What is Getting to Year 2?
What is Getting to Year 2 @ CSU?
What is Getting to Year 2 @ CSU?
Getting to Year 2 @ CSU is an initiative designed to help you, as a first-year student, begin thinking about how you will navigate the challenges you may face in your second year. This semester-long campaign has compiled resources and programs from around campus that you can utilize as you begin thinking about your transition into their second year. Whether your concerns pertain to housing, studying abroad, selecting a major, or staying connect – Getting to Year 2 @ CSU is here to help!
How does it work?
Getting to Year 2 @ CSU includes one-time events, as well as ongoing initiatives that can be completed at any point during the semester. First-year students can attend, or participate, in any of the initiatives included in the Getting to Year 2 @ CSU campaign! You will also have the opportunity to visit offices to learn more information about campus resources and have the opportunity to receive a Getting to Year 2 giveaway.
How can you get involved and stay up to date?
You will receive bi-monthly emails from Getting to Year 2 @ CSU which will highlight upcoming initiatives, as well as provide students with tips and important information for their second year. Students are also encouraged to visit the Orientation and Transition Program website (www.otp.colostate.edu/gty2) to learn more!
Upcoming Getting to Year 2 @ CSU Events
- Friday, February 7, 2020 – Politics and Government
- Friday, March 6, 2020 – Health & Wellness
- Friday, April 3, 2020 – Food and Fermentation
On the full day Industry Tours, students will travel to different employers across the state and days typically span from 8:00am-5:00pm. Students can learn more here: https://career.colostate.edu/events.
Class of 2023 Night at the CSU Men’s Basketball Game
Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Moby Arena (7:30pm)
Join the Colorado State Men’s Basketball team as they battle San Diego State! As a first year student attending the game, students can check in with Year 2 @ CSU on the south concourse to receive an exclusive CSU Rams bandana. You don’t want to miss this! No pre-registration required.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020, Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom (9:00am – 4:00pm)
The annual Housing Fair is a one-stop shopping opportunity for students to find places to live in Fort Collins. The Housing Fair brings together landlords, community resources, and Colorado State University offices to inform students about rental housing options and how to successfully live off campus. No pre-registration required.
Education Abroad Workshops
- Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Lory Student Center room 310 (3:30pm – 4:30pm)
- Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Lory Student Center room 328-330 (2:00pm – 3:00pm)
In this workshop, students will gain an understanding of the benefits of having an Education Abroad experience, the types of programs available, financial aid and scholarships, and much more. No pre-registration required.
Getting to Year 2 @ CSU – Office Giveaways
Students will have the opportunity to visit a specific CSU office each week to learn more information about campus resources and have the opportunity to receive a Getting to Year 2 giveaway – a CSU winter beanie. Giveaways will be available on a first-come first-serve basis, while supplies last. Below is the schedule for visiting offices:
- January 21-24: SLiCE (Lory Student Center 210)
- January 21-31: Off-Campus Life (Lory Student Center 274)
- February 3-7: Career Center (Lory Student Center 120)
- February 10-14: Collaborative for Student Achievement (East Side of Canvas Stadium)
- February 24-28: TILT (TILT Great Hall Room 200)
- March 2-6: Outdoor Program (Student Recreation Center)
Additional campus programs and resources to help support students:
- Spring U-Turn- Thursday, March 3, 2020, 10am – 4pm, LSC North Ballroom & Cherokee Park
CSU recognizes that there are a number of factors that can impact a student’s academic performance. For students to learn what is impacting their performance, they can drop in to the U-Turn event. At this event, students can learn how to make a successful academic “u-turn”, as well as receive referrals to the best possible resources available on campus. - “Live On” Campaign: Second year students have many options if they choose to live on campus, including our own Year 2 @ CSU community floor in Laurel Village. Learn more here!
- TILT Academic Workshops: These workshops are designed with unique traits and challenges of students in mind! Attend a workshop to learn more about ways to enhance your learning. For more information visit this page.
- SLiCE Involvement Advising: Taking part in an involvement advising session allows students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an advisor to help students learn about how their areas of interest may relate to opportunities on and off campus. Students can sign up here.
- Office of Financial Aid drop-in hours: Attend drop-in hours with the Office of Financial Aid Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm tomeet with a counselor! No pre-registration required.
For more information on Getting to Year 2 @ CSU or more details, visit: www.otp.colostate.edu/gty2 or contact Year 2 at year2@colostate.edu.
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