About Us

The mission of KCSU is to train students to collaboratively operate a radio station that delivers and creates content that informs and inspires our listeners.

KCSU programming is proudly curated and produced exclusively by Colorado State University students since 1964. Our leadership team is made up of 19 part-time student staff who manage everything from promotions, to video production, to audio engineering. The voices you hear on KCSU are CSU-student DJs who pass our 4-week training program in order to host their weekly 2-hour shows. Check out our contact page to reach our staff, who can also connect you to DJs.

KCSU broadcasts underrepresented music, news, and sports coverage that you can’t find anywhere else on the radio. KCSU adds a new album to our music rotation nearly every day to our ever-growing library of more than 30,000 songs. During the summer months, early May to late August, KCSU welcomes community DJs and free form programming.

KCSU is part of our parent company, Rocky Mountain Student Media, a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit student media company.

This publication is not an official publication of Colorado State University, but is published by an independent corporation using the name “KCSU” pursuant to a license granted by CSU. Approximately 59% of Rocky Mountain Student Media Corp’s income is provided by the Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) for the purpose of fostering student careers post-college and greater campus awareness and engagement.

FAQs

How can I listen to KCSU?

KCSU broadcasts live 24 hours/day, 365 days/year! If you are in the Fort Collins area, you can receive our signal at 90.5 FM. Our broadcast reaches listeners in Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, and Northern Colorado area. Plus, we’re available worldwide on kcsufm.com or the KCSU App.

To listen to the stream on the KCSU-FM website, click the glowing "Listen Live" button in the middle of the header. At the present time, this should open into a new window. Press the "Listen" button to hear the broadcast.
Want to see what our DJs are doing in the studio? Check out the live video feed. It's the first box on the right hand side of our website. Click the volume button to turn the stream on/off.
Listen to KCSU anywhere you go with the KCSU App and on TuneIn!

You can always listen to us live from our studio, down on the first floor of the Lory Student Center. Just look for our glass-walled studio at the bottom of the main stairs.

For reception or stream problems, contact the KCSU engineer at engineering@kcsufm.com.

As one of the largest college radio stations in the country in terms of broadcast range and staff size, our signal reaches thousands of listeners throughout Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley, Colorado. Studies show that about 70% of our listeners are off-campus community members. From anywhere with Internet access, listeners can hear our broadcast signal and podcast selection at kcsufm.com.

How large is the broadcast?

At 10,000 watts, KCSU is one of the largest college radio stations in the country. We potentially reach more than 350,000 people with our terrestrial broadcast and and at least 5,500 listeners tune in to KCSU every week.

What music does KCSU play?

We play everything! Our focus is on music, sports and news. About 85% of our programming is new music with a strong emphasis on local musicians. The remaining 15% of our programming covers local and international news and sports. We also play podcasts made in-house!

Our goal at KCSU is to provide our listeners with variety. Our DJs play an eclectic mix of everything from pop to local Northern Colorado music. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, our DJs play this new music rotation of alternative, genre-spanning music. After 3 p.m., until 7 a.m., our DJs host specialty programming, which can focus on a musical style, news, talk and sports. KCSU’s DJ schedule offers more specifics.

Sports? News? I thought this was just music!

We produce a variety of non-music programs including a broad range of podcasts, videos and articles. Our staple programming includes the "Rocky Mountain Review," Music and Sports podcasts and Live In-Studios, all of which can be found on our website and are played during the Podcast Corner program.

Sports?

KCSU Sports provides a range of different shows, podcasts, and articles to keep our listeners informed on all local and national sports news. We have live sports broadcasts, most notably covering the CSU volleyball team in the fall semester, in addition to the Mountain West Championship, CSU basketball, softball, club baseball and club hockey.

This is only the beginning. If you want to cover a sport (including clubs), we can help you find a home covering whatever your interest is. Want to sit around talking about and listening to sports? This is the department for you! Reach out to sports@kcsufm.com for more information on how you can get involved.

News?

Our news program, "The Rocky Mountain Review," covers all things news, including CSU, local and national news on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 4:30 p.m., followed by an episode of the Podcast Corner.

Are you looking to build up your reporter portfolio? Want something professionally released on the radio and published online? You can learn to improve your writing, public speaking, and podcast creation skills with the KCSU News Department. We are always looking to recruit reporters and have a Freelance Program dedicated to training the next generation of reporters (and paying you for your work). Reach out to news@kcsufm.com for more information on how you can get involved.

Are there real people, or is the station run by robots?

KCSU is run by real people! Our DJs make sure that we have a student-run, student-operated station during the school year.

Who are the DJs?

KCSU DJs are trained CSU students in the Fort Collins area. They undergo a four-week training before they are certified to have their own show. Check out who's on what on the broadcast.

How can I get involved with KCSU?

Can I become a DJ?

Training information can be found on our website. Becoming a DJ starts with filling out a form and joining a our training sessions. Any questions can be answered by KCSU’s training director, who can be reached at training@kcsufm.com. All CSU students are welcome to become DJs for the school year, and community members can DJ during the summer.

How can I volunteer at KCSU?

If you are a CSU student, contact the our program director training director at programming@kcsufm.com to point you in the right direction. You can also contact one of our other staff members, who can be found on the Contact page, if you know what department you want to get involved with.

Can I work at KCSU?

We have many paid opportunities for CSU students, which can be found by emailing us. Staff positions usually open for applications in early March.

Open positions are available on the Rocky Mountain Student Media page on Handshake.com. Specific questions about hiring? See our Contact page to reach out to a current staff member. All completed applications for open positions should be emailed to station@kcsufm.com.

Can I submit my music to KCSU?

Yes! Just follow this link, and fill out all of the questions provided.

Who do I talk to about scheduling an interview with my band?

Contact the KCSU local music director at local@kcsufm.com to schedule and interview.

Can I donate to KCSU?

Yes! KCSU accepts all kinds of donations that can be filled out here or by sending us a Venmo at @kcsufm.