Family Involvement

Throughout the year we host Buff Family programming opportunities for you to stay connected and engaged in the CU Boulder community. Be sure to follow our to stay up-to-date on current events and campus updates.


Buff Family Programs and Events

The Buffalo Summer ExperienceÌýprograms are a great way for you and your student to get to know more about life at CU Boulder and start to build community with other incoming students and families. There are a variety of ways for you to get connected through summer experiences, including in-person and virtual options. Ìý

Fall Welcome is an opportunity to connectÌýwith faculty, staff, students and fellow Buff families. We will offer specific in-person and virtual sessions and programs for families and hope you can join us.Ìý

Buff Family Webinars and Coffee hours are engagement opportunities for our families to connect with New Student & Family Programs and each other. We will discuss a variety of topics each month.

Family Weekend is a time to connect with your student, experience campus and have fun.

Save the date for Family Weekend 2024 | Oct. 24 - 27.

Spring Welcome is an opportunity to connectÌýwith faculty, staff, students and fellow Buff families. We will offer specificÌýsessions and programs for families and hope you can join us.Ìý

Spend time with your student, mingle with other Buff Families and cheer on the BuffsÌýbasketball teamÌýas they take on Utah! There is no cost associated with Family Day, but please register so we can get an accurate head count for the event.Ìý

The Marinus Smith Award recognizes faculty and staff members who have had a particularly positive impact on our students. Honorees are nominated by those they teach, mentor, support and serve. WeÌýbelieve that this award is particularly special, because nominators have taken it upon themselves to write about an individual who has made a remarkable impact on their time at the university.Ìý

Is your student craving their favorite home-cooked meal? Share your favorite family recipe and the story behind the dishÌýfor our Taste of Home program in partnership with Campus Dining Services!

We collect recipes and share them on ourÌý, in a virtual cookbook and a select few will be recreated and featured in our dining centers!Ìý

Other Buff Family Involvement Opportunities


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New Student and Family ProgramsÌýoffers scholarships for incoming and continuing CU Boulder students. Learn more and support the scholarship fund.

Stay in touch with CUÌýBoulder after your student graduates. JoinÌýthe Alumni Association as a friend of CU Boulder and enjoy lifetime membership benefits.

TheÌýParent FundÌýis one of many way for parents to promote the success of students through a variety of programs and initiatives that enrich theÌýstudent experience.