2 billion people by 2050, and how Colorado farmers, ranchers and business leaders could help meet that demand in innovative, profitable and sustainable ways.