As you settle into your new life at CU Boulder, you may notice some things around campus鈥攃halk messages on the sidewalks, event posters covering bulletin boards and many people talking about 鈥済etting involved.鈥澨齏e are surrounded by opportunities to get involved, but what does this mean for you?
Why you should get involved?
Getting involved helps you discover interests and hobbies, find a close-knit community on campus and even explore different career paths. The Center for Student Involvement (CSI)听provides many ways to get involved on campus鈥攈ere are a few areas to help you get started.
Student organizations
CU Boulder has over 500 student organizations. Whether you are interested in politics, outdoor activities, artistic expression, social justice or athletic competition, there鈥檚 something for everyone. to explore student groups by topic or an alphabetical list, or attend the upcoming on Sept. 27 to meet student groups on campus.
Can鈥檛 find a group that matches your interests? Start an organization of your own! CSI is here to support student groups with the resources to plan events, raise funds and grow your organization.
Campus events
If you feel like you don鈥檛 have time to commit to a group right now, there are still ways you can get involved and meet new people. CSI hosts many events throughout the year, including I Love Mondays, Ralphie鈥檚 Cooking Basics, Buffalo Nites and programs through the Dennis Small Cultural Center. CSI events are free and open to all students.
Leadership development
Leadership experience is always something that looks great on a r茅sum茅! CU GOLD (Gaining Opportunities through Leadership Development) provides free leadership development opportunities to all students. Students can register for the Core Leadership Program, which consists of weekly seminars on a variety of leadership topics.
Fraternity and听sorority life
Fraternity and sorority life offers friendships, leadership opportunities, community service and philanthropy, networking, social events and more. Learn more by visiting the Fraternity & Sorority Life website.
If you are still unsure on how to get involved, stop in the CSI office in UMC 330. CSI staff are happy to help you find the best way for you to get involved at CU.
