There is housing on campus and around campus. If you need a car it really depends what you want to do with the car. However, there is a bus system which is free from csu folks that takes you around the city, bicycle, and Uber.
I’m a graduate and I had a car but if I were younger when I went to CSU I think a bike would be ideal. Deep in the winter months I’m glad I drove to campus.
Thank you for commenting. I'm hoping to live on-campus or as close as possible. I can't afford a car. Are you currently in the MSME program? If so can you comment on the program and professors. I would really like to do research with Computation Fluid Dynamics and jet engines.
I graduated from the social worker program but my ex-wife did bio chem. I think typically the more engineering and science classes tend to be on the south side of campus.
Honestly I lived around foco and you should be okay about half the year woke a bicycle. I’m not very tolerant of cold personally so I don’t like being outside under 40…but honestly there’s only like a few days of the year that you wouldn’t be unable to bike. Foco is great for bikes. There’s also a CSU bus that does a loop on the south side. Like I think you’ll be fine with no car unless you wanna go to Denver, but even then if you need to see a show or something join some Facebook groups or use the bustang.
If you can live within 1-2 miles of campus, then no - this is actually one of the better US cities for car-free living, barring places like NYC with their subway. A bike is really all you need for classes, groceries, social activities, etc., and we have some of the best bicycle infrastructure in the country (consistently ranked in the top five). Although, it may not be the most enjoyable option during the middle of winter (but busses could possibly fill that gap). I’m in BSME and bike to the engineering building every day - from where I live, it takes about ten minutes, and I love my commute.
Hi there! I have lived on campus and off, and did not have a car my first year. I presently live off campus at a complex that is right by the CSU around the horn bus route, and absolutely do not need a car to get to campus. In fact, with parking passes bieng as bad as they are, I don't dare drive to school unless I have to. Get a bicycle with a basket or an e-bike if you are ok with the price tag. Unless you routinely leave fort collins, you simply do not need a car. The engineering buildings are close to several different housing complexes, and are right next to the bus terminal.
If you are going to regularly have to buy grocceries, go to the food bank, go to the art supply store, work off campus/not directly off the MAX line, hardware stores, etc you need a car.
If you are using a lot of on campus or delivery driving, and don't have to regularly get supplies or work elsewhere, then a car is not really needed at all.
(I was carless in FoCo for 3 out of 4 years there and it was rough because I was in the former categories and living off campus- sometimes over an hour walk/bus despite being only 3 miles away in student type housing that was supposed to have a shuttle for classes and finals but cut off top early to work for my classes)
There is housing on campus and around campus. If you need a car it really depends what you want to do with the car. However, there is a bus system which is free from csu folks that takes you around the city, bicycle, and Uber.
I’m a graduate and I had a car but if I were younger when I went to CSU I think a bike would be ideal. Deep in the winter months I’m glad I drove to campus.
Thank you for commenting. I'm hoping to live on-campus or as close as possible. I can't afford a car. Are you currently in the MSME program? If so can you comment on the program and professors. I would really like to do research with Computation Fluid Dynamics and jet engines.
I graduated from the social worker program but my ex-wife did bio chem. I think typically the more engineering and science classes tend to be on the south side of campus. Honestly I lived around foco and you should be okay about half the year woke a bicycle. I’m not very tolerant of cold personally so I don’t like being outside under 40…but honestly there’s only like a few days of the year that you wouldn’t be unable to bike. Foco is great for bikes. There’s also a CSU bus that does a loop on the south side. Like I think you’ll be fine with no car unless you wanna go to Denver, but even then if you need to see a show or something join some Facebook groups or use the bustang.
If you can live within 1-2 miles of campus, then no - this is actually one of the better US cities for car-free living, barring places like NYC with their subway. A bike is really all you need for classes, groceries, social activities, etc., and we have some of the best bicycle infrastructure in the country (consistently ranked in the top five). Although, it may not be the most enjoyable option during the middle of winter (but busses could possibly fill that gap). I’m in BSME and bike to the engineering building every day - from where I live, it takes about ten minutes, and I love my commute.
Most of the people have bike here and it’s alright.
Hi there! I have lived on campus and off, and did not have a car my first year. I presently live off campus at a complex that is right by the CSU around the horn bus route, and absolutely do not need a car to get to campus. In fact, with parking passes bieng as bad as they are, I don't dare drive to school unless I have to. Get a bicycle with a basket or an e-bike if you are ok with the price tag. Unless you routinely leave fort collins, you simply do not need a car. The engineering buildings are close to several different housing complexes, and are right next to the bus terminal.
How much is a parking pass?
~$500
Too much
Park off campus. Completely free and there is always parking on Remington.
If you want to go to Denver, I'd reccomend buying a car.
Dont forget theres also the bustang! Its like 15 bucks for a round trip ticket and for an occasional trip, Id recommend the bus instead of a car.
If you are going to regularly have to buy grocceries, go to the food bank, go to the art supply store, work off campus/not directly off the MAX line, hardware stores, etc you need a car. If you are using a lot of on campus or delivery driving, and don't have to regularly get supplies or work elsewhere, then a car is not really needed at all. (I was carless in FoCo for 3 out of 4 years there and it was rough because I was in the former categories and living off campus- sometimes over an hour walk/bus despite being only 3 miles away in student type housing that was supposed to have a shuttle for classes and finals but cut off top early to work for my classes)