Your Leeds Journey Begins Here.

Welcome, Leeds first-year students! We know that this is an exciting time and a significant transition for you and your family. We want to ensure you are beginning your Leeds experience equipped with the knowledge and connections you’ll need to make great choices over the next four years.

August 21-24, 2023 – Move-in Days

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CU move-in is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 21 through Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, for all incoming freshmen. Please check the CU Occupancy Management website for details on each student’s move-in day and time and Occupancy Management's FAQ page for information on fall protocols.

To plan your transition to life in the residence halls, check out these moving tip sites:

For more information regarding move-in and the university housing experience, visit https://housing.colorado.edu.

August 24-25, 2023 – College Days

The Leeds First-Year Experience team is working to supplement our online content with opportunities for engagement with your academic and residential cohorts.

You journey starts with an orientation, Leeds Launch, to get you up to speed on college life, the Leeds School, and campus essentials. This required orientation is important to your foundation of success at Leeds and in your future careers.

Save the date for Leeds Launch Day 2023:

  • Friday, August 25: Leeds Launch Day (required for students, recommended for parents and families)
  • Saturday, August 26: Boulder Bucket List Day (optional events for students)

Be on the lookout for more information, including times and links to register, in your CU email.

Campus-wide International Student Orientation

Bienvenido. Bienvenue. Willcommen. Benvenuto. Selamat Datang. Welcome to your new home at Leeds and CU Boulder! We know you have traveled far to be with us, and we want to help you settle in to your new country and home away from home.

To help with your transition, please arrive by August 20, 2023. International students with a campus housing assignment contract will move in on Monday, August 20. International student orientation will occur on August 21. For more information, please visit this website.

Please note that this is a separate orientation from Leeds Launch Day, and that you will still need to attend the August 25 welcome event for all Leeds first-year students.