How to make your college search less intimidating
January 26, 2026
We get it. The college search can be scary. Here at Colorado State, we’ve got some tips to help you keep things in perspective.
Admissions Blog
The advice, tips, and student stories you need to hear to help you navigate all things college.
Tips on how to choose a college, apply, find financial aid, and transferring. Colorado State student stories. Journeys on finding majors, changing majors, and academic advice. Vlogs from students exploring campus, Fort Collins, and Colorado’s wilderness. And, so much more: find what you need all the way from college search to application time to majors to “Welcome to the Ramily.”
Recent posts
Student vlog: Ice cream in Fort Collins
January 8, 2026
Colorado State vlogger, Frankie, take you a little north of campus for a peek inside his favorite local ice cream shop.
5 majors for careers in law or government
December 8, 2025
Looking to land a career in the legal field, or perhaps springboard into government work? Colorado State has you covered with these majors.
Transferring from community college to CSU: What changes and what doesn’t?
November 20, 2025
Transferring from a community college to CSU can seem daunting, with lots of moving pieces. Here’s some things you can expect.
Student Life
Student vlog: Ice cream in Fort Collins
January 8, 2026
Colorado State vlogger, Frankie, take you a little north of campus for a peek inside his favorite local ice cream shop.
Student vlog: How to camp in Rocky Mountain National Park
October 20, 2025
CSU vlogger, Frankie, gives you an inside look into planning your next camping trip to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Student vlog: How to make this your year as a college student
August 13, 2025
Ram vlogger, Tiaira, gives you her advice on how to make this your year as Colorado State University student.
Student vlog: Getting lunch, dinner, and a movie for under $15 in Fort Collins
July 7, 2025
Ram vlogger, Frankie, shows you how to get lunch, dinner, and a movie for under $15 in FoCo as a Colorado State student.
Application and admissions
Application fee waived in November for Native American Heritage Month
October 26, 2023
From November 1-30, 2023, students who have a tribal affiliation or who identify as Native American are invited to apply for free.
4 ways to prepare for college in high school
January 4, 2022
Wondering where you might be after high school? It’s never too soon to get ahead on your college plan. Here are four fun, easy ways.
4 ways parents can help as their student applies to college
May 10, 2021
Are you a parent wanting to help support your student on their college applications and big life decisions? Start here.
We watched 5 movies about college admissions. Here’s the takeaway.
November 23, 2020
We watched five movies all about getting into college to deliver inspiration and tips for your own application process.
Academics
College Knowledge Basics: B.A., B.S., and beyond
May 20, 2025
Early on in your college journey? It’s critical to understand the differences between bachelor’s degrees like B.A. and B.S.
Student vlog: Rams’ favorite classes
April 29, 2025
Get an inside look into some of our Colorado State Rams’ favorite classes and professors in this fun vlogger video.
College Knowledge Basics: University, Colleges, and Departments at CSU
April 15, 2025
At the beginning of the college journey? Before you do anything, it’s critical to understand the basics of the university’s structure.
College Knowledge Basics: Defining CSU’s majors, minors, and more
March 25, 2025
At the beginning of the college journey? Before you do anything, it’s critical to understand the basics of college majors, minors, and more.
Student videos and blogs
Student vlog: Ice cream in Fort Collins
January 8, 2026
Colorado State vlogger, Frankie, take you a little north of campus for a peek inside his favorite local ice cream shop.
Student vlog: How to camp in Rocky Mountain National Park
October 20, 2025
CSU vlogger, Frankie, gives you an inside look into planning your next camping trip to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Student vlog: A day in the life with classes, Estes Park, and a game
September 3, 2025
Ram vlogger, Tiaira, takes you on a day in her life as a CSU student, from classes to the mountains, and back for a game.
Student vlog: How to make this your year as a college student
August 13, 2025
Ram vlogger, Tiaira, gives you her advice on how to make this your year as Colorado State University student.