CSU Pueblo + CSU Fort Collins Partnership
Colorado's First Accelerated 3+2 Nursing Program
Colorado State University in Fort Collins and Colorado State University Pueblo campuses have joined forces to launch the first 3+2 Direct Entry Nursing Program.
About the Nursing 3+2 Pathway
Starting in Fall 2026, students at Colorado State University can begin in a pre-nursing concentration in Fort Collins in Health & Exercise Science, Nutrition Science, or Human Development & Family Studies.
Students will:
- Begin in a pre-nursing concentration at CSU Fort Collins.
- Apply in their second year to the competitive 3+2 Direct Entry Nursing Program.
- Complete their bachelor’s and master’s degree by year five.
- Sit for the NCLEX-RN exam to become a licensed registered nurse.
- Begin clinical practice and prepare for leadership and teaching roles in healthcare.
This program blends the academic excellence of two institutions, clinical experience, and leadership development into one accelerated five-year pathway.
CSU Fort Collins
Explore Pre-Nursing Pathways
CSU Fort Collins has created a dedicated pre-nursing pathways page to help students understand the available concentrations and how they connect to the 3+2 Direct Entry Nursing Program.
- Review pre-nursing concentrations and program overview.
- See how your first three years at CSU align to the 3+2 plan.
- Get details and next steps from CSU Fort Collins.
Learn More About Pre-Nursing at CSU
Ready to explore your future in healthcare? Start with one of our pre-nursing concentrations.
Questions: Reach out to Dr. Susan Belport, Program Director
- Email: Susan.Belport@csupueblo.edu