Fulbright Program Information
You will be fully immersed in the university and local community through participation in community-building activities, and field trips, supported by a rich curriculum focused on academic, intercultural, and language skills. Guest talks by university faculty, staff, local community members, and graduate students will further enrich your experience, allowing you to connect with the Boulder and campus communities and learn about U.S. values and practices.
In the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at CU Boulder, you will:
- Gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your graduate studies at U.S. institutions of higher education
- Learn about the customs, procedures, and expectations of U.S. academia
- Expand your knowledge and understanding of U.S. culture and community life
- Polish your language and communication skills for academic, professional, and social contexts
- Engage with CU Boulder professors, area professionals, and the local community
Weekly Schedule
Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
8:30-10:40 am | Academic Reading & Writing for Graduate Success | Academic R&W | Academic R&W | Academic R&W | Academic R&W |
10:40 am-12:30 pm | Effective Listening & Communication for Graduate Studies | University Preparation for Graduate Success | Effective L&C | University Prep | Effective L&C |
12:30-1:45 pm | Lunch | ||||
2:00-3:15 pm | Workshops | U.S. Social & Cultural Orientation | Workshops | U.S. Social & Cultural Orientation | Workshops |
3:30-5:00 pm | Activities | Activities | Activities | Activities | Activities |
Workshops and Guest Lectures
- Digital Tools for Campus Success
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Library Research Skills
- The University Honor Code
- An Overview of Higher Education in the U.S.
- Health, Wellness, and Stress Management
- Intercultural Communication
- Exploring Social Identities: DEI
- Time Management
- Know Your Rights – U.S. laws as they apply to international students
- The U.S. National Park Service and the Culture of Nature Stewardship
- Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum
- Dating, Sex, and Consent
- Online Personal Safety
- The Apartment Search
- Confident Conversations: Developing Social Skills for Academic and Professional Success
Activities and Things to Do
The Fulbright Pre-Academic Program includes many activities to give you a taste of U.S. culture:
- Hike at nearby Chautauqua Park
- Visit to History Colorado Center
- Fulbright Chapter Mixer
- Visit to Rocky Mountain National Park
- Colorado Rockies game (optional)
- Colorado Shakespeare Festival (“Merry Wives of Windsor”)
- Host Family Dinner
- Visit to Boulder Farmers Market
- Graduate Student Panel
- Visits to National Laboratories (NCAR,NOAA, LASP)
Here are some other things to do and explore on your own in the area:
• Hiking in Boulder Area (Links to an external site.)
• General Information about Boulder (Links to an external site.)
• Restaurants & Things to Do (Links to an external site.)
• Pearl Street and Downtown Boulder (Links to an external site.)
• NCAR (Links to an external site.)
• Boulder Public Library (Links to an external site.)
• Downtown Boulder Farmers Market (Links to an external site.)
• Dushanbe Tea House (Links to an external site.)
• City of Denver (Links to an external site.)
• Denver Arts & Culture (Links to an external site.)
• Denver Music Scene (Links to an external site.)
• 5280: Denver's Mile High Magazine (Links to an external site.)