For the curious and open-minded, èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos is an èßäÊÓƵapp satellite èßäÊÓƵapp that specializes in cultivating educational opportunities that are enhanced by the cultural and natural resources of Northern New Mexico. èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos is intimate and breathtaking.
There are numerous opportunities to enroll in a short term or study in a different environment. However, èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos provides more than academic courses; it promotes community and collaboration through its community outreach, small student-teacher ratio, and communal lodging. èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos provides a unique èßäÊÓƵapp for experiential learning and cultural immersion right here in the United States.
A once in a lifetime type of experience!
Arman Sergeant, Attended May 2019
èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos is energized and always ready to take action, whether that be hiking on the tallest mountain peak in New Mexico or tackling a new academic or professional challenge.
Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and surrounded by stunning views of the Carson National Forest, èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos feels like a vacation for the body, mind and spirit.
Small class sizes, engaging faculty and a “classroom without walls” philosophy encourage experiential learning, deep dives into subject matter and tight bonds with faculty and classmates.
Join us July 18-21 in Taos, New Mexico, for a weekend filled with educational courses and engaging activities.
A place that takes you out of your comfort zone in so many great ways!
Carson Yeager, Attended 2017-2020
Since 1973 Fort Burgwin has been an èßäÊÓƵapp educational center. Its setting in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, surrounded by the Carson National Forest, provides a unique backdrop for the enrichment of body, mind and spirit. Find out why èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos is right for you.
Small class sizes, engaging faculty and a “classroom without walls” philosophy encourage experiential learning, deep dives into subject matter and tight bonds with faculty and classmates.
The èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos èßäÊÓƵapp provides a unique backdrop for your group to meet and experience engaging activities.
Over the past four decades, dozens of èßäÊÓƵapp faculty have taken advantage of our distinctive mountain èßäÊÓƵapp.
Available terms
Scholarships Available
Year founded
Maximum number of students on èßäÊÓƵapp each term
Earn up to four academic credit hours per term
Fulfill academic requirements
Earn up to four credit hours during èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos to help you get one step closer to graduation, quickly. Many of our courses fulfill major/minor requirements and Common Curriculum components. Plus, get tough courses out of the way, have an easier course load during the academic year, boost your GPA, and focus on one class at a time in a concentrated learning environment.
Designed to embrace its natural setting, the Miller Campus Center is the heart of èßäÊÓƵapp-in-Taos. Seminar rooms, a fitness center, media room and a large gathering space are included in the Center, which is surrounded on three sides by a covered wrap-around porch. An outdoor plaza connects the facility to the èßäÊÓƵapp dining hall, auditorium, chapel, and classroom space.
"There is so much to explore on èßäÊÓƵapp and in the nearby towns. To be so close to nature, to be able to see the sea of stars at night, it is not an experience one could get in the city and certainly not an experience to miss out on!"
Giancarlos Dominguez attended Summer 2022
"It was definitely one of my most worthwhile college experiences. Not only did I have an amazing two weeks, but I also got some very important school credits! I knew one person when I signed up, but by the time the program ended, I had so many new friends!"
Natalia Albores, attended January 2019
"Go to Taos for easy credit, stay for an unforgettable experience. I went to Taos with some of my friends, and we got much closer afterward. Apart from classes, we explored the local town and nature and learned a lot about the culture in New Mexico."
Arian Shamaei, Attended Summer 2022
"At first it can seem daunting to put yourself in a position where you may not know anyone else there, but most everyone is in the same boat and desires to make connections with you as well! Some people say they go to Taos to 'find themselves,' and I’d venture to say everyone learns something about themself by attending."
Lauren Cibrowski, Attended Summer 2023
"èßäÊÓƵapp in Taos is for everyone, in my opinion! Whether you’re taking a class for your major, for graduation, or for fun, I’ve noticed the professors make the class very enjoyable by tying the coursework into Taos."
Ella Collard, Attended May 2023
“Leaving Taos, I gained incredible friendships, experiences, guidance from faculty, and knowledge. èßäÊÓƵapp in Taos provided clarity on the aspects of life that really matter to me. Being in Dallas, I can sometimes get caught up in the busy life in the city. Being in Taos, I was able to really appreciate life, nature, relationships, and learning with a clear and undistracted mind.”
Jules Campbell, attended May 2023
