Colorado State University - Fort Collins Reviews

"If you are looking for a program that fully supports your professional development, respects you as an equal, provides advanced learning opportunities, and encourages personal growth, then CSU's OT program is right for you! The professors are some of the best in the field and work closely with you to provide the greatest experience possible. Every day is a new learning experience and when the program is over, you will be beyond prepared to excel in your career as a client-centered occupational therapist!"

"I truly appreciate CSU OT's intelligent and caring department professors and staff. I feel I'm getting a balanced education, I feel I am growing as an aspiring practitioner and as a person, and I feel supported every step of the way."

"The professors in the program are active in research and share their enthusiasm for the profession through coursework and discussion. The faculty are very helpful and dedicated to student success."

"So far, what I'm learning is relevant and is taught by well-known professors in the field. Professors are also very approachable. The atmosphere of the program is inviting and doesn't feel competitive. The students help each other and learn from each other. The location and surrounding area is great for recreation, entertainment, and meeting people. I have had some opportunities already in my first semester to network and meet people working in the field. There is very little diversity in the program."

"Pros - research opportunities, supportive staff and other students, great location- on campus and in the surrounding area, technology resource lab. Cons - Many classes are strongly theoretical and there is not a lot of background provided on biology, anatomy, and physiology."

"The program is very challenging, but does a good job at pushing students to learn on their own."

"Fantastic graduate program. Very competitive, and understandably so!"

"The graduate program is excellent! Faculty and staff are very supportive."

"The Occupational Therapy program at Colorado State University provides a rich and enriching learning curriculum that fosters excellence in clinical service delivery and research."

"Fort Collins is a great place to live and everyone in this department are great people, very friendly and helpful. There is a great network of people here and the philosophy professors know what's up. They, generally, offer good funding, as long as you are a TA, and the workload is very reasonable. This program is strong in Applied Ethics, but also has a strong grounding in Philosophy of Mind, among others."

"Great program that prepares you to be an occupation-centered occupational therapist!"

"My graduate program at Colorado State University is the greatest opportunity that was given to me. As a graduate teaching assistance, I get to get experience as a half faculty. While I still take courses, I also get to teach and grade to learn how to be responsible as a college faculty. As a full time GTA, the work load is heavy, but the amount of work is doable with hard work."

"The only thing that I dislike is the poor building of our NR College. It is pretty old and needs to be renovated."

"The program does a lot to expose you to successful entrepreneurs in your field."

"An extremely supportive environment surrounding the program. While the school lacks overall diversity, this cohort model programs offers a space of learning from many different cultures and lifestyles."

"The program is a very competitive program and focuses a lot on the theory of occupation and the foundations of occupational therapy. Some cons are that I don't feel as prepared going into fieldwork as I would like as far as assessments that are used in the field go. However, fieldwork is a very educational opportunity and is dispersed throughout the program very well."

"CSU's doctor of veterinary medicine program is one of the top in the country. The educational experience is exceptional. I especially appreciate the teaching faculty and the repetition of pertinent material. The disadvantage I feel this program holds is the competitive nature among students. It can be challenging to learn in an environment that fosters this mentality. Otherwise I am very appreciative of my education at CSU and I am excited to get out into the working world of veterinary medicine!"

"Great program but the out of state tuition and expenses are very hard to deal with."

"After completing my undergraduate with dual bachelor of science degrees at CSU, there was little doubt in my mind that I would attend graduate school there as well. Our Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology department and College of Veterinary Medicine is second to none in the U.S. I am extremely proud to be a CSU Ram, and would recommend this program of study to any individual interested in this field."

"The graduate program here is barely average, the department is very small-in terms of number of grad students and faculty, and the most serious problem is the funding scene which is awfully terrible.Also advanced courses are offered only once 2-3 years so nothing much to talk even in terms of the courses offered.Should not be anyone's 1st preference."