Next Steps for International Admits

You’re officially a Colorado State University admit, but there are a few more steps international students must take to take to prepare for the first day of class. Below you’ll find detailed information that will guide you through the enrollment process. We’re here for you if you have any questions.

Conditional Admission: Instructions for students awarded conditional admission will vary slightly. Conditionally admitted students planning to enroll in the Programs for Learning Academic and Community English (PLACE) program to clear their admission will receive additional instructions from PLACE. Refer to our conditional admission site to learn more.

Three students walking through campus on the first day of classes at Colorado State University

Getting Started: Activate Your NetID

Within two days of submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions to activate your electronic identity.
This email may be routed to your spam or promotions folder, especially if you are using Gmail. Check your spam folders and make sure @colostate.edu is set up as a safe sender.
Creating your NetID also creates your university email account, which other offices and departments use to contact you. 

View Your Interactive checklist

Your checklist will help you track important tasks, like applying for housing, signing up for orientation, and submitting immigration documents. As you complete tasks, you’ll see the corresponding status update along with detailed information about what’s next.
Your checklist will be constantly updated throughout the year to make sure you have the best information at your fingertips when you’re ready for it.

How do I get to the Ram Start Checklist?
Your checklist will be available once you are admitted to CSU.
To sign in:
1. Go to ramweb.colostate.edu and sign in using your NetID
2. Navigate to the Ram Start section
3. Click the “Ram Start Checklist” button
4. Explore your checklist items. Incomplete or items that need attention items will have a “X” icon next to them, and you can find more information to complete them below your checklist.

Click on each step to see detailed information about why each step is important and the actions you need to take to check it off the list. Access your RamStart Checklist in RamWeb to complete these next steps and more.

Visit your interactive checklist

Your RamStart checklist is available online and will be constantly updated throughout the year with your next steps. Access your checklist today to see what’s missing.

How do I get to the Ram Start Checklist?
Your checklist will be available once you are admitted to CSU.
To sign in:
1. Go to ramweb.colostate.edu and sign in using your NetID
2. Navigate to the Ram Start section
3. Click the “Ram Start Checklist” button
4. Explore your checklist items. Incomplete or items that need attention items will have a “X” icon next to them, and you can find more information to complete them below your checklist.