CSU Mountain Campus Courses
The beautiful CSU Mountain Campus — 90 minutes up the scenic Poudre Canyon — is just next door, but a world away. Experience learning at 9,000 feet! Any one of these immersive experiences can create deep learning along with lifelong friendships and memories.Courses open to all majors
Registration is open for the courses below on a space-available basis through the add/drop window for each course as listed in RAMweb. Each course fulfills three credits:- Environmental Humanities is offered by the College of Liberal Arts. Students may take any or all of the two-week, three-credit courses. Please reach out to the instructor for any advanced reading or other work to be done in advance of the start of formal instruction. They are happy to work with you.Courses are:
- Art in Forest Systems (ART 376), July 12-25, 2026
- Environmental Philosophies (PHIL 245, AUCC 1C) has been cancelled for Summer 2026.
- Environmental History of Colorado (HIST 373) has been cancelled for Summer 2026. Be on the lookout for exciting new offerings in Summer 2027.
- Identity Consciousness and Social Engagement (EDUC 380A6):
- Offered as an immersive experience at the CSU Mountain Campus, June 6-13, 2026.
- Through self-reflection, inquiry, and group dialogues students explore how their personal experiences and social identities have shaped their perceptions of themselves and others. With a focus on identity literacy, students will deepen their understanding of culture, social justice, race, and equity while exploring the role of activism as a tool for creating meaningful change.
- Contact Dr. Kara Coffino.
- Wildlife Film, Photography, and Video (JTC 490):
Learn specialized camera, editing, and audio skills to capture the essence of wildlife and conservation.
- Offered on site at the CSU Mountain Campus, but is cancelled for Summer 2026.
- Sophomores or above, any major.
- Must register for three (3) credits.
- Costs include 3 credits of university summer tuition and fees plus $754 for Mountain Campus housing/meals/administration.
- Contact instructors for questions about registration and logistics:
- Greg Luft, Professor, Journalism and Media Communication, or
- Paul Doherty, Mountain Campus Executive Director and Professor, Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology.
Additional Courses
The Warner College of Natural Resources (WCNR) offers courses specifically for students pursuing majors within the college. The summer courses at the CSU Mountain Campus available only to WCNR majors are:- Forestry Field Measurements (F 230)
- Geology Field Camp (GEOL 436)
- Natural Resource Ecology and Measurements (NR 220/NR 221)