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A highly diverse population. A historically and culturally rich community of more than 100,000 people. Small classes taught by world-class educators. Hands-on learning and research opportunities in each major.

A legendary creature of Southern Colorado, our mascot the ThunderWolf, embodies teamwork, leadership, and responsibility…traits we instill in our students on their journey to BE LEGENDARY.

Whether you’re pursuing academic goals, taking part in the college experience, exploring the beauty of Colorado…or all of the above, begin your legend here at Colorado State University-Pueblo.

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NEBRASKA

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Pueblo

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A state that encompasses every season, Colorado never disappoints. Just a short drive to the cities of Denver and Colorado Springs, Pueblo is nestled in the southern foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Whether you enjoy the outdoors or the big city, Pueblo is just a short distance to either.

If you love nature and great food, Pueblo has something for everyone. When you work up an appetite in the outdoors, you can fulfill your hunger at one of the many great local restaurants featuring Pueblo chiles or ethnic specialties like potica. Learn more about Pueblo at www.pueblo.us.

Our Outdoor Pursuits Program will introduce you to Colorado favorites like rock and ice climbing, biking, rafting, hiking, and, of course, snowboarding and skiing.

300+ Daysurban kayak course, bike trails, rivers, lakes, and golf courses

Deciding where you want to go in life is the most exciting part of the journey. With a degree fromCSU-Pueblo, you really can go anywhere.

...you can go anywhere.

Join the

Pack!

Daniel Jiron1986 Social Sciences GraduateAssociate Chief, US Forest ServiceWashington, D.C. As Associate Chief, Jiron helps oversee the US Forest Service, its 153 million acres, 30,000 employees, and all state and private conservation programs.

Megan Matousek2005 Mass Communications GraduateProduction Manager, Industrial Light & Magic, founded by George LucasSan Francisco, CA

Matousek recently worked on Coraline,Star Wars: The Force Awakens, andRogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Jeff Hullinger 1980 Mass Communications Graduate

Weekend sports anchor and newsco-anchor on 11Alive

Atlanta, GA

Hullinger has served as the voice of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, covered the 1996

Atlanta Olympics, and earned19 Emmy Awards.

Part of Hullinger’s 2017 commencement address to CSU-Pueblo graduates

included a congratulatory video from the TODAY show’s hosts, Kathie Lee &

Hoda— youtu.be/MsmkMDfgaqs.

Be Legendary.

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Life-changing education Not sure which path to take? Let us help. We’re here to guide you on the career options that best suit your strengths and goals. You will find support from academic advisors and faculty, whose primary focus is your success.

At CSU-Pueblo, we also provide you with the chance at self-discovery by exploring majors and careers with research opportunities and internships. Being legendary doesn’t stop once you earn your degree. You’ll join more than 40,000 ThunderWolf alums who are continuing to make their mark on their professions and communities.

MajorsAccounting

Art

Athletic Training

Automotive Industry Management

Biology

Business Management

Chemistry

Civil Engineering Technology

Computer Information Systems

Construction Management

Economics

Elementary Education (see Liberal Studies)

Engineering with a specialization in

Mechatronics

English

Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and

Recreation

Foreign Language-Spanish

History

Industrial Engineering

Liberal Studies (K-6 Education)

Mass Communications (emphasis required)

Mathematics

Music

Nursing

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Social Science (Extended Studies only)

Social Work

Sociology

Wildlife and Natural Resources

undergraduatedegrees

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just 5 years! • Biochemistry • Biology

• Business• Chemistry

MinorsAccountingAnthropologyArtAutomotive Industry ManagementBiologyBusiness AdministrationCannabis StudiesChemistryChicano StudiesCoachingCommunication and RhetoricComposition and Music TheoryComputational MathematicsComputer Information SystemsCreative WritingEconomicsEducationEngineeringEnglishExercise Science and Health PromotionFinanceFitness and Recreational Sports ManagementFrenchHistoryHomeland SecurityHonorsIndustrial EngineeringItalianJazz StudiesLeadership StudiesLegal StudiesMarketingMass CommunicationsMathematicsMilitary Science (Army ROTC Program)MusicMusic and Audio ProductionNon-Profit AdministrationOrgan Performance StudiesOutdoor Physical EducationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical ScienceProfessional BiologyPsychologyReadingRecreationSocial Science (Extended Studies only)SociologySpanishSupervisory ManagementSustainabilityWomen’s Studies

Emphasis AreasArt - Art K-12 Education, Art History

Biology - Biology 7-12 Education, Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Medical Laboratory Science, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Veterinary Medicine), Cellular and Molecular Biosciences, Environmental Biosciences

Business Management - Information Technology, Marketing, Organizational Risk and Security Management, Sports Industry

Chemistry - ACS Certified, Biochemistry, Chemistry 7-12 Education, Environmental Chemistry, Pre-Medicine,

Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary

Economics - Finance

English - Creative Writing, English 7-12 Education

Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Recreation - General Exercise Science, Health Promotion/Wellness, Physical Education K-12, Recreation, Strength and Conditioning

History – History 7-12 Education

Mass Communications - Electronic Media, Integrated Communication, Journalism

Mathematics – Mathematics 7-12 Education

Music - Music K-12 Education, Music Performance

Physics – Physical Science 7-12 Education, Physics 7-12 Education

Political Science – Political Science 7-12 Education

Sociology - Criminology

Wildlife and Natural Resources - Aquatic, Terrestrial

Graduate ProgramsBiochemistryBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryEducationEngineeringEnglishIndustrial and Systems EngineeringNursing

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spirit ofcompetition

NCAA Division II Athletics:Men’s SportsBaseballBasketballCross CountryFootballGolfLacrosseSoccer TennisTrack & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)Wrestling

Women’s SportsBasketballCross CountryGolfLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimming & DivingTennisTrack & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)Volleyball

Learn more about our legendary athletic programs atgothunderwolves.com.

In the past four years, our athletic teams have won nine Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships. During that same time, 15 teams have finished their seasons with national rankings, including football, which won the 2014 NCAA Division II National Championship.

College is more thanjust classes.BE LEGENDARY outside of the classroom. You and your friends can get your daily workout at the Student Recreation Center, which offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment and classes, basketball courts, running track, and pool. Another great way to stay in shape, meet new people, and get involved in campus life is to join one of our many club or intramural teams.

Your college experience doesn’t just include studying and going to class, but social, cultural, and recreational opportunities as well. More than 75 clubs and organizations offer something for every ThunderWolf. When you need a break from your studies, the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership hosts everything from concerts and comedians to outdoor movies and fun runs. Visit their website to learn more, csupueblo.collegiatelink.net. 8

Stayactive.

Club Sports:

Baseball (Men’s)

Basketball (Women’s)

Bass Fishing

Cheerleading*

Climbing

Cross Country

Dance*

Racquetball*

Rodeo

Rugby (Men’s)

Soccer

Volleyball

Ultimate Frisbee

* Contact Athletics for more

information

Intramural Sports/Special Events:

Bags (bean bag toss)

Basketball

Battleship

Billiards

Flag Football (Indoor & Outdoor)

Knockerball

NERF

Racquetball

Softball

Spikeball

Table Tennis

Volleyball (Sand & Court)

And more!

Floor Plans

Crestone, Culebra, Greenhorn Halls

Floor Plans

Crestone, Culebra, Greenhorn Halls

Triple Room with Private Bath(Greenhorn only)$2,165/Semester*

Double Room (small) withPrivate Bath$2,400/Semester*

Students who live in residence halls are more likely to:

• Achieve higher grades• Participate in more student

and recreational activities• Develop better study habits• Complete their degrees in

four years

* Based on 2017 rates, subject to change

We’re committed to providing a positive living environment for all of our students. CSU-Pueblo has a total of 1,290 beds on campus. Crestone, Culebra, and Greenhorn halls feature computer labs, classrooms, meeting space, and social space, along with a bistro in Culebra Hall for a convenient dining venue.

• Housing applications are accepted once students are admitted to the University.• Contracts and housing applications are available early in the spring semester at www.csupueblo.edu/housing, and

assignments are made in mid-July.• The priority deadline for housing applications is July 1.

Freshman Live-in PolicyFreshman and sophomore students who are single, under 21 years of age, with a home address outside of Pueblo County must live on campus two academic years (4 complete semesters). Credits taken concurrent with high school and/or credits attained through Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP, International Baccalaureate or similar programs do not apply towards living experience. Housing policies are subject to change.

University Village at Walking Stick ApartmentsThese spacious, two-story apartments offer an array of amenities and the convenience of living right in the heart of campus. They are another residential option for students, typically upperclassmen. Each student at University Village has an individual housing contract with payment options to fit his or her academic funding situation.

Visit www.csupueblo.edu/housing for more information.

Welcome home.

Triple Room withShared Bath( Crestone and Culebra only)$1,950/Semester*

Double Room with Shared Bath$2,915/Semester*

Single rooms are available for medical or other special accommodations.

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Interest-Based Communities are offered to first-year students in the following areas: Honors, Nursing, Outdoor Adventure, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

These floors are for students who share a common interest, and they help students get a good start in college.

Sophomore students have the opportunity to live in EDGE, a floor specifically for sophomores, to enhance their campus experience through exclusive programming, service projects, specialized tutoring, and more.

an investmentin yourfuture

More than 90 percent of our students

receive grants, scholarships, or loans.

CSU-Pueblo students receive nearly

$50 million in aid annually.

Affordable for everyoneAt CSU-Pueblo, we want you to know that there are resources to help you pay for your education. From federal and state aid, scholarships, institutional awards, and tuition discounts, you can afford college. The tuition discounts below do not need to be repaid and are offered based on where students live.

Colorado Residents: Resident tuition rates and the College Opportunity Fund stipend apply to eligible Colorado resident undergraduate students.https://cof.college-assist.org

WUE Residents: We are proud to participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). If you reside in one of the WUE states, you will automatically receive the reduced tuition rate if you:

• Complete two years of high school in your home WUE state prior to graduation or• Transfer from a two- or four-year institution in a WUE state

ThunderWolf Residents: Residents of select states automatically qualify for the ThunderWolf Rate, a reduced tuition rate.

As a Non-Colorado Resident, a ThunderWolf Resident, or a WUE Resident, you also are eligible to receive the Living-Learning Award of $2,000 per year as long as you live in University housing.

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Oct. 1 First day to submit the FAFSA and CSU-Pueblo Foundation Scholarship Application for the upcoming academic year

Mar. 1 FAFSA priority deadline for the upcoming academic year FAFSA Code: 001365

Merit Scholarship priority deadline for the upcoming academic year

CSU-Pueblo Foundation Scholarship Application priority deadline for the upcoming academic year

For more information, contactStudent Financial Services at 719.549.2753or financialaid@csupueblo.edu.

financialaid solutions

All New Students$1,000 Commitment to Colorado Award Requirements: Colorado residents who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 each year and receive a Pell Grant; 3.0 GPA required to renew; renewable for up to three years.

$1,000 First Generation Scholarship Requirements: First generation college students (neither parent has received a bachelor’s degree), 3.0 high school or transfer GPA; 3.0 GPA required to renew; renewable for up to three years. The First Generation Scholarship may be combined with any other CSU-Pueblo scholarship.

Transfer Students$2,000 Destination CSU-Pueblo Scholarship Requirements: Transfer students with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of General Studies degree and a minimum 3.0 community/junior college cumulative GPA. Renewable for up to one additional year with minimum 3.0 CSU-Pueblo GPA. The scholarship is only available to non readmit students pursuing their first bachelor’s degrees.

We also award many scholarships through the CSU-Pueblo Foundation. Students must be accepted for admission prior to applying. The priority deadline is March 1. More information may be found at www.csupueblo.edu/scholarships.

CSU-Pueblo offers new students who meet minimum academic requirements their choice of one of the scholarships below. No additional application is needed. All dollar amounts listed are full academic year (fall and spring semesters) awards, and full-time attendance is required. Students must apply for admission and submit all required documents (test scores, transcripts, etc.) prior to March 1 for priority consideration. Students who wish to submit new test scores or transcripts to change scholarship levels also must do so by March 1. The scholarships cannot be combined with other CSU-Pueblo academic scholarships, unless specified.

First-Year FreshmenStudents must meet the minimum requirement of two of the three academic criteria (cumulative weighted high school GPA, ACT or SAT composite, and weighted class rank) and must enroll in the fall semester immediately following their graduation. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years if the student stays enrolled and maintains a 3.0 GPA.

Scholarships

Scholarship Award Amount Requirements

Per Year GPA ACT/SAT1/SAT2 Class Rank

Presidential $8,000 4.0 30/1340/1400 Top 2 percent

Distinguished $5,000 3.75 27/1220/1290 Top 5 percent

Promising $2,500 3.5 25/1150/1220 Top 15 percent

Welcome to the Pack $1,000 3.2 22/1030/1110 Top 20 percent

(1) Refers to tests taken prior to March 2016.

(2) Refers to tests taken March 2016 or later.

Note: Tuition for undergraduate students in Business, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, and Nursing courses is $31.48 more per credit hour. Course and program fees may be applied to specific classes at time of registration. For more information about billing and tuition rates, visit www.csupueblo.edu/bfs.

Getting a college degree is an important

investment in your future! The earning

potential you’ll have once you complete

your degree makes getting your diploma

well worth your time and money.

A recent Brookings Institute study

found that our alums earn almost

$10,000 more than predicted, giving

CSU-Pueblo second place among

Colorado four-year schools for value-

added benefits of attendance.

*Costs listed above are based on 15 credit hours per semester (the average hours required per semester to graduate in 4 years) for two semesters; 12, 14, or 17 meals per week; and a double room (small) with a single bath in Crestone, Culebra, or Greenhorn halls. Full-time enrollment is 12 credit hours or more per semester, so costs vary. Costs listed for WUE, ThunderWolf, and non-resident rates include a $2,000 Living- Learning Award. All fees and charges are subject to change. Visit www.csupueblo.edu/housing for more meal plan and housing options.

Estimating your costs2017 Undergraduate rates*

Colorado Resident tuition and fees (minus College Opportunity Fund) $10,090Total cost per year (tuition, fees, room and board, minus College Opportunity Fund) $18,870

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition and fees $17,407 Total cost per year (tuition, fees, room and board) $24,187

ThunderWolf Rate tuition and fees $17,407Total cost per year (tuition, fees, room and board) $24,187 Non-Colorado Resident tuition and fees $25,547Total cost per year (tuition, fees, room and board) $32,327

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We’re herefor you.

Academic supportFrom your first day of classes through graduation, you will have access to a variety of support programs to help ensure your success in the classroom and beyond:

• Knowledgeable advisors to guide you through your degree plan• Free tutoring in math, science, technology, engineering, business, and general education courses • The Writing Room, which provides free assistance through individualized instruction to writers at all levels and in all disciplines• Library research support• Career exploration and preparation through the Career Center

These are just some of the many support programs available to you at CSU-Pueblo. When you need assistance, you can be sure there is someone here to help.

Honors Program and President’s Leadership ProgramCSU-Pueblo welcomes high-achieving students to continue to stimulate their engagement and development through the Honors Program and President’s Leadership Program (PLP). The Honors Program allows students interaction with faculty in thought-provoking seminars and intensive, guided research, along with special opportunities for experiential and service-learning projects. PLP also offers opportunities for experiential and service learning, with a focus on developing multi-culturally competent, transformational leaders. Students may receive scholarships from both programs if they have not already qualified for and selected an automatic merit scholarship. See www.csupueblo.edu/honors or www.csupueblo.edu/plp for more information.

Make the move to CSU-Pueblo.If you’ve already earned credit toward a degree, you may apply those credits to our undergraduate degree programs. After an evaluation of your transfer credits, we’ll do everything we can to allow you to use those credits toward your CSU-Pueblo degree.

Transferring from a two-year collegeOur transfer counselors and course-by-course equivalencies make the transfer process as seamless as possible. We’ve also developed articulation agreements with many two-year colleges. You may transfer up to 60 credit hours for courses with a C- or better that correspond to a CSU-Pueblo program of study.

The Destination CSU-Pueblo scholarship provides up to four semesters of scholarship dollars to help ease your financial commitment. The scholarship is $2,000 per year, renewable for up to one additional year by earning a 3.0 cumulative GPA at CSU-Pueblo. Additional information and scholarship requirements can be found in the Scholarship section of this guide, page 13.

Transferring from a four-year collegeIf you’re coming from a four-year institution, we’ll work with you to maximize your transferable credit hours. You may apply up to 90 transferable credit hours from regionally accredited colleges and universities as long as you have earned a grade of C- or better and the courses correspond to a CSU-Pueblo program of study. At least 30 of your remaining semester hours must be completed in residence to earn your degree at CSU-Pueblo. To graduate with scholastic honors at graduation (baccalaureate degree only - summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude), a minimum of 60 semester credits must be earned at CSU-Pueblo.

Take the next step.Are you ready to apply for admission and complete your degree? After you’ve been accepted, we’ll complete an Evaluation of Transfer Credit. This will show you which of the credits earned at other institutions will transfer to your academic record at CSU-Pueblo, either as general transfer credit or as articulated courses equivalent to courses required for a specific major. Your faculty advisor can help you determine which courses apply to the requirements for your major. If you would like to see how your courses will transfer before you are admitted, visit www.transferology.com/school/colostate-pueblo.

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Application Checklistq Submit your application — Apply online at goCSUPueblo.com

q Submit official transcripts First-Year Freshmen* q Official high school transcripts or high school

equivalency test scores

q If taking college or university classes concurrently with high school courses, submit official college transcripts after completing your last course.

Transfer Students* q Official transcripts from each college or university

attended

q Transfer students who graduated in 2008 or later and have less than 30 transferable credits also must submit official high school transcripts or high school equivalency test scores.

q Submit official ACT or SAT test scores — Official test scores are required for first-time

students or any student with less than 13 transferable credits.

— Test scores listed on an official high school transcript are acceptable.

— The writing portion of the exam is not required.

You will be notified by mail of our admission decision, usually 2-3 weeks after all required information is provided.

SAT/College BoardCode: 4611

ACT Code: 0524

AP and IB Equivalency:goCSUPueblo.com then FAQs

Begin your legend.

* Students who complete college courses while enrolled in high school are considered first-year freshmen, regardless of the number of credits earned.

Visit CSU-Pueblo!Explore all of the opportunities available at CSU-Pueblo by visiting campus and learning more about how we can help you reach your goals andBE LEGENDARY. You’ll get firsthand knowledge of CSU-Pueblo’scampus life and an in-depth look at our academic programs and services.

Daily Campus Visits Student-led campus tours are offered Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; the University is closed on some holidays. You also can meet with anadmissions counselor and a major advisor (based on availability).

Discover CSU-Pueblo Days • Saturday, October 21, 2017 • Saturday, March 10, 2018• Saturday, November 11, 2017 • Friday, April 20, 2018

Fall Discover Days will include an opportunity to attend a CSU-Pueblo Football game on October 21 and special activities to honor our veterans on November 11. Spring Discover Days also may feature special activities.More information may be found at goCSUPueblo.com.

To get more information and register for a daily campus visit or our next Discover CSU-Pueblo Day, visit goCSUPueblo.com or call the Visitor Center at 719.549.2418.

If you are unable to make it to campus, be sure to check out ourvirtual tour! www.goCSUPueblo.com/#virtualtour

Contact us.Our Admissions staff will answer any and all of your questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us today and let us know how we may assist you.

Visitor CenterBuell Communications Center 2200 Bonforte Blvd.Pueblo, CO 81001-4901Phone: 719.549.2418Fax: 719.549.2991visitorcenter@csupueblo.edu

Admissions OfficeAdministration 2012200 Bonforte Blvd.Pueblo, CO 81001-4901Phone: 719.549.2462Fax: 719.549.2419info@csupueblo.edu

Space is limited, so reserve your spot TODAY!

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