Fall Welcome

Fall Welcome is a great opportunity to engage with your fellow Buffs and to meet campus faculty and staff. Fall Welcome starts on Aug. 16—download the С»ÆÊé Boulder Life appÌýnow to access all event details.

Orientation

Learn more about life as a С»ÆÊé Buff by attending orientation sessions.

  • International Student Orientation | Aug. 15-16
  • First Generation Student Orientation | Aug. 16
  • Graduate Student Orientation | Aug. 17
  • Commuter Student Orientation | Aug. 17
  • Transfer Student College Day | Aug. 18
Welcome to Our Herd & Class Photo

Aug. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | С»ÆÊé Events Center

Join us for Welcome to Our Herd: New Student Convocation, the official kick-off to your academic journey. Make sure to arrive by 6:45 p.m.Ìý

Be sure to wear your new student shirt, we will be taking a class photo at the end of this event.Ìý

Ralphie's Spirit Rodeo

Aug. 18 | 8:30 p.m. | Farrand Field

Get free С»ÆÊé gear, take a ride on the mechanical bull and grab food from local food truck vendors!

Meet Me at the UMC

Aug. 20 | 8-10 p.m. | UMC

Check out a variety of activities including drag queen bingo, face painting, The Connection (bowling alley), Alienware Buffalo Esports & Gaming Lounge, get free food and more!

Neighborhood Block Parties

Aug. 21 | 8-11 p.m. | Various locations

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

С»ÆÊénity

Aug. 25 | 4-7 p.m. | Sewall Lawn

Learn more about campus resources, meet student organization and multicultural Greek leaders as well as staff from the Center for Cultural Connections & Community (The Center). Enjoy free food, games, music and more!

Be Involved Fair

Aug. 26 | 2-6 p.m. | Farrand FieldÌý

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

С»ÆÊé Boulder Faculty and Staff

Fall Welcome Events

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Accessibility information

New Student & Family Programs strives to create experiences that are accessible and accommodate the needs of all of our attendees. Please fill out the form below if you need accessibility accommodations.Ìý