Fall Welcome

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 now to access all event details.

CU in the Neighborhood

Welcome back to campus! Stop by to learn about your neighborhood community and resources for living off campus.

Orientation

Learn more about life as a CU Buff by attending orientation sessions.

Buff Meetups

Buff Meet-Ups will be happening Aug.17-25

Connect with other Buffs who share similar interests!

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Ralphie's Spirit Rodeo

Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 8 p.m. | Farrand Field

Get free CU gear, take a ride on the mechanical bull, learn line dances and grab food from local food truck vendors!

Welcome to Our Herd & College Day

Wednesday, Aug. 20 | 8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. | CU Events Center

Join us for Welcome to Our Herd: New Student Convocation, the official kick-off to your academic journey. Make sure to arrive by 8:45 a.m.

Immediately following Welcome to Our Herd, you will head to College Day to connect with academic advisors and learn more about academics at CU Boulder. 

CU Kickoff & Class Photo

Wednesday, Aug. 20 | 7 p.m. | Folsom Field

Gather in Folsom Stadium with your fellow Buffs for the official CU Kickoff pep rally! Be sure to wear your new student shirt, we will be taking a class photo at the end of this event. 

Meet Me at the UMC

Thursday, Aug. 21 | 7-11 p.m. | UMC

Check out a variety of activities including drag queen bingo, face painting, The Connection (bowling alley), Alienware Buffalo Esports & Gaming Lounge, get free food and more!

Neighborhood Block Parties

Friday, Aug. 22 | 8-11 p.m. | Various locations

Make memories and share in some great laughs and entertainment with your community or residential neighborhood in this celebratory experience to start your CU journey! Make sure to stop by each location to get the full experience!

  • Will Vill Welcome | Village Center
  • Meet the Greeks | Duane and Benson Lawns
  • Camp Kitt | Kittredge Pond
WelcomeFest

Saturday, Aug. 23 | 5 p.m. | Farrand Field

Join Program Council for WelcomeFest, the largest student event of the year! Don't miss the chance to hear great music, meet friends, enjoy the views of the Flatirons and engage with vendors.

CUnity

Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 4-7 p.m. | Sewall Lawn

Learn more about campus resources, meet student organization and multicultural Greek leaders as well as staff from the Center for Cultural Connections & Community (The Center). Enjoy free food, games, music and more!

Be Involved Fair

Wednesday, Aug. 27. | 2-6 p.m. | Farrand Field 

Connect with student organizations and departments that make up our CU Boulder community, and learn how to find your fit on campus. 

Gameday Huddle & Football Game

Friday, Aug. 29 | 2:30 p.m. | Farrand Field

Get ready to cheer on the Buffs! Stop by the Student Gameday Huddle for free food and swag before you head to the football game.

 

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New Student & Family Programs strives to create experiences that are accessible and accommodate the needs of all of our attendees. Please fill out the form below if you need accessibility accommodations. 

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