Family Involvement

Throughout the year we host Buff Family programming opportunities for you to stay connected and engaged in the CU Boulder community. Be sure to follow our Buff Family Facebook Page to stay up-to-date on current events and campus updates.

Current Buff Family Programming

Check out what we have going on right now!

Family Weekend

Family Weekend is a time to connect with your student, experience campus and have fun. Save the date for Family Weekend 2022! Join us Oct. 13-16 for this fun fall tradition.

Download our Buff Family Calendar - Academic Year 22-23

We are excited to share the 2022-23 Buff Family printable calendar with you all! This calendar is full of important dates, tips and resources to help you and your student succeed at CU this year.

Buff Family Webinars and Coffee Hours

Buff Family Webinars and Coffee hours are engagement opportunities for our families to connect with New Student & Family Programs and each other. We will discuss a variety of topics each month.

Other Buff Family Involvement Opportunities

As we move throughout the year, you will receive communication from us about the following involvement opportunities!

Taste of Home

We asked CU Buffs and Buff Families to submit their favorite family recipe to share with our community. We are excited to pass these recipes along to you and we hope you can recreate them with your family at home! Check out our Taste of Home Virtual Cookbook.

Marinus Smith Awards

The Marinus Smith Award recognizes faculty and staff who have had a positive impact on our students.

Family Day

Thank you to everyone who participated in Family Day this year! We hope you had the chance to spend time with your student and mingle with other Buff Families. Check out photos from the event!

Scholarships

NSFP offers scholarships for incoming and continuing CU Boulder students. Learn more and support the scholarship fund.

Ralphie's Corral & Buffs Bash

Join us at Ralphie’s Corral for the official CU Football Pre-Game Tailgate! Ralphie’s Corral is a family-friendly tailgate open to the public three hours before kick-off.

Forever Buffs

Stay in touch with CU Boulder after your student graduates. Join the Alumni Association as a friend of CU Boulder and enjoy lifetime membership benefits.

Parent Fund

The Parent Fund is one of many way for parents to promote the success of students through a variety of programs and initiatives that enrich the student experience.

Fuel for Finals

Fuel for Finals is an opportunity to families to write words of encouragement to their student to motivate them during finals!

Fall Welcome Family Sessions

Fall Welcome is an opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, students and fellow Buff families. We will offer specific in-person and virtual sessions and programs for families and hope you can join us.

College Ready Book Club

We are pleased to provide you with a complimentary copy of College Ready 2022: Expert Advice for Parents to Simplify the College Transition. It provides practical guidance on what should be done during the summer, during drop-off and the first semester.

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