Ram Transfer Academy

Front Range Community College

Transfer Pathway Guide

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Interested in transferring to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University? 

Ram Transfer Academy, or RTA, is designed to make transferring to CSU easier, and includes a variety of resources and supports to help you along the way. 

Students who begin their engineering education at Front Range Community College can transfer seamlessly to CSU to finish their degree. Our institutions have worked together to establish an integrated partnership, creating for you an easy transition pathway between colleges.

Follow the coursework guides below to select classes at Front Range, knowing your credits will apply directly to your degree at CSU. Learn more about scholarship and paid internship opportunities, educational objectives of our hands-on program, skills you can expect to graduate with, and contact information for advisors at both colleges who are here to support your journey every step of the way!

For more information, visit the Front Range Community College website.

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Choose Your Pathway

Below you will find the transfer credit table shows the entire transfer pathway.

The Associate of Engineering Science requires a minimum of 64 credits. Students opting to take individual, approved courses can choose any from the list.

Students should work closely with their community college advisor to explore their options.

Transfer Credit Table
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Scholarship and Paid Internship Opportunities

As a part of RTA, you’ll get:

  • Student Success Coach
    Get guidance from a dedicated coach to support your degree journey. Your student success coach will work closely with you to:
    • Build a custom semester-by-semester transfer plan, based on your intended CSU major
    • Complete your associate’s degree either before OR after transfer to CSU
    • Optimize your financial aid and access basic needs support
  • Custom-Designed Student Success Course (AAA1001)
    A collaboration between FRCC and CSU, this course will best prepare you for success at both! Offered as a 10-week class with 3 sessions on-campus @ CSU.
  • Dual Student Benefits
    Access student services at both campuses, including CSU clubs and student organizations, the CSU Health Center, free Rams athletics tickets, the recreation center, student organizations, intramural sports, undergraduate research, legal services and more.
  • Guaranteed, Priority Admission to CSU
    Receive full admission to CSU after successfully completing 24 credit hours or your associate’s at FRCC. RTA staff handle the transfer process without any additional steps needed from you. Competitive major requirements still apply.
  • Optional features:
    • CSU housing (all charges apply)
    • Co-enrollment at both FRCC & CSU
      (CSU tuition rates apply)

To be eligible for RTA, you:

  • will have earned your high school diploma or GED/HiSET by the time you begin the program
  • have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree
  • are enrolled (or plan to enroll) in FRCC classes for the semester you begin the program
  • have two or more semesters left at FRCC before you transfer
  • have not previously been a CSU student (see CSU Returning Students)

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for RTA, you:

  • will have earned your high school diploma or GED/HiSET by the time you begin the program
  • have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree
  • are enrolled (or plan to enroll) in FRCC classes for the semester you begin the program
  • have two or more semesters left at FRCC before you transfer
  • have not previously been a CSU student (see CSU Returning Students)

Apply to RAM Transfer Academy:

It’s free to apply to Ram Transfer Academy and no letters of recommendation, test scores or essays are required. The application takes about 5 minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed once monthly and we will email you.
Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

CSU mechanical engineering graduates will be able to accomplish the following:

  • Identify, analyze, formulate, and solve engineering problems associated with their professional position, both independently and in a team environment by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • Manage multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary projects with significant legal, ethical, regulatory, social, environmental, and economic considerations using a broad systems perspective.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, professional clients, and the public.
  • Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • Demonstrate commitment and progress in lifelong learning, professional development, and leadership.

Connect with a Pathway Advisor

Advisors at Front Range and CSU Mechanical Engineering are here to support you. Contact us to begin your pathway plan!

For general engineering program inquiries at FRCC:

Christy Wallert, FRCC Engineering Coordinator

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For advising at FRCC:

Nicholas Heckart, FRCC Pathways Advisor

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Contact CSU Mechanical Engineering

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Phone: (970) 491-3587

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