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 Monday, Aug. 19—download the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Life appÌýnow to access all event details.
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.
Learn more about life as a Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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
Connect with other Buffs who share similar interests! View the whole list of events.
- Aug. 19-28 | Times andÌýlocations vary
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
Make memories and share in some great laughs and entertainment with your community or residential neighborhood in this celebratory experience to start your Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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
Connect with academic advisors and learn more about academics at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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. | Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Events Center
Gather in Folsom Stadium with your fellow Buffs for the official Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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
Keep the excitement rolling by celebrating being a Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Buff while getting some free Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ 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
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
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
Connect with student organizations and departments that make up our Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder community, and learn how to find your fit on campus.Ìý
- Aug. 28 | 2-6 p.m. | Farrand Field
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
Cheer on the Buffs football team as they take on North Dakota State!
- Aug. 29 | 6 p.m. | Folsom Stadium
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