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Support Naropa Students

A gift to support Naropa students impacts a variety of programs and opportunities. No matter their immediate or future need, you are ensuring Naropa students have the support they need to be successful in their educational journey.

A vital resource designed to support our students during times of crisis and financial hardship, the Student Emergency Fund serves as a lifeline, providing a safety net that ensures no student is left to face adversity alone. Whether it’s a sudden illness, a family emergency, or any other urgent situation, the fund is ready to step in and offer assistance.

At Naropa University, we firmly believe in the power of education to break down barriers and create a more just, equitable, and inclusive society. That’s why we have established the Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund—a transformative initiative designed to support and uplift students who champion these essential values. We recognize that systemic inequalities and barriers often hinder access to higher education for many talented students. By supporting this scholarship fund, we are dismantling those barriers and empowering deserving students from underrepresented communities to pursue their academic dreams.

The Naropa Student Scholarship Fund provides ongoing financial support to undergraduate and graduate students through a variety of scholarship programs and applications provided by generous donors and alumnx.

As part of Naropa’s commitment to help promote diversity, equity and access in the emerging field of psychedelic studies, and with generous support from donors like you, we are pleased to offer various types of financial assistance to program participants, including Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Scholarships, as well as support for specific program aspects, such as select Non-Ordinary States Immersive Experiences.

The Psychedelic Studies BIPOC Scholarship Fund supports qualified professionals enrolled in Naropa University’s psychedelic studies programs. Preference is given to those qualified enrolled professionals who are members of historically underrepresented groups, as well as trainees who serve these communities.

We are grateful to count you among those who stand with us in creating a better world for all.

Naropa University’s Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1029228.

All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

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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.