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 app now to access all event details.

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

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 Center 

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 and College Day

Connect with academic advisors and learn more about academics at CU Boulder. College, school and program sessions begin immediately after the Welcome to Our Herd event.

  • 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. 

  • 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

CUnity Fest

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 | 4-6:30 p.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. 

  • 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