
College Knowledge Basics: University, Colleges, and Departments at CSU
At the beginning of the college journey? Before you do anything, it’s critical to understand the basics of the university’s structure.
May 1 is National Decision Day, a big day for students announcing their college plans. Meet some #ColoStateBound Rams now!
At Colorado State University, we see limitless possibilities. We’re a campus of big thinkers, of risk takers, and determined dreamers. And, we make things happen — in our labs and classrooms, in our Fort Collins community, and around the world. We’re engaging in real-world discoveries and crossing disciplines to find better solutions. We never stop learning.
Explore with us.
Unleash your own potential at CSU, a community that believes in creating, combining, and collaborating toward a better future. We join diverse students with top-ranked professors and state-of-the-art learning spaces. The result is world-shaping contributions. With nearly 250 academic programs to choose from, CSU gives you the freedom to find your purpose and make your mark.
Forge your own path in Fort Collins, ranked the #3 “College Town to Live in Forever” by College Ranker. Tech startups, global corporations, and community-building organizations offer places for your learning to be anchored in practice. And then there’s the fun stuff: hiking Horsetooth Rock, fishing in the Poudre River, or traversing more than 285 miles of bike trails. Your next adventure begins here.
More than 6,000 students call our campus home, and thousands more live nearby. Whether you’re sharing a room at a CSU residence hall or belaying at the Recreation Center’s 55-foot climbing wall, the friendships you find at CSU will inspire new interests and ideas everywhere you turn.
CSU doesn’t lead the way by following the beaten path. That’s why we support the next generation of trailblazers from every background. Our compassionate network of resources allows students to dream big and to tackle financial barriers with scholarships and aid.
At the beginning of the college journey? Before you do anything, it’s critical to understand the basics of the university’s structure.
Get an inside look into what the last first day of college might look like as a Colorado State Ram, and tag along for Jenny’s last first day!
Meet Abby, and learn how she discovered the Biomedical Sciences major at Colorado State University — and why she knew it was the right fit.
At the beginning of the college journey? Before you do anything, it’s critical to understand the basics of college majors, minors, and more.