Transferring - Admissions - Colorado State University

Transfer
Resource Guide

Contents
Transfer Credit Evaluation..2
We’ll help you learn how your
credits will transfer to CSU
TransCentral Advising.........4
Our staff provides personalized
advice throughout the year
Financial Aid Resources.....6
CSU offers a full range of
financial assistance
Applying to CSU................. 8
Colorado State delivers an
exceptional education
Next Step Orientation...... 10
Our orientation program is
designed with you in mind
Activities & Services......... 12
You’ll find all kinds of resources
and ways to get involved at CSU
Fort Collins Community.... 14
Our city is a great place to live
and build relationships
Transfer Student Center.... 16
We’re here to help guide you
through the transition process
Programs of Study............ 18
Eight colleges feature a wide
array of academic offerings
Welcome to Colorado State
As a transfer student,
you’re ready to take the next step toward your educational
goals – and Colorado State University will give you the
knowledge and skills you need to excel in the field of your choice.
Whether you’re collaborating with faculty on campus or putting
your education to work in the greater community, you’ll gain
professional-level experience and meet people who inspire you.
You’ll also enjoy the support of our Transfer Student Center,
which will ease your transition to CSU and connect you with
valuable resources and services.
So get ready for an education that’s personalized,
challenging and relevant to your life.
Tap into the spirit of service that
permeates our academic and social
community. And build a foundation for
a future of unlimited possibilities.
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Transfer Credit Evaluation
LAURA KNOBLAUCH
HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR
Transferred from the University of Central Florida
“
It was so easy for me to
transfer here. The paperwork
for transfer credits was
straightforward, and everyone
was welcoming. ”
Get transfer credit information fast at
www.transfer.org.
As you prepare to join
our community, you’ll need to know how your credits will
transfer to Colorado State. We offer a couple of different ways
for you to access this information.
If you want transfer credit information right away, visit the
u.select website at www.transfer.org. Simply enter the name
of your current college and a course number, and u.select
will tell you how many credits you’ll receive and which of our
course requirements have been met. Although u.select
doesn’t include every course at every institution, it’s the best
source of information online.
If you’d like to talk to us directly, contact the Transfer
Evaluation Section of the Registrar’s Office at (970) 491- 7147,
(970) 491-7159 or transferoffice@colostate.edu. Our staff
members will answer your questions about credit
transferability, and they’ll send you a complete description of
how your courses will transfer here within two to four weeks of
your admission. Go to registrar.colostate.edu/students/transfer
for complete details.
Get the facts
After we’ve reviewed your
transcripts, we’ll e-mail a copy
of the evaluation to you and
your academic department.
If we can’t determine the
equivalence of your course
work to specific CSU
requirements, it generally will
be accepted as elective credit.
Your academic adviser will help
you learn how your credits
satisfy specific requirements
and what’s necessary for
degree completion.
Here are our guidelines for
transferable credit:
• Credit will be awarded only
for courses taken at an
institution accredited by
one of the seven regional
accrediting associations of
schools and colleges (refer
to admissions.colostate.edu/
transfer for a complete list).
• All courses accepted in
transfer must have a grade of
C- or better.
• Credit earned at a two-year
institution can be assigned
as equivalent to Colorado
State University’s 100-
and 200-level courses. A
maximum of 64 semester
credits (96 quarter) can be
accepted in transfer from twoyear
institutions.
• Pre-college-level courses
that are developmental,
remedial or preparatory aren’t
transferable.
• Vocational-technical courses
generally aren’t transferable.
Exceptions may be made by
individual departments if the
course work is pertinent to
your major.
• Credit may be transferred
from recognized international
colleges and universities.
Courses must be consistent
in level, duration and content
with courses offered at
U.S. institutions, and your
achievement must be at the
level of C- or better.
• Credit may be gained
by taking the general
examinations or select subject
examinations in the College
Level Examination Program.
CLEP exams taken at another
institution are subject to
review prior to the awarding
of credit at CSU. For details,
call the Transfer Evaluation
Section of the Registrar’s
Office at (970) 491-7147 or
(970) 491-7159.
• Credit may be awarded
for qualifying Advanced
Placement test scores
(typically 3, 4 or 5) or
International Baccalaureate
exam results (standard or
higher level, scores of 4 or
higher) completed while in
high school. You must submit
the official exam results
before the transfer evaluation
can be completed.
Note: Many adult and transfer
students who need credit
courses prior to admission
to CSU have obtained them
by enrolling in continuing
education courses. For details,
go to learn.colostate.edu.
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MIKE PRENTICE
PHILOSOPHY MAJOR
Transferred from Metropolitan State College of Denver
“
I’ve developed friendships
with professors here, and those
friendships have spurred an awesome
academic working environment. ”
For details about our advising programs, go to
admissions.colostate.edu/TransCentral.
TransCentral Advising
Our academic environment
will speak to your interests and prepare you for a rewarding career,
but our commitment to your success starts long before you set
foot in the classroom. The TransCentral program is specifically
designed to help you make a smooth transition to CSU.
At TransCentral, you’ll meet with staff from admissions and
financial services to learn about our application requirements,
financial aid options and campus resources. And if you send us
your unofficial transcript(s) at least two weeks in advance, you
can connect with an academic adviser from the Center for
Advising and Student Achievement (CASA) to discuss your
transfer credit evaluation and how your courses apply toward
your intended degree.
TransCentral appointments are offered Mondays from
1 to 4 p.m. at the Transfer Student Center. Please call us at
(970) 491-1858 at least three weeks ahead of time to schedule
your visit. To prepare for academic advising, fax your unofficial
transcripts to us at (970) 491-7581 or e-mail them to
TransferStudentCenter@colostate.edu. Be sure to include
transcripts from every college or university you’ve attended.
250+
undergraduate
programs of study
Make a career of it
At CSU, we won’t just meet with
you for an advising session and
turn you loose. We’ll continue
giving you valuable advice
throughout your time at CSU.
The Career Center will provide
expert guidance when you
need it, while the Center
for Advising and Student
Achievement (CASA) will help
you choose a major if you’re
undeclared or refer you to an
adviser if you’ve settled on a
field of study. CASA also helps
students prepare for careers in
health-related professions and
biomedical sciences.
Regardless of your interests,
you can connect with hundreds
of recruiters at our annual
career fair – and they know
what kinds of students CSU
produces. “We’re teaching
students to write, to interpret,
to speak in public,” says Blane
Harding, director of advising
and recruiting for the College
of Liberal Arts. “Those are the
things that employers look for.”
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Financial Aid Resources
CSU is a “best value”
public university (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine,
2010), reflecting our success at keeping a quality education
within your reach. But if you’re like nearly 70 percent of our
students, you’ll need some financial assistance to help pay
for college.
That’s where we come in. Colorado State awards a full
range of need- and merit-based aid to eligible students. You
may receive a combination of those types of aid based on
the information you provide in your financial aid and
admission applications.
To be considered for grants, work-study and student loans,
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov and list CSU as one of
your choices with Federal School Code 001350.
Financial aid is available for students in a variety
of circumstances, so don’t hesitate to complete
an application.
Visit sfs.colostate.edu to learn more
about scholarships and financial aid.
Annual costs
Estimated direct expenses for 2010-2011
Based on 15 credits per semester
Resident Non-Resident
Base tuition and fees $8,846 $23,096
College Opportunity Fund stipend
credit (Colorado residents) -$1,860 $0
Student’s share of base tuition
and fees $6,986 $23,096
Charge for technology (average) $185 $185
Living allowance $8,424 $8,424
Books and supplies $1,126 $1,126
Total direct costs for the year $16,721 $32,831
The estimates above don’t include scholarships and need-based aid,
including CSU’s Commitment to Colorado for resident students. This
new grant program covers at least half the cost of tuition for students
whose family adjusted gross income is $57,000 or less. It also covers
100 percent of tuition and standard fees for students who qualify for
the federal Pell Grant. For complete eligibility requirements, go to
sfs.colostate.edu.
Transfer Student Scholarships
Alliance Partnership Award:
$2,500
Awarded to students who
graduated from an Alliance high
school* in spring 2007 or later.
Student must have enrolled at
a Colorado community/junior
college within nine months of
high school graduation without
attending or enrolling at a
four-year college or university.
Admission application deadline:
June 1.
* The Alliance program serves
Adams City, Centauri, Fort
Lupton, Hinkley, John Mall,
Montezuma-Cortez, Pueblo
Central, Rocky Ford, Sierra and
Trinidad high schools.
Creative and Performing
Arts Award: Amount varies
Awarded to students with talent
in art, creative writing, dance,
music or theater. Requires a
separate application to the
appropriate department.
First Generation Award:
$4,000
Awarded to Colorado residents
who demonstrate financial
need, are admitted by March 1
and show potential for
academic success. Student’s
parents must not have received
a bachelor’s degree. The
scholarship application is
available at casa.colostate.edu.
Application deadline: March 1.
“
Griffin Foundation
Scholarship: $10,000
Awarded to qualified Colorado
residents. Student must have an
associate’s degree or at least 60
academic hours from a junior/
community college, be seeking
a bachelor’s degree and have a
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.
Application deadline: March 1.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship:
$2,000 (residents)
$6,000 (non-residents)
Awarded to students
transferring to CSU to pursue a
first bachelor’s degree. Student
must be a member of Phi
JORDAN LIKES
FISH, WILDLIFE, AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY MAJOR
Transferred from West Point
Transferring to CSU was one of the best
decisions I’ve ever made. I’m doing what
I want to do now, and I’m enjoying it. ”
Theta Kappa and demonstrate
outstanding academic
achievement. Admission
application deadline: June 1.
Ram Transfer Scholarship:
$1,000 (residents)
$5,000 (non-residents)
Awarded to students
transferring to CSU to pursue a
first bachelor’s degree. Student
must demonstrate outstanding
academic achievement.
Admission application deadline:
June 1.
Tribal College Transfer
Scholarship: $5,000
Awarded to students
transferring from an accredited
Tribal College. Student must
have completed 30 semester
credits at the Tribal College
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0
or better when admitted to
CSU and meet the admission
requirement in mathematics.
Admission application deadline:
June 1.
Note: Scholarship amounts
are annual totals. A number
of scholarships require the
CSU Scholarship Application
(CSUSA). Go to sfs.colostate.edu/
scholarships for details.
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MEGAN CLAYTON
ANTHROPOLOGY MAJOR
Transferred from Metropolitan State College of Denver
“ CSU is giving me a great
foundation for whatever
I decide to do. ”
A completed transfer
application includes:
• Application for admission
• $50 nonrefundable processing fee or approved fee waiver
• Personal statement/essay*
• One recommendation*
• One official transcript from each college/university attended
• Your final, official high school transcript* (if you have fewer
than 30 semester credit hours complete at the point of
application)
* This is not required for second bachelor’s/postgraduate
applicants, although a personal statement explaining your
desire to return for a second degree is strongly encouraged.
To apply online, go to
admissions.colostate.edu/apply.
Applying to CSU
The quality of our academic
programs and the personal attention we provide are just two
aspects of our community that make CSU an outstanding college
choice. To get started on your online application, go to
admissions.colostate.edu/apply.
If you’ve completed more than 12 college-level academic semester
credits since graduating from high school or completing the GED,
you must apply as a transfer applicant. (If you took college-level
courses only while you were in high school, we’ll consider you as a
freshman applicant.)
The fall semester priority application deadline for transfer
applicants is June 1. After that date, applicants are considered
on a space-available basis until July 1. The spring semester
completed application deadline is November 1. For
comprehensive information about the transfer admission process,
go to admissions.colostate.edu/transfer.
3,000+
transfer applications
(fall 2010)
Transfer admission
standards
In reviewing your application,
we’ll consider your academic
achievements and potential for
success at Colorado State. We’ll
also look at your leadership
and service involvement,
accomplishments in and out of
school, unique circumstances,
maturity and motivation, and
ability to contribute to a diverse
campus community. Academic
considerations include:
• Your cumulative GPA and
credit hours completed
• The variety and academic
rigor of your courses
• Trends in grades
• Preparation for the major
you’re requesting
Strong candidates for
admission have a cumulative
GPA of 2.5 or better in at least
30 college-level academic
semester credits. But if you’re
a highly motivated student with
a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a
4.0 scale, we encourage you
to apply. You may have other
strengths and characteristics we
value as a university community.
Note: Enrollment limits and
the need to complete certain
prerequisite courses may
affect your ability to enter into a
specific major.
Composition and
math standards
All majors at CSU require at
least three credits of college
composition and three credits
of math for graduation. If you’re
transferring here with 60 or
more credits and have not met
those requirements, you must
enroll in the necessary courses
in your first term here.
Before you can be admitted,
you must satisfy our math
requirement by completing one
of the following:
• A transferable math course
with a grade of C- or higher
• Intermediate algebra with a
grade of B- or higher
• High school algebra 1,
geometry and algebra 2 with
grades of C- or higher
• A qualifying result on the
CSU Mathematics Placement
Exam (MPE) or completion
of the online Entry-Level
Mathematics tutorial*
* Go to www.math.colostate.edu/
placement/placement.shtml
(access requires an eID, which
can be created after you apply
for admission).
Transfer admission
guarantee
You’re guaranteed admission
to CSU if you meet all of the
following requirements:
• You’ve received an A.A. or
A.S. degree from a regionally
accredited Colorado two-year
institution since completing
your high school diploma or
GED.
• The institution noted above is
the last one you’ve attended.
• You have at least a cumulative
2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale at all
institutions attended.
Note: Students who meet the
transfer admission guarantee
terms are exempt from the math
requirement, as are second
bachelor’s/postgraduate
applicants.
For more details, visit
admissions.colostate.edu/
transfer-requirements.
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KATIE COLLINS
HORTICULTURE MAJOR
Transferred from Northern Arizona University
“
Next Step was very helpful. I
found out about all these resources
I could use that I never imagined. ”
Next Step Orientation
Once you’re admitted to
Colorado State University, we’ll welcome you into the fold.
Easing your transition to CSU is the whole point of Next
Step, our one-day orientation program for admitted
transfer students.
We offer sessions during the spring, summer and fall for
you and your family. In addition to meeting with an
academic adviser, you can prepare for registration,
connect with transfer students and faculty members, and
explore different aspects of campus life. The program
also includes special orientation sessions for adult
learners, veterans, family members and guests.
In August, our Ram Welcome celebration will further
strengthen your ties to CSU. For more information about
Next Step and Ram Welcome, call (970) 491-6011 or go to
www.orientation.colostate.edu.
Visit www.orientation.colostate.edu
for information about our transition programs.
Be prepared
Once we’ve confirmed your
Next Step reservation, please
complete the following tasks
before arriving on campus so
you can register for classes
during orientation:
• As soon as possible,
mail final transcripts from
all previously attended
institutions to Colorado State
University, Registrar’s Office –
Transfer Credit Evaluation,
100 Administration Annex,
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8021.
If applicable, bring updated
transcripts and your current
term schedule to Next Step.
• Take placement/challenge
exams if necessary. You
may need to take a math,
composition, and/or foreign
language exam if you don’t
meet specified ACT or SAT
scores, or if you don’t have
enough transfer credit.
Go to otp.colostate.edu/
transfer-placement-exams.
aspx for details. If you still
have questions, call us at
(970) 491-6011.
• Provide immunization
information. We’ll send you
a health history form and
certificate of immunization.
Return all forms and
immunization information via
fax to (970) 491-0268, or mail
them to CSU Health Network,
Immunizations Department,
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8031.
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Activities & Services
350+
student organizations
One of the first things you’ll
notice about Colorado State is that it feels a lot smaller than
it is – you’ll run into people you know all the time. But make
no mistake about it: CSU offers the breadth of activities and
services you’d expect at a large university.
JESS FERGUSON
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
Transferred from Red Rocks Community College
“
The more you get involved
at CSU, the better your
experience is – and it looks
awesome on your résumé. ”
You can take your pick from more than 350 student clubs
(including the Tau Sigma National Honor Society if you excel
in class). You can compete in sports and attend
performances, lectures and NCAA Division I athletic events.
And you can connect with tutors, advisers, career counselors
and resource centers that serve a diverse population.
Our services include the Transfer Mentor Program, which
unites students with a peer group and a one-on-one mentor;
Adult Learner and Veteran Services, which meets the needs of
non-traditional students and their families; and the Career
Center, which helps students identify potential careers,
internships and employment opportunities.
To explore our campus community, go to
admissions.colostate.edu/studentlife.
Welcome to
campus
Total enrollment: 25,413
Undergraduate students:
21,204
Graduate students: 3,671
Veterinary medicine students:
538
Men: 48%
Women: 52%
States represented: 50
Students from Colorado: 81%
Countries represented: 82
Get into the mix
African American/Black: 2.5%
Asian American/Pacific Islander:
3%
Hispanic/Latino: 6.5%
Native American: 1.6%
White/Caucasian: 78.9%
International: 1.7%
Not reported: 5.7%
Race/ethnicity figures reflect the
undergraduate population at CSU.
“Not reported” includes students
whose race/ethnicity is unknown,
other or not indicated by the student.
Meet our transfer
students (fall 2009)
Class size: 1,353
Men: 53%
Women: 47%
Students from Colorado: 83%
Racial/ethnic diversity: 11%
Average GPA: 3.07
Middle 50%: 2.7-4.0
Be involved
Student organizations: 350+
Honor societies: 35
Students in intramural and club
sports (fall 2009): 5,462
NCAA Division I sports: 16
Annual performances and arts
events: 300
Find the support
you need
Academic Computing and
Networking Services
Adult Learner and Veteran
Services
Asian/Pacific American Cultural
Center
Black/African American Cultural
Center
Career Center
Center for Advising and Student
Achievement
CSU Health Network
El Centro
GLBT Resource Center
International Student and
Scholar Services
Native American Cultural Center
Off-Campus Life
Resources for Disabled Students
Student Employment Services
Student Leadership,
Involvement and Community
Engagement
Student Legal Services
Transfer Student Center
University Counseling Center
University Libraries
Women’s Programs and Studies
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Fort Collins Community
Our sunny climate and
incredible recreational opportunities aren’t the only reasons
Fort Collins is one of Money magazine’s “Best Places to
Live.” CSU is the heart of Fort Collins, and a lot of
community leaders have significant ties to the University.
Those connections will give you a decided edge when
you’re looking for jobs and internships.
And when you’re looking for a place to live, you’ll discover
a variety of affordable options. Off-Campus Life provides
updated listings of rentals throughout Fort Collins, while
Housing & Dining Services offers on-campus living
arrangements on a space-available basis.
Housing costs
Fort Collins/Loveland average rent
Unfurnished 2-bedroom apartment........................................$780.66/mo.*
*Based on 2010 Statewide Multifamily Housing Vacancy and Rent Survey
Residence hall room and board (2010-2011)
Double suite room and Meal Plan B (excluding Summit Hall)........$4,586/
semester
For a complete listing of room and board rates, visit
housing.colostate.edu/halls/application_rates.htm.
University apartments (2010-2011)
1 bedroom.....................................................................................$610/mo.
2 bedroom...........................................................................$620-$765/mo.
2 bedroom (shared)..........................................$380-$405/mo. per person
3 bedroom...........................................................................$830-$840/mo.
The academic year rates listed above include all utilities, local phone
service and basic cable.
Living here
Off-campus housing
offcampuslife.colostate.edu
The Off-Campus Life office
in the Lory Student Center
provides listings of rooms,
apartments and houses for rent,
along with a roommates-wanted
list and other resources.
Residence halls
housing.colostate.edu
As a transfer student, you may
have the option of living in a
residence hall. Just be aware
that space may be limited
because freshmen are required
to live on campus.
University apartments
housing.colostate.edu
University apartments are
available for student families
and couples, graduate students,
students ages 23 and older, and
students under age 23 who are
interested in an international
experience. Facilities include
community centers, exercise
rooms, study areas and
playgrounds. Apartments fill
quickly, so apply early.
Child care
csukids.colostate.edu
The Sunshine House at
Colorado State University offers
a program of play and learning
activities for children ages 6
weeks to 6 years. You can enroll
your child for full days, half days
or on a space-available basis. If
you’re a Pell Grant recipient or
low-income student, you may
be eligible to receive help with
child care costs.
For a complete listing of child
care options in Fort Collins, refer
to the child care bulletin boards
in the University’s villages to
connect with other students
who are interested in caring for
children in their home.
Whether you’re renting a place off campus, staying in a
residence hall or leasing one of our university apartments,
you’ll feel right at home – and you’ll be part of a community
that values what you have to offer.
Visit ftcollins.com to see why
Fort Collins is an ideal place to live.
SHAYN STILLSON
ENGLISH MAJOR
Transferred from Aims Community College
“
There are so many ways the
community and the University are
interconnected. The community in general appreciates
the vitality that students bring to the city. ”
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Transfer Student Center
Contact Information
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The primary resource for
students transferring to CSU is the Transfer Student Center. We’re
committed to guiding you through the transition process while
recognizing your unique needs.
Our goal is to help you make the most of your educational
experience by connecting you with appropriate programs and
services. We’ll put you in touch with our colleges, departments and
offices, and we’ll be there as you acclimate yourself to our campus
community. We’ll also help you learn how your credits will transfer to
Colorado State.
The Transfer Student Center is located in The Institute for Learning
and Teaching (TILT) at 801 Oval Drive, just south of the University
Welcome Center (see map on back). For more information, call
(970) 491-1858 or e-mail us at TransferStudentCenter@colostate.edu.
For directions to the Transfer Student Center, go to
admissions.colostate.edu/directions.
Office Website Phone
Academic Computing www.acns.colostate.edu (970) 491-5133
and Networking Services
Admissions admissions.colostate.edu (970) 491-6909
Adult Learner and Veteran Services adultstudents.colostate.edu (970) 491-3977
Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center apacc.colostate.edu (970) 491-6154
Athletics csurams.com (970) 491-5300
Black/African American Cultural Center baacc.colostate.edu (970) 491-5781
Campus Recreation campusrec.colostate.edu (970) 491-6359
Career Center career.colostate.edu (970) 491-5707
Center for Advising and casa.colostate.edu (970) 491-7095
Student Achievement
Colleges
Agricultural Sciences www.agsci.colostate.edu (970) 491-6274
Applied Human Sciences www.cahs.colostate.edu (970) 491-6331
Business biz.colostate.edu (970) 491-6471
Engineering www.engr.colostate.edu (970) 491-3366
Liberal Arts libarts.colostate.edu (970) 491-5421
Natural Sciences www.natsci.colostate.edu (970) 491-1300
Veterinary Medicine and www.cvmbs.colostate.edu (970) 491-7051
Biomedical Sciences
Warner College of warnercnr.colostate.edu (970) 491-6675
Natural Resources
Continuing Education learn.colostate.edu (877) 491-4336
CSU Bookstore bookstore.colostate.edu (970) 491-0546
(800) 925-7267
El Centro elcentro.colostate.edu (970) 491-5722
Fort Collins Convention ftcollins.com (800) 274-3678
and Visitors Bureau
GLBT Resource Center glbtrc.colostate.edu (970) 491-4342
Greek Life csugreeks.com (970) 491-0966
CSU Health Network health.colostate.edu (970) 491-7121
Health Professions Advising casa.colostate.edu (970) 491-7095
Office Website Phone
Honors Program www.honors.colostate.edu (970) 491-5679
Housing & Dining Services housing.colostate.edu (970) 491-6511
Information (general campus) colostate.edu (970) 491-6444
Information (switchboard) colostate.edu (970) 491-1101
International Programs/Study Abroad international.colostate.edu (970) 491-5917
Key Communities key.casa.colostate.edu (970) 491-3658
Lory Student Center www.sc.colostate.edu (970) 491-6444
Native American Cultural Center nacc.colostate.edu (970) 491-1332
Off-Campus Life offcampuslife.colostate.edu (970) 491-2248
Orientation and Transition Programs orientation.colostate.edu (970) 491-6011
Registrar’s Office registrar.colostate.edu (970) 491-7148
Residency for Tuition Classification sfs.colostate.edu/residency (970) 491-6321
Resources for Disabled Students rds.colostate.edu (970) 491-6385
ROTC (Air Force) www.colostate.edu/ (970) 491-6476
Depts/AFROTC
ROTC (Army) armyrotc.colostate.edu (970) 491-1640
Student Employment Services ses.colostate.edu (970) 491-5714
Student Financial Services sfs.colostate.edu (970) 491-6321
Student Leadership, Involvement slice.colostate.edu (970) 491-1682
and Community Engagement
Student Legal Services sls.colostate.edu (970) 491-1482
The Sunshine House csukids.colostate.edu (970) 491-2862
at Colorado State University
Transfer Evaluation registrar.colostate.edu (970) 491-7159
Transfer Student Center admissions.colostate.edu/ (970) 491-1858
transfer/studentcenter/
University Counseling Center counseling.colostate.edu (970) 491-6053
University Police police.colostate.edu (970) 491-6425
Women’s Programs and Studies wps.colostate.edu (970) 491-6384

Colleges & Programs of Study
Bold = Majors
[ ] = Concentrations (specific areas of study)
Agricultural Sciences
admissions.colostate.edu/agsci
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Economics
[Agricultural Economics, Farm
and Ranch Management,
Natural Resource Economics]
Agricultural Education
Animal Science
Environmental Horticulture
[Landscape Business,
Landscape Design and
Contracting, Nursery and
Landscape Management, Turf
Management]
Equine Science
Horticulture [Floriculture,
Horticultural Business
Management, Horticultural Food
Crops, Horticultural Science,
Horticulture Therapy, Viticulture
and Enology]
Landscape Architecture
Soil and Crop Sciences
[Agronomic Production
Management; Applied
Information Technology;
Environmental Soil Science;
International Soil and Crop
Sciences; Plant Biotechnology,
Genetics, and Breeding; Soil
Resources and Conservation]
Applied Human
Sciences
admissions.colostate.edu/cahs
Apparel and Merchandising
[Apparel Design and
Production, Merchandising]
Construction Management
Family and Consumer
Sciences [Family and
Consumer Sciences, Family
and Consumer Sciences
Education]
Health and Exercise Science
[Health Promotion, Sports
Medicine]
Human Development and
Family Studies
Interior Design
Nutrition and Food Science
Restaurant and Resort
Management
Social Work
Teacher Licensure [Early
Childhood Education, K-12,
Secondary]
Business
admissions.colostate.edu/biz
Business Administration
[Accounting, Finance,
Information Systems,
Marketing, Organization and
Innovation Management,
Real Estate]
Engineering
admissions.colostate.edu/engr
Chemical and Biological
Engineering
Civil Engineering [Civil
Engineering, Soil and Water
Resource Engineering]
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
[Electrical Engineering, Lasers
and Optical Engineering]
Engineering Science
[Engineering Physics,
International Engineering
and International Studies,
Space Engineering, Teacher
Education]
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Liberal Arts
admissions.colostate.edu/libarts
Anthropology [Archaeology,
Biological Anthropology,
Cultural Anthropology,
Geography]
Art (B.A.) [Art Education, Art
History, Studio]
Art (B.F.A.) [Drawing, Fibers,
Graphic Design, Metalsmithing,
Painting, Photo Image Making,
Pottery, Printmaking, Sculpture]
Communication Studies
[Teacher Licensure]
Economics
English [Creative Writing,
English Education, Language,
Literature, Writing]
Ethnic Studies
History [Liberal Arts, Social
Studies Teaching]
International Studies [Asian
Studies, European Studies,
Latin American Studies,
Middle East and North
African Studies]
Languages, Literatures,
and Cultures [French,
German, Spanish]
Liberal Arts [Arts
and Humanities and
Engineering Science,
Social Sciences and
Engineering Science]
Music (B.A.)
Performing Arts
[Dance, Theatre]
Philosophy [General
Philosophy; Philosophy and
Religion; Philosophy, Science,
and Technology]
Political Science
Sociology [Criminology and
Criminal Justice, General
Sociology]
Journalism and Technical
Communication [Computer-
Mediated Communication,
News-Editorial, Public
Relations, Specialized and
Technical Communication,
Television News and Video
Communication]
Natural Resources
admissions.colostate.edu/
warnercnr
Fish, Wildlife, and
Conservation Biology
[Conservation Biology, Fisheries
and Aquatic Sciences, Wildlife
Biology]
Forestry [Forest Biology,
Forest Fire Science, Forest
Management, Forestry-
Business]
Geology [Environmental
Geology, Geology, Geophysics,
Hydrology]
Natural Resource Recreation
and Tourism [Environmental
Communication, Global
Tourism, Natural Resource
Tourism, Parks and Protected
Area Management]
Natural Resources
Management
Rangeland Ecology
[Conservation and
Management, Range and Forest
Management, Restoration
Ecology]
Watershed Science
Natural Sciences
admissions.colostate.edu/natsci
Applied Computing
Technology [Computing and
Human Factors, Computing
Education, Computing
Technology]
Biochemistry
Biological Science [Biological
Science, Botany]
Chemistry [ACS Certified, Non-
ACS Certified]
Computer Science
Mathematics [Actuarial
Science, Applied Mathematics,
Computational Mathematics,
General Mathematics,
Mathematics Education,
Mathematics of Information,
Statistics]
Natural Sciences [Biology
Education, Chemistry
Education, Geology
Education, Physical Science,
Physics Education]
Physics [Applied Physics,
Physics]
Psychology [General
Psychology; Mind, Brain,
and Behavior; Industrial/
Organizational Psychology]
Zoology
Veterinary Medicine
and Biomedical
Sciences
admissions.colostate.edu/
cvmbs
Biomedical Sciences
Environmental Health
Microbiology
Study with honors
If you’re looking for an
intense educational
experience that puts a
premium on discussion and
participation, you’ll find it
in the University Honors
Program.
Once you’re admitted as a
transfer student, you can
apply to the program as long
as you have a record of high
academic achievement at the
college level. The minimum
college cumulative GPA for
consideration in the Honors
Program is 3.5.
If you fall into this category,
you’ll receive a letter inviting
you to apply. If you don’t
meet the minimum admission
criteria, call (970) 491-5679 or
e-mail honors@colostate.edu
to explore your options.
The appropriate track for
most transfer students is
Track 2, Discipline Honors
Scholar. On this track, you
complete honors courses in
your major, and you must be
admitted to the program by
your academic department.
To learn more about the
University Honors Program, go
to www.honors.colostate.edu.
Music (B.M.) [Music
Composition, Music
Education, Music Therapy,
Performance]
For more information about our academic programs, go to
admissions.colostate.edu/academics.
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Visiting Campus
Laurel Street
A visit to CSU is a great way
to get a feel for our community. Transfer information sessions
take place Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the University Welcome
Center, followed by student-led tours of campus. To reserve
your spot, go to admissions.colostate.edu/visit.
Ammons
University Hall
Welcome
Center/
Office of
Admissions
Transfer
Student
Center
Weber
TILT
Oval
Drive
Danforth
Chapel
Guggenheim
Hall
Preconstruction
Center
Laurel
Hall
Occupational
Therapy
Industrial
Sciences Labs
O.T.
Annex
Potting
Shed
Sage Hall
Routt
Hall
Spruce
Hall
Old Main Drive
N
For a detailed picture of life at Colorado State, we invite you to
attend our Transfer Student Visit Day on Friday, March 4, 2011.
You’ll have a chance to tour campus and meet with faculty, staff
and current students. You’ll also learn about our admission
procedures, financial aid programs, transfer credit policies,
academic offerings and housing options.
Fire Lane – No Parking
B C D E
Glover
Computer
Science
Natural
Resources
Statistics
Isotope Drive
Wagar
NRRL
Forestry
West Drive
Admin.
East Drive
Johnson
Hall
Centennial
Hall
Student
Services
Gibbons
Heating
Plant
Chiller
Plant
Mason Street
College
Avenue
Gym
Field House
Vocational
Education
Alder Hall
College Avenue
To register, go to admissions.colostate.edu/visit/days/transfers.
The $15-per-person registration fee includes a continental
breakfast, lunch and a permit for on-campus parking. You’ll
receive a confirmation packet, including your parking permit,
about two weeks before the program.
Clark
A
C
B
Clark
Behavioral
Sciences
W E
C
Plant Science
Animal Sciences
Monfort
Quadrangle
General
Services
Meter
Parking
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
This publication was printed in July 2010 by the Office of
Admissions as a guide for students entering the University in
2011-2012. Changes made after printing may not be reflected
in this publication. For the most current information, contact
the Office of Admissions or visit admissions.colostate.edu.
Greenhouse
Weed
Research
Lab
Shepardson
Natural and
Environmental
Sciences
Insectary
East Drive
Military
Science Military
Observatory
Facilities
Service Center
Annex
National Center
for Genetic
Resources
Preservation
Edison Drive
"A" Street
Mason Street
Jack
Christiansen
Memorial
Track
Pitkin Street
University Avenue
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admissions.colostate.edu
Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1062
Alumni
Center
University
Square