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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 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. 

Ram Transfer Academy (RTA) 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.
  • A 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
  • A 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 remote hybrid class with in-person sessions held at both campuses.
  • Priority Transfer. FRCC and CSU handle the transfer process without any additional steps needed from you.

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Eligibility & Next Steps

The first step is to apply for RTA. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to new, first-time students who are Pell eligible, followed by Pell-eligible, continuing students with under 24 completed credit hours and a 3.0 GPA.

Apply to RTA

Maintaining Eligibility

If you are accepted to the program, you'll need meet the following criteria to maintain RTA eligibility:

  • Enroll in at least 9 FRCC credit-hours each semester
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 with no D or F grades
  • Meet with an academic advisor and student success coach once per semester
  • Complete English composition and math within the first 12 credit hours

Once you've successfully completed 24 credit hours at FRCC, you will be fully admitted to CSU.

 

Questions?

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