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 Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Life appÌýnow to access all event details.

Orientation

Learn more about life as a Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBuff 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. | Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEvents 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 Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØgear, 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 Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØjourney! Make sure to stop by each location to get the full experience!Ìý

CUnity

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 Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder community, and learn how to find your fit on campus.Ìý

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder 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