Colorado State University Pueblo Division of Extended Studies houses several academic and professional development opportunities for the university. Through collaboration with Academic Departments, a variety of courses and programs are offered, including Career & Professional Enhancement, CSU Pueblo Online, the Independent Study program, the External Degree program, High School Programs, the Teacher Education Program. 

Both degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students may participate in Extended Studies programs. Only degree-seeking students are eligible for financial aid. Students desiring classification as degree-seeking students must fill out the External Degree Application or apply through the Office of Admissions. Credit courses taken through the Colorado State University Pueblo Extended Studies program have the same credit value as those conducted on campus and may be used in meeting the institutional residency requirement. 

The primary aim of Extended Studies is to provide access opportunities for students. A variety of educational methods – classroom instruction, correspondence courses, online courses, conferences, workshops and seminars – are utilized to expand educational access and meet the needs of students at convenient times and settings. Students may earn academic credit toward a degree, study for career advancement, or pursue cultural and vocational interests. 

Extended Studies operates CSU Pueblo’s Satellite Campus programs and course offerings at these locations: Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, CO, Fort Carson Army Base, Arapahoe Community College Sturm Campus in Castle Rock, CO, and CSU Pueblo at Spanish Peaks in Walsenburg, CO.