How to Apply to or Get More Information About Colorado State University
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Colorado State University (CSU) gives prospective students three direct paths on its homepage: Apply, Visit, and Get Info. If you already know you want to apply, use the Apply link. If you're still deciding, start with Get Info to receive admissions communications, or Visit to see the Fort Collins campus. The sections below explain what each path is for and what you'll find.
Apply to CSU
CSU's homepage lists Apply as a primary action for prospective students. The application path you use depends on the degree level you're pursuing:
- Undergraduate — CSU offers nearly 300 academic programs and over 70 majors. Prospective undergraduates apply through the undergraduate admissions process.
- Graduate — Graduate applicants apply through the graduate programs pathway.
- Online (CSU Online) — Students seeking a fully online degree apply through CSU Online.
Before applying, confirm which program and degree level fits your goal, since the application route differs for each. The homepage's Explore Academics section links to undergraduate, graduate, and online program pages so you can review requirements and program details first.
Get More Information
If you're not ready to apply, use the Get Info link. It leads to an admissions subscription page where you can sign up to receive information from CSU. This is the right starting point if you want updates on programs, deadlines, or events before committing to an application.
Visit Campus
CSU's homepage includes a Visit option for prospective students who want to see the campus in person. CSU is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. A campus visit lets you evaluate the environment, facilities, and student life directly — useful if location and campus culture are deciding factors for you.
Explore Programs Before You Decide
CSU organizes its academics into these colleges:
| College |
|---|
| College of Agricultural Sciences |
| College of Business |
| Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering |
| College of Health and Human Sciences |
| College of Liberal Arts |
| College of Natural Sciences |
| College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences |
| Warner College of Natural Resources |
Use the Explore Academics links to browse undergraduate, graduate, and online offerings within these colleges. This helps you match a program to your goals before starting an application.
Which Path Should You Choose?
- Ready to apply now → Use Apply, and select the route for your degree level (undergraduate, graduate, or online).
- Still researching → Use Get Info to subscribe to admissions communications.
- Deciding based on campus → Use Visit to schedule a campus experience in Fort Collins.
- Comparing programs → Start with Explore Academics, then move to Apply once you've chosen.
All four entry points are available directly from the CSU homepage, so you don't need to search elsewhere to begin.