About the RAP

The Global Engineering Residential Academic Program (RAP)

RAPsÌýare elective programs in which students live together in a residence hall, share common academic interests, participate in specially tailored, small first-year classes, have unique access to faculty, and engage in co-curricular and social activities.

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A RAP student created a 3-D printed design for the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate SummitÌý

In the Global Engineering RAP you will:Ìý

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    Live on the same floor of Williams Village North in a community of peers with whom you can explore, discuss and apply the concepts of Global Engineering.
  • Learn about the growing field of Global Engineering & Resilience as a career path and as an area of personal development.
  • Have direct interaction with faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students who are engaging in Global Engineering & Resilience research, policy and practice, including small-group mentorship by a current graduate student.Ìý
  • Have priority enrollment in Global Engineering sections of the First-Year Engineering Projects CourseÌýand the Fall First-Year Course, and unlock a fast track to the Global Engineering Minor.
  • BuildÌýconnections with international experts outside of CU Boulder, drawing on the experience of alumni, international research partners and organizations based in the greater Denver area.Ìý

Make friends -ÌýHave fun -ÌýEnrich your life -ÌýBe aÌýGlobal Buff!

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The 2022 Graduating "RAPtor" Cohort

Global Engineering RAP

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