First 50 Days

Fall 2023

First 50 Days includes programs students should attend the first eight weeks on campus during the Fall Semester

By attending and participating in these programs, new students will have the ability to learn about involvement opportunities on campus, become part of the CSU campus, engage in community wide-events, and enhance their connection to being a CSU Ram! 

As a new student within the first eight weeks of the semester, you should plan on participating in the First 50 Days signature events and consider attending other events on campus.

Bookmark this page to check out upcoming events happening around campus the next few weeks!

Weeks 7 and 8: Campus Events Happening Now!

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY @ Lory Student Center Plaza

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Monday, October 9

Join El Centro, the Pride Resource Center, and the Native American Cultural Center on the LSC Plaza in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Popcorn and Hot Chocolate available, while supplies lasts!

HOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND @ Colorado State University

Thursday, October 12 – Saturday, October 14

A variety of events are taking place as CSU welcomes students, alumni, Rams fans, and community members back to campus for Homecoming and family Weekend 2023! 

Featured Events – Open to Students! Visit for more events: https://homecoming.colostate.edu/

Friday, October 13th 

  • FESTIVAL ON THE OVAL @ The Oval 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
      • Enjoy live music, children’s activities, food trucks, and a beer garden. This year’s Festival also features the opportunity to engage with areas across campus, as well as local vendors and businesses, as you browse their booths around the Oval. The event is free and open to the public. Food and beer available for purchase.
  • CSU GEAR SWAP AT FESTIVAL ON THE OVAL @ The Oval 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
      • Everyone is welcome to participate in the CSU Gear Swap by bringing gently used and clean CSU gear to the Festival on the Oval . The booth, sponsored by the President’s Sustainability Commission, will welcome all attendees to drop off and select gently-used CSU items for no cost. Items to bring: Jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, and polos in all sizes; infant, youth, and adult hats, scarves, and accessories. Also travel mugs, reusable water bottles and drinking glasses, memorabilia such as photo frames, umbrellas, stadium seats, etc. Vintage Aggie and CSU items welcome! No uniforms or department or event-specific items please. This booth is for personally-owned items only; CSU-owned items must be processed through Surplus. All items should be gently used and in good working condition so others can enjoy them.
  • FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS @ West Lawn of the Lory Student Center 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
      • Join us at Friday Night Lights for some of our favorite Homecoming traditions – the pep rally, bonfire, fireworks, and lighting of the A. The event is free and open to the public. Gather on the lawn just west of the Lory Student Center.

Saturday, October 14th 

  • CSU VS. BOISE STATE GAME @ Canvas Stadium Kickoff 7:45 PM
      • Cheer the Rams to a Homecoming victory over Boise State. Kickoff 7:45 p.m.

C.A.N.S. Around the Oval

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Wednesday, October 18

C.A.N.S Around the Oval is a 37-year annual food and fund drive benefitting The Food Bank of Larimer County and their CSU campus partner agency, Rams Against Hunger! This year the goal is to raise $60,000 and 15,000 lbs of food. To get involved, register a team or join/support an existing team at this link: http://secure.foodbanklarimer.org/site/TR?fr_id=1211&pg=entry 

  • RAM WELCOME (Mon.-Sun., August 14-20)
  • CSU WELCOME DAYS (Mon.- Fri., August 20-25; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Lory Student Center Plaza)
  •  CSU VOLLEYBALL VS KENTUCKY (Fri., August 25; 7 p.m.; Moby Arena)
  •  FALL INVOLVEMENT EXPO (Tues.-Wed., August 29-30; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Lory Student Center Plaza)
  • CSU SOCCER VS University of Missouri-Kansas City (Thurs., August 31; 4 p.m.; Canvas Practice Field)
  • CSU FOOTBALL VS WASHINGTON STATE ( Sat., September 2; 5 p.m.; Canvas Stadium)

 

To stay connected to additional events happening around campus, check out the Colorado State University Calendar: https://calendar.colostate.edu/ 

For any questions, please call (970) 491-6011 or connect with Amanda Penley, our Transitions Coordinator for First Year Programs at penley@colostate.edu.