Things to try before you graduate

Whether you have only a few months left of being a Buff or a few years, there are bucket list items to check off, new involvement opportunities to take advantage of and more fun ways to close out your time at CU Boulder. Here’s a list of things to try before your time as a Buff runs out.

Attend a CU athletics event  

Nothing will bring out your school pride more than cheering on the Buffs at athletic events. While football season will be coming to an end soon, you can still check out the men’s and women’s basketball teams, volleyball, soccer, tennis and more. Check out all the teams’ home schedules.

Go hiking in Boulder  

If you haven’t had a chance to go hiking in Boulder, add that to your list of things to do before you graduate. Boulder has dozens of hiking trails to choose from that are suitable for all abilities and fitness levels. You can take in the incredible scenery from above the city, including our campus’ unique architecture. 

Become a journey leader  

Give back and share your pride in CU by welcoming the next class of Buffs to Boulder. Journey leaders help new students and their families feel welcome at CU by answering questions, fostering a friendly and inclusive environment and building teamwork and leadership skills. Learn more about how to become a journey leader for 2025. 

Go to Late Night Breakfast  

Fuel your finals study efforts with free pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and more at Late Night Breakfast. Held at the UMC during finals week of both the fall and spring semesters, Late Night Breakfast is a favorite tradition among students.

Join an intramural sports team  

You don’t need to be an experienced athlete to have a great time, stay active and make new friends in intramural sports. Intramurals include traditional sports like hockey and pickleball, as well as fun non-traditional sports like xtreme dodgeball, wallyball or broomball. Grab some friends and create a team or join as a free agent.

Volunteer  

Make a difference at CU and within the Boulder community by volunteering. Check out the Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) for one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities, or sign up for extended service trips through the VRC’s Sko Serve program. CU’s Environmental Center offers additional volunteer and service opportunities related to sustainability.