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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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.