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Naropa students sitting in groups on the Naropa Green
Goddard College Welcome

Welcome Goddard Students

We See You & We Are Here for You

Naropa University has recently been named a preferred transfer institution for Goddard College. We recognize this is an incredibly difficult time for students of Goddard, a beloved institution with a deep history of academic excellence, social impact, and innovation. We are working quickly to meet your needs and help you to know if Naropa is the right place for you.

No matter where you are in this journey, we see you. And we will meet you where you are. We believe that Naropa’s approach to contemplative education, along with our commitment to building a more beautiful and just Naropa, will provide a strong, supportive, mindful community where you will feel safe, welcomed, and heard. 

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Arts, with Majors in

  • Art Therapy
  • Art Therapy Online
  • Creative Writing & Literature
  • Environmental Studies
  • Environmental Studies Online
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies Online
  • Psychology
  • Psychology Online
  • Religious Studies
  • Visual Arts
  • Yoga Studies

Graduate Programs

Master of Arts Degrees

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Concentrations in
    • Buddhism-Informed Contemplative Counseling
    • Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling (low-residency option) 
    • Nature-Based Transpersonal Counseling
    • Somatic Counseling, Somatic Counseling: Dance/Movement Theories & Practice
    • Transpersonal Contemplative Art–Based Counseling
  • Ecopsychology
  • Yoga Studies

Master of Divinity Degree 

Master of Fine Arts Degrees

  • Creative Writing (Low-residency program)
  • Creative Writing & Poetics

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Admissions Counselor

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Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions 

Matt Rivera

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Graduate Admissions Counselor

Matt Powers

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Matt Powers

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YOU ARE READY.

This is where experiential learning meets academic rigor. Where you challenge your intellect and uncover your potential. Where you discover the work you’re moved to do—then use it to transform our world.

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Academics

Contemplative education brings together the best of Western scholarship and Eastern world wisdom traditions. Therefore, your pursuit of wisdom at Naropa means learning both about academic subjects and about your own place in the world. This innovative approach places Naropa on the cutting edge of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.  

Admissions & Aid

If you’re seeking an education that resonates with both personal fulfillment and global impact, Naropa could be your top choice. At Naropa, you will experience a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational approaches. Explore how Naropa can fuel your journey of intellectual and spiritual development.

Life at Naropa

Through its incredibly vibrant and welcoming community,  “Naropa offers a home for those who aren’t willing to conform to convention—the mystic, the healer, the prophet, the rebel, the artist, the revolutionary, the oddball—those who are incredible contributors to the evolution of society and of our planet.”—Core Associate Professor Zvi Ish-Shalom

The Naropa Difference

How is Naropa different from other universities? At Naropa, a liberal arts education balances rigorous academics with powerful interpersonal skills and self-awareness to educate the whole person. Naropa’s contemplative approach is inspired by Buddhist philosophy and the conviction that we can build a diverse, contemplative, enlightened society when we have transformed education to affirm the basic goodness of every person. 

About Naropa

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, nonsectarian liberal arts university that is recognized as the birthplace of the mindfulness movement. Naropa offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development, and cultivating compassion. 

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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.