Are you ready for Fall Welcome?
About 8,000 new students—including first year and transfer Buffs—and their families will arrive on campus soon, marking the start of Fall Welcome. There will be many activities and events between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, in addition to students moving into the residence halls. This time allows new and returning students to meet peers, become familiar with campus resources and feel welcomed and supported at CU Boulder.
Here’s what faculty and staff need to know to prepare for Fall Welcome.
Parking and traffic
Faculty and staff should plan for parking restrictions on Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16 in the parking lots near residence halls. Significant on-campus parking and traffic disruptions can be expected from Sunday, Aug. 17 through Tuesday, Aug. 19. There will also be parking closures for Fall Welcome events happening Thursday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 24.
Permit holders will receive email notification of their permitted lot or zone parking impacts from Parking Services. Only vehicles displaying “move-in” permits can access Regent Drive and Colorado Avenue (east of the Colorado Avenue/Folsom Street intersection) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, through Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Parking lot closures are in effect due to the increased traffic around Boulder during move-in. Opening parking lots to families helps create a more positive and efficient move-in experience for students and families. Faculty and staff are encouraged to plan alternate transportation options to get to campus or talk with their supervisor about alternate work arrangements.
Volunteers needed
Volunteering during Fall Welcome is a fun campus tradition and a wonderful opportunity for faculty and staff to connect with new students and their families.
Your involvement helps create a welcoming environment from the very beginning of the academic year. Volunteers are especially needed for signature and evening events to assist with activities and help create a memorable experience for all.