Who can apply?
Students who have been accepted into the University Honors Program. There is no separate application for the HRLC.

The Honors Residential Learning Community (HRLC) is a learning community for all first-year Honors students, with optional living spaces in Academic Village – Honors, Academic Village – Aspen, or Edwards Hall. All first-year Honors students, no matter where they live, are part of the HRLC and take an HONR 192 Seminar lecture. Seminars are small, discussion-based courses intentionally designed to promote interdisciplinary learning. Each year, Honors offers a variety of seminar topics such as History of Democracy in America, How Wildlife Influences Human Society, and Music in American Culture.

Honors-specific engagement opportunities focus on community and belonging, including the Honors Student Association, Honors Community Service Club, Nerd Prom, and a variety of co-curricular experiences like Crafternoons and Whisk Takers. Students can also participate in the Peer Pathways mentoring program, which connects first-year students with upper-division Honors peers for guidance and support.

Additional opportunities include Education Abroad, applying for Honors-specific scholarships, or applying for enrichment awards that support enhanced education. Honors students also enjoy priority class registration.

Contact Information

University Honors Program
Academic Village, Room B102
800 West Pitkin Street
Fort Collins, CO 80523
honors@colostate.edu