Our Values

Range is where purpose and passion are explored.

The greatest inspirations do not reveal themselves in a textbook or laboratory. It’s how we conduct ourselves. How do we treat others? How do we embrace compassion?

This is being an A&S Buff.

Our Values

We live by our university’s simple and unwavering vision. Transform lives in service to a just and sustainable world. We feel great pride in being the guardians of this mantra as we celebrate individuality, embrace all, and uphold respect at all costs.

Our mission is to serve as the state of Colorado’s comprehensive graduate research university with selective admission standards offering a comprehensive array of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs.

Embedded in this mission is our faculty's research and creative work, which pushes the boundaries of what is known or assumed and develops new knowledge.

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"Despite the large gap between the two studies, I have found that their differences give me the support I need to keep from burning out. Allowing myself to swim in the endless sky and lose myself in the wonder of it all allows me to return to my music refreshed."

– Kadyn B.
Majors in Astronomy and Vocal Performance

Shared Equity Leadership

An inclusive foundation is the culmination of our collective actions. Teaching, research development, leadership, mentorship, supervision, innovative, and service, all play significant roles.

Colorado Creed and Honor Code

All communities cemented with identified values and expectations students and the campus as a whole demonstrates the vows of our values.

Freedom of Expression Guiding Principles

Courage, Curiosity, Care, and Consistency guide interactions and spur different ideas, perspectives and lived experiences.