Future Students

Launch your career in health and medicine.

You’ll study alongside nearly 900 other motivated young scientists. Many will go on to professional degree programs, like medical school, veterinary school, dental school, or pharmacy school. Others will pursue graduate studies – or jump directly into careers.

88% of undergraduates obtain jobs related to their career plans
190+ faculty members fostering graduate research opportunities
#2 Veterinary School in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report)

Explore Degree Programs

Pursue your passion for improving the health of animals, people, and the planet. Participate in hands-on research and prepare for your career through programs in our four departments: biomedical sciences; clinical sciences; environmental and radiological health sciences; and microbiology, immunology, and pathology.

Invest In Your Success

While you’re training to care for our world, we will care for you – by providing expertise, experiences, and helpful student services. Discover tools for financial aid, let us answer your questions about your degree program, and get started planning your future after college.

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Align Scientific Learning Community

Apply to live in the Align Scientific Learning Community and join an inclusive group of scientists committed to improving the health of animals, people, and the planet. Align is open to first-year students majoring in biomedical sciences or neuroscience who want, need, or would benefit from additional support transitioning to college.

Live like a scientist

Step Outside the Classroom

Gain hands-on experience from amazing opportunities in internships and undergraduate research, with mentorship from top scientists in their fields worldwide. Expand your network by connecting with peers in student and professional organizations and through regional, national, and international learning experiences.

Get Involved

Gustavo Ontiveros, First-Generation Student

First-Generation Students

About one in four students at CSU are in the first generation of their families to earn college degrees. These first-generation students are a testament to the power of a land-grant university to improve individual lives, communities – and the world – by providing access to excellent education for every student with the talent and motivation to earn it.

We’re committed to first-generation students, providing them with support and guidance that address their unique needs.

First Generation at CSU