Residential Academic Program (RAP) Experience
RAPsÌýare elective programs in which students live together in a residence hall, share common academic interests, participate in specially tailored small first-year classes, have unique access to faculty, and engage in co-curricular activities that reinforce the program’s academic theme. As a prospective MASP participant, you are eligible to have the RAP fee covered, if you choose to live in a RAP. Below is further information about RAPs and how to enroll in one.
RAP experience during first year
We encourage all first-year MASP students to choose a RAP experience during their first year; however, you may also choose to apply to an LLC (Living and Learning Community) or a traditional residence hall experience. You may also request to commute from home (see Housing Policies, Forms and Accommodations for more details on commuting). RAPs offer smaller classes and a living community that complements the intentional learning community in MASP.
As a prospective MASP participant, if you choose a RAP, the RAP fee will be charged to your Bursar's account but paid for with a scholarship that will be automatically applied to your account. Details on each RAP can be found here scroll to the bottom of the page for RAP eligibility and community details.ÌýÌý
All about RAPs
Information about RAPs
The six RAPs listed belowÌýare open to all students in Arts and Sciences, with the exception of Honors which requires you to be Honors-qualified (this will be noted in your acceptance packet).ÌýÌý
- Creative Minds (Libby Hall): Humanities-focused
- Stories & Societies (Sewall Hall): Humanities-focusedÌý
- Global Studies (Arnett Hall): Social Sciences-focusedÌý
- Health Professions (Kittredge West Hall): Social Science-focused
- Environment & Natural Sciences (Baker Hall): Natural Science-focusedÌý
- Honors (Smith Hall): Offers classes and events in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Science; must be Honors-qualifiedÌý
For the full details of how to apply for housing, go to /living/housing/undergraduate-housing/application-process/new-student-application-process-fall-2024. There you will find directions on paying your deposit, applying for any disability accommodations, and the types of housing offered. You will complete your housing application exactly as described on the website. You will have consideration for your first housing choice, but we cannot guarantee that you will get it.Ìý
If you feel you should be Honors qualified but did not receive this designation in your acceptance packet, please email honors@colorado.edu to request a review of your status. You must do this prior to applying to live in Smith Hall if that is your housing preference.Ìý
Applying for Housing
Housing questions
For questions about RAPs or Housing in general, please contact University Housing at 303-492-6673.
Housing Policies
See Housing Policies, Forms and Accommodations for more details on commuting