Explore CSU
You’re getting closer to high school graduation and now it’s time to start thinking about next steps. Explore CSU can help!
When: 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM, September 26, 2025
Who it's for: High school seniors (and their guests) who are in the early stages of their college and major explorations.
Where it is: Explore CSU is held at CSU's main campus in Fort Collins at the Lory Student Center.
What it is: At this exciting event, you'll hear from our academic colleges as they share insights into their programs, classes, and research. Then, dive into hands-on, immersive academic sessions with current CSU students and faculty.
Your visit will also include a campus tour, lunch in one of our residential dining halls, and an option to speak with our admissions staff to get all your questions answered.
General Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM | Check-In & On-Site Registration |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome Session |
| 9:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Exploring Academic Pathways |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Academic Experience Session |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM (Group A – assigned by Admissions staff) | Admissions Presentation |
| 1:25 PM – 1:55 PM (Group A – assigned by Admissions staff) | Office of Financial Aid Presentation |
| 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM (Group B – assigned by Admissions staff) | Office of Financial Aid Presentation |
| 1:25 PM – 1:55 PM (Group B – assigned by Admissions staff) | Admissions Presentation |
| 2:05 PM – 2:45 PM | Student Involvement Fair |
| 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Optional Campus Tour |
Exploring Academic Pathways
Join us as we hear from representatives of each of Colorado State University’s eight colleges and exploratory studies program. During this exciting, presentation-style session, you’ll learn about the majors, minors, and concentrations each college has to offer along with how students engage with experiential learning and research.
| College | Presentation Description |
|---|---|
| College of Agricultural Sciences | The College of Agricultural Sciences presentation will overview academic programs and give insight into the ample student engagement and experiential learning opportunities available in CAS. |
| College of Business | The College of Business at Colorado State University will highlight how we assist students in becoming purpose-driven leaders through hands-on learning and global opportunities. Guided by our motto, Business for a Better World, we are committed to using business as a catalyst for positive change. |
| College of Health & Human Sciences | In the College of Health and Human Sciences, we are passionate about improving the health and well-being of people through our 11 undergraduate majors that combine a rigorous academic curriculum with opportunities for experiential learning. Whether you are interested in design, construction, human development, mental or physical health, counseling, nutrition, merchandising, or education, we’ll give you the tools to succeed in rewarding careers that impact our community and the world. |
| College of Liberal Arts | 7 things to know about our college: 1. You’ve Got Options (Lots of Them!) 2. Turn What You Love into a Career 3. Professors Who Want to Help You Succeed 4. Culture is Our Superpower 5. We Go Beyond the Classroom 6. Scholarships and Support 7. You Belong Here |
| College of Natural Sciences | The College of Natural Sciences is where curiosity meets discovery. Our presentation will showcase our emphasis on hands-on research, experiential learning, and community engagement to help support students connect their passion for science with real-world impact. From innovative labs to collaborative fieldwork, Natural Sciences students are supported in exploring big questions, developing critical skills, and building pathways to meaningful futures. |
| College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences | We will cover the unique aspects of College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the fantastic preparation we provide for our students. We will highlight what makes our college special. |
| Exploratory Studies | Myth Busting: Does major equal career? Do I have to major in political science to become a lawyer? Will I graduate late if I start out as exploratory? We will address these and other common myths about choosing a major in college. |
| Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering | This presentation will cover how the College of Engineering at CSU excels at excellence, student support, hands-on learning, and great outcomes for students. It also will focus on some amazing support initiatives including the Common First-Year and Engineering Residential Learning Community |
| Warner College of Natural Resources | Warner College of Natural Resources empowers students to tackle today’s most pressing environmental challenges through immersive field experiences, cutting-edge research, and a passionate community. Our presentation will highlight our hands-on approach to learning, commitment to sustainability, and the many ways students can make a real-world impact starting day one. |
Academic Experience
| Academic Experience Session | Session Description |
|---|---|
| College of Agricultural Sciences | This session will provide students and families with a chance to tour our classroom spaces in the Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building and gain insight from current College of Agricultural Studies students. |
| College of Business | We will begin with diving a little deeper into what the College of Business offers students Afterwards, our ambassadors will lead an interactive, planned activity while our recruiter engages with families and addresses their questions. The visit will conclude with a student panel discussion. |
| College of Health & Human Sciences | Get to know the students, advisers, and faculty who will shape your experience at CSU with a transfer student panel and major fair including: Apparel and Merchandising, Construction Management, Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fermentation and Food Science, Health and Exercise Science, Hospitality and Event Management, Human Development and Family Studies, Interior Architecture and Design, Nutrition Science, and Social Work. |
| College of Liberal Arts | With the College of Liberal Arts you’ll take on a futuristic challenge and build a dream team of our majors to help solve it! You’ll get quick cards that describe our flexible and creative majors in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and decide which ones you’d combine to tackle problems of the future. It’s a chance to see how you don’t have to pick just one path in the CLA, you can shape your own. |
| College of Natural Resources | Your passport to the sciences starts here. Join the College of Natural Sciences as we take flight into learning about different majors! Visit each department’s table to learn fun facts, try hands-on activities, and collect stamps in your passport. Complete your passport and earn a College of Natural Sciences swag item and discover where your curiosity can take you! |
| College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences | Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in this experiential session. |
| Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering | Guests will receive general information on the College of Engineering followed by participation in lab demos from each major. This session will wrap up with hearing from current students during a student panel where guests can ask questions. |
| Warner College of Natural Resources | Warner College’s Academic Experience session will feature a Q&A with current students, faculty, and staff from across our five academic departments. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about our majors and hands-on learning opportunities, and hear firsthand what it’s like to be part of our supportive and passionate community. |
Parking for your event is free, but you must provide your vehicle’s license plate when you register for your visit in order to obtain a digital permit.
Parking is available in the Moby Arena parking lot (#195). The best address for GPS directions is 951 W. Plum Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Upon arriving, please park in a “V” parking space.
For those traveling on I-25 to reach Fort Collins, use these directions:
- Use exit 268, Prospect Road.
- Head west and continue on Prospect Road for about 5 miles.
- Turn right on Shields Street and continue for 0.2 miles.
- Turn right on Elizabeth Street into the Moby Arena Parking lot.
- Our events are popular and fill quickly. We encourage you to sign up for your event before you book your travel arrangements.
- 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!
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.
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.
What if we’re running late?
Late check-in will be available, but with hundreds of guests for this event, we encourage you to arrive early. We don’t want you to miss a thing! Classes will be in session, so there will be additional on-campus traffic. Additionally, the interstate can be unpredictable, among other factors. We strive to make check-in as easy and quick as possible, though lines will likely be unavoidable at times.
Can I bring my parents, guests, caregiver or siblings?
Parents and caregivers are welcome to join you for this event. We even have programming specifically for them. If you’d like to bring your friends or siblings who are also current high school juniors or seniors, we ask that they register independently.
What if there is a weather emergency?
In the event CSU is closed due to weather, all registrants will receive a text notification of the event’s cancellation, and a notice will be posted at safety.colostate.edu. It is rare for CSU to close due to weather due to our well-equipped facilities department, but 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 clothing that is appropriate for the weather. You may be a part of sessions that are both indoors and outdoors, especially if you choose to take the campus tour.
I cannot find the confirmation email after registering. Where do I find it?
Please contact [email protected] 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 [email protected] they will be able to assist with changing the name in the registration.
Contact our admissions events team at [email protected].