colorado state university campus tours

College of Business

Academic visits and events.

There are lots of opportunities to tour in person and meet with representatives from CSU’s majors and academic paths.

If you don’t see a tour or event below that works for you, please contact the academic college or department listed below to schedule an appointment at least three to four weeks before you’d like to visit. While there is no guarantee a visit can be arranged, acting early will increase your ability to do so.

Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions about who to meet with or need help with arrangements.

Ongoing and specialty academic events

Academic tours and info sessions, engineering program ii, robotics program, global business academy, stem summer program, academic colleges and offices contacts.

Click on a college to see which majors are included and what they offer.

College of Agricultural Sciences

• College of Engineering

College of Health and Human Sciences

College of liberal arts, warner college of natural resources.

• College of Natural Sciences
• College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Exploratory Studies Advising

Pre-Health Professions & Pre-Veterinary Studies

Teacher licensure.

• University Honors Program

Majors within this college are: Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Environmental Horticulture, Equine Science, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Livestock Business Management, and Soil and Crop Sciences.

Tours are available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions , offered throughout the year.

For additional options, please reach out to:

Brennan Bates at [email protected] or (970) 491-7747

The major within this college is: Business Administration .

Nicholas Adams at [email protected]

You can request a tour of the college, lunch with a current student, and/or attending a class. Please make your request at least two weeks prior to your desired date.

College of Engineering

Majors within this college are: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Walter Scott, Jr., College of Engineering recruiter at [email protected]

You may schedule a tour of the engineering buildings, labs and the Engineering Hall at the Academic Village with one of our engineering student ambassadors. We are happy to help you learn more about the college and academic programs to discover if they’re a fit for you.

Majors within this college are: Apparel and Merchandising, Construction Management, Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Fermentation Science and Technology, Health and Exercise Science, Hospitality and Event Management, Human Development and Family Studies, Interior Architecture and Design, Nutrition and Food Science, and Social Work.

For additional options , please reach out to:

College of Health and Human Sciences recruiter at [email protected]

Majors within this college are: Anthropology, Art (B.A. and B.F.A), Communication Studies, Dance (B.A. and B.F.A.), Economics, English, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts, International Studies, Journalism and Media Communication, Languages Literatures and Cultures, Music (B.A. and B.M.), Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Theatre, and Women’s and Gender Studies.

For additional opportunities , please reach out to:

College of Liberal Arts recruiter at [email protected] or (970) 821-5276 (Text friendly. Please include your/the student’s full name in the message.)

You can connect with current students and faculty, chat with the College of Liberal Arts recruitment coordinator, or view the spaces where you could live and learn as a liberal arts student.

Majors within this college are: Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, Fish Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship, Geology, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Natural Resource Tourism, Natural Resources Management, Restoration Ecology, and Watershed Science and Sustainability.

For additional opportunities, please reach out to:

Carmyn Ginnetti at [email protected]

You are invited to schedule a tour of the Michael Smith Natural Resources building and meet with the college recruiter. You also have the option of requesting lunch with a current student. We recommend scheduling your tour at least two weeks prior to your desired date.

College of Natural Sciences

Majors within this college are: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, and Zoology.

Virtual information sessions also are available.

Warren Jackson, undergraduate recruitment coordinator, at [email protected] or (970) 491-4519.

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Majors within this college are: Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience .

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Recruiter at [email protected] .

Prospective undergraduate students interested in these majors are invited to attend a small group tour with a current undergraduate student to tour at classroom and lab spaces. This tour will only provide information about CVMBS’s undergraduate majors.

If you are a high school or transfer student interested in pre-veterinary pathways, please contact Health Professions Advising at [email protected] or (970) 491-7095. If you are a  current undergraduate student applying to DVM programs , please contact [email protected] . 

Exploratory Studies

Exploratory Studies is pleased to offer both in-person and virtual appointments. Appointments are highly recommended, but students and guests also may drop in Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m.

Call us at (970) 491-7095 to schedule an appointment. Our in-person visits are held at Canvas Stadium, 1415 Meridian Avenue, in Fort Collins.

Please check out our website to learn more about how we serve pre-health and pre-veterinary students. If you have specific questions, you can email us at any time. If you’d like to schedule an appointment with one of our health professions advisors during your campus visit, contact our office by phone at least two to three weeks before your visit as our calendars fill quickly. We are happy to meet with you via phone or Zoom if calendars are full during the time of your visit.

You can reach us at (970) 491-7095 or [email protected] .

Please contact the Center for Educator Preparation Advising Center to learn more about your options for becoming a teacher. Appointments are highly recommended and can be made over the phone or email, and walk-ins are available most weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Contact Maggie Burks at [email protected] .

University Honors Program

Connect with other Honors students, chat with Honors staff and faculty, and/or arrange a tour of the spaces where you could live, learn, and grow as an Honors student. Please contact our office for opportunities and appointments at (970) 491-5679 or [email protected] .

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Engineering Exploration Day

Colorado State University

Tours and information sessions.

CSU is on spring break from Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15th. This may impact your visit as there are fewer students on campus and some buildings might be closed. Please reach out to admissions if you have any questions.

College of Business

Campus self guided, welcome to colorado state university home of the csu rams.

This self-guided walking tour will give you the opportunity to experience the ram community first hand. The combination of outstanding academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and enthusiastic student involvement is why many call CSU home. Discover CSU’s eight colleges, dine at one of our award-winning dining centers, and get to know the lively academic community that is Colorado State University!

1. Ammons Hall

Originally built as the Women’s Recreation Center in 1922, with an indoor pool. The pool is now filled in and Ammons Hall is home to the University Welcome Center and Office of Admissions.

Take a walk through the Oval and discover the historic district of campus. With buildings dating as far back as 1881 (Spruce Hall), the oval embodies the vast history of campus. Shaded by American elm trees, the Oval is a perfect place to for students to study and recreate. The annual homecoming parade, President’s Annual Fall Address, and multiple weddings take place here each year.

3. Lory Student Center

With more than 20,000 people passing through its doors each day, the Lory Student Center (LSC) underwent a major renovation in 2014. This facility houses a food court, the CSU Bookstore, Student Advocacy offices, meeting space, ballrooms, and a microbrewery that serves as a lab for fermentation science.

4. Morgan Library

The Morgan Library has been providing research and study space for students since 1964. It currently holds 2 million books and journals in its collection. Extensive renovation of the library, which includes a 24-hour study cube, has revitalized the space to be more suitable for current students.

5. Biology Building

The Biology Building was built in 2017 and focuses on creating spaces where the record-number of Biological Sciences and Zoology majors can spend their time in classrooms or study spaces. The facility provides cutting-edge laboratories for CSU researchers, faculty, and students.

6. Chemistry Research Building

The Chemistry Research Building is a state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratory facility located on the “Science Mall.” This building provides 60,000 square feet of additional hood-intensive lab space, which integrates collaborative student and faculty research. Check out the art installation just outside of the building’s entrance featuring molecules found in our atmosphere.

7. Academic Village

Academic Village, one of CSU’s living-learning communities, features a common area with a water fountain, award-winning Ram’s Horn Dining Center, and three residence halls – Engineering, Honors, and Aspen.

8. CSU Canvas Stadium

The multi-purpose stadium houses the Alumni Center, classrooms, and the Collaborative for Student Achievement, touching all students during their time in school and inviting alumni back to campus. The facility achieved Leed Certification that ensures a healthy and sustainable environment.

9. Student Recreation Center

CSU’s Student Recreation Center is a breathtaking combination of luxurious amenities and stunning cultural design and is consistently ranked one of the top 5 student recreation centers in the country. The 165,000 square foot facility feature a twofloor cardio-weight fitness area, group fitness studios, climbing wall, bouldering cave, in-pool rock wall, 4-lane swimming pool with lazy river, indoor and outdoor basketball, outdoor volleyball and hockey areas, a hot tub, and much more.

10. The Pavilion

The Pavilion is in the center of Laurel Village and is the first project on the main CSU campus to receive a LEED Platinum certification. The Pavilion features sustainable and local products as well as innovative energy-saving features including a katabatic cooling tower.

11. University Center for the Arts (1400 Remington Street)

The University Center for the Arts is an exquisite venue for music, theatre, dance and art that features over 300 performances and events each year. In this building – through performance, creative production, design, education, therapy, and research – future generations of arts professionals are becoming contributors to the essential vitality of our culture and society.