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Hands-on learning. Real-world experience.

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At Fort Lewis College, you'll combine academic rigor with hands-on learning, working alongside faculty mentors to explore ideas, solve problems, and gain experience that prepares you for what's next. Through our three schools—Arts & Sciences, Katz School of Business, and Education—you can build expertise in your field while developing the critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills valued by employers and graduate programs.

Across every discipline, you'll find small classes, expert faculty who know your name, and opportunities to learn beyond the classroom through research, internships, fieldwork, community partnerships, and other experiential learning opportunities.

Learning that prepares you for what's next

The world changes quickly. That's why FLC students learn how to think critically, communicate effectively, work across disciplines, and adapt to new challenges. Whether you're analyzing data, creating original work, conducting research, or engaging with communities, you'll develop practical skills and experiences that connect your education to meaningful careers and lives of purpose.

Experiential learning at Fort Lewis College

Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Unlike many colleges where research is reserved for a select group of students, every FLC student participates in undergraduate research, creative inquiry, or experiential learning. Depending on their field of study, these hands-on experiences may begin in the first year and often culminate in a senior capstone or research project. Whether in the field, in local communities, or across the world, you’ll put your education to work where it matters most.

Students conducting field research in the Southwest

In the field

Dig at archaeology sites across the Southwest. Rappel down canyon walls to study ancient formations. Monitor rivers, restore wetlands, or guide expeditions through Adventure Education. Discovery happens where learning meets the landscape.

Students installing solar panels with Navajo Nation partners

In the community

Design solar installations for Navajo Nation homes. Partner on restoration projects that protect native species. Work with tribal water experts through or renewable energy studies. Students tackle real challenges that strengthen the Four Corners.

Students in Village Aid Project building infrastructure abroad

Around the world

Join the Village Aid Project to build essential infrastructure in developing nations. Study abroad in programs that connect your major to global issues. Travel with Outdoor Pursuits to combine cultural immersion with adventure. FLC’s reach and impact extend far beyond 91ÌÒÉ«.

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