These programs offer unique learning opportunities to build skills with a focus on environmental, community, service, leadership, and cultural awareness. 

Bridge Scholars

The program is designed to assist students, especially those from first-generation and underrepresented backgrounds, in making a successful transition to Colorado State University.

Learn more: Bridge Scholars

Environmental Humanities at the CSU Mountain Campus

Environmental Humanities is offered by the College of Liberal Arts. The program includes Art in Forest Systems (ART 380A5), Environmental History of Colorado (HIST 373), and Environmental Philosophies (PHIL 245, AUCC). Students may take any or all of the two-week, three-credit courses.

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Honors Summer Seminars

The Honors summer seminars are open to all students, regardless of whether they are in the Honors program. These courses combine lessons with high-level discussion and local cultural outings. Students who did not know about or consider Honors when they entered CSU can experience this opportunity through summer session.

• HONR 292B fulfills the AUCC Arts and Humanities requirement. Students can email Pamela Vaughan Knaus to request a prerequisite override.
• Students interested in HONR 392 will contact [email protected] to request a prerequisite override.

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Education Abroad


Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Programs

Imagine where you can study abroad in summer session: Search Education Abroad Summer Programs

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Research, Internships, and Service Learning

Looking for service learning credit courses or noncredit experiences to match your goals this summer? View the Education Abroad opportunities for Research, Internship, or Service Learning for Transfer Credit. Learn about the benefits and rewards of getting involved.

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International Programs: Intensive English Program (IEP)

The Intensive English Program (IEP) offers high-quality, student-centered instruction and advising that prepares international students for success at Colorado State University (CSU), or other universities in the United States. The IEP creates a welcoming environment for both learning and living in a new culture. The IEP is accredited by the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA).

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Office of Undergraduate Research and Artistry (OURA)

Research opportunities are numerous in summer. Talk with your academic advisor/academic support coordinator, faculty in your department, and/or student ambassador in the Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry (OURA) to explore summer research options.

Learn more: OURA

Office of Undergraduate Research and Artistry (OURA): Community Engaged Learning

Community Engaged Learning includes:

  • direct service with community-based organizations,
  • research, teaching, advocacy, creative work,
  • organizing and activism, and
  • other activities taken with or at the request of community partners.

Learn more: Community Engaged Learning