| Boulder is home to world-famous athletes from runners to bikers to skiiers, The city has a reputation for being one of the sunniest spots in the country, with a temperate climate througout its seasonal changes. The closest ski area is approximately a half hour from town, and the famous ones are only 2-3 hours. For those who don't ski, there is ample opportunity for biking, climbing, hiking, and fishing all very near town. |  |
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Boulder is quite active for a town of 100,000
people, with a very high concentration of high-tech industries that harbor an educated and
cultured population. It is widely regarded as an excellent place to be a student, and
there is no lack of cultural activites. A small selection:
In addition to the University and its attendant student areas, all near campus, there is the downtown Pearl Street mall, lined with shops and peppered with street performers. The compact area of the city makes it easy to get around, and let us not forget the many fine restaurants. The Denver metro area is literally a sports-fan's paradise: The CU Buffaloes regularly rank in the top ten of the nation's college football teams and both the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Avalanche brought home national titles during the past two years. And, despite recent struggles in the NL West, the Colorado Rockies continue to draw large crowds to beautiful Coors Field.
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| Boulder has more than 300 sunny days every year.
And if you don't like the weather...... Wait 15 minutes.
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If you are interested in visiting Boulder and the Geological Sciences department you can find general information about transportation and lodging under
Denver International Airport to CU Boulder Map
Transport to/from DIA:
RTD Skyride
Boulder Supershuttle:
(303)227-0000
Airport Express: (303)978-9780
SuperCoach: (303)499-1951 ($19)
Prospective students generally have the option to stay with a current graduate student, and we would be glad to provide more help and information if you decide to visit.
For further information concerning graduate studies in the Geological Sciences department, please contact
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