The oxygen may be limited at 6,872 feet above sea level, but an elevated adventure in learning makes every inhale worth the extra effort at Durango’s Fort Lewis College.
As Southwest Colorado’s premier four-year public university, FLC provides students an educational experience reinforced beyond classroom walls; an education that builds skills and confidence through hands-on practice, collaborative research, and an incomparable support system. No matter their passion and purpose, Skyhawks leave the nest, ready to soar into successful careers, dream ventures, and wherever life leads next.
Some of our most popular majors, like Environmental Science, Biology, and Geology, are built around Durango’s place-based assets and natural laboratories. Other degrees, such as Business Administration, Sociology & Human Services, and Teacher Education, expose students to real-world experiences through internships and employment with local businesses, clinics, schools, nonprofits, and neighboring communities. Every student also has the chance to study abroad and enhance the global perspectives they’re busy developing in discussion-based courses.
Please fill out the contact form to learn more how you can take advantage of our place-based education.