Ram Welcome provides new CSU students the opportunity to explore academic programs, meet faculty and staff, learn about the many services available to support their college experience, become part of the campus community, connect with new and current students, learn traditions, and discover what it means to be a CSU Ram.

Ram Welcome is a collaboration between the Division of Student Affairs and the Provost’s Office that not only builds upon the initial Ram Orientation experience but also involves faculty and staff all across campus. Orientation and Transition Programs, which is responsible for Ram Orientation, works with the entire campus community to coordinate and organize all the events.

Excitement begins

Students are expected to attend all of Ram Welcome. For first-year students, the excitement begins as soon as everyone has moved in on Thursday, Aug. 16. At 4 p.m., students living in residence halls attend their floor meeting while students living off campus attend the Off-Campus Student Welcome. At 4:30 p.m., they meet their Ram Welcome Leader and learn more about the what, when and where of Ram Welcome.

Ram Welcome Leaders are CSU student volunteers who guide newbies through all the week’s activities and events. They help everyone get to the right place at the right time and are happy to answer any questions. Ram Welcome Leaders are easily identified by their gold Ram Welcome T-shirts.