Adams State is the right size – with a diverse, close-knit community. Professors who care – and a campus ready to help. Lots to do on a growing campus – clubs, athletics, adventure. Evergreen mountains, vast blue skies … room to grow, space to think.
"Great Stories Begin Here" is not simply a slogan at Adams State University. Student success is the result of our caring campus culture.Our highly qualified faculty focus on teaching and excellence within their disciplines.
Adams State has entered a new era of growth, recording an all-time high enrollment of 3,701.The campus has been transformed, with $65 million worth of improvements nearly complete. An intimate campus with tree-lined walkways, state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, supportive programs, and vibrant student life await Adams State students.Founded in 1921 as a teachers' college, Adams State is a university offering undergraduate majors, minors and emphases. ASU also offers master's degree programs and a doctoral program – most offered online. New academic programs are developed to address student and societal need.
As the Regional Education Provider for southern Colorado, Adams State is crucial to enhancing the area's educational opportunity, economic development, and cultural enrichment. Adams State emphasizes its historic commitment to under-served populations, including underrepresented minorities, first-generation, and low-income students.
Maybe you've always had your heart set on teaching kindergarten, becoming a veterinarian or owning your own business.Maybe you're undecided. Maybe you excel in everything.Wherever you are, Adams State will help you find the best path to your future.
You want to continue your education, but your schedule, your location, or your family obligations mean attending a traditional campus won't work for you.Adams State's Distance Learning programs help you fit classes into your life.Whether you are an undergraduate student starting new or finishing what you started or a K-12 educator working toward meeting recertification requirements, we have the distance programs for you.Adams has a variety of clubs, groups, and organizations. Getting involved is a great way to connect with other students, faculty and staff, and gain additional life and career experience. Enrich your Grizzly experience by joining one of these awesome groups.
While students learn a variety of skills such as constructing climbing anchors, avalanche terrain assessment, risk assessment, or how to teach experientially, the core of an ALP course focuses on developing the person to be a better version of themself. ALP students gain the experience and confidence necessary to lead and collaborate well with others. The ALP prepares graduates for leadership roles primarily through field based courses such as a 14 day backpacking course.In Minor in Adventure Leadership & Programming course, students learn many skills such as navigation, environmental ethics, and how to cook delicious meals in the middle of nowhere. Additionally, students practice leading and teaching to develop skills that are useful in any future role and responsibility they may have.
Many Grizzlies majoring in the Earth Sciences or Wildlife Biology, for example, add the ALP minor to give them more experience and confidence in the outdoors. Students interested in a major in ALP can work with the program coordinator to create an Interdisciplinary degree plan that combines the ALP with one or two other relevant areas of interest. The courses within this 21 credit hour minor build upon each other with the intention of deepening your learning, enhancing your judgment, and increasing your capabilities as you apply your skills in a variety of challenging contexts.
The Office of Graduate Studies, along with Adams State's dedicated faculty and staff, works to ensure access and opportunity for graduate study throughout Colorado and the United States. Our programs are recognized for their academic excellence and diverse delivery methods.
ASU Extended Studies offers high-quality courses using the flexibility of distance delivery. Whether you are looking for a traditional setting or an online course, ASU can support you with your professional development needs wherever and whenever you choose. Extended Studies has partnered with recognized education leaders to deliver exceptional courses that are content-rich, standards-based, relevant, accessible and stimulating.
Adams State University Extended Studies offers graduate credit for a variety of in-services and workshops. These opportunities are made possible through a series of academic partnerships with incorporated third-party providers, school districts and BOCES. Delivery formats for these courses vary from traditional to online to hybrid courses delivered nation-wide.School Districts, Principals, In-Service/Professional Development Coordinators and incorporated entities may be able to offer graduate credit to teachers through Adams State University Extended Studies. Because of the large variety of in-service training programs provided by the schools and our various partners Adams State University Extended Studies does not have a list of pre-approved in-service courses offered through Extended Studies.Each course is evaluated individually. Courses previously offered may be offered again for up to three years, after which they will need to be re- approved.
'Listeners' are expected to attend classes regularly and participate as the instructor sees fit. 'Listeners' should meet with the instructor after the first class to discuss what this means for each class. 'Listeners' will not complete assignments, homework or exams and will not be graded. Listening classes do not result in college credits.Participants in studio classes are expected to attend classes regularly. They will listen, learn and apply the techniques to make their own artwork. Access to studio facilities outside of class time is at the discretion of the instructor. Studio participants will participate in class critiques and activities whenever possible but will recognize that the instructor must give priority to students taking the course for credit. Studio participants will not submit artwork to be graded and will not complete other assignments, homework or exams. No credit studio classes do not result in college credits.
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This University works with your child for their success. My daughter goes here, for me it’s a college job that has a small town community feeling that I adore for her, she is not just a number!
By Melissa Gray (Apr, 2018) |
I could not have had a successful career without the education I received from this small and intimate college/university! I graduated with a degree in accounting and later became a CPA. Thank you Adams State University!
By Lois McNabb (Apr, 2018) |
Adams State is a family friendly environment with the feel of a small home town school. The value has transcended the years.
By Dawn Gwin (Mar, 2018) |
Excellent University - great environment and excellent support from Advisers, Professors and Financial Aid Support Staff for student athletes that are balancing a full time sport with full time academics with the goal of graduating in 4 yrs! Small town, but the focus is on campus and student success. Go Grizzlies!
By Eileen Smith (Mar, 2018) |
This institution needs to review it's policies and cut the red tape. There are many areas of improvement, and opportunity for innovation. I will only mention a few. This institution has a low graduation rate when compared to it's peers, it is probably because they don't help students succeed, and their policies in essence set a student up to fail rather than succeed; often giving students the runaround. Their staff is not knowledgeable and not professional. This could be addressed through professional development programs implemented at all levels of the institution. I wish I would have not wasted my time and money at this institution longer to graduate because of arbitrary administrative policies. There are better educational options for less money! Great improvements to the aesthetics and captures the San Luis Valley's natural beauty. This and a few professors are the only positive thing I can share about my experience. Cut the politics and focus on your students!
By Thomas Cranmer (Nov, 2017) |
Opened so many doors. It gave me a start that I needed many years ago. A faculty and staff that really cares about it's students. Lori Laske, Alumni Director does a fantastic job.
By John Fuller (Nov, 2017) |
Morally base faculty who failed miserably for years to speak up when they should have. Do not let your children attend this school.
By Jeremy Merrick (Oct, 2017) |
It was ok. The scenery getting there was beautiful. The campus was somewhat barren, but understandable I guess. There for the Lone Star Conference Indoor TrackDll. RestRm facilities were in a different building which was some walking distance away in the weather, and there were no food or drink concessions. So the only option was to go into town. But the indoor facility was adequate for the meet.
By Kay Atkinson Brawner (Sep, 2017) |
One of the best experiences of my life! I'm getting my masters in clinical mental health counseling and just experienced my first intensives week. They went above and beyond to make our week amazing!! The staff is awesome!
By Kendra Hart (Jun, 2017) |
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At Adams State College, the dedication of the staff and the dynamic curriculum have propelled my daughter to achieve remarkable growth, making her college experience truly transformative!
By Fatima Ahmed (Sep, 2024) |