Academics at Colorado State University
Colorado State University ranks among the nation’s very best — from our internationally known programs in veterinary medicine to our highly influential chemistry department, our academic programs are recognized for their innovation, achievement, and impact on our nation.
More than 150 programs of study are offered within our eight colleges, providing a universe of possibilities for undergraduate students to explore. The depth and breadth of our programs also allow students to shape a course of study tailored to their personal and professional goals. For more information on our colleges and undergraduate programs of study, visit Admissions. For more information on graduate programs, visit the Graduate School.
For students who have not decided on a program of study, our Exploratory Studies are designed to provide support, assistance, and the information necessary to make comfortable, informed decisions. Exploratory Studies allows students to explore academic programs, engage with faculty and staff, learn about the many services available to support their college experiences, become part of the CSU campus community, connect with other new and current students, learn traditions, and discover what it means to be a CSU Ram. The option to explore the entire University is offered through Exploratory Studies.
Libraries
CSU Libraries is an intellectual and interdisciplinary nexus for the CSU community and Colorado residents, supporting students, researchers, and scholars across the University.
Informed by the CSU Principles of Community, the Libraries provide the CSU community with the resources, tools and guidance necessary to critically engage with the global information landscape.
The Libraries prioritize providing information and services online whenever possible and support two physical locations to support community engagement, individual refection, and accessibility accommodations:
- Morgan Library
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital Library
Academic Programs
Degrees
- Bachelor’s degrees — offered in more than 72 fields (complete listing in the General Catalog)
- Master’s degrees — offered in more than 80 fields (for more information visit the Graduate School)
- Doctoral degrees — offered in more than 45 fields (for more information visit the Graduate School)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (for more information visit the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences)
Co-curricular Engagement
Credit for Prior Learning/Transfer Credit
There are a variety of ways for students to transfer credit for prior learning to CSU:
- Formalized agreements with international partners are maintained in the Office of International Programs.
- Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) statewide transfer agreements are maintained in the Office of the Registrar as described on their transfer website.
- Additionally, the institution has other formalized agreements that are maintained by the Office of the Provost. Current partner institutions and programs are listed below. Please contact the CSU college listed for additional information on these agreements.
FORMAT: Partner Institution — CSU College — Program
CU Denver Anschutz Medical Campus — College of Health and Human Sciences — BS/MPH 4+1
CU Denver Anschutz Medical Campus — College of Health and Human Sciences — MSW/MPH 4+1
Adams State University — Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering — Mechanical Engineering BS 2+2
Central Arizona College — College of Agricultural Sciences — Agricultural Business BS 2+2
Ivy Tech Community College — College of Agricultural Sciences — Agricultural Business BS 2+2
South Piedmont Community College — College of Agricultural Sciences — Agricultural Business BS 2+2
University of Alaska-Fairbanks — College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences — DVM 2+2