Admitted Students

English at CSU

Congratulations on your Admittance to the Department of English at CSU

The Department of English is a dynamic community known for its devotion to teaching, interdisciplinary offerings, and excellence in both research and the creative arts.

Here, you will tap into curiosity and creativity, learn how to write purposely for a variety of audiences, and develop cultural understanding by exploring literature from a wide range of global perspectives and historical contexts.

English majors can choose from five concentrations, allowing you to focus and specialize according to your interests and future goals: Creative Writing, English Education, Linguistics, Literature, and Writing, Rhetoric and Literacy.

No matter which direction you choose, you’ll have the support and mentoring of faculty and staff committed to your success. Ready to learn more and start your story with us? Scroll down and take the first step to becoming a Ram!

Questions?

Contact our recruitment office at cla_recruitment@mail.colostate.edu

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As an English major, you have limitless opportunities to pursue your interests, cultivate your skills and knowledge, and make lifelong friends while studying in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado.

Throughout your time here at CSU, you will have the chance to learn from your peers and faculty, make a difference in your community, experience personal growth, and build your resume. Plus, you'll have a lot of fun along the way.

Learn more about the ways you can get involved and make the most of your college experience, below.

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Hear from current students about what it’s like to study English at CSU

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Maddison Rheinheimer

“I've always been passionate about social and political concerns and the English major has allowed me to take that passion and create an exciting future in the form of law school! Beyond the many opportunities this major provides, my professors and peers in the English program have always been collaborative additions to my journey, and I have become a more empowered writer, thinker, and person because of it!”

~ Madison Rheinheimer, BA English: Writing, Rhetoric & Literacy

“I went into the Linguistics concentration with a pre-existing interest in languages and curiosity, but with little knowledge about linguistics other than the very surface-level information you learn at a young age. However, I have come to truly enjoy linguistics because it unveils the deeper world of language and its intricacies, while at the same time deepening my interest and appreciation for language and other cultures."

~Justin Han, BA English: Linguistics

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Maquita Woods

“As an Afro-American woman, I appreciate the English Education program's focus on creating equitable and inclusive settings within the content and classrooms of our courses. I am confident in my ability to conduct my future classrooms with compassion and grace and have the resources to educate and inspire the world's future leaders holistically. I am seen, heard, valued, and equipped to do the same for my students. ”

~ Marquite Woods, BA English: English Education

What Does the First Semester Look Like?

Explore together

When you first begin studying English at CSU, you’ll enroll in E150: English Studies Symposium. This experimental course is designed to ignite your curiosity and creativity and encourage you to think across our five disciplines.

Each fall, our instructors develop a new theme to act as a lens through which we will study the connections between literature, language, philosophy, education, and culture. Recent themes have included world-building, creation stories, and monster narratives. In this class, students learn alongside their teachers, asking questions and posing solutions together.

Ultimately, this course inspires imaginative thinking and practical application. By the end of the semester, you’ll not only grasp how inherently interdisciplinary and collaborative the study of English is, but you’ll also gain the theories and tools to meaningfully consider questions about language, text, and practice.

Cultivate a Meaningful Life and Build a Fulfilling Career

A degree in English prepares you for incredible career versatility. How? Within our coursework and the department's experiential learning opportunities, students develop key liberal arts skills that translate to a variety of industries, including jobs in healthcare, education, publishing, media, law, marketing & PR, policy, environmental justice, hospitality, and more.

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Andrea Day (‘21) is a social media and events coordinator for an independent bookshop.

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Ashle’ Tate (‘18) is a regional director of programs in Denver for Generation Teach.

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Justin Frigault (‘23) is a Rangel fellow and graduate student in international affairs, pursuing a career in U.S. foreign service.

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Michael Elizabeth Sakas (‘13) is a Communications Specialist for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources’ Colorado River Team.

Get to Know our Caring, World-Class Faculty & Staff

At CSU English, you’ll have the support and mentoring of faculty and staff committed to your success. Additionally, our small class sizes will help you foster meaningful relationships and make unexpected connections across the field of English Studies.

Come See Us!

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Whether you already know you're a future Ram or you're considering your options, we invite you to visit CSU English this spring.

Ready to Become a Ram?

Congratulations on your admission to Colorado State University! We are so excited to welcome you to campus. You’ve already taken the first step toward a future at CSU by getting admitted. Now it’s time to focus on what’s next.