Welcome! Come learn about opportunities to study science at Colorado State University
Deadline for registration now extended to 11/3/23!
Are you curious about attending a 4-yr university? Wondering if you can afford it? Trying to figure out how the process works?
Come join us to learn about transferring from a community college to a 4-yr university. We’ll teach you about financial aid options, the application process, career options, and talk about generally what it all feels like. Our topics will be specifically geared toward STEM majors (science, technology, engineering, & math).
This is a 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!
Note – many students think they cannot afford a 4-yr college degree, but they actually can. For example, if you are PELL eligible, CSU will match PELL funding with their own contribution.
Friday, November 10, 2023
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Colorado State University Campus
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.
You can still register if you cannot make the full day.
Location, Parking, and Other Logistics
Location. This event will be held at Ammons Hall which is located at 711 Oval Drive Fort Collins, CO on the main campus of Colorado State University. Directions can be found here. See the Campus Map below. Afternoon sessions will be held in the Anatomy and Zoology Building.
Transport. Aims Community College will offer shared transportation to and from the event.
Parking. The event will begin in the University Welcome Center at Ammons Hall, located at 711 Oval Dr, Fort Collins, CO. Parking for this event is free!
• Plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before the event, to find parking and complete check in.
• If you are bringing a van with a group of students, take a picture of your license plate for your check in for Ammons. At check in a staff member can add your license plate information for the parking pass.
• If you are a student driving yourself, you will be sent an email that allows you to input your license plate online for a parking pass. It will be important to submit your vehicle information at that time for a parking pass.
• General parking is available in lots #310 and #315 near Ammons Hall, or #415 near Morgan Library.
• Upon providing your vehicle information, you are permitted to park in any parking lots labeled with an “A,” or the spots labeled with “Admissions Office Guests” on the day of your visit.
Check-in. Please check in at Ammons Hall between 8:30 and 9 am. We will provide coffee and snacks during check in.
Mobility and Accommodations. We would like to make this event accessible for everyone. Please let us know if you have any mobility restrictions and how we can best help you. Also, if there is any way we can make the event more comfortable for you (lighting, space for breaks, pumping rooms, prayer facilities) please let us know so we can help.
Virtual Attendance
We will offer virtual options. If you would like a virtual option, please select this option when you register here.
2023 – Schedule
| Time | Event | Who | Location |
| 8:30 – 9:00 am | Check-in & coffee | Ammons Hall | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Welcome remarks | Erin Nishimura & Kayla Stewart, hosts | Ammons Hall |
| 9:15 – 10:00 am | Financial Aid Presentation & Q&A | Financial Aid Officers | Ammons Hall |
| 10:00 – 10:30 am | Transfer Information Session | Office of Admissions | Ammons Hall |
| 10:30 – 11:30 am | Campus Tour | Admissions Ambassador | CSU Campus |
| 11:30 – 12:00 pm | Walk to MRB & lab tours | CSU Campus | |
| 12:00 – 12:45 pm | Lunch | Erin Nishimura & Kayla Stewart, hosts | AZ H210 |
| 12:45 – 1:30 pm | Meet the Student Orgs | BMB Students, Engineering Students, Health Students, Bug Club | AZ H210 |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Transferred Student Panel Discussion | Current CSU Students | AZ H210 |
| 2:30 – 2:45 pm | Break | ||
| 2:45 – 3:45 pm | Campus Resources – Lightning Presentations and Meet & Greet | Student Case Management, SLiCE (Student Learning & Engagement), Off Campus Life, Adult Learner & Veteran Services | AZ H210 |
| 3:45 – 4:00 pm | Final remarks & survey | Erin Nishimura & Kayla Stewart, hosts | AZ H210 |
Food & Drink
We will serve a morning coffee break and a lunch. You are also welcome to 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!
Questions & Concerns
If you have questions or concerns about this event, please contact Erin Nishimura (erinnish@colostate.edu) or Kayla Stewart (krstew@colostate.edu)
Hosts & Sponsors
This event has been made possible by generous funding from the CSU Collee of Natural Sciences and the National Science Foundation. Grants received include CAREER (MCB 2143849) awarded to PI Erin Nishimura.
This event has been organized by the following people:
- Erin Nishimura – CSU Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Professor
- Kayla Stewart – CSU Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Laboratory Manager