PLACE Orientation
Welcome to PLACE!
We look forward to seeing you at Orientation. Orientation for Spring 2024 will occur in person the week of January 9th-12th. 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.
Spring 2024 Orientation Schedule
| Tuesday, January 9 | Location | What to bring? | ||
| 10:00am - 11:30am | Welcome and Introduction to PLACE Required | Welcome to CSU! You will get a folder with important information and meet your classmates. | Spruce Hall Room 203 | |
| 11:30am - 12:00pm | Set up your NETID and CSU Email Required | Set up your CSU NetID and email for easy access to your coursework and RAMweb. | Spruce Hall Computer Lab | Any emails you have received from CSU. |
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Connect with us Required | Learn about the different ways you can connect with campus offices and communities | Spruce Hall | Phone or laptop |
| 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Tour of Campus Optional | See important buildings to know on campus. | Begins and Ends in Spruce Hall | Comfortable walking shoes, outdoor weather clothing |
| Wednesday, January 10 | Location | What to bring? | ||
| 9:00am - 11:30am | Placement Test Session 1 | Take both the written and computer parts of the placement test. | Spruce Hall | CSU Net ID |
| 12:00am - 2:30pm | Placement Test Session 2 | Take both the written and computer parts of the placement test. | Spruce Hall | CSU Net ID |
| 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Placement Test Session 3 | Take both the written and computer parts of the placement test. | Spruce Hall | CSU Net ID |
| Thursday, January 11 | Location | What to bring? | ||
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Immigration Information Session Required | Attend required session and learn about US immigration rules and regulations | Spruce Hall | CSU Net ID |
| 12:00am - 1:00pm | Immunization Information Session Required | Upload required immunization documents | Spruce Hall | CSU Net ID |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Advising and Registration Required | Work with an advisor to go over your placement test and register for classes | Spruce Hall | CSU Net ID |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Get your RamCard Required | Fill out the forms and take the photo needed to get your student ID card | RamCard Office - Lory Student Center | $30 in cash or credit card CSU ID # Passport |
| Friday, January 12 | Location | What to bring? | ||
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Brunch with current students Required | Talk with current students, ask questions, eat traditional U.S. breakfast foods | Spruce Hall | |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Canvas Session Required | Learn about Canvas, our online management system, and how to access your classes | Spruce Hall | Net ID and password |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Insurance Information Required | Learn how to access your insurance information and card, and how the insurance system works here in the U.S. | Spruce Hall | Sponsorship letter Net ID and password |