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We’re excited to welcome our new students, returning students, and faculty and staff to the fall 2021 semester. Learn more how to navigate campus and our fall welcome events.

 

Prepare for Fall Semester:

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Connect and Get Involved:

Silent Disco Event on campus

Fall Welcome Student Events

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Buff 2 Buff Program

  • 5 insider tips for new Buffs
  • How to have a smooth transition back to campus
  • Student guide for the Rec

Key Academic Dates 

  • Housing Move-in
    Aug. 15–22
  • Fall Welcome
    Aug. 15–29
  • First Day of Classes
    Aug. 23
  • Labor Day (campus closed)
    Sept. 6
  • Family Weekend
    Oct. 14–17

Buffs, what excites you about this academic year?

Teal Wall

“I’m looking forward to meeting new people and getting to know myself better.”

Teal Wall
Linguistics

Abigail Jeong

“Learning to be independent and finally having the opportunity to figure things out by myself. And maybe, hopefully, this year will be a little bit more normal, a little bit better than the past year.”

Abigail Jeong
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
Spanish

Omar Ly

“I’m looking forward to making new friends because this is my first time being on this campus. I think I’ll meet a lot of people, so I’m excited.”

Omar Ly (pictured left) 
Chemical engineering

Read More From Our Buffs

Welcome, Buffs!

Students moving in to CU Boulder Students at CU Boulder neighborhood party (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)Student with parents during move-in week (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado) Staff and volunteers welcome each other back on the CU Boulder campus. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado) Students during move-in week. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado) Ralphie and students at CU Buffs kickoff (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado) Students at CU Buffs kickoff Students at CU Boulder neighborhood party (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)  Students at CU Boulder neighborhood party (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado) Ralphie with student in dorm room Students at CU Boulder neighborhood party (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

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Campus Highlights

Nate Hansen

'Ninja' star: For one student, lessons from classroom translating to success on show

Buildings in Tokyo

CMCI students share stories of the summer games

Briana Aboulache

PhD student, professor win major inclusivity fellowship

Go to CU Boulder Today

Student Stories

Our students have a way of creating their personal journey. Whether leading research projects, finding ways to creatively address social issues or learning to navigate the college experience, there’s no limit to their potential.

 

Rae Lewark performing on a beach

Graduate dives deep for water conservation awareness

Rae Lewark, a recent graduate in environmental studies and dance, combined her passions for environmental sustainability, self-expression and the element of water to make a short film titled The Life of Water. Becoming the Water Cycle.

Essence Duncan

Meet CU Boulder's NAACP Law Fellow

University of Colorado Law School student Essence Duncan ('23) has been selected by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as a 2021 Law Fellow.

People working on wind turbine

Student's international collaboration explores ways to improve wind turbine operation

Misha Sinner, a PhD candidate in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, shares experience and research findings of state-of-the-art wind tunnel.

Tips & Resources

student sleeping on stack of books at desk

7 hacks for better sleep

Sleep may be the last thing on your mind, but it is crucial for your health and happiness. Here are seven tips you can follow to improve your sleep. Read more
prescription drugs

Drugs laced with fentanyl in Boulder: Tips to stay safe

Recognizing Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31, here are some tips to help keep you and your friends safe. Read more
Aerial view of CU Boulder and the city

How to party smart this fall

After an unpredictable year, it’s understandable some people may want to let loose. If you choose to drink or use other substances, here are some things to keep in mind. Read more
Read more at CU Boulder Today

 

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