CU Nursing Fort Lewis College Collaborative

The University of Colorado College of Nursing at the Anschutz Medical Campus and Fort Lewis College have formed a unique partnership for a four-year nursing degree. This program brings top medical education to the rural and Indigenous-focused FLC campus in Southwest Colorado.

The partnership introduces a new approach to healthcare, blending practical, culturally-aware patient care with modern medical trends such as telehealth, which is especially needed in the rural areas near Durango.

At a glance

• Admission is open to currently enrolled and recent graduates of FLC 
• CU Nursing enrolls 24 students into the FLC/CU Nursing Collaborative every summer. 
• On-campus program with limited online courses. 
• Seamless experience between FLC and CU Nursing. Students maintain access to FLC student services while enrolled in the nursing program. 
• Nursing courses and clinical education are housed in the newly renovated Skyhawk Hall. 
• A robust clinical experience designed to create competent practitioners that will serve the diverse healthcare needs of the Southwest communities.

CU Nursing will welcome the first cohort of students in the Summer of 2025.