“Having questions and being able to talk directly with your professor – those are the conversations that have made me a better student, a better economist, and a better man.”
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"My professors know who I am and really care about me which is such a valuable part of my time here."
"Every day I experience new things here and I am constantly growing because of it."
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"The [Chemistry] Department really reinforced the necessary skills that it’s going to take to be successful. You have to be tenacious, do the hard work, and be willing to put in the extra time."
"Getting involved is what made me feel at home here at Fort Lewis."
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"Take the risk of trying something new... I think life would be pretty stagnant without adventure"
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"For me I dance on the theatre stage in the morning, then go play football in the afternoon. Everyone here understands that we come from different places, but we use that and come together to learn and get better."
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"At FLC, I got that hands-on experience you need for the real world. I learned how to use what I was learning in the classroom and, through my internship, I got to use that in real-time."
“I feel like the [PlayFest] experience has really prepared me to work in a professional setting...And the best part is that PlayFest, and any theatre for that matter, brings us together as a community into one space, no matter how we identify.”
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"There are alternative ways of life here at FLC that you won't find in the mainstream colleges."
Our beautiful mountain campus in Durango, Colorado, inspires an active and friendly community. We offer transformative learning experiences that foster entrepreneurship, leadership, and creativity.
AISESTop 200 Collegesfor Indigenous Students
Princeton ReviewBest Green Colleges
U.S. News & World ReportTop Public Schoolsin the West
Majors
Of tenured faculty have highest degree in their field
Programs in the Top 10 according to Schools.com
Average class size
Classes with fewer than 50 students
Student to faculty ratio
Campus residents
Miles of trails to hike and bike
World-class ski resorts within driving distance
Check out Amazon Prime's series featuring FLC
Discover the magic of Fort Lewis College in "Episode One" of The College Tour, streaming on Amazon Prime and Roku!
Hosted by Amazing Race star Alex Boylan, this episode showcases ten incredible FLC students sharing their unique experiences. Explore the breathtaking Durango location, supportive community, and exceptional career preparation. Tune in to get inspired and start your journey with Fort Lewis College today!
FLC reported increases in continuing, undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment.
FLC and DIHFS officials hope this visit will be the first in a series of regular, quarterly stops.
Thirty years ago, a group of Fort Lewis College students, donning donated T-shirts, made their debut at the won the inaugural National Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships. Unknowingly, the newly created Fort Lewis College Cycling Team ignited a cycling legacy that would propel the school to national prominence.
After 18 years at FLC, Dupont is leaving to become the CEO of the Durango Chamber of Commerce. He leaves behind a legacy based on teamwork and collaboration.
SkyPEP seeks to engage the Four Corners communities in creating a vision for engaged, inclusive citizenship by sharing stories, building bridges, and inspiring civic engagement.