First Year Student Information

The University’s orientation for new students has moved online. Visit the virtual orientation page to sign up for your session. Additional orientation sessions will be held online for parents, family members and guests.

The College of Business and campus traditionally welcome new students to campus during Ram Welcome. Build on the information you received in orientation as you get an introduction to the College of Business’s faculty, career counselors, academic advisors and faculty.

We understand that building a personal and academic network in your first semester at CSU is a very important part of starting your life as a Biz Ram. The College and the University have prioritized face-to-face course experiences for first-year students, in part to help create the connections with your classmates that promote success.

The College of Business sponsors several student clubs while several other business-related clubs offer additional opportunities to network with your classmates.

Yes. CSU will test all students who will live in university housing beginning during move in and into the first weeks of the semester. Students do not need to bring proof of a recent test with them. We anticipate receiving results from our tests within 48 hours. Results will be attached to a student’s ID number.

CSU’s public health office will follow up on all positive cases and perform contact tracing and provide instructions for self-isolation or quarantine. Space has been set aside in university housing facilities for positive students who live on campus. You can find more information on CSU's COVID testing page.

Visit the Residence & Dining Services webpage for the most up-to-date information about on-campus living.

To support public health guidelines, including physical distancing, Move-In will take place over a 5-day period between Monday, Aug. 17-Friday, Aug. 21. Arrivals will be limited to 15 residents per building, per hour between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Visit the Residence & Dining Services webpage for the most up-to-date information about on-campus living.

Incoming hall residents will receive an email in the coming weeks with directions for how to schedule their specific Move-In date and hour of arrival at MyHousing.colostate.edu.

Visit the Residence & Dining Services webpage for the most up-to-date information about on-campus living.

Students who need this service will be temporarily moved to a private room/apartment for the duration of the quarantine or self-isolation period. There are no additional charges associated with quarantine or self-isolation services. You can find out more in Housing and Dining Services's quarantine/self-isolation plan.

Housing & Dining Services Facilities has boosted both the frequency and the level of cleaning in all of our buildings. We are using a bleach solution on high-touch areas (elevator buttons, door knobs, front desks, etc.). Disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer are available at all front desks and in all dining centers. Our Environmental Services crews are also ensuring that all soap dispensers are regularly filled.

Community bathrooms will be cleaned twice per day and Housing & Dining Facilities will also provide cleaning supplies if students would like to additionally clean surfaces before and after use. Suite bathrooms will be cleaned once per month to reduce staff entry into student rooms. Cleaning kits will be provided for each suite room for self-cleaning of sinks/vanities and bathrooms between staff cleanings.

In addition to frequent cleaning, we are purchasing electrostatic disinfectant sprayers for staff use, which contain positively charged particles that are able to aggressively adhere to surfaces and objects.

A video from Housing and Dining Services provides an overview of sanitization in residence halls.

Non-resident guests are prohibited until the pandemic is over, including residents of other buildings and family members, except in the lobby areas. All lobby guests are required to wear masks and physically distance (6 feet apart). Only guests from within the floor/wing/building/complex are permitted on resident floors and in rooms.

To adhere to social distancing guidelines, Residence and Dining Services offers four distinct ways to use your meal plan on campus. To make this as easy as possible, a mobile ordering app must be used for the majority of your meals.

• Order ahead meals are available at Braiden, Durrell, The Foundry, and Ram’s Horn and feature rotating themed meals for take-out. Each location rotates different meals so there are plentiful options available every day. Kosher, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, and allergen friendly options are available every day as well.   You can order ahead days in advance or up to the minute and is your go to for your meal needs! Limited dine-in seating may be available at these locations on a first-come, first-served basis as regulations allow.
• Express ordering is available at Durrell Express, Rams Horn Express, and RAMwich Express. Build your entrée cart via mobile ordering, select an available pick up time, and you'll receive a text once your order is ready!
• The Mobile Mini Markets located at Durrell and Ram’s Horn offer a variety of grocery and snack items for you to stock up your room. Build your order via the mobile app and select an available pick up time.
• Grab & Go options are available during the week at Allison and Newsom for a quick bite on the run. Mobile ordering is not available at these locations.

The Office of Financial Aid provides information and services related to billing, scholarships and student employment.

Housing and Dining Services provides information about living in residence halls.

Advising at CSU provides a FAQ about the withdrawal process as well as additional information.

The University’s Keep Learning page offers an overview of online learning as well as resources to continue your studies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Institute for Learning and Teaching provides free drop-in tutoring services and free study groups for many University courses.

Medical and counseling services are provided through the CSU Health Network. All CSU students have access to its range of services regardless of their insurance plan.