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 atҴýƽ 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: