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Ram Transfer Academy

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Are you interested in transferring to Colorado State University (CSU)? The Ram Transfer Academy (RTA) helps you prepare for a smooth transfer to CSU—streamlining the transfer process and providing extra resources to support your success. Join a community of future Rams and get a head start on achieving your goals at CSU. 

RTA is for FRCC students who still have 2 or more semesters left at FRCC.  Don't have 2 or more semesters left at FRCC? Apply to CSU instead.

Drop-In Information Sessions Available Each Week!  

Mondays
9 - 11 am
via Zoom
(no session: 8/25 and 9/8)

Thursdays
9 - 11 am
Larimer Campus Longs Peak Student Center
(no session: 8/28* and 9/11)
*come see us at wolf welcome instead

Ram Transfer Academy is designed to make transferring to CSU easier, and includes a variety of resources and supports to help you along the way. 

As a part of Ram Transfer Academy, you'll get:

  • Guaranteed Admission to CSU
    Receive full admission to CSU after successfully completing 24 credit hours at FRCC.
  • Ability to Take Courses at CSU and FRCC
    You can take courses at CSU while you're at FRCC.
  • Dual Student Benefits
    Access student services at both campuses, including CSU's Health Center, free athletics admission, recreation center, student organizations, legal services and more.
  • Student Success Coach
    Get guidance from a dedicated coach to support your degree journey. Your student success coach will work closely with you to:
    • Make sure you have the support you need
    • Help you stay on track so you can complete your bachelor's degree without wasting any credit
    • Help you create a plan around the best transfer timeline to CSU
  • Custom-Designed Student Success Course (AAA1001)
    A collaboration between FRCC and CSU, this course will best prepare you for success at both institutions. Offered as a 10-week, remote hybrid class with 3 in-person sessions held at CSU.
  • Priority Transfer
    FRCC and CSU handle the transfer process without any additional steps needed from you.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • will have earned your high school diploma or GED/HiSET by the time you begin the program
  • have not yet earned a bachelor's degree
  • are enrolled (or plan to enroll) in FRCC classes for the semester you begin the program
  • have two or more semesters left at FRCC before you transfer
  • have not previously been a CSU student (see CSU Returning Students)

Apply Now

The RTA app is free, and no letters of recommendation, test scores, or essays are required. The application takes about 5 minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed once monthly and we will email you.

Apply to RTA


Ready to transfer to CSU in the next semester? Just apply to CSU instead.

 

Questions?

Feel free to email us with any questions.