5 ways to meet people as a transfer student

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Is making friends as a transfer student hard? This one of the most-common questions we get from incoming transfer students. Age, life experiences, and living off campus can all play a role when you’re wondering if you’ll meet classmates you can relate to.

At Colorado State, we want you to find a community that fits you. From the moment you’re admitted to the first day of classes, you’ll have chances to meet others and make friends. Here are steps you can take to find some friendly faces on campus as a transfer student.

#1. Join the Admitted Rams Community

Once you’re admitted to CSU, you’ll receive an email invite to join our online student community. The Admitted Rams Community is open to admitted students only and thousands of future Rams join each year. It’s a simple and low-pressure way to strike up a conversation with potential future classmates. You can search specifically for transfer students or by major, location, and more.

#2. Get involved on campus

As a transfer student, you may not be on campus as much as freshmen due to living arrangements or an off-campus job. That’s why getting involved on campus outside of your classes is important. CSU has hundreds of ways to get involved in whatever interests you — see just a few of them below.

Join a student club

We have hundreds of active clubs that cover a wide range of interests. Browse the options online via RamLink.

Become part of the Greek community

Fraternity and Sorority Life offers a tight-knit community that focuses on service and leadership. Even if you don’t join, you’ll meet a lot of people by rushing/pledging. Also, be sure to check out the Multicultural Greek Council, which focuses on leadership, community, and culture.

Stay active with classmates

Students having ample opportunity to be active and enjoy the outdoors at CSU. It’s also a great way to meet like-minded classmates. Sign up for an Outdoor Program trip, join an intramural team, sign up for a group fitness class, or join a competitive sport club.

If you have a less flexible schedule, dropping into the volleyball or basketball courts at the Rec Center can be your ticket to making friends. Teams often need an extra player.

Go on Alternative Break

If you enjoy travel and giving back, Alternative Break is a great opportunity to travel alongside like-minded classmates. Browse the options and contact The Office for Student Leadership, Involvement, and Community Engagement (SLiCE) for more details.

#3. Visit our Adult Learner and Veteran Services Center

Whether you’re a veteran or consider yourself a nontraditional student, we’ve got a place on campus to help you make friends and get support. The Adult Learner and Veteran Services (ALVS) Center offers groups and activities which allow you to meet like-minded classmates. Attend a weekly group, take part in peer mentoring, attend a football game tailgate, compete in the Veterans Day 5K, or come to the Military Ball. Student parents can also meet others at the Ram Kidz Village — an on-campus activity center for kids.

#4. Make a point to meet your classmates

On the first day of class, introduce yourself or start a conversation with the person sitting near you. Set a goal to do this in each one of your classes. You can also move seats and meet a few of your classmates throughout the semester. Forming or participating in study groups is also a simple way to meet others without feeling awkward or losing your academic focus.