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!

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

Virtual Workshops

• First-year students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of virtual workshops, full of information that will assist students with transitioning to their second year.
  • Living Options after the First Year, presented by Off-Campus Life & University Housing
    • Wednesday, January 27 | 2:00 – 3:00, MST | JOIN HERE
  • Education Abroad Opportunities, presented by Education Abroad
    • Tuesday, February 16 | 2:00 – 3:00pm, MST | JOIN HERE
    • Wednesday, February 24 | 11:00am – 12:00pm, MST | JOIN HERE
  • Peace Corps Workshop, presented by Peace Corps 
    • Thursday, February 18 | 5:00 – 6:00pm, MST | Registration info here
  • Signing a Lease/Looking for Office-Campus Housing, presented by Off-Campus Life & Student Legal Services
    • Tuesday, March 10 | 11:00am – 12:00pm, MST | JOIN HERE
  • How to Build a Budget, presented by Canvas Credit Union and Alumni Association
    • Tuesday, March 21 | 11:00am – 12:00pm, MST | JOIN HERE

SLiCE Spring Involvement Expo

• January 25 – February 8

  • Colorado State University’s virtual Spring 2021 Involvement Expo is an opportunity for you and your fellow Rams to get involved on campus. Adding more areas of engagement, the Involvement Expo will be presented on Flipgrid, RamLink, and Instagram Takeover leveraging both synchronous and asynchronous options to reach a variety of students. By connecting with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and University departments, you can leave your mark at CSU through student organization and discover the services offered to you. The Involvement Expo is a great way to think big, get involved, and DoSomething CSU.

    • FLIPGRID | January 25 – February 8 | Asynchronous

      • ​View over 100 welcoming messages from CSU RSOs and University departments by logging onto flipgrid.com/csuexpo during the dates above, connect with RAMily, and discover many of the opportunities available to you. Need support accessing Flipgrid? Review the Involvement Expo Instructional Guide. * CSU eID required to view the Involvement Expo. Flipgrid is accessible via web browser (mobile + desktop) or the Flipgrid app.

    • INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER | January 25 | Synchronous

      • ​Follow @slicecsu and @coloradostateuniversity on IG to see highlighted RSOs on January 25!

    • RAMLINK | January 27 & January 28 | Synchronous

      • ​Stop by ramlink.colostate.edu WED, JAN 27 or THURS, JAN 28 between 10am – 12pm to interact with, join organizations, and connect with a few RSOs in real time.

• No pre-registration required – join us day of!

Virtual Housing Fair

• Wednesday, February 3 | 10:00am – 4:00pm, MST

• The Housing Fair is an open house in the Lory Student Center that takes place every spring. It is an opportunity for students to do one stop shopping for places to live in Fort Collins. The Housing Fair brings together landlords, community resources and Colorado State University offices to inform students about housing options and how to successfully live off campus.

• To access the event, go to rentalsearch.colostate.edu! Make sure to take the housing fair survey to check-in.

Virtual Career Fair

• Tuesday, February 9 – Wednesday, February 10 | 11:30am – 3:30pm, MST

• Connect with companies & organizations to discuss full-time, part-time, internship, seasonal, and volunteer positions.

• Registration details here

Spring U-Turn

• Thursday, March 4 | 10:00am – 4:00pm, 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 our 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.

• Pre-register to set up an appointment. Details to come.

Attend TILT Academic Workshops

• Ongoing

• These workshops are designed with the unique traits and challenges of students in mind! Attend a workshop to learn more about ways to enhance your learning.

• Registration details on TILT website

Complete SLiCE Involvement Advising

• Ongoing

• 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.

• Register on SLiCE website!

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.