Colorado State University - Fort Collins Reviews

"Great flexible scheduling. Was able to work around working a full time job"

"Colorado State is a wonderful university in a beautiful city. I loved being able to balance work and play between completely my schoolwork and escaping to the mountains."

"I loved college, as a first generation student, I did feel lost at first though. Afraid to ask for help, disappointed in my advisers who hated being advisers, unsure about which building I should even start in. Clubs and volunteer activities weren't an option for me because I worked 3 part time jobs, so when I wasn't in class, I was at work. This made friend making difficult because I never had free time to hang out- if I did- I was asleep like the dead. I had to push had to make lasting social connections, and the brief handy ones just for the semester. (If I got sick or had a work/family emergency semester friends will loan you notes but don't rely solely on them!). Even if it looks like everyone knows what they're doing, I can promise you, they don't. Don't worry about them, worry about yourself instead. What makes you happy? not rich, not even financially comfortable because that's not a option to a lot of young people. Follow that thing. Even if it's a slight glimmer in the darkness of your interest, there your contentment and joy lies.Read Less"

"The faculty at Colorado State were very helpful and supportive. The graduate school administration was a nightmare."

"The faculty were very professional, knowledgeable, and experienced in their fields. A lot of research was required, but it was done in a way that let you adsorb the information."

"Colorado state university is an excellent institution, but I would not recommend attending the biology program if you are religious in any way. When I attended, each preliminary class began with the professor standing before his or her classroom and giving a long lecture about how, if we were religious, we were not allowed to discuss it. i'm guessing this stems from the creation/evolution debate, but I found it frustrating because I just wanted to learn. It was a pretty good institution, but rather close-minded.Read Less"

"CSU provides a quality education at an affordable price. The staff was all friendly and were interested in my personal success.I enjoyed my time there and recommend CSU to anyone looking for an education."

"The program is great! You are able to work a full time job while getting your degree as long as you are ok with working hard and learning to manage your time. Good faculty and staff as wel"

"Colorado State University is a great school with a beautiful campus, but I was not impressed with a few aspects of the school of social work. Even though the instructors/professors were great, the administration lacked communication and stability which affected my experience with the program."

"Colorado State provided me with a good education and the support I needed. The department was fantastic, and the school is located in a great city."

"I had a wonderful experience as a student of Colorado State University in Fort Collins. The campus is beautiful, it is a large school but still allows you to feel part of a community. My English professors were engaging and helpful, and my education professors were hands on and brought us into many diverse school environments."

"CSU is a great place to study business. However, I recommend getting involved in an area of interest RIGHT AWAY. It is a big school and a big program, so it can be easy to get lost in the number of students. Get to know your professors and get involved in an area of interest, and it will make a big program seem smaller. That being said, it is a great program if you are assertive in making the most of it."

"CSU Global Campus empowered me to reach my full potential. Their online degree made it possible for me to graduate while being a single mother of two infant boys. Completing my undergraduate degree was essential to continuing my academics in law school. The programs were intense, but the schedule was flexible, and the organization of the curriculum was prioritized, this was easier to keep track off. The routine was easy to implement and you had resources available like extremely qualified teachers and a complete online library.Read Less"

"My program has been a great experience thus far! The professors are honest and open and devoted to helping students become successful within the program. Assignments within the program are based on real-life work experiences so that you have a hands on experience of how to handle issues within your organization. I would highly recommend Colorado State University as well as the Organizational leadership and Human resources studies program."

"The campus is beautiful and Fort Collins is a fun town. With all the free recreation with the mountains and lakes and cute downtown, you can find something to do without spending a fortune. The professors I encountered at CSU were extremely knowledgeable. CSU is a research-focused school and it showed with how current professors were with the latest knowledge in their respective fields. Most professors truly cared about student learning and making sure we understood the material. You can't skate through, they really want you to come out of a class with new knowledge. CSU has both the education you need and the fun to make college memorable.Read Less"

"Colorado State University is an excellent institution for Colorado Residents. Without the generous understanding of the financial aid office, I would have been unable to attend university and graduate with my bachelor's degree. Their priority is clearly helping students to achieve their goals, and are willing to do whatever they can to help you. My degree in English Literature was affordable and positioned me well to pursue my career of choice: teaching English as a Foreign language in other countries. Many foreign employers were impressed that I had a degree in English from a well-recognized university. I encountered so many helpful and brilliant professors during my time at CSU. Years later, I am still in touch with many of them. Despite the fact that CSU is a large university, many professors expend a lot of effort to make themselves available to you during office hours. They are willing and excited to get to know their students more personally. Overall, there is a wonderful campus culture of respect and inclusion. It's has all the benefits of being a large state university (lots of opportunities, exciting things on campus, an AMAZING college town ) and invests in off-setting the downsides (large classes, impersonal feel, etc) by really investing in ways for individual students to plug in and connect personally with the school and professors. I couldn't recommend Colorado State University Fort Collins more highly to anyone who is looking for an affordable degree in a friendly, supportive, and exciting environment.Read Less"

"I fell in love with Colorado State University's campus and the town of Fort Collins. It is a very relaxed and fun atmosphere with a lot of opportunities to enjoy art, music, and theatre. I changed my major in Freshman year and the process was very easy. I was encouraged by my professors and advisors throughout my entire four years and felt supported. I also found a great job with the student newspaper that helped me explore other parts of the university. Overall, I enjoyed my college experience at CSU.Read Less"

"I was in the CSU-Online Plus program. This is a great program for individuals who can't make it on-campus courses but still want a degree where you gain an in-depth knowledge of your chosen degree. I felt that I received a broad choice of topics in psychology to take courses in and some of the courses were fantastic. I loved my Forensic and Abnormal Psychology courses. I learned a lot in the Cognitive Psychology, Sensation and Perception, even in Statistics. In most course I felt that I had great support from my professors and their graduate students, who were willing to answer questions, although sometimes there could be a delay in getting an answer. The only criticisms I have with the program are one: if you are a Colorado resident they won't allow you to use your COF stipend and two: you have to fight to gain the attention of advisers, some professors and other campus faculty. There can be a huge disconnect in communication between online students and the program. Make sure to be vocal if you are part of this program.Read Less"

"I started my MBA through Colorado State's Online Professional Program about 6 months after I got divorced. I had always wanted to get my MBA, but there were always barriers. When I got divorced, it was the thing I did for me and to start my new life. I was nervous about going back, because I had a three year old and he was with my 75% of the time. I didn't have the flexibility in my schedule and life to continue to work full time, care for my son and attend classes 2-3 nights per week. Colorado State's MBA program was flexible and affordable (with the help of student loans), so that I could make my dream of obtaining an MBA a reality. My classmates were all over the world and we had to learn to balance our time so that we could work on projects with people on the other side of the globe. But the perspective they brought was amazing and really enhanced the learning experience. The professors were fabulous at making those of us taking the courses online feel part of the class through discussions and live-streaming of some class meetings. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a high-quality, flexible MBA option.Read Less"

"My program, Human Resources studies and organizational leadership is a awesome program, it really prepares you to analyze, research and take on real life issues within your organization, or any organization for that matter. The faculty is very helpful as well and the professors go over and beyond to make sure students understand the curriculum and are able to apply it to real life scenarios."