BA Russian Studies at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The major in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (REEES) is an interdisciplinary program focusing on study of the current cultural and social context, and the literary, artistic and historical aspects of Russian, East European and Eurasian cultures in the past and present. The aim of the language curriculum is to equip students to read, write, speak and understand Russian on a level allowing communication with fluent Russian speakers. Before registering for a language course other than RUSS 1010 , students should consult with the undergraduate faculty advisor concerning appropriate placement.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Students must complete at least 30 credit hours in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (REEES), at least 18 of which must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level, with grades of C - or better (none may be taken as pass/fail). Sample listed courses: RUSS 3060 Advanced Russian for Heritage Speakers (Part 1); RUSS 4020 Advanced Conversation and Composition 2; RUSS 4050 Professional Russian; RUSS 4220 Topics in Russian, East European and Eurasian Culture (in Russian).

Career pathways

Students interested in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies may consider a double major in order to increase their career opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to gain admission to the BAM program named above, a student must meet the following criteria: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum GPA of 3.25 for all Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies courses. Have completed a minimum of 75 credit hours of coursework. If a transfer student, have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder. It is recommended that applications be submitted the spring semester of the third year of study, but late applications will also be considered. Two letters of recommendation indicating strong potential for advanced, intensive work in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies also required. Students should have completed most of their MAPS/Gen Ed requirements by the end of the sophomore year. Only CU Boulder students may apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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