Big things, small town
Durango & Beyond

Where education meets elevation

At Fort Lewis College, students thrive in a small-town setting while tackling big challenges. Learning here goes beyond the classroom—it’s an adventure. Nestled in Durango, Colorado, FLC offers close faculty mentorship, engaging academic experiences, and incredible outdoor opportunities. Picture yourself summiting peaks, working on NASA projects, or helping Native communities preserve their languages—all while launching a successful career from the heart of Durango. At FLC, you’re empowered to excel in a place where education and adventure come together.

The difference is Durango

"Having the opportunity to become a published researcher is a huge step forward to apply to grad school or apply for [research] positions.”

Matt Young
Biology '24

"I’m trying to be a role model for the younger generation, showing it's possible to follow your dreams, get your education, and then come back to help your community or other tribal communities in need."

Camille Keith
Engineering '22

"I’ve always been very meek. By coming here and being involved in the Art and Design Department, I discovered that I’m much more powerful and capable than I ever thought I could be, which is truly nice."

Finley Oursler
Art Design '24

Your Fort Lewis College adventure starts here

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Claire Stellick takes temperatures in the layers of a snow pit during a class by FLC professor Julie Korb’s Forest Ecology. Courtesy of Claire Stellick.

FLC grad Claire Stellick finds adventure and purpose as a USDA hydrologist

Just four years after graduating from FLC, Claire Stellick is now working as a hydrologist exploring Utah’s backcountry—often on a snowmobile or skis—in a career that combines science, adventure, and environmental stewardship.

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A student examining a tree in the Dolores River

Learn by doing

Turn your passion into action at Fort Lewis College. From exploring local ecosystems to developing quantum computing solutions, you’ll solve real problems. Through hands-on projects, you’ll turn classroom knowledge into practical experience, building critical thinking and problem-solving skills that employers value. This powerful mix of active learning and the Four Corners' unique culture and environment prepares you for an impactful career.

Learn outside

Conduct fieldwork in rivers and mountains across the region, like this biology student studying flora along the Dolores River.

Adventure with purpose

Here, adventure isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are. While you’ll explore Durango’s amazing landscapes through backcountry trips and river expeditions, you’ll discover that every adventure has meaning. Students use these experiences to drive positive change, from delivering clean water to remote communities to advancing snow science research. This spirit of discovery and service to local and global communities defines an FLC education.

Work hard, play hard

Discover your passion in the San Juan Mountains. A student drops a cliff at Purgatory Resort, just 35 minutes from Fort Lewis College.

A skier doing a trick off of a snow-covered cliff, surrounded by pines

Big things, small town Durango & Beyond