Second Bachelor’s Admits

Congratulations on being admitted as an second bachelor’s student to Colorado State University, a community filled with people who are diverse in their backgrounds, but linked by their big ideas.
Being a CSU student means joining a community that always has your back, because Rams take care of Rams. It’s setting you up for a successful career, and – bonus! – gaining lifelong friendships and a place you can always, always call home.
Next steps for admitted second bachelor’s students
You worked hard to get to this point in your life, so enjoy the moment! When you’re ready, it’s time to cross a few more things off your list so you can officially become a CSU student. If you are still deciding whether CSU is right for you, that’s OK. These steps are non-binding and will keep you on track if you decide to become a Ram.
If you have questions about any of these steps, your admissions counselor is ready to help!
- Activate your student ID and create your email — required
- Log into RAMweb — required
- Confirm your seat — required
- Contact your academic advisor and register for classes — required
- Find housing if needed — optional
- Apply for financial aid and scholarships — optional
- Complete health requirements — required
- Submit final transcripts — required
ACTIVATE YOUR NetID AND CREATE YOUR EMAIL
- Importance: Required
- When to complete: As soon as you apply or are admitted
When you applied for admission to CSU, you were emailed a NetID to the email account you used to apply for admission. You will need to activate your NetID to get access to create a CSU email account and set up many other systems at CSU.
Your NetID is a C, followed by your 9-digit CSU ID. For example: C899456789
Need help? Contact us.
Log into RAMweb
- Importance: Required
- When to complete: Regularly throughout your CSU experience
RAMweb is the CSU student portal where you manage your student record, see your financial aid awards, register for classes, check your grades, pay your bill, and more.
Inside RAMweb is a link to your Ram Start Checklist, which helps admitted students view upcoming tasks and find personalized information about next steps.
- Log in to RAMweb and sign in using your NetID
- Navigate to the Ram Start section
- Click the “Ram Start Checklist” button
- Explore your checklist items. Incomplete/needs attention items will have a “X” icon next to them, and you can find more information to complete them below your checklist.
Confirm your seat
- Importance: Required
- When to complete: Date is based on your starting semester. After these dates, confirmations are accepted on a space-available basis.
Fall start: Complete by July 1.
Spring start: Complete by December 15.
Summer start: Complete as soon as possible for best access to classes.
Reserve your spot in our incoming class by telling us you are coming. You’ll be able to access orientation sign-up and the on-campus housing application after you confirm. See all your options below.
Confirm
By confirming, you will reserve your spot in the incoming class and gain access to the on-campus housing application and orientation sign-up.
Change your starting semester
Need more time? You can request a change to your entry term for up to one year. We’ll keep your application active and work with you to retain your admission decision if possible.
Decline your offer of admission
If you decide not to enroll at CSU, you can decline your offer of admission. After you decline, we will stop communicating with you. You can change your mind, but declining your admission may impact your enrollment options.
Contact your academic advisor and register for classes
- Importance: Required
- When to complete: Date is based on your starting semester
Fall start: Registration opens in May; act early for the best course selection.
Before you can register for classes, you may be required to meet with an academic advisor. You can find your advisor using this directory.
Second bachelor’s students are not required to complete a full undergraduate degree; however, if you intend to complete a full degree, you must meet the following requirements:
- Minimum of 30 semester credits at CSU (after admission as a Second Baccalaureate student) beyond the credits earned at the time you graduated with a previous baccalaureate degree.
- All curriculum requirements for the new major, including All-University Core Curriculum Category 4 requirements and AUCC Categories 1-3 if applicable.
- Minimum of 27 unique credits for the major not used toward completion of the previous baccalaureate degree.
Refer to the CSU catalog and your advisor for details about degree completion requirements.
Apply for financial aid and scholarships
- Importance: Optional
- When to complete: Generally between December and February
Fall start: The FAFSA opens in December and has a priority deadline of March 1. Many scholarship applications also have a March 1 deadline.
Spring start: The FAFSA opens in December.
Summer start: The FAFSA opens in December.
Find housing if needed
- Importance: Optional
- When to complete: Based on whether you are interested in on-campus or off-campus housing
Fall start: The on-campus housing application opens in January. The on-campus apartment application is open year-round.
Spring start: The on-campus housing application opens mid-September. The on-campus apartment application is open year-round.
Summer start: The on-campus housing application opens in January. The on-campus apartment application is open year-round.
On-campus options
Second bachelor’s students are welcome but not required to live on campus. CSU offers a wide selection of housing and dining options to ensure all students feel at home, including on-campus apartments.
The on-campus housing application requires a $300 deposit plus a $50 nonrefundable application fee (waived for students who qualify for a need-based enrollment deposit deferral).
Questions about living on campus, the housing application, or the housing deposit can be directed to Housing & Dining Services.
Off-campus options
Off-Campus Life offers resources to help you make a successful transition to the Fort Collins community beyond finding a place to live. You are encouraged to start your search for off-campus housing early. Turnover is common at the beginning and end of each academic term, but leases may need to be secured several weeks in advance.
Complete health requirements
- Importance: Required
- When to complete: Anytime before you enroll
Complete the steps on CSU Health Network’s new student checklist to support our commitment to a safe, healthy campus. Steps include submitting required health and immunization records, completing online health or safety programs, and documenting insurance coverage.
Submit your final transcripts
- Importance: Required
- When to complete: Date based on your starting semester
Fall start: Complete by July 1
Spring start: Complete by January 2
Summer start: Complete as soon as possible before classes start
If your degree wasn’t already conferred at point of admission, you must provide your final, official college transcript showing graduation.
To avoid possible delays or holds on your financial aid or course registration, submit final transcripts by the dates listed above.