Welcome to MASP!

The Miramontes Arts & Sciences Program (MASP) is an inclusive academic community in the College of Arts & Sciences comprised of motivated students dedicated to pursuing academic excellence at CU Boulder. MASP supports traditionally underrepresented and/or first-generation college students who want to be part of a diverse, multicultural academic enrichment community. MASP is a cooperative and collaborative program that offers a participation scholarship and dedicated space for activities, advising, studying, and seminars.

About Us

History & Mission

Directory & Contact Information

News & Events

How to Join MASP

In order to join MASP, you will need to apply to and participate in one of our bridge programs. You can explore our three programs below to see which one is tailor-made for you and to see how to apply:

Incoming First Year Students

Current CU Students

Current MASP Students

Are you a current MASP student? Find detailed information on courses, program requirements, and student-led programming.

Program Requirements

Course Information

Student-Led Programming

Program for Excellence in Academics and Community (PEAC)

Incoming First Year A&S Students
Apply by March 31, 2023

Program Information
Apply to PEAC

Learning, Inclusion, Networking & Community (LINC)

Current A&S Students
Application Opens in Fall 2023

Program Information

Academics & Community for Emerging Scholar Success

MASP's programs promote CU students transition to the College of Arts & Sciences, persistence towards degree completion, and post-graduate success by providing students ACCESS - Academics & Community for Emerging Scholar Success - to a host of resources and opportunies built to empower and prepare diverse students to achieve their goals.

Academic Enrichment

Supplemental Academic Advising
Faculty Mentors
Free Tutoring

Community Building

Cohorted Bridge Programs
Community Events
Supplemental Honors Seminars
Student-led Programming and Clubs

Professional Development

Peer Mentors
Leadership Opportunities
Networking Skills
Resume Assistance and Interview Prep

Resources

Scholarships
Study Center and Community Space
Free Printing and School Supplies

MASP Class of 2019 for a group photo

“MASP gives us a sense of community and it feels like one big family.” – Jubilee and Dayzy

2019 Mini-PEAC Students Laughing Together

“In MASP, I feel like I am in an environment where I am accepted. There is no judgment about my ethnicity or any other part of my background. Instead, it is a place where I have met some of my best friends that I hope to keep even after college.” – Zoe

MASPians stopping during their hike for a photo

“My favorite part about MASP is the community it provides me. I know that I will always have a network of support from my peers and the faculty. MASP has given me a place where I feel like I can fit in no matter what.” – Veronica

PEAC 2020 cohort posing for a group photo

“As a first year student I joined PEAC with the expectation that I would gain the knowledge I needed to survive college. What I was not expecting was to find myself surrounded by a supportive network of faculty, staff, and students that not only created an atmosphere conducive to my social and personal growth, but remained unwavering in encouraging my intellectual development as well.”

CU LEAD Alliance

MASP is part of the CU LEAD Alliance, a unique set of academic learning communities whose students, faculty and staff are united to promote inclusive excellence. These “academic neighborhoods” build camaraderie and promote student success during the first-year and throughout students’ four years through a rich array of:

  • cohort experiences
  • participation scholarships
  • academic enrichment activities
  • community-building activities

*If you are interested in MASP but you are not entering or enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences, please explore the CU LEAD Alliance to find the program most suited to your journey.