SHIP - Smith Hall International Program

What are you looking for in your college experience?

• Does the word “international” pique your interest?

• Are you looking to make your transition to CU a little easier by becoming a part of a smaller community?

• Would you like small recitation classes taught by professors specifically for you and your fellow SHIPsters?

• Or are you unsure of what you want, but know you would like to be a part of something interesting with fun people and activities?

SHIP students bond on a field trip to a french restaurant in Denver.

If you said YES to ANY of these questions SHIP is an excellent choice for your first year at CU!

The program accepts 100 students, runs one year, and is open to all incoming first year students.

Choosing the residence hall you will live in for the next year of your life can be a nerve racking experience, so it is                                                                                             important to find the right fit.

"Joining SHIP was the best decision I made at CU! Because I am an out of state student, I was naturally concerned about making friends when I first arrived at college. As a SHIPster, I shouldn't have been concerned. Thanks to all of the fun SHIP activities at the beginning of the year, I quickly became friends with all 100 people in my residence hall. We not only live and take classes together, but we also hang out with each other on the weekends. During my year in SHIP I have definitely formed friendships that will last a lifetime."

            -Chris Fenton, Business and Spanish, SHIP 2005-06

Is SHIP the right fit for you?

Yes if:

• You love to travel, enjoy learning about other cultures or languages, want to study abroad, or believe in being an active global citizen.

• You like trying new things and experiences like international cooking classes, attending museum exhibits, and sampling different international cuisines.

• You want a home away from home at CU with friends who share similar interests.

• You want a support system of faculty and staff at CU who are excited to get to know you.

We hope SHIP is the right fit for you! If you have any questions at all, please give us a call at: 303-786-3189.