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How your student can make the most of the Be Involved Fair

How can your student meet new people and participate in the CU Boulder community? They can attend the Be Involved Fair to learn ways to connect with others, find belonging and get involved!Ìý

The Be Involved Fair is a campus event that brings representatives from hundreds of student organizations, campus departments and local nonprofits together for students to explore.Ìý

The Be Involved Fair is Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. on Farrand Field.ÌýÌý

Set themselves up for successÌý

Â鶹ÒùÔº who become involved on campus have a better sense of belonging and are more likely to complete their education. Getting involved isn’t just a way for students to fill their time. It’s a critical part of their success at CU Boulder.Ìý

Whether it’s your student’s first year or final year at CU Boulder, the Be Involved Fair offers all students ways to enhance their college experience. Here are some tips on how students can make the most of the fair, depending on where they are in their journey as a student.Ìý

New Buffs and transfer students

  • Check out student organizations and programs that match their interests. Ìý
  • Visit different tables to talk with members of those groups and learn about their involvement opportunities.Ìý
  • Meet new people and enjoy a fun afternoon on Farrand Field.Ìý
  • Step outside their comfort zone and explore new activities to expand their skills and interests.

Returning students and graduate students

  • Find opportunities to gain skills that they could add to their resume.Ìý
  • Consider programs that can help them gain leadership experience.Ìý
  • Find something to specialize in or where they excel. Ìý
  • Join something for fun to meet new people, try something new and balance out their academic life.

Prepare for the fair

Â鶹ÒùÔº can plan before they go to ensure they have time to meet and learn about the organizations they are most interested in. They may also find new and exciting opportunities they didn’t even know existed.Ìý

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Research

Research before the fair to learn about the organizations and groups attending.Ìý

  • Browse BuffConnect to learn about student organizations at CU Boulder.ÌýÌý
  • Take the to understand what organizations match their interests.Ìý
  • Make a list of organizations to meet at the fair.Ìý
  • Read our articles on ways to be involved based on personal interests.

Set goals

Consider what they want to accomplish at the fair and take note of their goals.Ìý

  • Does your student hope to meet people and make friends?Ìý
  • Do they want to gain experience or learn skills to add to their resume?Ìý
  • Do they want to spend time on hobbies or interests?

Ask questions

Develop questions to ask representatives about their organization.Ìý

  • What does your organization do?Ìý
  • What does it look like being a part of your organization?Ìý
  • What kind of time commitment is required?Ìý
  • When do you meet?Ìý
  • Where are you located?Ìý
  • What is the sign-up process?

Plan to attendÌý

Encourage your student to attend on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. on Farrand Field.ÌýÌý

Learn more about the fair, including a list of participating organizations and the map for the event.Ìý

Get involved at CU BoulderÌý

Whatever your student’s goals for getting involved on campus, the Be Involved Fair can be the best place to start. Want to know more ways to get involved?ÌýÌý