CU-Boulder's Fall Welcome officially begins Tuesday, Aug. 18.
The goal of Fall Welcome is to ensure that the transition to CU-Boulder is an engaging, healthy and positive experience for all students.听Workshops for parents are also planned on topics such as maintaining your sanity while supporting your freshman child and helping students manage stress in healthy ways.听
Fall Welcome events continue through the first few weeks of classes.
鈥淚t is important that our university come together to welcome our incoming students and their families to campus so that they can have a successful academic and social transition during this important first step in their college experience,鈥� said Christina Gonzales, vice chancellor for Student Affairs.
Among the highlights:
- Move-in.听Most students move into campus residence halls on Aug. 19 and 20. Throughout campus move-in, 鈥淨uick Drop Stations鈥� will be designated around the residence halls. Students will check in with a photo ID at the Quick Drop Station closest to their residence hall where volunteers will help unload vehicles and direct drivers to extended-term parking lots. An overview of the move-in process indicating where to check in, where to park while dropping off belongings and where to park after unloading are available on the .
- Events.听Hundreds of events representing every corner of the CU-Boulder campus community will help students make immediate connections and have fun during this pivotal time.
- Fall Welcome app.听All the information on the 听鈥� and more听鈥� is available through the new CU-Boulder Fall Welcome Guidebook app. Download it to access a full session schedule, a campus map and important campus contacts. Search 鈥淐U-Boulder Fall Welcome鈥� in the Guidebook application search feature and download to your iPhone, iPad or Android device.
#CUBoulder Fall Welcome Photo Challenge
To celebrate the Fall Welcome events, CU-Boulder invites students, faculty and staff to participate in the #CUBoulder Fall Welcome Photo Challenge.听
- Win daily prizes and best overall prizes! Take photos(s) for the theme of the day and tag them with #CUBoulder in Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
- Themes: CU Traditions (Aug.听20), Best Group Photo (Aug.听21), CU Pride (Aug.听22), Beyond Campus (Aug.听23), First day of classes (Aug.听24), Where鈥檚 Ralphie? (Aug.听25), Be Boulder (Aug.听26)
- Follow @CUBoulder on , and for details and examples each day.
- Open to all #CUBoulder students, faculty and staff
Fall Welcome events:
Thursday, Aug. 20:
- CU Kickoff听8:30 p.m. - The Division of Student Affairs, Residence Hall Association and Colorado Athletics host the 鈥淐U Kickoff鈥� in Folsom stadium with an official welcome from the Residence Hall Association, CU Student Government and Student Affairs, followed by a pep rally.
- Connect @ the Rec听9 p.m. - CU-Boulder Recreation Services and the Residence Hall Association invite students to connect with other students at an open house.听Activities include bouldering in the climbing gym, ice skating, indoor putt-putt course, human foosball inflatable, swimming in the Buff pool, lawn games, outdoor movie, blender bikes and free pizza.听
Friday, Aug. 21:
- Fall Convocation听10 a.m. - Attendance at Convocation, the rite of induction into the CU-Boulder academic community, is essential and is expected of all new students.听Students will hear from Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano, faculty, staff and student leaders and learn about the meaning and responsibilities of becoming CU-Boulder students.
- Taste of CU听11 a.m. - Taste of CU is a signature event hosted by Housing and Dining Services following the Convocation. The event will feature food, music and a chance to connect with other new Buffs. Faculty and staff are welcome to enjoy a Taste of CU.
- UMC Fall Fest听7:30 p.m. - UMC Fall Fest features a variety of fun, interactive activities and free food throughout the UMC. Activities include tie dye shirts, comedy performances and free bowling. Be sure to arrive early to have your picture taken with CU's live mascot, Ralphie.
Saturday, Aug. 22:
- Welcomefest 2015听5:30 to 10:30 p.m. - The annual CU Welcomefest Concert will take place on Farrand Field. Bands include Seven Lions,听Joywave,听Sunboy听and innerspace.
Students and parents can get additional information about Fall Welcome, including details about residence hall move-in, class registration, maps, directions and more on the .