Welcome! Come join us to learn about studying science at Colorado State University

Are you interested in pursuing a science career? Are you considering transferring from a community college to a 4-yr university?

Come join us to learn about the transfer process, specifically geared towards STEM (science, technology, engineering, & math) majors. At this free, day-long event, Colorado State University staff and students will host you and address all your questions and concerns. Together, we’ll get you on track for an exciting future in the sciences!

This event will include informational talks, a student panel discussion, a campus tour, help with your CSU application, consultation on credits, and the chance to meet with students and staff in different STEM fields.

Registration

We have a limited number of spots available. Please register at your earliest convenience. If the event fills, please e-mail erinnish@colostate.edu to be placed on a waitlist.

There is no registration fee. This event is sponsored generously by the National Science Foundation and by Colorado State University. However, there will be a parking fee if you choose to park on campus.

Register here by October 31, 2022

Location, Parking, and Other Logistics

Please park in the Lory Student Center/Engineering Parking Lot 310. You can park in spots labeled with an “A,” or the spots labeled with “Admissions Office Guests.”

Directions can be found here: https://visit.colostate.edu/directions-lory-student-center/, see campus map below.

Upon Check-in, you will be asked to provide your license plate state and number. Once we receive that information, we will issue you a virtual parking permit for the day. 

Check-in will take place in the Lory Student Center at 9:00 AM in Room 300.

Virtual Attendance

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Schedule

TimeEventLocation
9:00 AM Arrival at CSULory Student Center (LSC)
9:00 – 9:30 AM Check-in/Bathroom/Coffee Break
9:30 – 9:45 AM Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Erin Nishimura, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology		LSC Room 300
9:45 – 10:30 AMTransfer Information Session
Allie Berger, Transfer Regional Representative -Denver, Office of Admissions 		LSC Room 300
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Campus Tour with Transfer Admissions Ambassador 
11:45 – 12:30 PM  
 Lunch LSC Room 310
12:30 – 12:45 PM
Restroom Break, Return to LSC Room 310
12:45 – 1:30 PM Student Panel Discussion
Jacob Leavitt, Breanna Wenck, Maritza Morales, Hadassah Mendez-Vazquez		LSC Room 310
1:30 – 2:15 PM  Breakout Sessions with STEM departments/Student Clubs
Biochemistry Student Association, Chemistry Student Association, Premedica 		LSC Rooms 310, 328, 330
2:15 – 2:30 PM Break 
2:30 – 3:15 PM  Application Workshop or Transfer Credit 101 Presentation
Allie Berger, Transfer Regional Representative -Denver, Office of Admissions 		LSC Room 304, 306
3:15 – 3:30 PM Closing/Wrap UpLSC 304, 306

Food & Drink

We will have a coffee break and lunch served. There are also locations nearby where snacks are available for purchase. You can also bring your own food or snacks.

We will do our best to address dietary and allergen concerns. Please inform us of your needs upon registration or by e-mail.

Event Survey

Please click the link to fill out an event survey, so we can improve this event for future transfer students!

https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdCXBXGVyeuQFVQ

Questions & Concerns

If you have questions or concerns about this event, please contact Erin Nishimura (erinnish@colostate.edu)

Hosts & Sponsors

This event has been made possible by generous funding from the CSU Collee of Natural Sciences, the National Science Foundation, and <third funder>. Grants received include CAREER (MCB 2143849) awarded to PI Erin Nishimura and <funding information here>.

This event has been organized by the following people:

  • Arlene Nededog – CSU College of Natural Sciences – DEI Coordinator
  • Erin Nishimura – CSU Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Professor
  • Kayla Stewart – CSU Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Laboratory Manager
  • Danielle Burdett – CSU College of Engineering – Transfer Coordinator
  • Allie Berger – CSU Transfer Center – Transfer Regional Representative
  • Brittney Rogers – Community College of Aurora
  • Kimberly Gottfredsen – Community College of Denver
  • Dawn Cummings – Community College of Denver