Ram Orientation is not just an experience for students– we know how important it is for you to know what to expect as your student starts their time at Colorado State University. We invite you to attend one of our options for Parents, Family, and Guest Ram Orientation sessions.
There are 2 options that you, as the support system of a Transfer student, can choose from for your Orientation Session. Explore the options below to decide which session is best for you. No matter which session you select, you will receive information critical in supporting your student in their transition.
Registration for Parent, Family, and Guest Orientation is part of your student’s orientation reservation process on can be completed on our orientation reservation page.
On-Campus Parent, Family, and Guest First-Year Ram Orientation
Join us for an in-person Orientation session that will be on Thursday, December 8th, 2022, the same day as your students on campus session. While your student is participating in their orientation program At this session, you can expect to learn information about campus resources available to both you and your student, hear from current CSU students, learn important requirements that your student needs to complete, ways to support your student, and more!
Ram Orientation Semester Preparation Checklist
Use this checklist to help your student prepare for Ram Orientation and for their first semester at CSU.
Virtual Parent, Family, and Guest Ram Orientation
We know that it may not be possible for you to travel to Fort Collins with your student, but we still want you to have information that can help you support them. We will be hosting a session of Virtual Parent, Family, and Guest Ram Orientation on December 9th, 2022. This program will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time via Zoom. During these sessions, you can expect to hear from different campus resources, current students, and staff who are here to support both you and your student.
Participating in Virtual Parent, Family, and Guest Ram Orientation also gives you access to online orientation modules. These modules will be available on November 14th, 2022 and can be reviewed at your own pace.