Environment and Natural Sciences RAP

Baker RAP

Courses and activities focus on the Environment and Natural Sciences. This program is ideal for students who see the importance of scientific awareness in their daily lives and career paths. Our RAP inspires students to connect with nature and see the intrinsic value of the natural world.  Intellectual development in environmental issues, health sciences, wildlife biology, sustainability and stewardship are emphasized. Our RAP generates a sense of belonging among its students through the intertwined efforts of the RAP director, the RAP coordinator, RAP student coordinators, and RAP faculty. Our programming encourages active lifestyles, promotes professional development, and inspires intellectual curiosity about the environment. Students often state how much they value our co-curricular offerings, which include weekly coffee hours, monthly environmental film series, outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and yoga, guest speakers, and holiday special events. Trusting and long-term relationships between RAP faculty, administration, and students are established because of extensive, daily interactions both in and out of the classroom.

Hall

  • Environment and Natural Sciences RAP students live in Baker Hall

Cost

  • $425/year

Apply

  • Select Environment and Natural Sciences RAP under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application.

Eligibility

  • First-year students in the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Education and Program in Exploratory Studies

Program Details

  • All Environment and Natural Studies RAP students take a course in the residence hall each semester. Choices include natural sciences core courses and select social sciences and humanities core courses. The classes count for requirements and majors and provide a supportive academic environment for students transitioning to the university environment
  • Co-curricular events enrich your life and add new dimensions to ordinary course content. These include special lectures, museum visits and field trips to take advantage of the scientific and cultural offerings of the Denver/Boulder area
  • We offer opportunities to explore the natural world outside of the classroom with program faculty and staff. Past trips included overnight trips to the University’s Mountain Research Station, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Great Sand Dunes, as well as rock climbing, mountain climbing and snowshoeing
  • During a fall Undergraduate Research Symposium, students are introduced to opportunities to conduct research with CU faculty through programs such as the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)