The University of Colorado Denver (often called CU Denver) is a public research university and part of the University of Colorado system. It offers more than 100 bachelor?s, master?s, and doctoral programs and is classified among R1 research universities (very high research activity). It is located on the urban Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.

San Jos? State University (SJSU) is a public research university and the founding campus of the California State University system. Established as the first normal school in California, it has grown into a large urban university offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate programs across nine colleges. SJSU is known for its strong industry connections ? especially in engineering, computer science, business, and technology ? and its strategic location in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is classified as an R2: High Research Activity institution and serves a highly diverse student body.

Western Washington University (WWU) is a public comprehensive university known for its strong liberal arts and sciences programs, hands-on learning, commitment to sustainability, and community engagement.

San Jos? State University (SJSU) is a public research university and the founding campus of the California State University system. Established as the first normal school in California, it has grown into a large urban university offering over 250 undergraduate and graduate programs across nine colleges. SJSU is known for its strong industry connections ? especially in engineering, computer science, business, and technology ? and its strategic location in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is classified as an R2: High Research Activity institution and serves a highly diverse student body.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is a public, research-focused university and the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. It was originally founded as a teachers? college and expanded into a comprehensive research-intensive institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is classified among ?R1: Doctoral Universities ? very high research activity.?

Western Washington University (WWU) is a public comprehensive university known for its strong liberal arts and sciences programs, hands-on learning, commitment to sustainability, and community engagement.