High school seniors from as far away as Hawaii and Vermont and as close as Boulder and Denver will be on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus for the inaugural Admitted Student Day on Saturday, April 4.
Over 3,300 prospective students and their parents are expected for the daylong event, according to Kevin MacLennan, director of admissions.
"We're excited to welcome this outstanding group of students and their families to the CU-Boulder campus for the first Admitted Student Day," MacLennan said. "This program provides students and their families the chance to explore the academic opportunities at our world-class institution as well as connect with faculty and staff."
After registering and picking up an agenda, students will attend the Welcome Pep Rally from 8:15 to 8:50 a.m. and the CU Information Fair from 9 to 9:50 a.m. in the Coors Events Center. The pep rally will include a welcome by Interim Chancellor Phil DiStefano and the Buff's football coach, Dan Hawkins, followed by entertainment from CU's spirit squad, members of the Golden Buffalo marching band and the mascot Chip. The CU Information Fair will include representatives from over 60 groups and departments.
The rest of the day is structured so that attendees can explore their academic and student life interests. A full range of activities across campus has been planned in order to give students who have been admitted the opportunity to find if CU is the "right fit" for their college experience, said Cara Sturman, a senior assistant director of admissions who organized the event.
Tours will be offered of the campus, residence hall rooms, the Engineering Center, the Koelbel Business Building and selected academic facilities. Participants also will have the opportunity to confirm their intent to enroll, register for a summer orientation session, and stop by student services offices such as the Office of Financial Aid or the Registrar's Office.
A wide variety of information sessions also will be offered, including: Navigating Your Academic Experience, Life in the Residence Halls, Ways to Enrich Your CU Experience, Academic Support Services, Safety and Security on Campus, and the Herbst Humanities Program for Engineers. At the First-Year Experience Panel, students will have the opportunity to engage in discussion with first-year CU-Boulder students.
Activities such as recreation center classes, bowling, an a cappella concert, a laser show at Fiske Planetarium and open houses at the CU Heritage Center and the CU Museum of Natural History also will be available to attendees.