Discover exceptional benefits With comprehensive benefits, generous leave and retirement plans, and many campus perks, our support goes beyond the basics. We prioritize your well-being, helping you find the balance to embrace adventure in life. Learn more about ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ benefits
Live, work, and play in the mountains and desert Our campus crowns a stunning mesa with views of Durango, the Animas River, and the San Juan Mountains. This unique location combines academic opportunities with outdoor adventure, inspiring growth and exploration. Learn more about living in Durango
Commitment to diversity and reconciliation ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ is deeply committed to honoring Indigenous communities and fostering diversity. With over half our students identifying as people of color, we are proud to be a Native-American-Serving Non-Native Institution. We are honored to offer the Native American Tuition Waiver, continuing our efforts to support and empower Indigenous students. Learn more about reconciliation efforts
Fort Lewis College named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars Professors Ellen Paul and Justin McBrayer have each been awarded their second Fulbright for the 2024-25 cycle. Paul is conducting research on post-conflict reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and McBrayer is studying strategies to counter fake news in Italy. Their experiences will enrich ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ’s academic community, fostering global perspectives among students.
Cultivating change: ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumna Maggie Magierski is leading sustainability efforts on campus From student leader to sustainability champion, Magierski fosters ecological stewardship and Indigenous foodways at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.
Through community and faculty mentorship, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ students find purpose and support at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ At Fort Lewis College, students discover more than academics—they find a strong support system, dedicated mentors, and a community that fosters personal and professional growth.