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Congratulations on your admittance to the College of Liberal Arts at CSU!

The College of Liberal Arts is a dynamic community of arts, humanities, and social science scholars that apply creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving to advance the human experience.

We are driven by our passion to pursue knowledge, our intrinsic desire to create, and our dedication to engagement in our communities.

Scroll the page to learn more about the College of Liberal Arts and take the next steps to becoming a Ram!

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Additional resources to help answer your questions about CSU.

Questions?

Contact our recruitment office at cla_recruitment@mail.colostate.edu

or

Connect with a current CLA student or faculty member by filling out this form

Connect with the College

The College of Liberal Arts offers multiple ways to preview life as a CLA student:

  • Join us in beautiful Fort Collins for a personalized individual visit
  • Register for a virtual event or 1-on-1 call with our recruitment coordinator or a current student
  • View the spaces where you could live and learn as a CSU Ram with a virtual tour
Visit Experiences
Fall 2021 CLA Ambassador group

Choose Your Path

A degree in the liberal arts prepares you for life, leadership, and success. Navigate the student experience in the College of Liberal Arts through our Choose Your Path site.

Explore

Explore major, minors, university curriculum, and academic support services 

Connect

Connect with student organizations, service learning, study abroad, and the performing arts 

Build

Build a network through internships, research, and volunteer opportunities

Launch

Launch a career (and life) you’ll love by applying your knowledge, skills, and experience 

Choose Your Path

   explore creativity  •  seek knowledge  •  discover and understand yourself and others  •  ask key questions  •   develop new perspectives

Explore Your Program

With 19 majors and 50+ concentrations to choose from and an emphasis on real-world experience, we’ll help you lay the groundwork for a successful career doing what you love.

Explore your major

Liberal Arts Scholarships

Each year, the College of Liberal Arts awards more than 350 undergraduate scholarships across all departments and programs. It includes merit-based and need-based awards for both incoming and returning students.

The College uses the Colorado State University Scholarship Application (CSUSA) to select scholarship recipients. The online application is open from October 1 to March 1 every year. Access the CSUSA by visiting RAMweb.colostate.edu and navigate to the portal under the Financial Information heading.

Questions?

Contact cla_scholarships@colostate.edu
Explore CLA Scholarships

Next Steps to Becoming a Ram

Congratulations on your admission to the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University! We are excited to welcome you to campus. 

You’ve already taken the first step toward a future at CSU by getting admitted. Now it’s time to focus on what’s next.  

1

Confirm and Deposit

Accept your offer of admission and pay or defer your enrollment deposit. 

2

Apply for Financial Aid

Submit your FAFSA and scholarship application before the deadlines. 

3

Sign up for Orientation

At orientation, you will register for classes, learn CSU traditions, and connect with campus services.

Admitted Student Guides

Be sure to check your Admitted Student Guide for a complete list of next steps.  

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Connect with a CLA Student or Faculty Member

As a future student (or the family member of a future student), we know you may have specific questions about the academic or student experience in the College of Liberal Arts. Our recruitment team is happy to connect you with a current student or faculty member who can answer your individual questions. 

Complete our contact request form and a student or faculty member will reach out to you. 

Request to speak with someone from the College of Liberal Arts