ISSS News - August 2025

Attendance at the required International Student Orientation is essential, as it provides important information about CU Boulder and helpful tips to support your success throughout your academic journey.

For over 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF) has delighted audiences with classic theater under the stars. Since 1958, the festival has celebrated and explored Shakespeare and his continuing influence and vitality through productions of superior artistic quality, education and community engagement.

Check out our fulldome films, star talks, live talks, laser fantasy and liquid sky music shows, concerts, and theatrical productions this summer!

Every Thursday until Halloween, the Boulder Cruiser Ride meets at Greenleaf Park at 7 p.m. and the ride begins at 7:30 p.m. These are free, weekly, slow-moving bike rides with lots of lights and music hosted by community members. Follow @bouldercruiserride on Instagram for their latest updates!

In this interactive workshop, you will learn and practice 10 skills to improve spoken and written communication. Make changes that allow your audience to quickly and easily understand your website, emails, applications, presentations, job postings, and more. Learn actionable skills to make CU a more language inclusive place.

Join us at Table Mesa Community Garden to complete weekly garden tasks. Tasks differ week to week. Join the farm and garden club GroupMe and newsletter to stay updated with the weekly agenda. Linkree provided on insta @cu_farm_club. Bike, take the Skip bus line (to the Darley stop) or park in the neighborhood. Send a message in our GroupMe if you are interested in carpooling.

Join us to complete weekly tasks in the SEEC Garden, for more specifics subscribe to our newsletter and GroupMe. Linktree provided on Instagram @cu_farm_club. Bike, take the Stampede bus line or pay for parking in front of SEEC. Feel free to ask the GroupMe if you would like to carpool!

The Camp will provide a gentle introduction to data and programming-related research tools that will increase users' access to cutting-edge methods as they pursue their programs and research. Topics covered include reproducible research and data management; tools for collaboration and sharing (using GitHub and GitHub Pages); data analysis and visualization fundamentals in Python and R; and an overview of interdisciplinary data practices and ethics. No previous experience in coding or programming is required!

Fall Welcome is a great opportunity to engage with your fellow Buffs and to meet campus faculty and staff. Fall Welcome starts on Sunday, Aug. 17—download the CU Boulder Life app to access all event details.

New to campus? Stop by the University Libraries welcome table on the Norlin Library West Porch on Thursday, Aug. 21, and Friday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. First-year and transfer students stop by to retrieve your complimentary copy of Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work. 

Join the Pride Office for a welcome-back picnic to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community! Students, staff and faculty are invited to play games, enjoy free food and meet new friends. You'll also have a chance to learn about upcoming events and support resources.

How you start your semester can make a huge difference in setting yourself up for success! Attend this workshop to learn strategies for organization, time management and other general tips for setting yourself up for a strong semester.

Kick off the fall semester productively with our August Writing Retreat! Join other graduate students for a four-day retreat providing the dedicated time, space, and community needed to focus on your academic writing and develop healthy habits.

Come to this job fair to meet campus employers, explore opportunities and learn how to apply Open to all current undergraduate and graduate students. Hourly and work-study positions available.

CUnity is an opportunity to learn about campus resources, meet student organization and multicultural Greek leaders, as well as staff from the Center for Cultural Connections and Community and other campus units. The event features free food, games, music and more.

Join Health Promotion and the Center for Disability and Access for a monthly stress reduction event. You can make your slime, aromatherapy roll-on and stress balls.

Come cheer on the Buffs at the student tailgate tradition, hosted by the Division of Student Life and the Dean of Students. There will be free food, games, music and a chance to be chosen as the Student Fan of the Game. The selected Student Fan of the Game will have the chance to walk onto Folsom Field during the game! 

Stop by for free coffee, tea, snacks, and conversation! International Coffee Hour is open to all members of the CU Community. Students, faculty, staff – everyone is welcome!

Move-in will be here before you know it! If you’re moving into one of the residence halls soon, here are some tips for a positive experience. 

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a unique city with plenty to do. Here are some tips to help you get familiar with the area and prepare for fall semester.

Need help navigating to, from, and around the CU Boulder campus? Check out these transportation resources.

Many new Buffs are excited to start their journey at CU Boulder and may be wondering what college life may be like. Fortunately, upperclassmen are more than willing to share their experiences!