Congratulations on your choice to become a Colorado State University Ram! We are eagerly awaiting your arrival to campus to introduce you and your family to CSU. Ram Orientation programs are dynamic, student-centered experiences to inspire a purposeful transition into the Ram community. Orientation programs are the first step toward a successful graduation.
By intentionally immersing and connecting students to the story of Colorado State, orientation fosters an emotional connection to the people, places, and ideas of the Ram community to inspire success. Within this community built at orientation, students learn from staff, faculty, and current students the best practices for academic and personal success as they begin the journey toward graduation.
All new students are required to participate in Ram Orientation.
Please make sure to take your time and look through our website. All of your questions should be answered by following each of the links. If you do have a question, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (970) 491-6011 or orientation@colostate.edu.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Colorado State University family!
Fall 2024 Start
This summer we are offering 2 different formats for First-Year Ram Orientation, an on-campus orientation experience or a virtual orientation experience. Both formats will provide you with information, a small group with peers, access to campus resources and advising and course registration. No matter the format you choose you will gain important information to have a successful transition.
Additionally, we offer sessions for Parents, Families, and Guests during all sessions of First-Year Ram Orientation.
Below you will learn more about the different Ram Orientation formats, find information about dates, and explore Parent, Family, & Guest Orientation options
On-Campus Ram Orientation
Our on-campus orientation is a 2 day program that allows students to connect with peers, campus resources, and current students, take a campus tour, and participate in group advising and register for classes. Students will stay overnight in a residence hall on campus and eat meals in our dining halls.
This experience provides students the opportunity to become acquainted with campus, make connections and get their questions answered. This orientation format is offered throughout June and July. To pick the session that best fits your schedule, view the First-Year On-Campus Ram Orientation Dates.
On-campus Ram Orientation is a 3 step process. All 3 steps must be completed to successfully finish orientation.
- Register for On-Campus Orientation Using your CSU NetID and password, sign in to our Orientation Reservations system and select the session that is best for you. There is also a section for you to fill out with any AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment courses you have taken and the scores you earned (or anticipate earning). Be sure to fill out this section as fully as possible to ensure the most helpful Academic Advising and Course Registration experience at Orientation. To pick the session that best fits your schedule, view the First-Year On-Campus Ram Orientation Dates.
If you would like to register someone for Parent, Family, and Guest Orientation, you will be able to do that during the registration process as well.
- Complete the Required Orientation Modules The Required Orientation Modules will open on April 22. You will receive a direct link to your CSU email account inbox with information about how to access and complete the Required Orientation Modules. These online modules will provide you with information you need to know before attending your On-Campus Ram Orientation session. You must complete these online modules at least 1 week before your scheduled Ram Orientation session.
- Attend On-Campus Ram Orientation During your 2-day overnight Ram Orientation session, you will became acquainted with campus, make connections and get your questions answered. Students will stay overnight in a residence hall and be able to experience being a first-year CSU student. During orientation you will also participate in group advising and course registration.
View a sample schedule for First-Year Ram Orientation. Note, the start and end time of the program will NOT change. Session type and times may change.
Virtual Ram Orientation
Our virtual orientation is a 1 day program that allows students to connect with peers, campus resources, and current students, and participate in group advising and register for classes. Students will participate in a synchronous one day orientation session.
This experience provides students the opportunity to make connections and get their questions answered. This orientation format is offered throughout June and July. To pick the session that best fits your schedule, view the First-Year Virtual Ram Orientation Dates.
Virtual Ram Orientation is a 3 step process. A 3 steps must be completed to successfully finish orientation.
- Register for Virtual Ram Orientation
Using your CSU NetID and password, sign in to our Orientation Reservations system and select the session that is best for you. There is also a section for you to fill out with any AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment courses you have taken and the scores you earned (or anticipate earning). Be sure to fill out this section as fully as possible to ensure the most helpful Academic Advising and Course Registration experience at Orientation. To pick the session that best fits your schedule, view the First-Year Virtual Ram Orientation Dates.
- Complete the Required Orientation Modules
The Required Orientation Modules will open on April 22. You will receive a direct link to your CSU email account inbox with information about how to access and complete the Required Orientation Modules. These online modules will provide you with information you need to know before attending your On-Campus Ram Orientation session. You must complete these online modules at least 1 week before your scheduled Ram Orientation session.
- Attend Virtual Ram Orientation
During your 1-day Virtual Ram Orientation session, you will have the opportunity to make connections, get your questions answered and participate in group advising and register for classes.
View a sample schedule for Virtual First-Year Ram Orientation. Note, the start and end time of the program will NOT change. Session type and times may change
Spring 2025 Start
Coming soon!
Summer 2024 Start
Here is how you get started:
- Students starting classes during the summer session will need to contact our office to have the required orientation hold lifted for summer session course registration.
- Student will be required to complete the Ram Orientation requirement during the summer in order to register for fall semester classes.
