The Colorado College Block Plan Colorado College began a unique program in 1970 by adopting the Block Plan.
Students take one principal course at a time and professors teach one.
Some courses may last for one block, others for two or three blocks, depending on the nature of the material. This schedule has many advantages. All courses are given equal importance, and students can give full attention to each course. Formal lectures are rare, and seminar discussions and active laboratories are the norm. The Block Plan offers the advantage of flexibility.