Fall Welcome reminders for faculty and staff
Each August, new Buffs and their families arrive on campus for residence hall move-in and Fall Welcome. It's one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year as students settle in and begin their CU Boulder experience.
As you prepare for the start of the semester, here are a few important reminders about parking, traffic and ways you can help welcome our newest Buffs.
Plan ahead for parking and traffic
Welcoming thousands of new Buffs brings significantly more traffic to campus and the surrounding Boulder area. Temporary parking restrictions help manage congestion while giving students and their families the space they need to move into the residence halls safely and efficiently.
Faculty and staff can keep these important dates in mind:
Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15: Parking restrictions will be in effect in lots near residence halls.
Sunday, Aug. 16 through Tuesday, Aug. 18: Expect significant traffic and parking impacts across campus. From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 16-18, only vehicles displaying official move-in permits may access Regent Drive and Colorado Avenue east of the Colorado Avenue/Folsom Street intersection.
Parking Services will email permit holders with information about any impacts to their assigned lot or parking zone.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to plan ahead by using alternate transportation, allowing extra travel time or discussing flexible work arrangements with their supervisor if appropriate.
Volunteer during Fall Welcome
Fall Welcome is a campus-wide effort, and faculty and staff volunteers play an important role in helping new students and their families feel welcomed from day one.
Volunteers are especially needed during signature events and evening programs, where they help greet students, answer questions, assist with activities, and create a positive first impression of CU Boulder.
Whether you can volunteer for one shift or several, your time helps make Fall Welcome a memorable experience for thousands of new Buffs as they begin their college journey.
Ready to help? Review available volunteer opportunities and sign up for a shift.