Colorado State University requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.
Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Colorado State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Colorado State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.
NOTE: Around 67% of students who start college at Colorado State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.
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Academic Options | Yes | No | Note |
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Accelerated Degree Program | √ | – | – |
Transfer Credits Accepted | √ | – | – |
AP Credit Accepted | √ | – | – |
IB Credits Accepted | √ | – | – |
Summer Classes Available | √ | – | – |
New Student Orientation | √ | – | – |
Reminder: Colorado State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Colorado State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.
Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.
Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | No |
Math | Yes |
Science | Yes |
Computer | No |
Reminder: Check with Colorado State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Colorado State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Colorado State University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Colorado State University false.Colorado State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.
NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.
✅ Colorado State University offers services for students with disabilities.
Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.
✅ Colorado State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.
✅ Colorado State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.
🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Colorado State University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Colorado State University.
🟨 Colorado State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.
The main library on campus is the William E. Morgan Library and there is one other library on campus.
A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.
Colorado State offers these dual degree programs:
•3-2 dual degree program in engineering
What is ROTC?
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.
Does Colorado State University have any ROTC programs?
Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.
Colorado State University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.
Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Colorado State University include:
•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus
•an Air Force branch unit on campus
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