Choose CSU Admitted Student Events
Join us for a day jam-packed with ways to celebrate being admitted to CSU and continue learning what being a Ram would look like for you.
When: February 1, March 1, March 29, and April 19, 2025
Registration will open in 2025
Who it's for: Students who have been admitted to Colorado State University and their guests
Where it is: This event is held at CSU's main campus in Fort Collins at the Lory Student Center.
What it is: You made countless edits on your application. You waited patiently to hear a decision. And, finally, you received an email and read two simple words: "You're In."
At Choose CSU, the most-exciting program of the year for admitted students and their guests, you have the opportunity to choose what your visit looks like. You get to choose the activities that are most relevant to your goals, interests, and biggest questions. The day is set up conference style, and includes multiple sessions, tour opportunities, and presentations hosted by your academic college and various campus resources.
You'll also have the chance to take home CSU swag, participate in fun admitted-student traditions, and more.
Whether you already know you're a future Ram or you're considering your options, Choose CSU offers a unique way to explore campus and help with your college decision.
Choose CSU is a jam-packed day filled with ways to celebrate your acceptance to CSU and to continue learning what being a Ram would look like for you.
You’ll be able to choose activities like:
- Welcome session
- Academic sessions
- Student panel
- Chances to win CSU swag
- Lunch in an on-campus dining center
- Campus tours in English or Spanish
- Sessions on housing, financial aid, student life, clubs, and much more
- Photo booth
- One-on-one admissions counseling
Coming from out of town?
For those traveling to Fort Collins by air, Denver International Airport is the closest major airport to Fort Collins. We are about 65 miles north of the airport, and there are several options for transportation following your flight.
Need a place to stay? Learn more about lodging in Fort Collins.
- Dress appropriately as you will be outside touring campus during your visit.
- We’re here rain or shine! You’ll be notified via text if the weather does impact your visit. Keep up to date by checking CSU’s safety website.
- Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and be kind to yourself as you are at 5,000 feet of elevation.
- Explore Fort Collins to make the most of your visit. Get tips from students and locals!
We continuously try to make our campus a vibrant and welcoming space. Please check the following information before your visit.
- For the health of our university community, no smoking, vaping or tobacco products can be used on Colorado State University campuses. The city of Fort Collins is also smoke free.
- Colorado State University’s Principles of Community help us express what our community stands for and guide our expectations for not only our students and staff, but also our guests. These values are inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice.
- With the exception of service animals and approved emotional support animals, animals are not allowed to be inside university buildings or tied up outside. All pets must be on a leash in outdoor areas. See the full animal policy here.
- CSU acknowledges that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples. You can view our land acknowledgment to learn more.
When will we receive a finalized schedule for the day?
A finalized schedule will be emailed and posted on our website at least 14 days before the event. Once received, look it over and determine how you may want to spend your day.
How do I decide how to schedule my day?
Choose CSU is designed for each guest to tailor their experience to meet their needs. We provide many activities in this one event. Here are some recommendations:
- Attend the Welcome Session, which will provide further information and recommendations to help you plan your day.
- Students and guests, split up so that you can gather the most amount of information and share it with one another.
- Check in with staff at the Admissions Information Table to help you decide what to do.
- If there’s a session you wanted to go to but had a conflict, do not fret! We can work with you to schedule appointments with Housing, Financial Aid, Tours and Information Sessions, visits with your academic department, and even lunch in the dining hall at another time.
What do I need for check-in?
A couple of days before the event, we will email you with a QR code for check-in. Please have your cell phone out with the QR code pulled up before you get to the scanning table.
Can I bring my parents, guests, caregiver or siblings?
Absolutely! Rams get by with a little help from their herd. We encourage you to bring your parents, guests, or siblings to this event. Please add them to your registration, so we have an accurate attendance count. Guests may choose any sessions they would like to attend. You do not have to attend the same sessions; in fact, we encourage you to spread out to gather as much information as possible.
What if there is a weather emergency?
In the event CSU is closed due to weather, all registrants will receive a text and email notification of the event’s cancellation. A notice also will be posted at safety.colostate.edu. It is rare for CSU to close due to weather thanks to our well-equipped facilities department. However, if the weather is bad and CSU remains open, we want you to make the decision whether to attend based on your circumstances and comfort.
What should I wear?
We recommend you wear comfortable, layered clothing appropriate for the weather. You will be walking a lot indoors and outdoors, so comfortable, weather appropriate shoes are encouraged.
Where can we eat lunch during Choose?
We will be providing snacks and beverages throughout the day on the 3rd floor of the Lory Student Center outside of the Grand Ballrooms (where you attend the Welcome Session). Lunch will be on your own. You can choose from on-campus dining centers and purchase lunch for $15/each. The centers also have grab and go options. Also, in the Lory Student Center, a limited number of establishments will be open, including Subway and Sweet Sinsations. See your options.
Nearby, at Campus West (Shields Avenue across from the intramural fields and Moby Arena) numerous restaurants will be open.
On nearby Laurel Street, there is Café Bluebird, Rainbow Restaurant, Mugs Coffee Lounge, Ye’s Poke Station, Pickle Barrel, Raska International Cuisine, Pizza Casbah, and Backdoor Grill, among many others!
I cannot find the confirmation email after registering. Where do I find it?
Please contact admissionsvisits@colostate.edu for your confirmation email to be re-sent.
My parents or caregiver registered me under a different name. How can I change my name on the registration?
Please contact admissionsvisits@colostate.edu they will be able to assist with changing the name in the registration.
Contact our admissions events team at admissionsvisits@colostate.edu.
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