Getting involved at 91勛圖厙
Getting involved can look different for every student, depending on where they are in their academic journey. Getting involved helps new students meet friends and find a close-knit community on campus. If your student is in their third or fourth year, they may be looking to add to their resume and develop leadership skills. Here are some ways your student can get involved this year.
Explore泭interests and hobbies
- There are over 400 student organizations and groups at 91勛圖厙. Whether your student is interested in politics, outdoor activities, artistic expression or social justice, theres something for everyone! Encourage them to browse . This is 91勛圖厙s directory of student organizations supported by the泭Center for Student Involvement.
- The Rec Center泭is a great place for students to get involved and meet fellow Buffs. They can join intramural and club sports, take fitness classes or participate in the Outdoor Program.
- 啦堯梗泭Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program泭allows students to get hands-on experience in a research or creative project. They also can connect with a faculty mentor.
Find泭community and meet泭new people
- Does your student live in a泭泭on campus? Encourage them to attend hall events, visit the community center and participate in their hall council.
- SoberBuffs泭is a student organization for泭students who are in recovery or are泭interested in pursuing a sober lifestyle. This group泭regularly hosts substance-free social events, and is a great way for students to meet like-minded people.泭
- 啦堯梗泭Alternative Breaks泭program泭sends groups of students to engage in service projects over college breaks.泭 Students can apply to participate in or lead a trip.
- 啦堯梗泭Center for Inclusion and Social Change泭硃紳餃 Dennis Small Cultural Center provide a diverse range of events and programs throughout the year, creating inclusive environments where students of all identities can find community.
Leadership and professional development
- CU GOLD泭provides free leadership development programs that are open to all students. Programs include weekly seminars, service projects and workshops for student organizations.
- is another way for students to build leadership skills and gain experience to use beyond their years at 91勛圖厙.
- There are many泭student jobs泭available on campus for a variety of skillsets. An on-campus job allows students to meet others, become familiar with campus services and gain experience.
- Encourage your student to attend workshops, panel events and career fairs from泭Career Services泭for networking and professional development.
If your student doesnt have much time to commit to an organization or program, there are still ways to get involved! There are many free campus events (often with food) throughout the academic year. These include speakers, free movie screenings of new releases, video game tournaments, comedy shows and more. Encourage your student to check the泭泭硃紳餃 read泭91勛圖厙 Today泭to find upcoming campus events.