Residential Academic Program (RAP)

Communication and Society Residential Academic Program

Buckingham Hall’s Communication and Society Residential Academic Program (COMM RAP) is a living-learning environment for 200 students designed around the theme of Communication and Society. It offers students an opportunity to engage with faculty and other students in a small college atmosphere within a major research university. Students explore the complex social problems and challenges of communication in contemporary society in seminar-sized courses. They also have opportunities to participate in co-curricular activities that stress civic engagement. The many opportunities for outreach and collaboration with the Boulder community provide an excellent venue for learning by doing. 

A unique feature of the program is its integration of courses supporting areas within the College of Media, Communication and Information. These courses emphasize the role of participation, deliberation and collaboration in shaping and resolving public problems and problems in daily life. Its offerings also include opportunities for upper-division courses on topics germane to communication and society. 

In addition to communication offerings, the curriculum includes courses that satisfy the writing and core requirements in CMCI. Across the year, guest lectures and seminars provide opportunities to interact on civic engagement and societal participation with leading experts on the CU faculty and distinguished visitors to the university. 

The COMM RAP is open to students with an interest in communication and society, regardless of major. A fee is charged for participation in the program. For more information, call 303-492-1996.