Academic Visits and Events
There are lots of opportunities to tour in person and meet with representatives from CSU’s majors and academic paths.
If you don’t see a tour or event below that works for you, please contact the academic college or department listed below to schedule an appointment at least three to four weeks before you’d like to visit. While there is no guarantee a visit can be arranged, acting early will increase your ability to do so.
Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions about who to meet with or need help with arrangements.
Ongoing and specialty academic events
Academic tours and info sessions
Tour academic spaces you're interested in and meet with representatives from CSU's majors. Tours vary from day to day, so be sure to check multiple days on the calendar to see what’s available.
Engineering Program II
Creating Your World is for students who previously completed the first summer program (Engineering Your World) or students with advanced knowledge in STEM. Students will complete projects focused on solving real-world engineering challenges.
ROBOTICS PROGRAM
Designing Your World is a summer robotics program on the main CSU campus in Fort Collins. CSU faculty and students will work one-on-one with participants in design activities chosen to simulate real-world, engineered robots.
Global Business Academy
You’ll create great summer memories in this action-packed experience and meet students from around the globe while learning how to use business to create a better world. An application is required.
STEM SUMMER PROGRAM
Designing Your World at Spur is a highly interactive summer program held at CSU Spur in Denver. This program works to introduce high school students to the wonders of STEM.
Academic colleges and offices contacts
Click on a college to see which majors are included and what they offer.
College of Agricultural Sciences
Majors within this college are: Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Environmental Horticulture, Equine Science, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Livestock Business Management, and Soil and Crop Sciences.
Tours are available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional options, please reach out to:
Brennan Bates at CAS_recruiting@mail.colostate.edu or (970) 491-7747
College of Business
The major within this college is: Business Administration.
Tours are available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional options, please reach out to:
Nicholas Adams at nicholas.adams@colostate.edu
You can request a tour of the college, lunch with a current student, and/or attending a class. Please make your request at least two weeks prior to your desired date.
College of Engineering
Majors within this college are: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
For additional options, please reach out to:
Walter Scott, Jr., College of Engineering recruiter at explore@engr.colostate.edu
You may schedule a tour of the engineering buildings, labs and the Engineering Hall at the Academic Village with one of our engineering student ambassadors. We are happy to help you learn more about the college and academic programs to discover if they’re a fit for you.
College of Health and Human Sciences
Majors within this college are: Apparel and Merchandising, Construction Management, Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fermentation Science and Technology, Health and Exercise Science, Hospitality and Event Management, Human Development and Family Studies, Interior Architecture and Design, Nutrition and Food Science, and Social Work.
Tours are available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional options, please reach out to:
College of Health and Human Sciences recruiter at chhs_recruitment@mail.colostate.edu
College of Liberal Arts
Majors within this college are: Anthropology, Art (B.A. and B.F.A), Communication Studies, Dance (B.A. and B.F.A.), Economics, English, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts, International Studies, Journalism and Media Communication, Languages Literatures and Cultures, Music (B.A. and B.M.), Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Theatre, and Women’s and Gender Studies.
Tours are available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Liberal Arts recruiter at CLA_Recruitment@colostate.edu or (970) 821-5276 (Text friendly. Please include your/the student’s full name in the message.)
You can connect with current students and faculty, chat with the College of Liberal Arts recruitment coordinator, or view the spaces where you could live and learn as a liberal arts student.
Warner College of Natural Resources
Majors within this college are: Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, Fish Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Geology, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Natural Resource Tourism, Natural Resources Management, Restoration Ecology, and Watershed Science and Sustainability.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
Carmyn Ginnetti at carmyn.ginnetti@colostate.edu
You are invited to schedule a tour of the Michael Smith Natural Resources building and meet with the college recruiter. You also have the option of requesting lunch with a current student. We recommend scheduling your tour at least two weeks prior to your desired date.
College of Natural Sciences
Majors within this college are: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, and Zoology.
Virtual information sessions also are available.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
Warren Jackson, undergraduate recruitment coordinator, at warren.jackson@colostate.edu or (970) 491-4519.
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Majors within this college are: Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Recruiter at cvmbs_recruitment@colostate.edu.
Prospective undergraduate students interested in these majors are invited to attend a small group tour with a current undergraduate student to tour at classroom and lab spaces. This tour will only provide information about CVMBS’s undergraduate majors.
If you are a high school or transfer student interested in pre-veterinary pathways, please contact Health Professions Advising at advising_hp@colostate.edu or (970) 491-7095. If you are a current undergraduate student applying to DVM programs, please contact DVMtours@colostate.edu.
Exploratory Studies
Exploratory Studies is pleased to offer both in-person and virtual appointments. Appointments are highly recommended, but students and guests also may drop in Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m.
Call us at (970) 491-7095 to schedule an appointment. Our in-person visits are held at Canvas Stadium, 1415 Meridian Avenue, in Fort Collins.
Pre-Health Professions & Pre-Veterinary Studies
Please check out our website to learn more about how we serve pre-health and pre-veterinary students. If you have specific questions, you can email us at any time. If you’d like to schedule an appointment with one of our health professions advisors during your campus visit, contact our office by phone at least two to three weeks before your visit as our calendars fill quickly. We are happy to meet with you via phone or Zoom if calendars are full during the time of your visit.
You can reach us at (970) 491-7095 or advising_hp@colostate.edu.
Teacher Licensure
Please contact the Center for Educator Preparation Advising Center to learn more about your options for becoming a teacher. Appointments are highly recommended and can be made over the phone or email, and walk-ins are available most weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Maggie Burks at maggie.burks@colostate.edu.
University Honors Program
Connect with other Honors students, chat with Honors staff and faculty, and/or arrange a tour of the spaces where you could live, learn, and grow as an Honors student. Please contact our office for opportunities and appointments at (970) 491-5679 or honors@colostate.edu.
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Engineering Exploration Day
High school junior and seniors interested in engineering are invited to our free Engineering Exploration Day.