We’re excited to welcome you to CU! We want you to know how grateful we are to have your trust as we partner with you on your academic journey. New Student Orientation will take place on campus Friday, August 19 through Sunday, August 21. All new students must attend Orientation to ensure you’re confident and prepared for your first day of classes. 

• Friday, August 19 – Orientation Day 1 (all new students and their parents/families)
  • 8:00 AM – On-campus offices open
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Orientation check-in begins (in various locations)
  • 10:00 AM – Student and Parent Orientation begins (in various locations)
  • 12:00 – 2:00 PM – Lunch
  • 2:00 -4:00 – Orientation sessions resume (in various locations)
  • 4:00 – 5:00 – Watermelon Social and Resource Fair (Pick up your fair tickets here)

• Saturday, August 20 – Orientation Day 2 (for incoming freshmen registered for FSL – Foundations of Scholarship and Learning) 
  • 10:00 AM 10:45 AM  – Keynote Speaker or PA Real Talk (in various locations)
  • 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM  – PA Real Talk or Keynote Speaker (in various locations)
  • 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM – Community Picnic (Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena) 
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – CU 101 (in various locations)
  • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Class Picture (on the Quad)
  • 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Music on McClain (on the Quad) 

• Sunday, August 21 – Orientation Day 3
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Opening Chapel Chat (Baird Chapel)  
  • 1:00 PM – Sunday Funday (on the Quad)

If you have any questions or need any help through your next steps, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help guide you through this process to ensure you’re ready for your first day at CU.

Check out our Admitted Students FAQs.