Rural Student Visit Day

Student head toward the Nutrien Well classroom; a wall ahead of them has stylized script that says "Agriculture Lives here"

Students and guests from rural communities, this event is for you!

When: September 26-27, 2025

Who it's for: High school students and their guests who live in rural communities

Where it is: This event is held at CSU's main campus at the Lory Student Center

What it is: At Rural Student Visit Day, we are excited to offer you this day and a half experience at Colorado State University, courtesy of the Office of Engagement and Extension and CSU Admissions.

Agenda

Day 1

TimeSession
10:30 AM – 11:00 AMCheck-In
11:00 AM – 11:20 AMWelcome Session
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMLunch with CSU Faculty
12:45 PM – 2:00 PMAcademic Pathways at CSU
2:05 PM – 2:45 PMStudent Involvement Fair
2:50 PM – 3:30 PMOffice of Financial Aid Presentation
3:30 PM – 4:45 PMCampus Tour
4:45 PMReception

Day 2

TimeSession
8:45 AMDepart from Hotel for Ammons Hall
9:00 AM – 9:15 AMCheck in for late arrivals, Breakfast
9:30 AM – 10:00 AMAdmissions Presentation
10:00 AM – 10:15 AMBreak
10:15 AM – 11:15 AMCollege Essay Workshop
11:15 AM – 11:45 AMStudent Panel
11:45 AM – 11:55 AMOptional Campus Tour

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.

Contact our admissions events team at [email protected].