5 Exciting Ways to Explore What You Love at CU Boulder
Love Having Options?
At CU Boulder, we’ve got two words for you: customized education. College should be about you. A place to mix your passions and strengths. A place to design a path suited solely for you. Because college is all about venturing out, making friends and taking the classes you love along the way. You’ll thrive with the freedom to think—and dream—without constraints.
Imagine What’s Possible
Need direction on your college journey? CU Boulder’s advising and student support centers will work closely with you and help you forge your path.
Love Big Ideas?
Be part of what’s next. As a Tier 1 research university, CU Boulder brings together bright students from around the world to learn from renowned faculty, collaborate with peers and contribute to new ideas that will shape the future. Our inclusive community helps support and prepare future leaders on their journey to become part of the change they want to see.
Realize Your Potential
CU Boulder’s 10 on-campus makerspaces—including the Idea Forge, Innovation Station and Blow Things Up Lab—allow you to explore your ideas and push your creativity.
Love the Outdoors?
When it comes to college, location is a big deal. Here at CU Boulder, you’ll be living at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in one of the nation’s most scenic and inspiring environments. Whether you’re into rock climbing, skiing or simply admiring your surroundings, you’ll never be short of adventures outside the classroom.
Did You Know?
There are 145+ miles of trails in and around Boulder. Students can take advantage of CU Boulder’s convenient access to all things outdoors!
Love Team Spirit?
Community is at the core of everything we do at CU Boulder. There’s nothing quite like being in a stadium full of your fellow Buffs chanting the CU Fight Song. Sko Buffs! Beyond Folsom Field, CU Boulder provides many ways for you to have fun with friends and explore new interests.
Make Connections
Find your community in one of our student organizations. The Center for Student Involvement is a great place to discover a group that matches your interests—or start your own!
Love Volunteering?
It feels good to give back. If you’re passionate about helping others, you’ll find lots of opportunities at CU Boulder to take part in transforming your community. We strive to help students explore and understand sustainable ways to make an impact and create positive social change.
Get Involved
Our Volunteer Resource Center helps students get involved with their community.
Explore for Yourself
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