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Admissions Events

For Prospective Students, Families & Friends

Naropa University’s Office of Admissions offers virtual events to prospective students from across the country and around the world. Join us for one of our events and get a taste of the Naropa classroom with offerings from current faculty members designed to open minds, spark creativity, and begin to build the bonds of community. Want to dive deeper into our program offerings? Join one of our Admissions Information Sessions guided by our knowledgeable admissions counselors and begin planning your journey to a Naropa education.

 

Information Sessions

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Graduate School of Counseling and Psychology: Licensing Info-Session​

February - April 2024

Join the GSCP Licensing & Credentialing Specialist, Marissa Stedman, for an hour-long info-session. Marissa will go over the general licensure process and answer any questions you may have about licensure requirements.

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Ask The Deans Session: Q&A with the Deans of the Graduate School of Counseling and Psychology

February 26, 2024 1:15PM MT

Interested in becoming a professional counselor?  Join us, the Dean and Associate Dean of Naropa’s Graduate School of Counseling and Psychology for an overview of our Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and its five unique concentrations.  This informative session begins with a brief meditation practice followed by participants’ questions. Linda and Trevor, the Deans, will lead a discussion about the program’s focus on contemplative counselor training and how this practice can augment your career as a professional counselor.

Introduction to Naropa's Undergraduate Programs

A great opportunity to speak with Undergraduate Admissions Counselor, Jenna Priest, and get your questions answered about Naropa’s unique undergraduate majors, life in Boulder, and so much more. 

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Somatic Counseling Group Information Session

An opportunity to speak with Graduate Admissions Counselor, Jeffrey Neering, and get your questions answered about Naropa’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Somatic Counseling Body Psychotherapy or Dance Movement Therapy programs. This information session will include an overview of the program and admissions requirements, with time for Q&A.

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Nature-Based Transpersonal Counseling Group Information Session

A great opportunity to speak with Graduate Admissions Counselor, Olivia Phipps, and get your questions answered about Naropa’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Nature-Based Transpersonal Counseling program. This information session will include an overview of the program and admissions requirements, with time for Q&A.

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling w/ Kelly Watt

A great opportunity to speak with Senior Director of Admissions, Kelly Watt, and get your questions answered about Naropa’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling program. This information session will include an overview of the program, delivery methods (both residential and low-residency), and admissions requirements, with time for Q&A.

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling w/ Matt Powers

A great opportunity to speak with Graduate Admissions Counselor, Matt Powers, and get your questions answered about Naropa’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling program. This information session will include an overview of the program and admissions requirements, with time for Q&A.

MA in Ecopsychology Group Information Session

A great opportunity to speak with Graduate Admissions Counselor, Olivia Phipps, and get your questions answered about Naropa’s Ecopsychology program. This information session will include an overview of the program and admissions requirements, with time for Q&A.

MFA in Creative Writing & Poetics and Creative Writing Low Residency Group Information

A great opportunity to speak with Graduate Admissions Counselor, Olivia Phipps, and get your questions answered about Naropa’s MFA in Creative Writing & Poetics and Creative Writing Low Residency programs. This information session will include an overview of the program and admissions requirements, with time for Q&A.

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Transpersonal Art Therapy Group Information Session

A great opportunity to speak with Olivia and get your questions answered about Naropa’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Transpersonal Art Therapy program. This information session will include an overview of the program and admissions requirements, with time for Q&A.

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Undergraduate Financial Aid Information Session

Led by a financial aid counselor, this information session will provide a general overview about financial aid opportunities (grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans) for your undergraduate education at Naropa University. 

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Graduate Financial Aid Information Session

Led by a financial aid counselor, this information session will provide a general overview about financial aid opportunities (scholarships, graduate assistantships, loans) for your graduate education at Naropa University.

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Experience Naropa: The Herbal Renaissance

Join current faculty Brigitte Mars for The Herbal Renaissance. Learn why Herbal Healing is once again gaining popularity, and how to get started for effectiveness and safety.

Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with over fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University and has taught at Omega Institute, Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Envision, Tribal Visions, Unify, Sister Winds, Arise Festivals, and even The Mayo Clinic. She is a founding and professional member of the American Herbalist Guild.

Brigitte is the author of many books and DVDs, including The Natural First Aid Handbook, Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health, The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Beauty by Nature, Addiction Free Naturally, The Sexual Herbal, Healing Herbal Teas, Rawsome! and co-author of The HempNut Cookbook. Her latest project is a phone app called IPlant and an online course through Sevenroots. Brigitte is also a psychedelic sitter and end-of-life doula.

Please check out www.brigittemars.com

Virtual Appointments & Information Sessions

Is Naropa part of your path? Schedule the appointment that meets your needs and find out.

Naropa University is unlike any other college or university in the country offering a radically individualized education that allows you to not only explore your deepest passions but also your most profound self. Schedule an individual appointment with representatives from Admissions or Student Financial Services, or sign up for one of the convenient weekly video information sessions presented via Zoom.

Naropa University welcomes participants with disabilities. Persons with questions about accessibility or who require disability accommodations should contact the Office of Admissions prior to the event.

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Naropa Campuses Closed on Friday, March 15, 2024

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024.  All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.

Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.

Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.

As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.  

Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors.  Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.