To complete all the necessary steps for enrollment, admitted students must have an eID (electronic IDentification). If this step has not already been taken, admitted students can create an eID through RAMweb; select "Create an Account (eID)". Students must know their CSU ID to create their eID (refer to the Verification Form in the admission packet, or contact the Office of Admissions at (970) 491-6909 or admissions@colostate.edu).

Admitted students who have forgotten their eID should select "I forgot my Username and/or Password" on the RAMweb login page. If assistance is needed creating an eID, admitted students should contact the Office of Admissions at (970) 491-6909 or admissions@colostate.edu.

Please note that eID information can only be shared with the admitted student and not with family members because of the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). More information about FERPA is available as "Rights Regarding Students' Educational Records" in the Policies and Guiding Principles section of the University General Catalog or through the Department of Education, Privacy Policy (FERPA) site.

The offer of admission is an invitation to join our campus community, and to best prepare for our incoming class, we need to know whether or not students have accepted our invitation. In order to be "registration ready," eligible to register for classes, admitted students must respond to the offer of admission and submit a nonrefundable $300 enrollment deposit, which serves as an advanced tuition payment.

To respond to the offer of admission and to make the enrollment deposit, admitted students log in to RAMweb using their eID. Payment of the enrollment deposit may be made using Visa, MasterCard, or electronic check.

Freshman students should respond and pay their enrollment deposit by May 1 for the fall semester or December 15 for the spring semester.

• Students planning to enroll for the first time during a summer session also must submit an enrollment deposit before they can register for courses; summer course registration begins in January-February.

• If payment of the $300 deposit presents a financial hardship, students are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions. We are here to help make the transition to Colorado State University as smooth as possible, and we do not want the payment of the deposit to stand in the way of a student's desire to attend CSU.

Students who have not yet visited campus (or those excited for a repeat visit!) are encouraged to visit campus before enrolling. Because admitted students are part of our campus community, we want to include them in the fun!

For more information about the Office of Admissions Daily Information Sessions and Tours, Showcase Colorado State visit programs, and departmental visit events, view our Visit Campus site.

Colorado State University offers a broad selection of housing and dining options to ensure that students feel at home here. Freshmen are required to live on campus and therefore are guaranteed housing; however, all admitted students are welcome. Information about housing options is available at housing.colostate.edu.

Housing assignments for both fall and spring terms start in November; the sooner the online housing application and $150 housing deposit are received, the more likely a student is to receive his/her first choice. (Until July 1, $100 of the deposit is refundable.) Students must have their eID to complete the online housing application.

Colorado State University awards a full range of need- and merit-based aid to eligible students. If you anticipate that you will have challenges meeting your educational costs, we encourage you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for you to be considered for grants, work-study, or student loans. Financial aid is available for students in a variety of circumstances, so do not hesitate to complete an application.

Need-based financial aid is awarded year-round.

Find links to free/low-cost scholarship searches, financial aid calculators, information about student employment, billing information, and more on the Student Financial Services website.

Orientation and Registration Program

Preview Orientation Program invitations are mailed beginning in late February to students admitted for the fall semester. Information about spring semester orientation is mailed in early November.

Preview Orientation introduces admitted students and their families to currently enrolled students, other newly admitted students, key academic advisers, and University policies and services important to students’ success. Admitted students are advised to register for a session as soon as they receive an invitation. Program dates, tentative agenda, and photos from past sessions are available online at http://www.orientation.colostate.edu/.

All majors at Colorado State require a minimum of three (3) credits of mathematics and three (3) credits of college composition for graduation. Admitted transfers who have not completed at least three credits each of transferable, college-level mathematics and college composition (AP, IB or dual enrollment included) are STRONGLY encouraged to complete the Colorado State University Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) and the Composition Placement Exam before participating in an orientation and registration program.

Both Placement Exams are offered in an online format and are accessible from remote (off-campus) locations, such as a home computer. If necessary, the MPE may be taken up to two additional times on campus, while the Composition Placement Exam may be taken only one additional time. Please note that the MPE is available on demand while classes are in session, whereas the Composition Placement Exam is only offered on select dates at specified times.

For details about the Colorado State University Mathematics Placement Exam including customized review materials, go to www.math.colostate.edu/placement/placement.shtml. Be sure to carefully review the section for Prospective and Incoming Students.

For details about the Colorado State University Composition Placement Exam, including the select dates and times it will be available, refer to http://writing.colostate.edu/comp/placement.cfm.

Admission is provisional until we receive a final, official transcript reflecting satisfactory completion of any work in progress and applicable degree completion or graduation.

Admitted students should submit a final transcript within three weeks of applicable degree completion, graduation, or final term of attendance.

Important Notes:

• Freshmen students who do not submit a final, official transcript verifying high school graduation by their first semester of enrollment have a registration hold placed on their record, and they cannot register for their second semester until a final, official transcript has been received.
• In addition, Student Financial Services cannot release financial aid until high school graduation has been documented.

Before students can register for their second semester classes, they are required to provide a medical history and proof of immunization. We recommend admitted students mail the documentation in advance or bring it with them to Orientation. For more information, review the Forms section of the CSU Health Network website.

Ram Welcome: Experience CSU! is an exciting experience for every new freshman and transfer student. Offered during the four days before the start of the fall semester, Ram Welcome helps admitted students (and their families) begin a successful transition to Colorado State University through exploring academic programs, meeting faculty, and learning about the many support services available.

Ram Welcome is a campus-wide collaboration coordinated by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and by Orientation and Transition Programs in the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (CASA).

For the move-in day date as well as other key first-year dates, check out admissions.colostate.edu/calendar.