About Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins is a vibrant community of 135,000 nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Money Magazine recently named Fort Collins "Best Small Town in the West". Only 65 miles North of Denver, residents can enjoy all the amenities of a big city, while enjoying the small town feel of Fort Collins.

With over 300 days of sunshine each year and moderate temperatures (summer average of 85 and winter average of 42), outdoor activities are enjoyable year-round. Over 250 miles of bike trails within the city are just a sample of the recreational opportunities available to beginners and experts alike. A short drive leads to the Poudre River with it's world-class kayaking and fishing or to Rocky Mountain National Park. And what is simply the world's best skiing and snowboarding is right in our backyard. Several popular resorts can be reached in 2 to 3 hours including Breckenridge, Vail, Copper Mountain, and Winter Park.

Not into the outdoors? Fort Collins offers a variety of entertainment and cultural opportunities from enjoying the Fort Collins Symphony at the Lincoln Center to rocking out with bands at the Aggie Theater. For the sports fan, Denver may have the Broncos, Avalanche and Rockies, but Northern Colorado has the Budweiser Event Center - home of the Colorado Eagles (CHL), Colorado Chill (NWBL), and the newest member of the United Indoor Football League - the Colorado Ice.

About Colorado State University

Colorado State University's roots go back to 1870, when the institution was founded as the Agricultural College of Colorado. The school first opened its doors to students in 1879 with President Elijah Edwards, two faculty members and 19 students. From these humble origins, a world-class institution grew. The school was renamed Colorado State University in 1957. Today, Colorado State University is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 25,000 students and approximately 1,400 faculty members.

Colorado State University offers many opportunities to its students beyond academics. With students from every state and from 85 foreign countries, the school's diversity enables people of any culture to take advantage of an incredible educational experience. Colorado State University is an NCAA Division 1 school and a member of the Mountain West Conference.

The combination of strong academics, outstanding athletics, and a beautiful campus setting make this university one of the most desirable in the country