PLACE Orientation
Welcome to PLACE!
We look forward to seeing you at Orientation. Orientation will occur in person the week of August 14-17. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mandatory Orientation
Orientation is mandatory for all new PLACE students. If you have questions, you can email us at PLACE-general@colostate.edu.
Fall 2023 Orientation Schedule
| Saturday, August 12 | Location | ||
| 10am - 1pm | Optional A Home-y Giveaway Event | Come get free household items, including dishes, kitchen items, bedding, towels, and more. | Plymouth UCC Church, 916 W. Prospect Rd. |
| Monday, August 14 | Location | ||
| 9:30am - 12:30pm | OPTIONAL Bike Workshop & Ride | Learn about biking in Fort Collins, the rules you need to be aware of. Enjoy a bike ride tour of campus and get a free bike helmet. End the session with a free lunch. | Preconstruction Building Room 122 |
| 1pm - 3pm | OPTIONAL Open a Bank Account with FNBO | Open a bank account with First National Bank. Bring your passport, I-20, CSU ID number/email, and US address. | Preconstruction Building Room 122 |
| 3pm - 4:30pm | REQUIRED Welcome & Introduction to PLACE | Welcome to CSU! You will get a folder with important information and meet your classmates. | Spruce Hall 203 |
| 4:30pm - 5pm | REQUIRED Set up NetID | Set up your NetID. | Spruce Hall 203 |
| 5pm - 7pm | OPTIONAL Pizza & Volleyball | Join us for a chance to make new friends. Enjoy some volleyball with new friends. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided. | Outdoor Volleyball Courts at Student Rec Center |
| Tuesday, August 15 | Location | ||
| 7:30am - 8:30am | REQUIRED Check-in, Resource Fair, & Breakfast | Check-in and explore on campus resources. | Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms |
| 8:30am - 9am | REQUIRED Welcome | Hear a brief welcome from CSU staff. | Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms |
| 9am - 9:45am | REQUIRED Campus Resources Session | Learn about campus resources available to you. | Lory Student Center (LSC) 384 |
| 9:45am - 10:30am | REQUIRED Cultural Adjustment & Small Group Discussion | Learn about cultural adjustment and meet new international students. | Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms |
| 10:30am - 10:45am | Break | Enjoy a short break. | Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms |
| 10:45am - 11:30am | REQUIRED CSU Campus Safety | Learn about personal safety and important laws in the U.S. from CSU police. | Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms |
| 11:30am - 12pm | REQUIRED Immigration Information | Learn about US immigration rules and regulations. Ask advisors immigration questions. | Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms |
| 12pm - 1:30pm | Lunch | Enjoy lunch with new friends. | The Foundry Dining Center |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | OPTIONAL Campus Tour | Join a campus tour led by current students and staff. | Leave from dining center after lunch. |
| 5:00pm - 7:30pm | OPTIONAL Food Truck Rally | Enjoy live music, time with new friends, and food from local food trucks. | Meet at International House at 5pm. |
| Wednesday, August 16 | Location | ||
| 9am - 10am | REQUIRED Placement Test: Writing | Take the written part of the English placement test. | Morgan Library Room 174 |
| 10am - 12pm | REQUIRED Placement Test: Listening & Comprehension | Take the listening and reading comprehension part of the English placement test. | Morgan Library Room 174 |
| 12pm - 12:30pm | REQUIRED Get Your RamCard | Get your RamCard. $20 will be charged to your student account on RamWeb. Bring your passport. | Lory Student Center (LSC) Ram Card Office |
| 1pm - 4pm | OPTIONAL Transportation Session & Shopping Trip | Learn about Fort Collins's free bus system. Then, take a bus ride on the Max to nearby stores! | Leave from Spruce Hall Lobby |
| Thursday, August 17 | Location | ||
| 9am - 9:30am | REQUIRED Immunization Session | Upload required immunization documents. Bring your MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) immunization documents (paper copy OR digital copy on your phone). | Morgan Library 174 |
| 9:30am - 10:15am | REQUIRED Immigration Information Session | Attend required session and learn about US immigration rules and regulations. | Morgan Library 174 |
| 10:30am - 12:30pm | REQUIRED Placement Advising & Registration | Meet with an advisor for placement results and register for classes. | Morgan Library 174 |