Entry Programs

MASP’s entryprograms providestudents a uniquecohort experienceemphasizingacademic enrichment and the opportunity to build asupportivecommunity of peers, faculty and staffin the College of Arts & Sciences. Each program offers content and resources designed to prepareCU students for their time at񱦵 and provide an introduction to the MASP community.

Please explore our twoprograms for incoming first year studentsbelow to see which one is tailor-made for you and to see how to apply.

Program for Excellence in Academics & Community (PEAC)

What it is:3-week residential Summer Bridge program and with its successful completionstudents receive a $1000 stipend and become eligible for MASP and its related participation scholarship of $2,000 per academic year for up to 𾱲𳾱ٱ.

Who is it for:Incoming first year students
When: July2025
Priority Application Deadline: February 2025

Final Application Deadline: March 2025

The Bound Programs: MASP's Divisional Community Cohorts

What it is:Year-long academic and community building program for first-year students, grouped by their area of study (e.g., Natural Sciences, Social Sciences or Arts & Humanities).With its successful completion students receive$2000 participation stipend ($1000 in the Fall and $1000 in the Spring).

Who it is for: Incoming first year students

When:Fall 2025/Spring 2026

Priority Application Deadline: February 2025

Final Application Deadline:June 2025

How To Apply

APPLICATION TIPS

MASP Program Resources

All MASP students have access to the following resources: