Intercultural Connections Community

ICCThe Intercultural Connections Community (ICC) is a unique community within the University Apartments for single undergraduate students, 23 years of age or younger, who are interested in an intercultural living experience and broadening their world view. The ICC is perfect for students with an interest in diversity, global/international affairs, studying abroad, or a living–learning community. Through a wide range of programming and educational opportunities, we seek to foster personal growth and global awareness, and to promote intercultural competence and academic success. Our hope is that students who actively engage in this program will become more competitive in the global marketplace.

Students choose to live in the ICC for several reasons: (1) interest in being part of an intercultural community; (2) interest in meeting academic, career, or personal goals; and (3), interest in community service, volunteer, and active community involvement. While living in the ICC, students attend two programs of their choice per semester designed to integrate them to the ICC community and develop their intercultural competency skills. ICC students have over 300 programs to choose!

Benefits to Joining the Intercultural Connections Community:

  • ICC Students in apartmentGreat study environment that promotes academic success
  • Live-in staff available to help
  • Diverse community - approximately 60 percent of our students are from foreign countries, and our residents represent varied races, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities
  • A more mentored living-learning experience
  • Family-friendly and student focused community

Events and Activities:

  • Friday Afternoon Clubs (FCA's) - Held every Friday at the International House
  • United Tastes of America - A program featuring traditional foods from all 50 states of the US
  • Knowing The World & Knowing The U.S. Nights – Cultural awareness programs featuring interactive presentations, music, dance, cultural displays, and traditional foods highlighting domestic and international cultures.
  • Over 300 other passive and active programs around personal, academic, wellness, skill development and career goals

Why Choose the University Apartments:

  • All apartments are located within walking distance to CSU and have TransFort stops
  • Housing agreements are month-to-month or academic year
  • Individual leases for shared apartments
  • Rent includes ALL utilities, basic cable TV, local phone service and Internet
  • Temporary vacate option - leave for the summer and come back in the fall without any extra fees
  • Apartment complexes provide office services and laundry facilities
  • Large greenbelts/grassy areas for fun and sun
  • Community Center available for large gatherings
  • Basketball court, tennis court, sauna, exercise room, and aerobics classes

Contact Apartment Life for more information at (970) 491-4743 or by email at alassign@colostate.edu

All newly admitted, single, first year students with no previous college experience, are under 21 years of age and do not live with their parents are required by University regulations to live and eat in a residence hall for their first two consecutive semesters. Such students may not live in the Intercultural Connections Community until their third semester at CSU. Please visit the residence hall pages for more information