Colorado State University Global and Colorado Mountain College Partner to Expand Opportunities for Students Across the State

CMC students receive guaranteed admission to identified CSU Global programs.

DENVER, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To increase access to affordable, flexible graduate programs for rural communities and their residents across Colorado without having to leave their communities, Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) and Colorado Mountain College (CMC) have partnered to provide CMC students with discounted tuition rates and guaranteed admission to CSU Global on select programs.

CSU Global, the Colorado State University System's 100% online campus and a Career Connected Campus Designated university, provides programs with career-relevant curriculum and online support services to help its students excel in the workplace. Aligned with the CSU System's strategic goal of expanding affordable, high-quality education to rural students and industry employees, the partnership brings CSU Global's highly ranked programs to students across CMC's 11 campuses.

"CSU Global is deeply committed to expanding access to high-quality, flexible education options, particularly in Colorado's rural communities. The partnership creates new pathways for CMC graduates to advance their careers and be able to keep up with dynamic industry needs, empowering them to become leaders in their fields and strengthen their communities without having to leave their local areas," said Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker, President of CSU Global. "We are proud to offer these opportunities to CMC's driven learners, ensuring that geographic location is not a barrier to achieving their professional goals and facilitating economic development where they live and work."

Through the partnership, CMC undergraduate students have a seamless pathway to continue their education online at CSU Global in the areas of business, leadership, and education, offering direct transitions to master's degrees. For the identified programs outlined below, CMC graduates with a 2.3+ GPA will receive guaranteed admission to CSU Global, and those below 2.3 GPA may apply through a provisional admission process.

• Graduates of CMC's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration receive guaranteed admission to CSU Global's Master of Business Administration.
• Graduates of CMC's Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership and Management receive guaranteed admission to CSU Global's Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development.
• Graduates of CMC's Bachelor of Arts in Education receive guaranteed admission to CSU Global's Master of Applied Science in Teaching and Learning.

Graduates also received discounted tuition rates on these programs.

"For nearly 60 years, Colorado Mountain College has strived to enable the students of mountain communities to earn a credential, certificate or degree that unlocks a better life for themselves and their families without having to move away from their home," said Dr. Matt Gianneschi, President of Colorado Mountain College. "Through this partnership with CSU Global, CMC students will be able to access affordable and high-quality graduate programs that may have otherwise seemed out of reach for residents of rural mountain towns."

For CMC bachelor's degree graduates, CSU Global's online graduate programs offer a seamless transition to further study. Because CMC provides instruction both virtually and in-person, bachelor's graduates in the CSU Global and CMC partnership are familiar with online instruction, creating a smooth bridge into graduate curriculum, creating ideal Colorado educational opportunities.

These pathways help students advance their careers without leaving their communities and prepare graduates for leadership roles in business, education, and organizational leadership, strengthening Colorado's rural economy. For more information on CSU Global, visit csuglobal.edu. For more information on CMC, visit coloradomtn.edu.

About Colorado State University Global
Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) offers career-relevant bachelor's and master's degree programs for working adults and post-traditional learners. As the first 100% online, institutionally accredited public university in the United States, CSU Global is focused on student success as its number one priority. Embracing the land grant heritage as part of the Colorado State University System, CSU Global sets the standard for quality and innovation in higher education through its expert faculty who are recognized as industry leaders and trained in working with adults in an online learning environment. CSU Global offers accelerated eight-week courses that start every four weeks. Visit CSUGlobal.edu to learn more.

About Colorado Mountain College
Colorado Mountain College offers a blend of bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and specialized certificates in programs closely aligned with the tourism, hospitality and outdoor recreation economies of the rural resort communities in which the college operates. Approximately 14,000 students attend CMC annually. In 2021, the college was designated by state law as a Dual Mission institution, joining an estimated 400 institutions – most of them in rural parts of the country – that offer an intentional blend of liberal arts programs and hands-on career skills training as well as a mix of undergraduate programs and specialized certificates. Visit ColoradoMountain.edu for more information.

SOURCE Colorado State University Global