Colorado College is exploring options to expand our science infrastructure to meet rising student demand and strengthen our academic position in research and education in the sciences. More than 40% of CC students graduate in natural science and interdisciplinary science majors each year, and demand for lab and learning spaces has risen sharply.

Science classes at CC have consistently long wait lists, especially in introductory courses and courses related to climate and environment, biology and chemistry, pre-health courses, and computer and data sciences and mathematics. New and renovated buildings will create a dynamic science zone in the northeast part of campus, optimizing capacity so that students can access these high-demand courses more readily. At the same time, we will enhance the student experience with state-of-the-art teaching labs that support experiential, block-plan-style learning and research labs that support our faculty, whose research has contributed to Colorado College’s designation as a Research College and University (RCU) by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education.