Front Range Community College

Transfer Pathway Guide

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

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.

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.

Scholarship and Paid Internship Opportunities

Wolves to Rams (W2R) is a program that helps FRCC students transfer to and graduate from CSU. W2R provides scholarships, stipends, workshops, mentorship, and paid research training.

Students must apply for W2R while they are attending FRCC. Scholarships are not available from the program once students have transferred to CSU.

There are two programs within W2R, but just 1 application! Programs are listed below.

Click here for full details and to apply!

Wolves 2 Rams NSF Scholarship

This scholarship includes customized CSU transfer advising, STEM workshops, faculty mentorship, and a peer community. Scholars can receive up to 7 total semesters of scholarship money. Scholars will participate in professional conferences, graduate school preparation, and research lab experiences. The scholarship is renewable based on active participation, commitment, and academic performance.

Wolves 2 Rams NIH Paid Research Internship

This internship provides training and experience for two full years, one at FRCC and one at CSU. Interns receive payment up to $40,000 over 24 months during the two-year program. This rewarding internship requires a large commitment, giving students research experience critical for pursuing the field of engineering.

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!

Contact Front Range

General engineering program inquiries:

Christy Wallert, FRCC Engineering Coordinator

christy.wallert@frontrange.edu

Advising:

Nicholas Heckart, FRCC Pathways Advisor

Nicholas.Heckart@frontrange.edu

Contact CSU Mechanical Engineering

Email: engr-me_frontdesk@colostate.edu

Phone: (970) 491-3587

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