Transfer Programs @ CSU

As a transfer student, CSU knows that you have unique experiences and an enhanced understanding of college life. Additionally, transfer students come from a variety of institutions and already may understand what it means to be a college student. Thus, beyond Ram Orientation for Transfer Students and Transfer Ram Welcome, we have created a variety of programs and services to help you understand what it means to be a student at CSU.

After Ram Orientation for Transfer Students and Transfer Ram Welcome, the following opportunities exist for transfer students: 

National Transfer Student Week

National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) was started by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) as a celebration of transfer students and the professionals who support them. Transfer students here at Colorado State University make up 20% of our total student population. This week of celebration of transfer students is meant for the entire campus community and occurs in October of each year

Transfer Events and Outreach

Every new transfer student is assigned a Transfer Transition Leader (TTL) at orientation and stays connected with them through events and emails during their first semester on campus. The outreach includes information about events happening on campus and offers support to new transfer students as they transition into CSU. TTLs also develop programs for new transfer students to build community with one another and to assist with getting new students connected to the CSU and Fort Collins community. A schedule of events is posted and updated throughout the semester on the Transfer Programs @ CSU website; click on the link above to access the schedule.

Transfer Residential Communities

Orientation and Transition Programs, in collaboration with University Housing, is pleased to offer an exciting living opportunity exclusively for transfer students in Summit and Laurel Village (Alpine Hall). The transfer communities focus on easing your transition to CSU by enhancing connections with other students and the campus. They have all the convenience of living on campus plus the benefit of living with others who can relate to the transfer student experience.

New Student Seminar: Transfer Student, Adult Learner & Student Veteran Success

In this 1 credit, 8-week course, new students will learn about creating a successful transition to CSU. Through self-awareness, reflection, and planning, students will explore different aspects of the transition to a new institution including academic success as well as personal and professional goal setting. This course will provide a support network for new transfer students, adult learners, and student veterans to aid in building community to enrich the first semester transition. 

New Student Seminar: Transfer Student, Adult Learner & Student Veteran Success

  • IU 172A- Section 22
  • MW 12:00-12:50 pm- 8 Weeks (Starts week 2 of semester) 
  • CRN #: 76340
  • To register, you will need to directly input the Course Registration Number (CRN) into your registration system to enroll in the course.

For more information on Transfer Student Programs, contact Orientation and Transition Programs at (970) 491-6011 or tsfrpgms@colostate.edu.