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 12Location
10am - 1pmOptional
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 14Location
9:30am - 12:30pmOPTIONAL
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 - 3pmOPTIONAL
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 - 4:30pmREQUIRED
Welcome & Introduction to PLACE
Welcome to CSU! You will get a folder with important information and meet your classmates.Spruce Hall 203
4:30pm - 5pmREQUIRED
Set up NetID
Set up your NetID. Spruce Hall 203
5pm - 7pmOPTIONAL
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 15Location
7:30am - 8:30amREQUIRED
Check-in, Resource Fair, & Breakfast
Check-in and explore on campus resources.Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms
8:30am - 9amREQUIRED
Welcome
Hear a brief welcome from CSU staff.Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms
9am - 9:45amREQUIRED
Campus Resources Session
Learn about campus resources available to you.Lory Student Center (LSC) 384
9:45am - 10:30amREQUIRED
Cultural Adjustment & Small Group Discussion
Learn about cultural adjustment and meet new international students.Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms
10:30am - 10:45amBreakEnjoy a short break.Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms
10:45am - 11:30amREQUIRED
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 - 12pmREQUIRED
Immigration Information
Learn about US immigration rules and regulations. Ask advisors immigration questions.Lory Student Center (LSC) Grand Ballrooms
12pm - 1:30pmLunchEnjoy lunch with new friends.The Foundry Dining Center
1:30pm - 2:30pmOPTIONAL
Campus Tour
Join a campus tour led by current students and staff.Leave from dining center after lunch.
5:00pm - 7:30pmOPTIONAL
Food Truck Rally
Enjoy live music, time with new friends, and food from local food trucks.Meet at International House at 5pm.
Wednesday, August 16Location
9am - 10amREQUIRED
Placement Test: Writing
Take the written part of the English placement test.Morgan Library Room 174
10am - 12pmREQUIRED
Placement Test: Listening & Comprehension
Take the listening and reading comprehension part of the English placement test.Morgan Library Room 174
12pm - 12:30pmREQUIRED
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 - 4pmOPTIONAL
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 17Location
9am - 9:30amREQUIRED
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 - 10:15amREQUIRED
Immigration Information Session
Attend required session and learn about US immigration rules and regulations.Morgan Library 174
10:30am - 12:30pmREQUIRED
Placement Advising & Registration
Meet with an advisor for placement results and register for classes.Morgan Library 174