Family Weekend Sessions | Essentials, Buffs, Silver and Gold

Open Rec
6 a.m.-11:30 p.m. |   Rec Center (Main Campus or Williams Village)
Show your Family Weekend luggage tag at the Rec Center to get in for free and take advantage of the facilities, including free fitness classes. Find a list of the class offerings on the Rec Center schedule.

Check-in and Information Tent
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |   UMC South Terrace Tent
Check in for Family Weekend, pick up your agenda, t-shirt, clear game day bag, CU giveaways, a campus map and other registration package information.

Buffalo Statue Photo Hunt
All day |   Various
Snap a family photo (or a selfie!) with one of our five campus buffalo statues, then submit it for a chance to win a CU prize pack! You may enter one photo per statue. One winner will be drawn during the Buffs Family Sendoff Brunch. You do not need to attend the brunch to win; prize packs can be picked up at the New Student & Family Programs office. Submit your photos by 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 to enter.

Off-Campus Living: Boulder & Beyond
9:30-10:30 a.m. |   UMC Middle Ballroom
It's never too early to start your off-campus housing search in Boulder... or is it? Join CU's Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations team to review the off-campus housing search, relevant timelines, dispel off-campus myths, dive into budgets, explore neighborhoods and learn about all of the incredible resources at your fingertips to ensure your student transitions into their new apartment or home seamlessly.

Important Conversations with Your Student About Making Friends, Dating, Sex, and Looking Out for Others
11 a.m.-12 p.m. |   UMC West Ballroom
When starting college, making friends and creating social connections is a top priority for students. Having the skills to form healthy relationships, address concerning behaviors and look out for others can make all the difference. Learn how to continue to support your student in navigating these aspects of life in college.

Ice Skating
11 a.m.-1 p.m. |   Rec Center Ice Rink
Take a spin on the only ice rink in Boulder during this open skating session. Skate rental is included for Family Weekend package holders. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access.

Family Weekend Photo Stop
11 a.m.-4 p.m. |   Farrand Field
Stop by the tent on the corner of Farrand Field to grab a family photo in the most Instagrammed spot on campus! We'll get your questions answered and direct you to check-in and other Family Weekend events on campus.

Bouldering
12-4 p.m. |   Rec Center Climbing Gym
Drop in to the Climbing Gym at the Rec Center for free bouldering and route climbing terrain for all skill levels. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access. Participants must be 12 or older to enter the gym, and anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure to pick up your luggage tag at the check-in and information tent first.

Off-Campus Living: Boulder & Beyond
2-3 p.m.|   UMC Middle Ballroom
It's never too early to start your off-campus housing search in Boulder... or is it? Join CU's Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations team to review the off-campus housing search, relevant timelines, dispel off-campus myths, dive into budgets, explore neighborhoods and learn about all of the incredible resources at your fingertips to ensure your student transitions into their new apartment or home seamlessly.

History and Traditions Tour
3:30-4:30 p.m. |   UMC South Terrace
Explore our campus while learning fun facts and history about CU Boulder on this student-led walking tour. Meet at the UMC South Terrace Tent.

Education Abroad
3:30-4:30 p.m. |   UMC Middle Ballroom
Come learn about CU Boulder’s diverse options for Education Abroad, including international study, internships, research and service-learning programs. We offer hundreds of programs in more than 70 countries. With programs available for all majors and all budgets, where will you go?

Ice Skating
5:15-7:15 p.m. |   Rec Center Ice Rink
Take a spin on the only ice rink in Boulder during this open skating session. Skate rental is included for Family Weekend package holders. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access.

Haunted Legends: Ghost Tours 
6:30-7:30 p.m. |   
Fan of the supernatural and the unusual? Uncover stories of restless phantoms and unexplained phenomena as you wander haunted locations on campus with other new students. At the end of the night, you'll have a chance to share your own ghost stories. Are you brave enough to join us? (Content advisory: This event is recommended for ages 13 and up.)

Buffs After Dark: Family Game Night
8-10 p.m. |   UMC First Floor (UMC West Dining Area, Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge, and UMC Connection)
Come to the UMC first floor for fun games and activities (board games, card games, video games, bowling, pool, ping pong, etc.) across the UMC Westing Dining Area, the Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge and The Connection for Family Game Night! This event is free for all students and their families (no RSVP required!) and will include free food and drinks while supplies last!

Check-in and Information Tent
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |   UMC South Terrace Tent
Check in for Family Weekend, pick up your agenda, t-shirt, clear game day bag, CU giveaways, a campus map and other registration package information.

Buffalo Statue Photo Hunt
All day |   Various
Snap a family photo (or a selfie!) with one of our five campus buffalo statues, then submit it for a chance to win a CU prize pack! You may enter one photo per statue. One winner will be drawn during the Buffs Family Sendoff Brunch. You do not need to attend the brunch to win; prize packs can be picked up at the New Student & Family Programs office. Submit your photos by 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 to enter.

Open Rec
9 a.m.-11 p.m. ​|   Rec Center (Main Campus or Williams Village)
Show your Family Weekend luggage tag at the Rec Center to get in for free and take advantage of the facilities, including free fitness classes. Find a list of the class offerings on the Rec Center schedule.

Ice Skating
11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. |   Rec Center Ice Rink
Take a spin on the only ice rink in Boulder during this open skating session. Skate rental is included for Family Weekend package holders. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access.

Bouldering
12-4 p.m. |   Rec Center Climbing Gym
Drop in to the Climbing Gym at the Rec Center for free bouldering and route climbing terrain for all skill levels. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access. Participants must be 12 or older to enter the gym, and anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure to pick up your luggage tag at the check-in and information tent first.

History and Traditions Tour
1:30-2:30 p.m. |   UMC South Terrace
Explore our campus while learning fun facts and history about CU Boulder on this student-led walking tour. Meet at the UMC South Terrace Tent.

Ice Skating
5:15-7:15 p.m. |   Rec Center Ice Rink
Take a spin on the only ice rink in Boulder during this open skating session. Skate rental is included for Family Weekend package holders. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access.

Buffalo Stampede 5K Fun Run
9-11 a.m. |   UMC South Terrace Tent
Join us for the annual Buffalo Stampede 5K Fun Run through CU Boulder’s beautiful campus. On-site registration is required. The registration fee is $20 and must be paid in cash. All proceeds support future family and parent programs at CU Boulder through New Student & Family Programs. Please note: This is a fun run, so walking, skipping and jogging are all welcome! We will not have an official timer, but we will have a race clock with an ongoing time.

Open Rec
9 a.m.-11 p.m. |   Rec Center (Main Campus or Williams Village)
Show your Family Weekend luggage tag at the Rec Center to get in for free and take advantage of the facilities, including free fitness classes. Find a list of the class offerings on the Rec Center schedule.

Bouldering
12-4 p.m. |   Rec Center Climbing Gym
Drop in to the Climbing Gym at the Rec Center for free bouldering and route climbing terrain for all skill levels. Show your Family Weekend luggage tag for access. Participants must be 12 or older to enter the gym, and anyone under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure to pick up your luggage tag at the check-in and information tent first.