Fall Ram Welcome Frequently Asked Questions
- I have a question about residence halls (room decorating, furniture options, what to bring, room policies, etc.). Where can I find more information? Please see our Housing/Dining Frequently Asked Questions page.
- What is Ram Welcome: Experience CSU? How is this different from other Orientation programs? Ram Welcome: Experience CSU! is an exciting experience designed for every new student. It begins on Thursday, August 21, 2008 and continues through the weekend before classes begin. Ram Welcome builds on other orientation programs for new students, including Preview, Next Step, and CSU Connect. Ram Welcome: Experience CSU! is a campus-wide collaboration co-coordinated by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Orientation and Transition Programs in the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (CASA). It is designed to assist you with the transition into CSU. Participating in Ram Welcome is an excellent way to get to know other students, faculty, and staff at CSU. You will have the opportunity to meet your professors, learn about invaluable campus resources, and become better connected to both CSU and the Fort Collins community. Ram Welcome will help you learn about academic expectations, campus traditions, and what it means to be a CSU Ram!
- Am I expected to attend every Ram Welcome event? Yes!! You are strongly encouraged to participate in all Ram Welcome activities, as it will help ease your transition to CSU. On Thursday evening, a mandatory commuter student meeting will be held at 5:00 pm. and students living in the Residence Halls are required to attend their floor meeting. All new students are required to attend College Day activities on Friday from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The evening activities present a relaxing and fun environment to help you connect with other new students and the campus community. The CSU Photo on Saturday morning is a wonderful CSU tradition, celebrating the entering class of students each year. Check out the full Ram Welcome schedule and plan to attend the optional activities throughout the rest of the weekend.
- What does the New Student Charge on my bill cover? Can it be refunded?
- Ram Welcome (August 21-24, 2008)
- The First Year Mentoring Program & The Transfer Mentoring Program
- First, Second Year and Transfer Transition Programs (For more information visit www.otp.colostate.edu)
- Are there specific Ram Welcome events for...nontraditional students? commuter students? transfer students? Yes! Ram Welcome meets the needs of all new students. Please see the Ram Welcome schedule for all events. .
- I am not a first year student, but loved last year's Ram Welcome events. Can I still be involved this year? Returning students can apply to serve as Ram Welcome New Student Leaders (RWL). There are also new Welcome Back events for second year students (More information to come soon).
- Can I bring my family along (children, partners, parents, etc.)?
Of course! Ram Welcome offers the following family-friendly activities:
- Official CSU Welcome, Thursday, August 21
- Parent/Family/Spouse/Partner program on Thursday evening
- Carnival - Thursday, August 21
- Family Program on Friday morning, August 22
- Street Fair on Friday, August 22
- Festival of Unity , Saturday, August 23
- Dining Center - Parents can eat with your student at no additional cost. And don't forget Family Weekend/Homecoming in the fall! The whole family is welcome to return to campus for the festivities!
- Who can I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact:
Jody Donovan
Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs/ Director, Parent & Family Programs
201 Administration Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-8004
(970) 491- 5312
jody.donovan@colostate.eduKeith Lopez
Coordinator, Transition Programs
100A Aylesworth NE
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1032
(970) 491- 6011
keith.lopez@colostate.edu
