Transfer Student Visit Day

Learn how CSU provides the support and opportunities you need to be successful as a transfer applicant or student at Transfer Student Visit Day.
When: Friday, February 21, 2025, from 9 AM to 3:30 PM
Who it's for: Transfer applicants or admitted transfer students
Where it is: This event is held at CSU's main campus in Fort Collins at the Lory Student Center.
What it is: Transfer Student Visit Day is designed to inform and support prospective and admitted transfer students who are considering transferring to CSU.
Start your day at our welcome session before you join an interactive academic experience session where you’ll have the opportunity to meet with current faculty and staff in your area of study.
Lunch will be provided by CSU, but first, join us at the Resource Fair and Transfer Student Interactive booth to hear from current staff and students about CSU's support and engagement resources. This is a great opportunity for students to get connected to and involved with the Ram community.
In the afternoon, join us for presentations from Financial Aid and other campus resources. Afterward, you have the option to attend a campus tour. Throughout the day, meetings with a transfer admissions counselor are available on a first-come-first-served basis for those who sign up at the information table.
At Transfer Student Visit Day, you’ll attend one of the Academic Experience sessions listed below that corresponds with your major or area of study. For example, if your major is Psychology, you will attend the College of Natural Sciences Academic Experience Session.
- College of Agricultural Sciences
- College of Business
- Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
- College of Health and Human Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts
- Warner College of Natural Resources
- College of Natural Sciences
- College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Not sure which session to attend? Find your major here, then click the link that will take you to a page that lists what college that major is in.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to meet with an Admissions transfer counselor and other staff that can help prepare you to start classes at CSU! If you have questions about how your credits will transfer, check out Transferology. Transferology is a fast and free resource to explore whether your credits will transfer to CSU. A transfer counselor can help with any questions remaining after you view your results.
Please come prepared with any questions you may have after reviewing your Transferology results. Our staff is here to help you be successful at CSU! Knowing which classes you’ll need is the first step!
Time | Title | Location |
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9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | On-Site Registration, Check-In, Information Table | LSC 3rd Floor Lobby |
9:15 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:1 Sessions with Admissions Transfer Counselors | LSC Room 322 |
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome Session | LSC Ballroom D |
10:10 AM – 11:10 AM | Academic Experience Session | LSC Various Rooms |
11:20 AM – 12:05 PM | Resource Fair | LSC Ballroom BC |
11:20 AM – 12:05 PM | Transfer Student Interactive Booth and Q&A | LSC Ballroom BC |
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch with Transfer Students | Rams Horn and the Foundry |
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Financial Aid Presentation | LSC Ballroom D |
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Housing and Dining Presentation | LSC Ballroom D |
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Optional Campus Tour | Leaving from LSC Ballroom D |
3:30 PM | Event Concludes |
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.
Please note that the parking lot for this event (Moby Arena parking lot #195) is a 10-15 minute walk to the venue at the Lory Student Center. Please factor in this time as you plan your travel.
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 an “A” 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.
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.
What if we’re running late?
Late check-in will be available. With hundreds of guests for this event, we encourage you to arrive early and on time. Classes will be in session, so there will be additional traffic to consider. While we strive to make check-in as easy and quick as possible, lines will likely be unavoidable at times, and we want to make sure you don’t miss a thing.
Where do I check in?
You will check in on the 3rd floor of the Lory Student Center outside Ballroom A. Look for signs and staff members in green polo shirts. Staff will be stationed in the Lory Student Center to answer your questions and to help you find your way.
Which Academic Experience should I attend?
Please attend the Academic Experience session with the college where your major is located. Check out the General Agenda tab to learn more.
Can I bring my parents, guests, caregiver or siblings?
Family members and supporters are welcome to join you for this event. If you’d like to bring your friends or family members who are also interested in transferring to CSU, we ask that they register independently for the event.
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 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 attend a supplemental 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].