Fall Welcome is a great opportunity to engage with your fellow Buffs and to meet campus faculty and staff. Fall Welcome starts on Monday, Aug. 19—download the CU Boulder Life appÌýnow to access all event details.

CU in the Neighborhood

Welcome back to campus! Stop by to learn about your neighborhood community and resources for living off campus.

  • The Hill | Aug. 17 | 1-4 p.m. | Beach Park
  • East Aurora |ÌýAug. 18 | 1-4 p.m. | Aurora Ave & 28th St.
  • Goss Grove | Aug. 24 | 1-4 p.m. | Grove & 19th St.
  • Martin Acres |ÌýAug. 25 | 1-4 p.m. | Dartmouth Ave near S 36th St.

Orientation

Learn more about life as a CU Buff by attending orientation sessions.

  • International Student Orientation: Aug. 18-19
  • Commuter Student Orientation: Aug. 21
  • Transfer Student Orientation: Aug. 22
  • First Generation Student Orientation: Aug. 25

Buff Meetups

Connect with other Buffs who share similar interests! View the whole list of events.

  • Aug. 19-28 | Times andÌýlocations vary

Meet Me at the UMC/Village Center

Come explore the UMC and Village Center and enjoy all sorts of fun things to do! Visit both locations for different events and activities.

  • Aug. 21 | 8-11 p.m. | UMC and Village CenterÌý

Neighborhood Block Parties

Make memories and share in some great laughs and entertainment with your community or residential neighborhood in this celebratory experience to start your CU journey! Make sure to stop by each location to get the full experience!

  • Aug. 22 | 8 p.m. | William Village Field, Kittredge Pond, Duane and Benson Lawns

Welcome to Our Herd & College Day

Connect with academic advisors and learn more about academics at CU Boulder.ÌýCollege, school and program sessionsÌýbegin immediately after the Welcome to Our Herd event: New Student Convocation, the official kick-off to your academic journey.

  • Aug. 23 | 9 a.m. | CU Events Center

CU Kickoff

Gather in Folsom Stadium with your fellow Buffs for the official CU Kickoff pep rally! Be sure to wear your new student shirt, we will be taking a class photo at the end of this event.Ìý

  • Aug. 23 | 7 p.m. | Folsom Stadium

Spirit Night

Keep the excitement rolling by celebrating being a CU Buff while getting some free CU gear, learning more about fraternity and sorority life, connecting with local vendors and trying some food truck cuisine.

  • Aug. 23 | 8:30 p.m. | Lot 360, Benson Lawn and Duane Lawn

WelcomeFest

Join Program Council for WelcomeFest,Ìýthe largest student event of the year! Don't miss the chance to hear great music, meet friends, enjoy the views of the Flatirons and engage with vendors.

  • Aug. 24 | 5 p.m. | Farrand Field

CUnity

Learn more about campus resources, meet student organization and multicultural Greek leaders as well as staff from the Center for Inclusion and Social Change. Enjoy free food, games, music and more!

  • Aug. 27 | 4-6Ìýp.m. | Sewall Lawn

Be Involved Fair

Connect with student organizations and departments that make up our CU Boulder community, and learn how to find your fit on campus.Ìý

  • Aug. 28 | 2-6 p.m. | Farrand Field

Spirit Day

Get ready to cheer on the Buffs! Free food, gear and more at Spirit Day on the Quad hosted by the Herd Leadership Council.

  • Aug. 29 | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Norlin Quad

CU vs. North Dakota State

Cheer on the Buffs football team as they take on North Dakota State!

  • Aug. 29 | 6 p.m. | Folsom Stadium

Fall Welcome Events