Colorado State University-Fort Collins Top Questions

As a transfer student, my experience at CSU has far exceeded my expectations. The entire environment is very friendly and welcoming. While it is a large school, the community makes it feel a lot smaller. There are many opportunities to get involved and meet new people. There is also a great Greek community, which is fairly laid back compared to the Greek system at other schools, and it does not make up a large percentage of the student population so there is no pressure to join one. Fort Collins also has a small little downtown called Old Town which has many restaurants and little shops. It is always a great place to hang out with friends. The culture is also very active. Many students go snowboarding, skiing, hiking, rock climbing and other physical activities quite frequently. However, one of my biggest complaints about CSU is the school is constantly under construction. They are currently working on a new addition to the library as well as other buildings and dorms. This takes away from the school's beautiful atmosphere. Another drawback to Fort Collins is it has a lot of traffic around the school so it takes a while to drive somewhere around town.

I love this school because people are so friendly, and they work hard but also know how to relax and have a good time. I think this school is the perfect size because there are always opportunities to meet new people, but you also run into people you know on campus a lot. Fort Collins is a beautiful town to live in, and there's always something to do or somewhere to go hang out on or off campus. I think CSU's environment is the perfect balance between academics and fun

One of the best things about this school are the professors. I've mainly only had classes in the College of Ag, but even my general classes are with professors who have outstanding experience truly care and want to see their students do their best. CSU is located just minutes from the foothills and horsetooth reservoir as well as Old Town which has some of the best places around to eat and shop. Right now campus is under construction with additions to the library and new buildings. Normally the campus is beautiful but this last year it isn't too much to brag about. But, the new buildings are state of the art and will add a lot to campus when they're finished

Overall, I adore my school! The best part about CSU is our beautiful campus and our proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Our campus is both easy to navigate and covered with Colorado's most striking flora. The campus fits our medium-sized population well because there's always enough room for everyone to hang outdoors. CSU is situated in a lovely college town, complete with an old-fashioned candy shop and cheap thrift stores. If I could change anything about CSU, I would alter our administration so that students have more say in the decision-making. For example, the most recent controversy revolves around building a new football stadium; this endeavor would cost over four million dollars! I believe this money could be better spent as scholarship money or to renovate the older dorms. Other than that, CSU has been a perfect fit for me. We have some unusual traditions such as the Undies Run in the fall and drag shows in the fall/spring, but they add diversity to our days!

I moved from Denver to Fort Collins, and this move was a hard transition for me. I grew up hanging out in the city downtown, and skateboarding in the skate park. Fort Collins was much more secluded than the colleges my friends attended (such as CU Boulder, DU etc). However, I grew to love Fort Collins as a town. The entire city has a sense of community, and you can get around easily with a bike. I would spend a lot of my time on campus, in Old Town (downtown Fort Collins), and hiking in Horsetooth during the summer. Colorado State University has a beautiful campus and everyone in the city has a great amount of school pride.

I transfered to CSU from a small liberal arts school and it was the best decision I have ever made. I thought it would be so huge and I was very intimidated, but it honestly doesn't feel that way. Yeah, sometimes when you are walking to class it does, but even in 300 person lectures I have never felt lost or out of place. Everyone is so friendly, people always hold the door or ask if you need help/are okay if you look distressed. It's amazing! All my professors have been great, as well (fingers crossed). They are all willing to meet with you if you need help and they don't feel like this higher power you can't even speak with. Although CSU does have some good spirit, I wish it was even more and that we would support all our sports teams more (even the ones that tend to struggle cough football cough). Fort Collins is a wonderful town, as well. It has it's family neighborhoods but is also a great college town. There is downtown/oldtown with wonderful restaurants and some bars. There are so many outdoor activities, as well. We are right by Horsetooth reservoir where you can go to bike, hike, run, swim, etc. There is a lot of construction on campus right now, which is super annoying but, hey, it's for the best right? I mean when they are all done, the buildings are going to be amazing. Our rec center is fantastic! It is brand new with lots of space and new equipment. Registration can be frustrating, but it's like that at all schools I feel. All in all, CSU is fantastic. Oh, and I love that our president sends out personalized emails almost every week (well not personalized to each person at the school but they feel more personalized then generic- he addresses us as a student body very well!).

CSU is an awesome, friendly, innovative school! Ii's hard to believe that it's such a big school because it has such a close, friendly environment.

One of my biggest worries coming into CSU was the size; 25,000 undergraduate students is a lot of people, and I was very worried that I would get lost in the crowd. However, that was not my experience at all. Event though it is a big school, and it is possible to get lost, it is easy to find a niche where you fit in and find your place in the school. Mine happened to be with residence life, through which I became a Resident Assistant. You do have to put forward a little bit of effort to get out of your comfort zone and try new things, but there are so many clubs and organizations on campus that you are bound to find a place you fit in with people you love. On the other hand, being a big state school offers a lot of perks, such as a beautiful recreation center (complete with 30 person hot tub and a rock climbing wall), great free events, tons of student organizations and involvement opportunities, and awesome dining halls (relative to other university dining halls). Fort Collins is a great college town. The community is very accepting of Colorado State University and Old Town Fort Collins is packed with awesome restaurants, cafes, and places to hang out. I did find that virtually everything i need is on campus though, so I don't really have a need to get off campus very much (and I don't have a car, which doesn't help that situation). My biggest complaint would be the class sizes. I have received an excellent education at CSU so far but the class sizes are a little large. However, professors are typically very willing to talk to you, even for five minutes after class, and they all have office hours during which you can talk to them. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to learn in lecture style classes but the only thing that's really different about a lecture is the teacher won't yell at you if you fall asleep or don't show up. If you have self motivation though, there's nothing holding you back.

I have a few high opinion of the school. I came to CSU from Hawaii and I always get asked why. I tell them it has one of the top vet schools and I like the environment. The weather is not to bad even though it is not as warm as Hawaii and it is a college town so there is always something to do. The classes range from large lecture halls to smaller classes. The only issue I have is that we really don't get snow days even if the weather is -15 degrees F and you should not be outside for more then 5 minutes. They really need to work on their school closure policies.

Colorado State University is a pretty large school with a population of students around 25,000. This can be a little overwhelming when you start coming to school here, but that nervous feeling quickly goes away. CSU does a great job at including students in clubs and activities that get you to meet other students. Within the first month of being to school here, I felt like I was going to a school that was one fifth the size. The only real negative circumstances a large school can bring is large lecture classes with less participation, which are not my favorite, but you are out of those classes pretty quick. Also, students here have a great sense of pride for the school. We are CSU Rams and proud to show it! I think this is because CSU does such a great job with it's social activities and getting students involved with games. Aside from the social aspects, this university is also amazing academically. It is known for being above average at many majors, giving students ample opportunity to decide what they want to be without feeling like they have to sacrifce the quality of their education. I am a journalism major and I have loved all of my professors but one. Professors here, including those outside my major, are very helpful and love getting to know their students. They also make sure you feel you are getting good information from the class, Professors here do not simply teach and leave you be. They are sincerely concerned about your education. One of the things that makes CSU so great is the town it is in. Fort Collins is an amazing college town. Businesses all over the town solely do events such as sales for college students. It is really easy to find cheap food and cheap fun here. There are so many activities to do in this town! Fort Colins has everything from a drive-in movie theatre to an art museum. We even have a bike library! Colorado State University is a great university and a place many types of students can find the college experience they want.