Being a Buff
Being a Buff on Nov. 28 has been cancelled. For questions, please reach out to New Student and Family Programs by emailing welcome@colorado.edu or calling/texting 303-492-4431.
If you are on campus on Nov. 28 and would like to connect with an academic advisor, some academic units will be available for drop-in hours:
- College of Arts and Sciences:
- Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Open Option students | 2-4 p.m. | Woodbury 109
- Biology, Physical Sciences, Psychology and Neuroscience students | 2-4 p.m. | Porter B118
- Leeds School of Business | 2-4 p.m. | KOBL S210
- Program in Exploratory Studies | 2-3:30 p.m. | CASE East Building, Second Floor
- New Student & Family Programs | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Center for Community (C4C) S342 | You are welcome to drop by NSFP to chat with staff and Journey Leaders any time you visit campus.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus on Nov. 28 for Being a Buff, an optional on-campus visit day.
We hope you and your family will join us to learn more about:
- What it means to be a CU Buff
- Involvement opportunities on campus
- Academic degree programs and requirements
- Resources and support services
Being a Buff Agenda
Check In & Breakfast | 9-10 a.m.
Check in outside of Glenn Miller Ballroom to recieve your nametag, CU Boulder swag, and enjoy coffee and bagels before our sessions begin.
Welcome | 10-10:15 a.m.
Welcome to CU Boulder! New Student & Family Programs is so excited to join you on your journey to the university.
Being a Buff | 10:15-11 a.m.
Ready to meet other new Buffs? Want to hear the scoop from current students about their favorite parts of college life? Don't miss this high energy session about what it means to be a Buff.
Traditions Scavenger Hunt | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
On your marks, get set, GO! Join your team and navigate campus to complete the hunt, earn prizes, and learn more about campus traditions.
Lunch | 12-1 p.m.
Meal cards will be provided to students and their guests for use at the Alferd Packer Grill.
Academic Success | 1:10-1:50 p.m.
Join ASAP Tutoring and university Academic Coaches for a presentation on success tips to help you thrive during your academic career at CU Boulder.
I Love Mondays: French toast | 2-3 p.m.
I Love Mondays is a weekly event that creates a space for students to connect with one another, learn about different organizations and events on campus, and relieve some of the Monday blues.
NSFP Help Desk | 2-3 p.m.
Got questions? NSFP staff is ready to help! Stop by the check in table and chat with us.
Advising & Registration Drop-In Hours | 2-4 p.m.
If you have lingering questions about class registration or your degree plan, stop by drop in hours at the advising center for your college. Full list of college advising locations will be shared on the CU Boulder Life app prior to the event date.
Service MeetUp | 4-5:30 p.m.
The Buff student body forms a large part of the greater Boulder population. Join other new students in an opportunity to start giving back to this place you'll call home!
Pearl Street MeetUp | 5-7 p.m.
Join our Journey Leaders and other new Buffs on the famous Pearl St. Mall and enjoy an evening of taking in the sights, sounds and eats!