Military-Connected & Veteran Student Visit Day
Visit campus to learn how CSU supports military active, veteran, and dependent students.
When: 2:00-5:15 PM October 10, 2025
Who it's for: Active and veteran military members and/or their dependents who will be entering CSU as freshmen or transfer students
Where it is: This event will be held at CSU's main campus in Fort Collins at the Lory Student Center, ending with the football game at Canvas Stadium
What it is: Visit campus to learn how CSU supports first-year and transfer military active, veteran, and dependent students. You'll learn about CSU resources and support via a Veteran Education Benefits presentation, and you'll hear from current students and alumni during a student-veteran panel or military-veteran dependent panel discussion.
Afterward, join us at the Adult Learner Veteran Services Tailgate for a meet and greet with current students, alumni, and staff before cheering on the Rams during a football game at Canvas Stadium. Registration for this event includes football tickets, tailgate tickets, and reserved on-campus parking for the student and their guests.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Check In |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Welcome Session |
| Military Dependent Students & Families Sessions | |
| 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM | Veteran Education Benefits Presentation |
| 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | First-Year Current Student Panel |
| Active & Veteran Prospective Student Sessions | |
| 3:05 PM – 3:35 PM | Student-Veteran & Alumni Panel |
| 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Veteran Education Benefits Presentation |
| All Guests | |
| 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Optional First-Year Student Campus Tour |
| 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Optional Adult-Learner Student Campus Tour |
| 4:15 PM – 7:00 PM | Meet & Greet with Campus Resource Partners at the Adult Learner & Veteran Services Tailgate |
| 7:00 PM | Football Game Kickoff |
Parking for your event is free, and you will receive one parking permit once you arrive on campus. We recommend planning for additional time to travel and park, as CSU and Fort Collins will see an increase in traffic on game day.
If you are traveling on I-25 to Fort Collins:
- Take Exit 268, Prospect Road
- Head west and continue on Prospect Road for about 5 miles
- Turn right on US 287/South College Avenue for 0.3 miles
- Turn left onto West Laurel Street for 0.1 miles
- Turn left onto S Mason Street and then left onto Old Main Drive
- The parking lot will be on your right
All vehicles will receive their parking permit upon entering Engineering parking lot (#310). When you reach the intersection of S. Howes St. and W. Laurel St., Admissions staff will be on-site to assist with parking. Let them know you’re attending Military-Connected & Veteran Student Visit Day, and they’ll provide your parking permit and further instructions.
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.
- 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!
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.
Can I bring my caregivers or siblings?
Caregivers and siblings are welcome to join you for this event. If you’d like to bring friends or siblings who are also military-connected, we ask that they register separately.
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 will be part of sessions that are both indoors and outdoors, especially during the tailgate and football game, or if you choose to attend the optional campus tour.
What can I bring inside Canvas Stadium?
Colorado State University Athletics implemented a clear-bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into sporting events. Learn more about CSU’s clear-bag policy and see a full list of prohibited items at sporting events.
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 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].
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Resources and support services
Adult Learner and Veteran Services
- Learn about ALVS student services, support resources, scholarships, engagement opportunities, and more!
- [email protected]
- (970) 491-3997
Veteran Education Benefit Office
- Student-veterans, if you have questions about your education benefits, how to transfer those benefits to CSU, or even how to get started, you can visit the Registrar’s website to learn more.
- [email protected]
- (970) 491-6340
Transfer Admissions
- Transferring to CSU? Learn more about the application process, transferring credits, and much more!
- Still have questions or want to connect directly with our transfer admissions team? Find your transfer admissions counselor here.