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Admitted Student Events
Being admitted to Colorado State University is the first of many exciting steps to follow. Now is a great time to explore life as a Ram!
Our admitted student events are all about helping you see what life as a Ram is really like. Whether you’ve already said yes to CSU or you’re still weighing your options, these events can help you picture your future here. We offer three unique ways for admitted students to experience CSU. Join us for one or for all!
Choose CSU
Big, spirited, and packed with options
Dates: February 7 and March 28
Best for: Students and families who want the full CSU experience in one exciting day.
What to expect: Lots of options and energy! From our exciting kickoff in Moby Arena to tons of sessions — academics, housing, student life, financial aid and more — to games and tours, you’ll experience at LOT in this unforgettable day.
Note: You must use your CSU NetID to register. Review our website if needed for NetID instructions.
Admitted Student Days
All about your major
Dates:
- February 2: Walter Scott Jr., College of Engineering
- February 23: College of Agricultural Science & Warner College of Natural Resources
- March 9: College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
- March 23: College of Natural Sciences
- April 3: College of Business
- April 6: College of Health and Human Sciences & College of Liberal Arts
Best for: Students and their guests who want to dive deeper into their specific academic college or major.
What to expect: The majority of your time will be spent with faculty, students, and staff from your academic college. You’ll get to explore labs, classrooms, and college-specific spaces. You also can attend a resource fair, financial aid session, and take a campus tour.
Note: You must use your CSU NetID to register. Review our website if needed for NetID instructions.
Admitted Student Information Sessions
Quick, personal, and all about your next steps
Dates:
- January 23
- February 27
- March 13
- March 20
- April 17
Best for: Students and their guests looking for a shorter visit that covers the essentials about admitted student next steps
What to expect: A presentation that covers next steps, including housing and financial aid. You’ll get a guided campus tour and hear from current CSU student ambassadors about what it’s really like to be a Ram.
Note: You must use your CSU NetID to register. Review our website if needed for NetID instructions.
Which admitted event is right for you?
Choose CSU | Admitted Student Days | Admitted Student Info Sessions |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Dates | February 7 and March 28 | Select days February-April | Select Fridays January–April |
| Duration | From 8AM – 4PM | From 8:30AM – 2PM | Two hours |
| Ideal For | Students and families who want the full CSU experience in one big, high-energy day | Students and families who want a deep dive into their specific major | Students and families looking for a quick, focused visit with a tour and admissions info |
| Vibe | Big, spirited celebration packed with options | Medium-sized group, academic-focused | Low key and informative |
| Event Size | Several thousand guests | About 100-200 guests | About 120 guests |
| Academic Info | Academic college-specific sessions + a resource fair + breakout sessions | Deep dive with academic info + facility tours + meeting with faculty and students | General overview + insights from student tour guides |
| Housing Info | Breakout session + resource fair + open residence hall hours | Housing staff available at resource fair | General overview + view a residence hall |
| Financial Aid Info | Breakout session for residents and nonresidents | Resource fair + afternoon presentation | General info including deadlines during presentation |
| Student Life Info | Breakout sessions on clubs, rec center, involvement, leadership | Some student orgs available at resource fair | Student experiences shared by tour guides |
| Campus Tour | Yes. Two time options available | Optional at the end of the day | Yes |
| Special Experiences | Ram vibes kickoff + meet CAM the Ram + play RamGo for prizes | Hands-on sessions in your major + meet professors and classmates | Campus tour with CSU student ambassadors |
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