Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution offering liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at the master's, bachelor's, associate and certificate levels. With an established tradition of excellence and an enduring commitment to higher education, Colorado Mesa University values teaching, learning and student-faculty interaction. This is reflected in the commitment of our faculty, staff and administrators who, as members of this "teaching" university, who are focused on helping students accomplish their academic and career goals. Unlike large, research-oriented institutions, all of our courses are taught by highly qualified faculty members, not graduate assistants, who are able to connect with each of their students and provide a meaningful learning experience.

Colorado Mesa University, takes great pride in providing educational opportunities and tools that help students succeed in today's complex and interconnected world. Focus is placed on providing quality academic programs, with access to additional experiential learning environments to expand students social, cultural, recreational and personal development horizons. Opportunities also abound beyond the borders of the campus and into the local community and surrounding areas, which are known for their hospitality, amazing landscapes and unmatched recreational opportunities.

Why Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University was founded, not as an end in itself, but to enable its students and the residents of Western Colorado to create their own future and not simply enter a future that's been created for them. Within its resource constraints, the university has an obligation to offer the highest quality academic programs and services to those whom it serves to enable them to prepare for their future. Because the environment in which it functions is in a constant state of change, the university, like its students, must recognize that growth and change are an integral part of our collective future. University stakeholders must embrace the notion that change and innovation within the institution should be the norm rather than a necessity in response to crises. In this context, then, our goals are built around the theme of "Achieving a Higher Degree." This theme reflects a key element of the university's strategic plan: the philosophy that as the institution adapts to its changing world, it does so with the overarching goal of supporting the residents of Western Colorado to achieve a higher degree of educational attainment by preparing students to function successfully in the future.

To achieve this vision Colorado Mesa University will leverage:

• An adaptable, flexible approach to learning that allows students to choose from multiple and potentially integrated pathways to achieve certification, associates, bachelors, and graduate degrees.

• A highly qualified faculty that excels in teaching and interacting with students.

• A curriculum, often bridging liberal education and professional programs, that successfully prepares students for the 21st century in the areas of personal and social responsibility, civic engagement, ethics, and intercultural/global learning.

• Continued investment in facilities and technology that expand, expedite, and enhance learning for every student.

• Community support from businesses, industries, alumni, and residents of the region.

• A wide array of academic programs that are improved on an on-going, continuous basis for quality and relevance to Western Colorado's needs in the context of an ever-changing world.

• An administration that uses human and natural resources wisely, embraces excellence, is committed to shared governance, and is focused on the future.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to making your international experience exceptional. Home to students from 25 nations, international students bring wonderful diversity to our campus. Their cultures and life experiences offer unique perspectives of the world. These views enrich the classroom and social experiences of all students at Colorado Mesa University. Many clubs, organizations and services are available on campus to help international students develop friendships and a sense of belonging.