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 (CSU) make up 20% of our total student population. That is why this fall, we are continuing our yearly celebration of National Transfer Student Week. This celebration of transfer students is meant for the entire campus community.

For more information or questions contact Kate Thibodeaux, Senior Coordinator, Transition Programs at kate.thibodeaux@colostate.edu directly or contact Transfer Programs at tsfrpgms@colostate.edu.

National Transfer Student Week is October 19-23, 2026.

2026 Schedule:

Trivia and Treats: A Kickoff for National Transfer Student Week

  • Date & Time: Monday, October 19 from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
  • Location: Lory Student Center Plaza
  • Kickoff the 2026 National Transfer Student Week with Trivia and Treats on the Plaza. Stop by our table from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM to connect with fellow transfer students, grab a cookie, learn about the week’s schedule, and answer a few trivia questions.

Connecting Students Under the Sun: National Transfer Student Week – Mindful Meandering (Wellness Event)

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, October 20 from 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
  • Location: Adult Learner and Veteran Services, LSC 282
  • Join Adult Learner and Veteran Services (ALVS) Peer Advisor, Anna, on her weekly walk to connect with others. Take a moment to celebrate how far you have come! Meet us in the Adult Learner and Veteran Services (at the North end of the LSC, in room 282). As the warm weather lingers, we will spend time meandering through outdoor green spaces, such as the Arboretum and the Trial Gardens. While Colorado weather is unpredictable, during cooler weather, we will spend time indoors exploring buildings, finding cozy study spots, or it’ll be a mystery until she decides where to explore. Updates on specific details on our adventures will be added on Monday as Colorado weather forecasts are only reliable for about two days. Wherever we are, it’s about connection, community, and a little time to recharge.
  • Let us know you’ll be joining us: https://ramlink.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12652167

Transfer Yoga Class (Wellness Event)

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
  • Location: Campus Rec, Studio 2 (Second Floor Yoga Studio)
  • Take a deep breath; you’ve made it halfway through the semester! It’s time to take a break, stretch, and recharge. Join us for a laid-back yoga session designed for transfer students. Come and leave a little more grounded, and maybe with a friend or two. 
  • Let us know you’ll be joining us: https://ramlink.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12870340

Karaoke and Game Night

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, October 21 from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM
  • Location: Ramskeller, Lower Level of LSC
  • Are you ready to show off your performance skills? Looking for a fun evening of games and meeting other transfer students? Join us for Karaoke and Games during National Transfer Student Week. Whether you want to perform your favorite song or just sit back and play some games, this is the event for you!

Reset & Recharge

  • Date & Time: Thursday, October 22 from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
  • Location: Longs Peak Room, LSC 302
  • Hit pause on the chaos of the semester, celebrate your transfer experience, and step into a space designed to help you feel rested. At this drop-in event, you can enjoy a chair massage (reservations will open 48 hours before the event and drops ins are available), build your own stress relief kit, and connect with other transfer students. Pick up simple habits for better rest, grab a bite to eat, and leave feeling a little calmer, a little cozier, and a lot more recharged.

Celebrating Transfer Students with Donuts and Cider

  • Date & Time: Friday, October 23 from 10:30 AM- 1:00 PM
  • Location: Lory Student Center Plaza
  • A National Transfer Student Week tradition here at CSU! Wrap up the week and help us celebrate all transfer students here at CSU. Stop by the Transfer Programs @ CSU table on the Lory Student Center Plaza for some cider and a donut (V/GF available), while supplies last. Join fellow transfer students and others on campus who support transfer students.

National Transfer Student Week Scavenger Hunt: 

The National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) Scavenger Hunt is an opportunity for transfer students to get involved on campus, learn about resources, and interact with other transfer students. By participating in this scavenger hunt, you have the opportunity to earn points by attending events, visiting offices on campus, and completing side quests. Earning points will earn you prizes as determined by a tier-based system. At the end of the week, the number of points determines which tier you are in and what prizes you get.

How to earn points:

  • Attending a National Transfer Student Week event earns you 15 points. 
  • Visiting one of the participating campus resource offices earns you 5 points. 
  • Completing side quests by taking photos and/or videos fulfilling various prompts earns you 1 point. 

Prize Tiers:

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Tier 4

Tier 5

Tier 6

Tier 7

1-25 

26-50 

51-75 

76-130 

131-145 

146-160 

161-175 

Sticker

Mini Ram

Exclusive

Button

Water Bottle

Stuffed Ram

$25 Ram Cash Raffle

Bookstore Item

Scavenger hunt stamp cards can be picked up at any National Transfer Student Week event or participating campus resource office. Completed cards can be submitted at Friday’s event or through the submission link. 

Participating Campus Resource Offices

Visit offices to learn about  the resources they offer! Each office you visit will earn you 5 points!

SLICE – Student Leadership Involvement & Community Engagement

  • Location: Lory Student Center, Room 210
  • Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Hub

  • Location: Lory Student Center, Room 175
  • Hours: 
    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

ALVS – Adult Learner and Veteran Services

  • Location: Lory Student Center, Room 282
  • Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pride Resource Center

  • Location: Lory Student Center, Room 232
  • Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Asian Pacific American Cultural Center

  • Location: Lory Student Center, Room 333
  • Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

El Centro

  • Location: Lory Student Center, Room 225
  • Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Black/African American Cultural Center

  • Location: Lory Student Center, Room 335
  • Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Library

  • Location: Morgan Library Peer Research Mentor Table
  • Hours: 
    • Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm
    • Friday 10am-3pm

Rams Against Hunger Pantry

  • Location: General Services Building (1251 Mason Street)
  • Hours: 
    • Monday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Thursday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Complete Side Quests by taking pictures and/or videos fulfilling each prompt. Each side quest you complete will earn you 1 point! Completed side quests can be uploaded through this submission link. 

Photos with/at: 

  • Cam the Ram
  • Amy Parsons
  • Your Favorite TTL
  • Cam the Ram Statues
  • Sherwood Forest
  • Your Favorite Dining Hall
  • Your Favorite Professor
  • A Willem DaFoe Pose
  • CSU Sporting Event

Selfies:

  • At your favorite study spot
  • In your favorite building
  • In your favorite office
  • In CSU Gear
  • At your Favorite Food Spot
  • With your Favorite Transfer Transition Leader (TTL)

Videos:

  • Doing a dance on campus
  • “Food Review” of a NTSW Event
  • Of a TTL doing something ridiculous
  • Doing an activity at the Rec Center