The Key Communities are learning communities for first year, second year, and continuing students designed to honor the strengths of each student to foster students transition to and through the University. Students participating in the Key Communities are dedicated to creating welcoming environments. This type of environment is created through student engagement in conversations, programs, and educational opportunities.
As a community of leaders, Key students:
• Achieve academic excellence
• Establish meaningful relationships
• Apply leadership skills in a college setting
• Connect with a diverse community
• Engage in personal exploration
Key students participate in a Key Seminar course, which focus on learning through experiences both in and out of the classroom. Key Students will learn how to connect and blend topics from two or more subject areas to learn how to think critically across disciplines. Key students may also connect with service opportunities, career exploration, and leadership development through their Key Seminar experience.
Key students and enroll in 2-3 of their first semester courses with a smaller group of Key students. Key students also have a Key Mentor to connect with throughout their experience as a Key Community student at Colorado State University.
