Incoming Students
New Student and Family Programs communicates with incoming students from the date of matriculation until the first day of classes.
If you'd like to learn more about incoming student emails, please contact Student Affairs Communications.
Boulder Bound E-Newsletter
Overview: The purpose of this newsletter is to provide students with action steps, campus resources and other helpful information.
Timing: Boulder Bound Emails begin after the first matriculation date:
- Fall: Twice per month from May through mid-July; weekly from July through the week before classes start.
- Spring: Weekly from the end of December through the week before classes start.
Business Email Series
Overview: These emails are a combination of automatic and scheduled emails that are sent based on the student’s matriculation date to guide them through the onboarding process. Additional emails are sent as needed to students who have not completed a specific action item in the onboarding process.
Timing: Sent automatically based on matriculation date and sent based on inaction.
Buff 2 Buff Calls
Overview: Buff 2 Buff calls are one of the many engagement tools utilized by New Student and Family Programs to interact with and assist new students in their transition to the university. The Buff 2 Buff program capitalizes on peer connection and education with current students known as Journey Leaders. These student leaders call new students to welcome them to the university and assist them in the completion of their next steps.
Timing: Calls are made during the new student process as needed and are prioritized based on the remaining items students need to complete prior to class registration and beginning their time at CU.
Parents and Families
New Student and Family Programs communicates with parents, families and support systems of all CU Boulder students throughout their time enrolled at CU Boulder. Review our guidelines for communicating with families here.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Student Affairs Communications.
Business Email Series for Families of Incoming Students
The purpose of these emails is to communicate important steps in the onboarding process as well with a focus on families of students who have not taken necessary actions to move through new student onboarding process.
- Audience: Families of incoming first year and transfer students.
- Timing: Sent as needed between the time the student matriculates and the week before classes start, ideally one week following when the student receives the email to provide time to complete
Buff Family Resource Hub
The purpose of the Buff Family Resource Hub is to help guide parents and families through the new student onboarding process. The content provides a full overview of the offices that work with incoming students and families along with access to multiple campus resources.
- Audience: Families of incoming first year and transfer students.
- Timing: Always available; promoted during the new student onboarding process.
Buff Family Newsletter
This newsletter covers a wide variety of topics that are applicable to parents and families based on the time of year. Topics include student requirements, advice, upcoming events, important dates and deadlines and other helpful information.
- Audience: Families who have voluntarily signed up to receive the newsletter (including families of alumni).
- Timing: Twice per month during the academic year.
CU Buffs Families Facebook Page
Content covers a wide variety of important dates, events happening on campus as well as other information that is helpful for parents and families.
- Audience: Families who have voluntarily followed the Facebook page.
- Timing: Content is posted 3-5 times per week.
Parent and Family Engagement
Review our data snapshot to learn more about how parents and families are engaging with programs and communications.