PLACE Orientation
Welcome to PLACE!
We look forward to seeing you at Orientation. This fall mid-semester, orientation will occur in person the week of October 3 – October 5. 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 2022 Mid-Semester Orientation Schedule
| Monday, October 3 | Location | ||
| 9am - 10am | REQUIRED Welcome & Introductions | Welcome to CSU! You will get a folder with important information and meet your classmates. | Laurel Hall Room 103 |
| 10am - 10:45am | REQUIRED Immigration Information Session | Learn about important US immigration rules. Bring your passport with visa, I-20, and CSU Net ID. | Laurel Hall Room 103 |
| 10:45am - 11:30am | REQUIRED Campus Resources & Academic Best Practices | Learn about various campus resources and academic best practices. | Laurel Hall Room 103 |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | REQUIRED Lunch | Enjoy lunch with your new classmates and PLACE staff. | Dining Hall |
| 12:30pm - 1pm | REQUIRED Get Your Ram Card | Get your Ram Card. Bring your passport and CSU Net ID. Your Ram Card will cost $25 and be billed to your student account on RamWeb. | Lory Student Center (LSC) Ram Card Office |
| 1pm - 2pm | REQUIRED Campus Tour | Explore campus on a walking campus tour. Learn about campus buildings and resources, including the Lory Student Center (LSC), Morgan Library, Rec Center, and academic buildings. | Leave from Lory Student Center (LSC) |
| 2pm - 3:30pm | Optional Snacks & Games | Get to know other PLACE students, faculty, and staff. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and games. | Spruce Hall Lobby |
| Tuesday, October 4 | Location | ||
| 9am - 10am | REQUIRED Placement Test: Writing | Take the written part of the English placement test. | Morgan Library Room 175 |
| 10am - 12pm | REQUIRED Placement Test: Listening & Comprehension | Take the listening and reading comprehension part of the English placement test. | Morgan Library Room 175 |
| Wednesday, October 5 | Location | ||
| 10am - 12pm | REQUIRED Placement Advising & Registration | Meet with an advisor for placement results and register for classes. | Morgan Library Room 174 |
| Thursday, October 6 | Location | ||
| 10am - 12:30pm | Optional Shopping Trip | Learn how to ride the Max Bus to nearby shopping centers. CSU Students ride for free with their CSU ID. Bring money if you want to purchase anything at the stores. | Meet at Spruce Hall Lobby |
| 6pm - 8pm | Optional International Volleyball Night | Join us for our weekly International Volleyball Night to make new friends, get outside, and play volleyball! | Student Rec Center Sand Volleyball Courts |