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.
Welcome back to campus! Stop by to learn about your neighborhood community and resources for living off campus.
Learn more about life as a CU Buff by attending orientation sessions.
- International Student Orientation | Aug. 16-17
- Graduate Student Orientation | Aug. 18
- Commuter Student Orientation | Aug. 18
- First Generational Student Orientation | Aug. 18
- Transfer Student College Day | Aug. 19
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Fall Welcome Events
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