Miramontes Arts & Sciences Program

Welcome to MASP!

 

The Miramontes Arts & Sciences Program (MASP) is an inclusive academic community in the College of Arts & Sciences comprised of motivated students dedicated to pursuing academic excellence at CU Boulder. MASP aims to support the lived and individual experiences and achievements of first-generation college students and members of historically underrepresented communities. MASP is a cooperative and collaborative program that offers a participation scholarship and dedicated space for activities, advising, studying, and seminars. Application to MASP is open to all CU Boulder students in the College of Arts & Sciences who seek to engage in a diverse, multicultural learning community.

About Us
How to Join MASP

In order to join MASP, you will need to apply to and participate in one of our entry programs. You can explore our  programs below to see which one is tailor-made for you and to see how to apply:

Incoming First Year Students 

Current CU Students 

Current MASP Students

Are you a current MASP student? Find detailed information on courses, program requirements, and student-led programming.

Program Requirements 

Course Information 

 

Program for Excellence in Academics and Community (PEAC)

  Incoming First-Year A&S Students
  Priority Application Deadline: April 13, 2025

Program Information 


APPLICATION CLOSED 

 

The Bound Programs: MASP’s Divisional Community Cohorts

  Incoming First-Year A&S Students

  Priority Deadline: Priority Deadline April 13, 2025; Final Deadline June 23, 2025

Program Information 

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APPLICATION TIPS   

Learning, Inclusion, Networking & Community (LINC)

  Current A&S Students
  Deadline: TBD

Program Information 

 APPLICATION WILL OPEN IN AUGUST, 2025 

The next LINC will take place in January 2026.

Academics & Community for Emerging Scholar Success

MASP's programs promote CU students transition to the College of Arts & Sciences, persistence towards degree completion, and post-graduate success by providing students ACCESS - Academics & Community for Emerging Scholar Success - to a host of resources and opportunies built to empower and prepare diverse students to achieve their goals.

Academic Enrichment

  Supplemental Academic Advising
  Faculty Mentors
  Free Tutoring

Community Building

  Cohorted Bridge Programs
  Community Events
  Supplemental Honors Seminars
  Student-led Programming and Clubs

Professional Development

  Peer Mentors
  Leadership Opportunities
  Networking Skills
  Resume Assistance and Interview Prep

Resources

  Scholarships
  Study Center and Community Space
  Free Printing and School Supplies

MASP Class of 2019 for a group photo

“MASP gives us a sense of community and it feels like one big family.” – Jubilee and Dayzy

MASPians stopping during their hike for a photo

“My favorite part about MASP is the community it provides me. I know that I will always have a network of support from my peers and the faculty. MASP has given me a place where I feel like I can fit in no matter what.” – Veronica

PEAC 2020 cohort posing for a group photo

“As a first year student I joined PEAC with the expectation that I would gain the knowledge I needed to survive college. What I was not expecting was to find myself surrounded by a supportive network of faculty, staff, and students that not only created an atmosphere conducive to my social and personal growth, but remained unwavering in encouraging my intellectual development as well.”

CU LEAD Alliance

MASP is part of the CU LEAD Alliance, a unique set of academic learning communities whose students, faculty and staff are united to promote inclusive excellence. These “academic neighborhoods” build camaraderie and promote student success during the first-year and throughout students’ four years through a rich array of:

  • cohort experiences
  • participation scholarships
  • academic enrichment activities
  • community-building activities

*If you are interested in MASP but you are not entering or enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences, please explore the CU LEAD Alliance to find the program most suited to your journey.