New Student Orientation Session 5

New Student Orientation

ÌýStudent ScheduleÌýFamily and Guest Schedule

ÌýÌýStudent ScheduleÌýÌý

Day One

Check-In

2 - 3 p.m. |Ìý
Check in for orientation in the residential neighborhood where you’ll be staying overnight. You’ll pick up name tags for you and your registered guests, get your room assignment and drop off your luggage in your room.

After you’ve checked in, you can make your own way to the University Memorial Center, or meet up outside the check-in location at 3:30 p.m. so that our Journey Leaders can lead the group over together. Don’t forget to bring anything with you that you’ll need for the next few hours! (You won’t need your laptop.)

Welcome

3:45 p.m. |Ìý (UMC) Glenn Miller Ballrooms
We'll welcome you to campus and share an overview of what to expect from your orientation experience.

Small Group

4:15 p.m. | Locations vary
It's time to meet your Journey Leader—a current CU student who is here to help you throughout both orientation and Fall Welcome! During your first small group, you'll learn more about what you'll be doing throughout the next two days, and your Journey Leader will help you get to know the other new Buffs in your group.Ìý

Buffs Live & Dinner

5 p.m. | Kittredge Central Multipurpose Rooms &Ìý Dining
Buffs Live is an interactive gameshow experience that invites you to test what you know, learn something new and connect with the stories and traditions that shape the Buffs community.

You'll also enjoy dinner with your small group in one of our campus dining halls.

Small Group

6:35 p.m. | Locations vary
Meet your Journey Leader outside the Center for Community to chat about getting involved, building community and finding your place on CU's campus.

New Buffs Social

7:30 - 9:30 p.m. |Ìý
Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy and connect with your fellow new Buffs as you wrap up your first day of orientation.Ìý

Journey Leaders will lead you over to the Rec for the start of the New Buffs Social. If you need help finding your way between the Rec and your residence hall later in the evening, Journey Leaders will be available outside Baker Hall (north side) at 8:15 and 8:45 p.m. to escort you to the Rec, as well as outside the main doors of the Rec at 8:00, 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m. to help you get back to your residence hall.

While there is no designated time for you to return to your room after the Social ends, please be considerate of your roommates and remember that we have an early start in the morning.

Day Two

Breakfast & Residence Hall Check-Out

7 - 8:15 a.m. | Center for Community Dining
Grab breakfast in the Center for Community before our first session of the day.Ìý

You'll also need to check out of your room before our Welcome Back session, so we recommend doing so prior to going to breakfast. To check out, drop your linens in a collection bin in the hallway and stop by the front desk to officially check out. If you have a vehicle, we recommend putting your luggage in your car; otherwise, you can leave your luggage in our holding room.Ìý

Be sure to keep your access card so that you can use it to eat lunch, and bring your laptop or tablet with you today. You will need it for class registration and will not have time to return to your luggage to get it before then.

Welcome Back

8:25 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller Ballrooms
Welcome back for your second day of orientation! We'll cover today's schedule and the structure of our Academic Sessions and Buff Breakouts.

Academic Session

You are required to attend the session for the college, school or program to which you have been admitted.

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College of Arts & Sciences
8:45 a.m. |Ìý (CHEM) 140

College of Communication, Media, Design & Information
8:45 a.m. | UMC 235

College of Engineering & Applied Science
8:45 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller West Ballroom

College of Music
8:45 a.m. | UMC 415 - 417

Program in Exploratory Studies
8:45 a.m. | UMC Aspen Rooms

Buff Breakouts

All breakout sessions occur twice. Choose which session you want to attend during Breakout 1 and another during Breakout 2.Ìý

If you rented a laptop through the CU Book Store, please stop by their location on the first floor of the UMC to pick up your laptop during this time.

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Breakout 1

Academic Success Resources
9:35 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller West Ballroom
Join us for a presentation about academic success resources available to students at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ, and get your questions answered by representatives from ASAP Tutoring, the Writing Center and Disability Services.

Living on Campus
9:35 a.m. | UMC 235
This session is designed to guide incoming students and families through University Housing timelines, roommate processes, accommodations, dining options, and move-in preparation so students feel informed and ready for their transition to campus.Ìý

Never Bored: Be Involved!ÌýÌý
9:35 a.m. | UMC 382 - 386
Learn from Center for Student Involvement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, The Rec, Service Learning & Impact in Community Engagement and Forever Buffs about all the ways you can get involved at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ!Ìý

Education Abroad
9:35 a.m. | UMC 247
Learn more about Education Abroad options at CU. With over 425 programs in 60+ countries, there are options for students of all majors and all budgets!

Your Health and Well-Being at CU
9:35 a.m. | UMC Aspen Rooms
Build skills to support your well-being and learn about health and wellness services and resources available to you on campus.Ìý

Financial Life at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ
9:35 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller East Ballroom
A brief overview of common billing and financial aid related questions.

Resource Fair
9:35 a.m. | UMC South Terrace Tent
Stop by to talk to representatives from a variety of campus offices and resources.

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Breakout 2

Academic Success Resources
10:15 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller West Ballroom
Join us for a presentation about academic success resources available to students at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ, and get your questions answered by representatives from ASAP Tutoring, the Writing Center and Disability Services.

Living on Campus
10:15 a.m. | UMC 235
This session is designed to guide incoming students and families through University Housing timelines, roommate processes, accommodations, dining options, and move-in preparation so students feel informed and ready for their transition to campus.Ìý

Never Bored: Be Involved
10:15 a.m. | UMC 382 - 386
Learn from Center for Student Involvement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, The Rec, Service Learning & Impact in Community Engagement and Forever Buffs about all the ways you can get involved at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ!Ìý

Education Abroad
10:15 a.m. | UMC 247
Learn more about Education Abroad options at CU. With over 425 programs in 60+ countries, there are options for students of all majors and all budgets!

Your Health and Well-Being at CU
10:15 a.m. | UMC Aspen Rooms
Build skills to support your well-being and learn about health and wellness services and resources available to you on campus.Ìý

Financial Life at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ
10:15 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller East Ballroom
A brief overview of common billing and financial aid related questions.

Resource Fair
10:15 a.m. | UMC South Terrace Tent
Stop by to talk to representatives from a variety of campus offices and resources.

Return to Glenn Miller Ballrooms

10:50 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller Middle Ballroom
We’ll briefly come back together as a group to provide instructions for the remainder of the day and dismiss you to your next location.

Small Group & Lunch

11:00 a.m. | Locations vary
Connect with your small group one last time to hear academic advice from your Journey Leader and more about what's waiting for you when you return to campus for Fall Welcome.

You'll also have time to grab one last meal in the Center for Community dining hall.

Academic Advising & Registration

12:30 p.m. | Outside the Center for Community
We will meet at 12:30 sharp outside of the Center for Community to walk you to your advising location for the afternoon. BE ON TIME! Find the Journey Leader holding the sign for your academic college, and they will lead you to your advising location.

Don't forget to bring your laptop or tablet with you to use for class registration.

Activities during this portion of the program vary by academic college; you areÌýrequiredÌýto stay for the full duration of your college’s program, and individual colleges or students may be done at different times.Ìý

Once your college’s program has concluded, you are officially done with orientation!

Laptop Return

Until 6 p.m. | CU Book Store (UMC 1st floor)
If you rented a laptop, be sure to return it to the Book Store, on the first floor of the University Memorial Center, before you leave campus.

Luggage Pick-Up

Until 6 p.m. | Baker Hall
Don’t forget to pick up any luggage left in the holding area at your residence hall before you head home. Please stop by before 6 p.m. as we need to clear space for the next group of new Buffs. Travel home safely, and we’ll see you in the fall!

ÌýÌýFamily and Guest ScheduleÌýÌý

Day One

Check-In

2 - 3 p.m. |Ìý
Your student will check in for your group in the residential neighborhood where they’ll be staying overnight. They’ll pick up name tags for your group, get their room assignment and drop off their luggage in their room.

After you’ve checked in and hugged your student goodbye for the evening, you can make your own way to the Chemistry building, or meet up outside the check-in location at 3:15 p.m. so that our Journey Leaders can lead you over to the Family and Guest Welcome.

Family and Guest Welcome

3:30 p.m. |Ìý (CHEM) 140
We'll welcome you to campus and share an overview of what you and your student can expect during New Student Orientation.

Know Before They Go

3:45 p.m. | CHEM 140
Join New Student & Family Programs to learn about your student’s transition to college and how to make the most of the time before they begin classes in the Fall.

Safety and Wellness

5 p.m. |Ìý (UMC) Glenn Miller Ballrooms
This session provides families with an overview of the physical safety, health and mental wellness resources available to support students at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ.

Family and Guest Social

5:30 p.m. | UMC 235
Enjoy some light refreshments and build your support network by spending some time getting to know families and guests of other new CU Buffs, as well as staff from campus offices.

This is our last Family and Guest Orientation session of the day. Head out when you're ready, to enjoy dinner on your own.

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Day Two

Welcome Back

8:25 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller Ballrooms
Welcome back for your second day of orientation! We'll cover today's schedule and the structure of our Buff Breakouts, including information about what’s required for your student and what’s optional.

Academic Session

Join your student to hear from their academic college, school or program.Ìý

Ìý

College of Arts & Sciences
8:45 a.m. | CHEM 140

College of Communication, Media, Design & Information
8:45 a.m. | UMC 235

College of Engineering & Applied Science
8:45 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller West Ballroom

College of Music
8:45 a.m. | UMC 415 - 417

Program in Exploratory Studies
8:45 a.m. | UMC Aspen Rooms

Buff Breakouts

All breakout sessions occur twice. Choose which session you want to attend during Breakout 1 and another during Breakout 2.Ìý

If your student rented a laptop through the CU Book Store, please have them stop by their location on the first floor of the UMC to pick up their laptop during this time.

Ìý

Breakout 1

Academic Success Resources
9:35 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller West Ballroom
Join us for a presentation about academic success resources available to students at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ, and get your questions answered by representatives from ASAP Tutoring, the Writing Center and Disability Services.

Living on Campus
9:35 a.m. | UMC 235
This session is designed to guide incoming students and families through University Housing timelines, roommate processes, accommodations, dining options, and move-in preparation so students feel informed and ready for their transition to campus.Ìý

Never Bored: Be Involved
9:35 a.m. | UMC 382 - 386
Learn from Center for Student Involvement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, The Rec, Service Learning & Impact in Community Engagement and Forever Buffs about all the ways you can get involved at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ!Ìý

Education Abroad
9:35 a.m. | UMC 247
Learn more about Education Abroad options at CU. With over 425 programs in 60+ countries, there are options for students of all majors and all budgets!

Your Health and Well-Being at CU
9:35 a.m. | UMC Aspen Rooms
Build skills to support your well-being and learn about health and wellness services and resources available to you on campus.Ìý

Financial Life at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ
9:35 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller East Ballroom
A brief overview of common billing and financial aid related questions.

Resource Fair
9:35 a.m. | UMC South Terrace Tent
Stop by to talk to representatives from a variety of campus offices and resources.

Ìý

Breakout 2

Academic Success Resources
10:15 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller West Ballroom
Join us for a presentation about academic success resources available to students at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ, and get your questions answered by representatives from ASAP Tutoring, the Writing Center and Disability Services.

Living on Campus
10:15 a.m. | UMC 235
This session is designed to guide incoming students and families through University Housing timelines, roommate processes, accommodations, dining options, and move-in preparation so students feel informed and ready for their transition to campus.Ìý

Never Bored: Be Involved
10:15 a.m. | UMC 382 - 386
Learn from Center for Student Involvement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, The Rec, Service Learning & Impact in Community Engagement and Forever Buffs about all the ways you can get involved at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ!Ìý

Education Abroad
10:15 a.m. | UMC 247
Learn more about Education Abroad options at CU. With over 425 programs in 60+ countries, there are options for students of all majors and all budgets!

Your Health and Well-Being at CU
10:15 a.m. | UMC Aspen Rooms
Build skills to support your well-being and learn about health and wellness services and resources available to you on campus.Ìý

Financial Life at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ
10:15 a.m. | UMC Glenn Miller East Ballroom
A brief overview of common billing and financial aid related questions.

Resource Fair
10:15 a.m. | UMC South Terrace Tent
Stop by to talk to representatives from a variety of campus offices and resources.

Journey Leader Panel

11 a.m. | CHEM 140
Want to get the student perspective on life at CU? Ask our Journey Leaders all your burning questions and learn more about their experiences, how their families helped them during their transition to college and what they wish they had known then.

Building Your Buff’s Resiliency

11:30 a.m. | CHEM 140
Join presenters from different campus offices to explore the skills you have for staying connected with your student as they transition into college life. This session will give you ideas for conversations about values, finding friends, and exploring independence that you can have with your student throughout the summer and beyond!

Lunch

12:45 p.m. |Ìý (C4C) Dining
Enjoy lunch in one of our campus dining halls.Ìý

Family Hub (optional)

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | C4C S350
Drop by NSFP’s Family Hub to get your questions answered by our staff, write a letter to your Buff and grab one last CU giveaway.

Join the PES Herd (optional)

2:15 p.m. | UMC 382 - 386
Join Program in Exploratory Studies staff to discuss how we can collectively support our exploratory students. In this session, we'll walk through what your students are currently doing with our advisors, building a community of care, and how supporters and staff members can partner in meaningful ways to build student success and agency.

Self-Guided Campus Tour (optional)

While you wait for your student to wrap up their afternoon in Advising & Registration, take yourself on aÌýself-guided tour of campus, and, along your way, drop by any offices for whom you have lingering questions.