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contents 8 CU Guide Comprehensive advice, information for student success 44 8 Welcome to the University of Colorado Boulder! 10 About the CU Office of Parent Relations Who We Are and What We Do 13 Welcome to CU Family Weekend 2013! 16 Run Ralphie Run 18 CU Student-Athletes Continue Academic Success 22 Colorado National Home of CU Golf Teams 24 Friday Night Pearl Street Stampede 26 International Education at CU: A Study Abroad Primer for Parents 30 Student Perspective: My Study Abroad to New Zealand 32 CU Boulder Campus Map 34 CU Campus Map Key 36 Off-Campus Housing Resources for CU Students 38 Career Services: Job Market Expanding for New CU Grads 40 CU s Federal & Industry Research Partnerships Boulder Community Make the most of your visit by getting to know the area 44 Welcome to Boulder! 46 The Top 5 Things You Just Gotta Do in Boulder 48 Downtown Boulder Map 51 Resources Must-have knowledge to navigate your way 51 2013 Football Schedule 52 2013 Colorado Football Single Game Pricing 54 2013 Women s Soccer Schedule Home Games 55 2013 Women s Volleyball Schedule Home Games 56 Important Phone Numbers 58 Academic Calendar 60 Proud Supporters of CU Boulder 5

For more information, please contact University of Colorado Boulder Office of Parent Relations (303) 492-1380 http://parents.colorado.edu parents@colorado.edu 2995 Wilderness Place, Suite 205 Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: (866) 721-1357 Email: ask@universityparent.com www.universityparent.com Advertising Inquiries: (866) 721-1357 ads@universityparent.com Sarah Schupp Publisher Lindsay Brust SALES & MARKETING Alyssa Willet PARTNER RELATIONS mark hager DESIGN michael fahler AD DESIGN Jason Shueh EDITORIAL Connect: facebook.com/universityparent twitter.com/4collegeparents About this Guide UniversityParent has published this guide in partnership with the University of Colorado Boulder with the mission of helping you easily navigate your student s university with the most timely and relevant information available. Make the Most of this Guide Use it! Inside you ll find information that s useful all year with items such as phone numbers, websites, and calendars. Share it! Share articles and tips inside with your student to help them successfully navigate campus. Pass it! Pass it along to fellow university parents or prospective parents of college students. Discover more articles, tips and local business information by visiting the online guide at: www.universityparent/colorado The presence of university/college logos and marks in this guide does not mean the school endorses the products or services offered by advertisers in this guide. Photo pg 38 Idaho National Laboratory Creative Commons: http://bit.ly/to79y 2013 UniversityParent

CU GUIDE Welcome to the University of Colorado Boulder! Dear Proud CU Parent, Congratulations to you and your student for visiting the University of Colorado Boulder, we hope to welcome you to the CU-Boulder family! We hope that you have an informative and productive visit. Of course we re a little biased, but we re willing to bet that you and your student will come to love CU for all that it has to offer, both in and out of the classroom. At CU-Boulder, we are blessed with outstanding leadership, a phenomenal faculty, dedicated staff, exciting athletics, and one of the most beautiful campus settings and climates in the country. Parents, we would also like to introduce you to the CU Parents Association, otherwise known as CUPA. The Parents Association is dedicated to promoting and advancing the University of Colorado Boulder and to supporting the university administration in its ongoing mission of excellence. As the parent of a CU-Boulder student, you are automatically eligible to become a member of CUPA there are no dues. We hope that you decide to get involved with the university and the Parents Association but there is no requirement to do so. That said, there are many benefits associated with CUPA membership and once you have joined: We will mail to your student s permanent address of record our semi-annual newsletter, CU Parent. Photo by Yuya Sekiguchi You will also receive the CU Parent E-Connection about twice a month or as needed. The E-Connection is an email update that provides parents the latest on University policies, programs, and news. You will have knowledgeable access to the Parent and Family web pages, http://parents.colorado.edu, where you can find items ranging from links to informational resources and frequently asked questions, calendars, tailored news features, and parent event information. You will have a better understanding of how your student will benefit from the success of the CU Parent Fund, a Student Affairs fundraising activity that provides vital support to a variety of campus programs, all of which directly impact your student, both in and out of the classroom. And finally, you will receive the support of the Office of Parent Relations. OPR stands ready to answer your questions or refer you to the office or person that can provide you the answer or service you need. Looking for more involvement? In the spring of 2013, CUPA and the Office of Parent Relations created the CUPA Parent Council which is composed of dedicated CUPA members who wish to have a higher level of involvement by volunteering and serving as ambassadors for the University. The Parent Council is open to all members of the CUPA and is also free. More information on the CUPA Parent Council can be found at http://parents.colorado.edu/get-involved/ cu-parents-association/council or simply contact the Office of Parent Relations. Again, congratulations on your decision to visit CU-Boulder. We are excited for you because we know a tremendous variety of educational and developmental opportunities and experiences await your student. Hopefully, you will have the opportunity to learn about many of these opportunities during your visit. All your student has to do is reach out, find their passion, apply themselves and enjoy some of the best years of their lives. We invite you to be our partner in supporting and furthering your student s educational experience. Your involvement can make these some of the best years in your life as well. Sincerely, George W. Barney Ballinger Director, Parent and Veteran Programs 8 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 9

CU GUIDE About the CU Office of Parent Relations Who We Are and What We Do Who We Are The mission of the Office of Parent Relations at the University of Colorado Boulder is to partner with parents in order to support and enhance the educational experience of their CU student. As your on-campus partner, the Office of Parent Relations serves as the parent portal to campus information and resources on issues, questions, and concerns regarding the university and your student. What We Do Students want to know they have the support of their parents as they navigate college life striving to excel in a competitive arena. Parents are the support system that remains consistent as students transition beyond high school. Research has shown that the more parents are involved, the more likely their student will succeed in college. Parent involvement at CU-Boulder is highly encouraged. The Parent Program is comprised of three organizations the Office of Parent Relations, the CU Parents Association, and the Parent Fund all working to help parents stay involved. The following should help you understand the three and have a better understanding how the university strives to serve the CU-Boulder family of students, parents, and family members. Office of Parent Relations (OPR) The Office of Parent Relations is your on-campus partner. As part of the Division of Student Affairs, OPR works with CU- Boulder parents to give them the tools to help their students become successful. OPR fields phone calls, informs parents at orientation sessions, develops and sends out print and electronic communications, plans events such as Family Weekend, regional receptions and summer send offs, networks with campus departments and leadership, provides administrative oversight for the CU Parents Association (CUPA) and The Parent Council, and helps parents and family members understand and relate better to their student. Reach out to OPR at parents@colorado.edu or (303) 492-1380. George Barney Ballinger Director of Parent Relations and Director, Office of Veteran Affairs ballinge@colorado.edu (303) 492-1098 Bio: BS in History from US Air Force Academy Master s in Military History, Ohio State 27 years in the US Air Force, RET rank of colonel 3 years as Air Force ROTC commander at CU-Boulder 9 years as Director of the Office of Parent Relations at CU-Boulder 2 children, both college graduates, 1 CU-Boulder alumnus Values: harmony, context, consistency, discipline, empathy Joyce Kinde Assistant Director of Parent Relations Joyce.kinde@colorado.edu (303) 492-2283 Bio: BS in Environmental Planning and Management 24 years as a community and education volunteer 5 years as career center adviser at the high school level 6 years as Assistant Director of the Office of Parent Relations at CU-Boulder 4 children, all college graduates, parent of CU-Boulder alumnus Values: achiever, include, context, positivity, maximizer 10 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 11

CU GUIDE CU Parents Association (CUPA) The CU Parents Association was founded to help parents stay involved with their students and develop their own connection to the university. When parents and family members take advantage of the free CUPA membership, they enjoy a number of benefits and can be part of some great programs. The CUPA Parent Council is an active group of parent volunteers who meet on campus two to three times during the academic year to represent the parent voice on important issues, interact with key administrators, and focus on CUPA programs. The Parent Fund (CUF Parent Fund) The Parent Fund is one of many meaningful ways for parents to be involved in their student s education. Now part of the University, the Parent Fund, enables the Division of Student Affairs to enhance important programs and initiatives that directly impact all students on campus from move in through graduation. The deep interest and generous support of parents have made a significant difference in helping CU enhance the out-of-classroom experience of our students. Welcome to CU Family Weekend 2013! We invite you to join other CU-Boulder parents and families for a special weekend on campus during one of Boulder s most beautiful seasons. This annual fall event provides an opportunity for you to visit your student s campus home, talk with university faculty and staff, attend classes and presentations, tour the campus and Boulder, cheer the Colorado Buffaloes to a Pac-12 football victory over the Oregon Ducks, and meet other CU-Boulder families. Family Weekend is a self-supporting event hosted by the Office of Parent Relations and the CU Parents Association. Here is just a sample of the Family Weekend events we hope you will enjoy: Thursday, October 3, 2013: Run Ralphie Run (Raphie run practice in the stadium), Tentative 5 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2013: Golf Tournament at Colorado National Golf Course (9 a.m. at Colorado National) Preregistration required. Tours and presentations from key departments, staff and faculty members including 12 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 13

CU GUIDE informative panels to learn from top educators (9 a.m. 5:15 p.m.) FREE with registration. Buff Lunch Bus departs from 18th and Euclid to take families to Pearl Street Mall and 29th Street Mall to have lunch together (starts at 11:30 a.m. with round-trips to and from drop-off zones. Last bus will depart back to campus at 1:30 p.m.) FREE with registration. Buffalo Pearl Street Stampede parade down Pearl Street where you can walk with the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and CU s football team (7 p.m. starts at east end of Pearl Street Mall) FREE. Ralphie s Post Stampede Round-up, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the Boulderado Hotel Saturday, October 5, 2013 Presentations some a repeat from Friday (time determined by game time 9 a.m. 1 p.m.) FREE with registration. Pre-Game Meal and Pep-Rally allows you to join the CU Marching Band, cheerleaders, and Chip (CU s award winning mascot) for a meal of classic tailgate fare and a pre-game pep rally in the Glen Miller Ballroom. (Time to be determined, 11:00 a.m. or 2.5 hours prior to kick-off). Pre-registration required. CU vs. Oregon Pac-12 Football Game (Time TBA), tickets required. Sunday, October 6, 2013 Buffalo Family Stampede 5K run/ walk through campus (9-10:30 a.m.) Pre-registration required. 14 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 15

Run Ralphie Run During Family Weekend on Thursday, October 3rd at 5 p.m. you will have the rare opportunity to watch a practice for Ralphie and the Ralphie Handlers as they prepare for the Oregon game. The University of Colorado has one of the more unique mascots in all of intercollegiate athletics, a real buffalo named Ralphie. Ralphie V leads the football team out on the field both at the start of the game and second half. It is truly one of the special sights that exist anywhere in college or professional sports, especially for opposing teams, who often stop in their tracks watching the massive buffalo round the end zone and head directly at their sideline. To view Ralphie V run during the past Spring 2012 game, go to http://www.cubuffs.com/mediaportal/ player.dbml?catid=1801&id=1330505 Ralphie History The buffalo first appeared in 1934, three weeks after a contest to select an official school nickname by the Silver & Gold newspaper, Buffaloes being the winning entry. For the final game of the 34 season, a group of students paid $25 to rent a buffalo calf along with a real cowboy as his keeper. The calf was the son of Killer, a famed bison at Trails End Ranch in Fort Collins. It took the cowboy and four students to keep the calf under control on the sidelines while CU went on to take a Thanksgiving Day 7-0 win at the University of Denver. Prior to 1934, CU athletic teams usually were referred to as the Silver and Gold, but other team nicknames were sometimes used and included Silver Helmets, Yellow Jackets, Hornets, Arapahoes, Big Horns, Grizzlies and Frontiersmen. The student newspaper decided to sponsor a national contest in the summer of 1934, with a $5 prize awarded to the author of the winning selection. Entries, over 1,000 in all, arrived from almost every state in the union. Ten days later, the newspaper declared Boulder resident Andrew Dickson the winner. Through the years, synonyms which quickly came into use included Bisons, Buffs, Thundering Herd, Stampeding Herd, Golden Avalanche, and Golden Buffaloes. Live buffaloes made appearances at CU games on and off through the years, usually in a pen on the field or sometimes driven around in a cage; in the 1940s, the school kept a baby buffalo in a special pen at the University Riding Academy. The first named buffalo was Mr. Chips, who appeared for the first time at the 1957 CU Days kickoff rally. In 1966, when the original Ralphie was donated to CU, it was the duty of the five sophomore class officers to run the buffalo around the stadium with fans participating in the Buffalo Stomp at the conclusion of the run which shook the ground around Folsom Field. However that tradition was halted by CU officials because of the actual physical damage the run was causing. Around that same time, head coach Eddie Crowder was approached with the idea of a charging buffalo running out on the field before the game with the team behind right her. Crowder thought it was a great idea, and the debut of this great tradition took place on Oct. 28, 1967, CU s homecoming game against Oklahoma State. Though OSU won the game, 10-7, the greatest mascot tradition in college athletics was born. 16 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 17

CU Student-Athletes Continue Academic Success Article Release: 07/25/2013 Courtesy: David Plati, Associate AD/Sports Information The spring semester grade numbers are in for the University of Colorado athletic program, and the most recent news parallels that of the last four years as the 300 student-athletes enrolled in the 2013 spring semester had a collective term grade point average of 2.892. It s the second highest semester GPA since the department started tracking the information in 1996, just shy of the top mark of 2.935 set in Spring 12; the best fall semester grade point was 2.889 recorded last fall ( 12). For the second consecutive year the GPA has been in excess of 2.850 for the fall and spring terms, the first two times this has occurred. Cumulatively speaking, the 300 studentathletes recorded a 2.913 number, the highest number ever calculated, besting the 2.897 figure posted following the Spring 09 semester; Spring 12 (2.892), Fall 11 (2.876) and Fall 09 (2.870) round out the top five. This marks the 11th straight semester all Colorado studentathletes have combined for a GPA over 2.8 (and all 2.827 or better). Our student-athletes are competitors, and they compete in the classroom as well as in their sports. They continue to engage in their academics while balancing their demanding schedules. We have many stories of individual accomplishments in the classroom. Kris Livingston, director of the Herbst Academic Center 18 University of Colorado Boulder

CU GUIDE A look at all sports semester numbers (with cumulative average in parenthesis): 3.462 Men s Skiing (3.503) 3.412 Women s Cross Country (3.304) 3.403 Women s Soccer (3.341) 3.347 Women s Skiing (3.232) 3.228 Women s Track (3.198) 3.130 Women s Volleyball (3.006) 3.074 Women s Golf (3.006) 2.945 Women s Tennis (3.063) 2.820 Women s Basketball (2.791) 2.811 Men s Golf (2.740) 2.746 Men s Cross Country (2.711) 2.651 Men s Track (2.649) 2.635 Men s Basketball (2.693) 2.600 Football (2.688) The coaches and administration place an emphasis on the student side of the student-athlete as much as they do the athlete side. This allows the staff in the Herbst Academic Center to provide a culture and expectation of academic success. Kris Livingston, director of the Herbst Academic Center 20 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 21

Colorado National Home of CU Golf Teams Courtesy of Dave Plati, CU Athletics During Family Weekend on Friday, October 4th, registrants will be playing in the Family Weekend Golf Tournament at Colorado National Golf Club, the official home of the University of Colorado men s and women s golf teams and where the Buffaloes have their own place to roam. It was long a dream of CU s golf coaches for the University to have its own golf course. In 2009, as a result of the efforts of Steve Kerr and with the dedication of Colorado National Golf Club, the dream of the late Les Fowler (who coached 29 years from 1948 to 1977) and the late Mark Simpson (who coached the next 29 years) came true. Steve Kerr, a Denver native and one of Fowler s last recruits, played under both coaches as Simpson took over in the middle of his Buffalo career. A longtime supporter of CU s golf teams, Kerr remained close with Simpson through the years and saw his daughter Erin become one of the first real stars of CU s fledgling women s program. Kerr always wanted to give something back to the program he loved and cherished, and the idea of arranging for a golf course had been discussed several times with Simpson. Located in Erie and formerly known as Vista Ridge Golf Club, Kerr s purchase of the entire operation and subsequent licensing agreement with his alma mater created the Colorado National Golf Club, which provides Colorado s men s and women s programs with one of the finest arrangements in all of college golf. According to Kerr, The future of the golf programs at the University of Colorado is here, at Colorado National Golf Club. This is our chance to showcase the Buff Nation. CU s two U.S. Open champions, Hale Irwin ( 67) and Steve Jones ( 81), both flew in from Arizona to represent their respective coaches during the dedication. Irwin won the 1974, 1979 and 1990 U.S. Opens, while Jones was crowned champion in 1996. The club features CU memorabilia from all sports, highlighted by CU Golf All-America Awards and plaques, plus keepsakes on display donated by several former CU golfers including Irwin, Jones and Jonathan Kaye, as well as Simpson s last golf bag he maintained as head coach. 22 University of Colorado Boulder

CU GUIDE Friday Night Pearl Street Stampede Go Shoulder-To-Shoulder with the University of Colorado football team and the Golden Buffaloes Marching Band at the Pearl Street Stampede at 7:00 p.m. Friday night before every home football game this season. Special parade marshals will highlight the festivities throughout the season. The entire Boulder community is invited for the procession along the Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall, which includes the exhilarating sounds of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band and representatives from the CU football team. The free event begins in front of the Boulder County Courthouse and ends with a pep rally at 11th and Pearl. After the stampede, consider grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many Pearl Street restaurants. If planning to take a bus to Pearl Street to avoid parking and traffic, check the RTD (http://www.rtd-denver.com) and GoBoulder (https://bouldercolorado. gov/goboulder) websites for details. Looking for transportation to Pearl Street from campus? Generally, the Hop bus runs along Broadway every 10 minutes between the University, the Hill, the Pearl Street Mall and 29th Street Mall. The bus is free with a valid CU-Boulder student bus pass, otherwise regular fare applies. 24 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 25

CU GUIDE International Education at CU: A Study Abroad Primer for Parents Why should my student consider studying abroad? Your student will earn credit toward his or her degree, learn and build skills for a future career, be able to put an impressive experience on a resume, learn a new language or continue studying one, experience a new way of living and learning, step out of a comfort zone, and learn skills he or she would not otherwise learn. Studying abroad is a transformational experience for students. Is it common to study abroad? At the CU-Boulder, approximately 25 percent of students who enter the university as first-year students and graduate attend a study abroad program. Does studying abroad delay a student from graduating in four years? A recent study of graduation rates showed that CU-Boulder students who study abroad graduated at the same speed as students who did not study abroad. Your student can earn credit toward his or her degree while studying abroad, including major, minor, certificate, core, and elective credits. Ideally, your student will start planning at least a year in advance. What are the options available for my student? There are nearly 400 CU-Boulder approved study abroad programs in over 73 countries, so your student definitely has a lot of options! Students are encouraged to find a program that is a great fit by taking into consideration factors like courses offered, location, program type, cost, etc. Non-CU programs are also an option. What does a study abroad program cost? The cost of studying abroad varies by program. Some programs are similar (sometimes less!) to the cost of studying in Boulder, and others are more. How does my student get started? Your student can attend Study Abroad 101; a 30-minute session presented five days a week. At Study Abroad 101 students learn about reasons for studying abroad, program types, housing options, financial aid and affordability, major/minor credit, College of Arts and Sciences core, credits, grades, eligibility requirements, the application process, deadlines, and graduation information. What services do CU-Boulder study abroad programs provide my student? Study Abroad Programs provides a variety of services before, during, and after a student s study abroad experience including: Advising and resources to select the most suitable program Selection and campus approval of a portfolio of high quality programs that match the needs of CU-Boulder students Assistance through the application process Connection with a program manager who is an expert on your student s program Resource direction on how to obtain a passport and or visa Assistance in working with various CU-Boulder administrative offices Advising regarding opportunities and pathways for financing study abroad Working with Financial Aid to ensure the portability of federal aid award packages and other scholarships Need-based scholarships from study abroad programs Contact information for study abroad alumni Continued registration as a fulltime student at CU-Boulder Pre-departure orientation(s) and thorough program preparation Additional support during your students time abroad A guarantee for the coursework your student takes abroad to appear on the CU-Boulder transcript and count toward the degree (with a few exceptions) Alumni services upon return from studying abroad What about safety and study abroad? The personal safety of your student while he or she is studying abroad is of extreme importance both to you and to the Office of International Education. We take very seriously the role of preparing students through pre-departure orientations here in Boulder, extensive resources guides, contact with program providers, 26 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 27

and on-site staff knowledgeable in the area. While your student is abroad, he or she will have access to on-site staff for assistance as well as our 24-hour emergency telephone. Although most experiences abroad are trouble free, CU-Boulder makes sure that students are well-prepared in order to remain safe and to maximize their experience abroad. Where can I go for further information? A good start is to visit the website at studyabroad.colorado.edu. Additionally, we d love to speak with you! Call (303) 492-7741 or e-mail studyabr@ colorado.edu. If you are in Boulder you are also welcome to come by during business hours to meet with a study abroad advisor in person. by the Office of International Education, Study Abroad Programs University of Colorado Boulder. During Family Weekend, a representative for the Office of International Education will present information on the CU Study Abroad Program on Friday, October 4, 2013 from 3 p.m. until 3:50 p.m. in the Visual Arts Building room 1, basement20, and on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 9 a.m. until 9:50 a.m. in the Imig Music Building. 28 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 29

CU GUIDE Student Perspective: My Study Abroad to New Zealand During my junior year of college, I had the opportunity to study abroad across the world in New Zealand. I didn t always have my heart set on travelling to New Zealand, but the CU Study Abroad Office led me in a good direction when I told them I was looking for adventure. Luckily for me, it was adventure I got! While in New Zealand, I was able to experience so many cool things. Just in my first week, I went zip-lining through a cave, whitewater rafted over a 23-foot drop, rolled down a hill in a giant hamster ball (called zorbing), went bungee jumping and learned about the native Maori culture. I knew from this week that I was about to have the time of my life. Attending a new University abroad, it s important to get involved. A few friends and I joined the tramping club, which ended up being an awesome decision. With the club, I was able to do some incredible overnight tramps all around the country and meet local kiwis while doing it. As for the study part of study abroad, I took classes that interested me including History of New Zealand and Maori Culture and Society. These were enjoyable and helped me immerse myself into the culture even further. Being abroad I learned a lot about myself and my new surroundings it forced me to grow up, gain independence and look at the world from a different perspective. I ended my five months of studying, hiking, camping and adrenaline in Fiji where I was lucky enough to go scuba diving! It s easy for me to say that studying abroad was, and probably will be the best experience of my life. I would do it again in a heartbeat, and recommend it to anyone who has even a slight interest. As much as I believe everyone should experience the beautiful country of New Zealand, it is definitely not the only place for students to study abroad. In fact, there are nearly 400 CU-Boulder approved study abroad programs in over 73 countries, meaning there is something for everyone! The prices of each program vary, and some even cost less than CU Boulder tuition. It s ideal for your student to start planning their study abroad experience about one year in advance. This way, your student can figure out what classes he or she should be taking to stay on track with a degree. The first step your student must take if they are thinking about studying abroad is to attend Study Abroad 101. This is a 30-minute presentation that runs daily and gives students information about program types, housing options, financial aid and affordability, major/ minor credit, eligibility requirements, the application process and deadlines. Once your student is committed to the idea of traveling abroad, the CU-Boulder study abroad programs are there from start to finish helping guide your student every step of the way until they are home safely. For further information, a good start is to visit the study abroad website at studyabroad.colorado.edu. If you have further questions, you can call or email the office at (303) 492-7741 or studyabr@colorado.edu. Also feel free to swing by the office while you are in Boulder, which is located in the Center for Community, room S355. by Chelsea Hopkins, CU senior student planning to graduate in May, 2014 with a degree in marketing. 30 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 31

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CU GUIDE CU Campus Map Key University Buildings 1. Administrative and Research Center East Campus (J-2) (ARCE) 2. Armory (D-4) (ARMR) 3. ATLAS Building (Alliance for Technology, Learning, and Society) (G-6) (ATLS) 4. Balch Fieldhouse (E-7) (FH) 5. Benson Earth Sciences (F-9) (BESC) 6. Biotechnology Building (Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology)(L-2) (BIOT) * Bruce Curtis Building. See Museum Collections. 7. Business, Leeds School of (H-10). See Koelbel Building. 8. Carlson Gymnasium (E-7) (CARL) 9. Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (L-3) (CASA) 10. Center for Community (I-9) (C4C) 11. Clare Small Arts and Sciences (D-6) (CLRE) * Charlotte York Irey Studios (F-4). See University Theatre. 12. Children s Center Main Offices (A-9) (DACR) 13. Children s Center at Smiley Court (L-2) (SMCC) 14. Computing Center (J-3) (COMP) 15. Continuing Education and Professional Studies (D-4) (CEDU) 16. Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (F-5) (CIRE) 17. Coors Events/Conference Center (I-12) (EVNT) 18. Cristol Chemistry and Biochemistry (G-5) (CHEM) 19. Dal Ward Athletic Center (D-8) (DALW) 20. Denison Arts and Sciences (G-4) (DEN) 21. Discovery Learning Center (F-11) (DLC) * Drescher Undergraduate Engineering. (G-11) See Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory. * Duane Physical Laboratories (F-7). See Duane Physics and Astrophysics, Gamow Tower, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, and JILA. 22. Duane Physics and Astrophysics (F-7) (DUAN) 23. Eaton Humanities Building (E-5) (HUMN) 24. Economics (F-3) (ECON) 25. Education (G-4) (EDUC) 26. Ekeley Sciences (F-5) (EKLC) 27. Engineering Center (F/G-10/11) (EC) 28. Environmental Design (G-7) (ENVD) 29. Environmental Health and Safety Center (H-13) (EHSC) 30. Euclid Avenue AutoPark (G-6) (EPRK) 31. Fiske Planetarium and Science Center (J-10) (FISK) 32. Fleming Building (K-10) (FLMG) 33. Folsom Stadium (E-8) (STAD) 34. Gamow Tower (F-7) (DUAN) 35. Gates Woodruff Women s Studies Cottage (F-3) (COTT) 36. Grounds and Service Center (D-9) (GRNS) 37. Guggenheim Geography (F-3) (GUGG) 38. Hale Science (E-3) (HALE) 39. Health Physics Laboratory (D-9) (HPHY) 40. Hellems Arts and Sciences/ Mary Rippon Theatre (G-4) (HLMS) * Henderson Building (G-4). See Museum of Natural History. 41. Housing System Maintenance Center (K-3) (HSMC) 42. Housing System Service Center (J-2) (HSSC) 43. Imig Music (H-7) (MUS) 44. Institute for Behavioral Genetics (K-1) (IBG) 45. Institute of Behavioral Science (C-3) (IBS) 46. IBS No. 1 (D-3) (IBS1) 47. IBS No. 2 (C-2) (IBS2) 48. IBS No. 3 (D-2) (IBS3) 49. IBS No. 4 (D-2) (IBS4) 50. IBS No. 5 (D-4) (IBS5) 51. IBS No. 6 (C-2) (IBS6) 52. IBS No. 7 (C-2) (IBS7) 53. IBS No. 8 (C-3) (IBS8) 54. Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory (G-11) (ITLL) 55. International English Center (G-2) (IEC) 56. JILA (G-7) (JILA) * Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology. See Biotechnology. 57. Ketchum Arts and Sciences (F-6) (KTCH) * Koelbel Building (H-10) (KOBL). See Leeds School of Business. 58. Koenig Alumni Center (E-2) (ALUM) 59. Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (F-7) (LASP) 60. LASP Space Technology Research Center (L-3) (LSTR) 61. Lesser House (F-11) (LESS) * Life Sciences Laboratories Complex (E-7). See Muenzinger Psychology, Porter Biosciences, and Ramaley Biology. 62. Macky Auditorium (D-4) (MCKY) 63. Mathematics Building (F-10) (MATH) 64. MCD Biology (E-7) (MCDB) 65. McKenna Languages (E-4) (MKNA) 66. Muenzinger Psychology (E-7) (MUEN) 67. Museum Collections (Bruce Curtis Building) (G-3) (MCOL) 68. Museum of Natural History, University of Colorado (G-4) (HEND) 69. Norlin Library (E-6) (LIBR) 70. Nuclear Physics Laboratory (K-2) (NPL) 71. Old Main (E-4) (MAIN) 72. Page Foundation Center (D-3) (PFDC) 73. Police and Parking Services (G-12) (PDPS) 74. Porter Biosciences (E-7) (PORT) 75. Power House (F-6) (POWR) 76. Ramaley Biology (E-6) (RAMY) 77. Regent Administrative Center (I-8) (RGNT) 78. Regent Drive AutoPark (G-12) (RPRK) 79. Research Laboratory, Rose Litman RL1 (J-1) (LITR) 80. Research Laboratory (K-1) (RL2) 81. Research Laboratory, Life Science RL4 (K-1) (LSRL) 82. Research Laboratory, RL6 (Marine Street Science Center) (J-2) (MSSC) 83. Research Park Advanced Technologies Center (L-4) (USW) 84. Research Park Greenhouse (K-1) (GH-3) 85. Sommers-Bausch Observatory (I-11) (OBSV) 86. Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (I-11) (SLHS) 87. Stadium Building (E-8) (STAD) 88. Stadium Ticket Building (F-9) (STTB) 89. Student Recreation Center (D-6/7) (REC) 90. Sybase (K-3) (SYBS) 91. Telecommunications Building (G-6) (TCOM) 92. Temporary Building No.1 (D-6) (TB01) 93. Transportation Center (J-2) (TRAN) 94. University Administrative Center and Annex (I-7) (UCTR) 95. University Club (H-6) (CLUB) 96. University Memorial Center (G-5) (UMC) 97. University Theatre (including Charlotte York Irey Studios) (F-4) (THTR) 98. Visual Arts Complex (G-6) (VAC) 99. Wardenburg Health Center (H-7) (WARD) 100. Woodbury Arts and Sciences (E-5) (WDBY) 101. Wolf Law Building (L-12) (WLFL) University Housing 102. Aden Hall Quadrangle (G-9) (ADEN) 103. Andrews Hall Kittredge Complex (J-11) (ANDS) 104. Arnett Hall Kittredge Complex (J-12) (ARNT) 105. Athens Court (B/C-6/7) (ATCT) 106. Athens North Hall (B-6) (ATHN) 107. Baker Hall (G-7) (BKER) 108. Bear Creek Apartments Williams Village (L-6) (BCAP) 109. Brackett Hall Quadrangle (G-9) (BRKT) 110. Buckingham Hall Kittredge Complex (K-12) (BUCK) 111. Cheyenne Arapaho Hall (H-7) (CHEY) 112. Cockerell Hall Quadrangle (G-10) (CKRL) 113. College Inn Hall (B-5) (CICC) 114. Crosman Hall Quadrangle (G-10) (CROS) 115. Darley Commons Williams Village (L-6) (DLYC) 116. Darley Towers Williams Village (K-5) (DLYT) 117. Faculty Staff Court (C-5/6) (FACT) 118. Farrand Hall (H-9) (FRND) 119. Hallett Hall (H-9) (HLET) 120. Kittredge Commons Kittredge Complex (J-10) (KITT) * Kittredge Complex. See Kittredge Commons, Andrews, Arnett, Buckingham, Kittredge West, and Smith Halls. 121. Kittredge West Hall Kittredge Complex (J-10) (KITW) 122. Libby Hall (G-8) (LIBY) 123. Marine Court (B-7) (MRCT) 124. Newton Court (B/C-9/10) (NTCT) * Quadrangle (Engineering Quadrangle). See Aden, Brackett, Cockerell, and Crosman Halls. 125. Reed Hall (H-10) (REED) 126. Sewall Hall (D-5) (SWLL) 127. Smiley Court (L-1) (SMCT) 128. Smith Hall Kittredge Complex (K-11) (SMTH) 129. Stearns Towers Williams Village (K-6) (STRN) 130. Willard Hall South Wing (H-8) (WLRD) * Williams Village. See Bear Creek Apartments, Darley Commons, Darley Towers, and Stearns Towers. 131. Williams Village II (K-6) (WV2) 34 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 35

Off-Campus Housing Resources for CU Students For students who are specifically looking for apartments, the office can provide a copy of our Apartment Complex Guide. The office also maintains a list of contact information for several Boulder property management companies. Have questions about leases or tenants rights? Students can meet with our staff attorney for free lease reviews or questions regarding any landlord or tenant issues. For more information on living in Boulder, call (303) 492-7053 or visit ocss.colorado.edu. by Michelle Willett, marketing and publications coordinator, Off-Campus Student Services University of Colorado Boulder. During Family Weekend, Suzanne Stafford, director of Off- Campus Student Services and Neighborhood Relations will present Finding Off-Housing on Friday, October 4th from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and on Saturday, October 5th from 9 a.m. until 9:50 a.m. both in Imig Music Building. As CU-Boulder becomes a more residential campus, more students have the option of living in the residence halls during their upperclassmen years. However, many students will journey to live off-campus next year. Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations runs an online rental database, Ralphie s List, where students can search available properties year round. During peak rental season, December through March, students will find several hundred properties to click through. Students can also use the Ralphie s List s message boards to find roommates, post-sublets, and buy and sell furniture. To search for rental housing in Boulder visit and click on Ralphie s List. During our Annual Off-Campus Housing Fairs, generally in February and March, students can meet over 60 landlords, property managers, and off-campus vendors right here on campus. In the past, our fairs have attracted 3,000 attendants and have provided students with a convenient way to shop and compare living options. 36 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 37

CU GUIDE Career Services: Job Market Expanding for New CU Grads why go anywhere else? That type of success builds on itself, which is why SmartMoney magazine ranked CU Boulder in the top twenty schools for return on investment, just behind Princeton, but ahead of Harvard, Penn, Yale, and a host of other amazing peers. If you are in a hiring position and would like CU Boulder internship or full-time candidates, please contact Lisa Lovett at Lisa.Lovett@ Colorado.edu or (303) 492-4129. Fast Facts from the Collegiate Employment Research Institute: 1. Total hiring across all degrees is expected to expand by 4 percent this year. Unemployment rate in 2011 (in %) 2. Nearly 40 percent of employers will be hiring candidates from all majors, seeking the best talent regardless of field of study. 3. Some of the strongest growth will be among marketing, advertising, and public relations. 4. The best job seeking strategies still depend on connections between faculty, students, career services, alumni, parents, and hiring staff in organizations. By Career Services, University of Colorado Boulder. During Family Weekend, Lisa Severy, director of Career Services will present, Your Student s Professional Development: Maximizing the Value of a CU Degree on Friday, October 4, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. and on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. both in the Imig Music Building. Education Pays Median weekely earnings in 2011 (in%) Despite what you may have heard in political campaign ads, the new college graduate job market has continued to grow steadily. In fact, we posted 28 percent more full-time positions last year than we had the year before the recession started. Enthusiasm for our graduates has included companies that tend to participate in mass recruiting here, like those coming to career fairs and hoping to identify thirty new hires, as well as those looking to fill just one position. There are a number of reasons that the new college graduates are in demand right now. Generally speaking, the jobs that disappeared in the last few years are gone for good. The jobs emerging in their place require new sets of skills and strengths perfectly suited to new grads. For example, one popular title last year included social media specialist, a position we didn t post at all ten years ago. Who better than a college graduate to fill that position? According to the Wall Street Journal, employers are also leaning more towards prestigious public school graduates than private school grads, indicating that those students tend to adapt to the workplace environment more easily. Our employer development team spends a great deal of time networking with employers on behalf of our students. In addition to our highly ranked academic programs, the track record of our alumni in various fields keeps these employers coming back for more. Once someone discovers a successful pool of creative, talented, skilled, educated employees, 14.1 6.8 8.7 9.4 Average: 7.6% 2.5 2.4 Doctoral degree Professional degree 3.6 Master s degree 1,263 4.9 Bachelor s degree 1,053 Associate degree 768 Some college, no degree 719 High school diploma 638 Less than high school diploma 451 Average: $797 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey 1,551 1,665 38 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 39

CU GUIDE CU s Federal & Industry Research Partnerships Courtesy: www.colorado.edu CU-Boulder consistently reaches beyond campus boundaries to form strategic research partnerships which have proven highly productive. The university is home to three of the highly prized NSFfunded research centers: The Extreme Ultraviolet Engineering Research Center is operated jointly with Colorado State University and the University of California at Berkeley. To help meet the needs of the emerging industry the Center has formed a broadly based Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) with members from small, medium and large corporations, with as wide as possible scientific and technical interests. Their goal is to have a broad impact on science and technology, from small scale university research to large scale manufacturing. The Liquid Crystals Materials Research Center, one of the leading centers of liquid crystal study in the world, fosters collaboration among CU-Boulder s physics, chemistry, and chemical engineering departments. The Center currently has ongoing interactions with nearly every US company with an interest in this field. Industrially supported research at the Center focuses on critical issues and problems of direct relevance to commercialization of FLCs, such as alignment, response speed and development techniques for achieving analog gray scale. The Center for Membrane Applied Science & Technology (MAST) is a Multi-site Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (MUC I/UCRC), headquartered at CU-Boulder with sites at other affiliated universities. Federal Laboratory Partners In addition, in the course of 50-plus years, the university has formed highly productive research partnerships with national laboratories located in the Boulder area. Collaborative efforts include large joint institutes with hundreds of scientists as well as university departmental appointments of adjoint faculty from the national laboratories. The national labs also provide numerous internships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral traineeships and fellowships at CU-Boulder. These cooperative relationships have contributed to the university s worldrenowned research on matters of atmospheric research, science and technology, and environmental research. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Among the largest of CU-Boulder s joint institutes is CIRES (the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences), which was established in 1967 from a partnership between the university and NOAA. CIRES scientists conduct research aimed at understanding the Earth, including its atmosphere, waters, solid body, and environment in space. In particular, NOAA s Earth Systems Research Laboratory (ESRL) in 40 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 41

CU GUIDE Boulder has established extensive partnerships with university faculty, postdocs and graduate students. CU s National Snow and Ice Data Center also works closely with the NOAA on studies of sea ice conditionsincluding the work at CIRES, it is estimated that about 60 faculty and 240 graduate students and postdocs work closely with counterparts at NOAA. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Another major joint institute is JILA, created in 1962 as a joint institute of CU-Boulder and NIST. Scientists in JILA explore challenging questions about quantum physics, the design of precision optics and atom lasers, the fundamental nature of matter, biotechnology, nanoscience, and processes that shape the stars and galaxies. The university s partnership with NIST has been further strengthened through enhanced joint support for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs. About 80 faculty and 160 postdocs and students are engaged in regular collaborations with NIST, including the work at JILA. National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Numerous CU-Boulder faculty and students work closely with counterparts at NCAR in a wide range of studies related to atmospheric and Earth sciences. University-NCAR collaborations include large-scale computational modeling, atmospheric physics, geosciences, high-altitude observations, solar physics, weather modeling, remote sensing and balloon-satellite technology, and solar influences, to name a few. The university also is engaged in discussions with computational science and engineering groups at both NCAR and NOAA related to possible collaborations on high-end, high-performance computing and gateway computing for peta-scale supercomputing centers planned in Wyoming. Numerous CU-Boulder faculty work closely with NCAR scientists, and about 40 university postdocs and graduate students conduct a majority of their research at NCAR. University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) NCAR is managed by UCAR, a nonprofit consortium of 73 research universities and institutions, on behalf of the National Science Foundation and the university community. Located in Boulder, UCAR has several projects involving CU-Boulder faculty and graduate students. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) The university promotes its strong interest in renewable energy through collaborations with NREL in Golden, Colorado. In fact, CU- Boulder is a major partner in the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, which was selected in 2008 as the management contractor for NREL. CU-Boulder and other members of the alliance are engaged in basic and applied science as well as translational efforts to develop third-generation solar photovoltaic s, solar photoconversion, concentrated solar technology, biofuels, biorefining, wind energy, and carbon sequestration techniques, among many others. The closely aligned and campuswide Energy Initiative, launched in fall 2005 culminated in the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI) in June 2009 which is a joint institute with NREL. United States Geological Survey (USGS) In other collaborations with national labs, the university is working with USGS to expand its presence on the East Campus, leading to as many as 80 additional USGS scientists and staff on the campus. Headquarters for the National Ecological Observation Network, an NSF center, have been moved from the Washington, DC area to Boulder, with plans for joint graduate education, high-end computing, joint faculty hires, and adjoint professor appointments at the university. 42 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 43

boulder GUIDE boulder GUIDE Welcome to Boulder! Recently rated the #1 Sports Town in America by Outside Magazine. Boulder is where some of the world s top runners, cyclists, mountain bikers, and rock climbers choose to call home. Article and photo courtesy of the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau. www.bouldercoloradousa.com It s also a close-knit community full of residents who embrace an active outdoor lifestyle and who are committed to natural resource conservation. Combine all of that with 300 days of sunshine per year, and it s clear why Boulder is one of the hottest outdoor destinations in the country. The surrounding Rocky Mountain landscape beckons visitors with easy-to-challenging hiking trails and unparalleled scenic views. A single day s itinerary might include watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon; paddling a kayak through the middle of town; rock climbing the nearby peaks; mountain biking over rugged alpine trails; tubing or fly-fishing in Boulder Creek; or teeing off at Flatirons Golf Course. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of Boulder s 300 miles of serene hiking and biking trails, approximately 45,000 acres of unspoiled open space or the Boulder Creek Path, which runs through the middle of town and parallels Boulder Creek. In winter, you can test your snowshoeing or cross country skiing ability on nearby trails. Or, enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding at Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, just 30 minutes away from downtown Boulder. If you want to go rock climbing, Boulder is a great place to be! Boulder, Colorado is blessed with some of the best rock and ice climbing in the country, only minutes from local coffee houses, taverns, and restaurants. Climbers, hikers, alpinists and mountaineers from around the world congregate here. From the distinctive Flatirons above town, to Eldorado Canyon in the south and Boulder Canyon in the west, there is a lifetime s worth of outstanding climbs here. Article and photo courtesy of the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau. www.bouldercoloradousa.com 44 For more info about Boulder, visit: www.universityparent.com/colorado 45

boulder GUIDE boulder GUIDE The Top 5 Things You Just Gotta Do in Boulder Located 35 minutes northwest of Denver, Boulder is a captivating community enriched with natural beauty, hip urban culture and a vibrant love of the outdoors. Visit Boulder and experience its distinctive lifestyle overflowing with world-class restaurants, inspired shopping and art, and unbeatable people watching. SHOP 1 The Pearl Street Mall is a four-block-long pedestrian area in historic downtown Boulder. It is the heart and soul of Boulder and where 85 percent of stores are independently owned. Spend time ducking in out of art galleries and independently owned shops and stroll along sidewalk cafes. Pearl Street Mall is also the place to watch Boulder s street performers. The new Twenty Ninth Street retail district is full of the best national retailers and The Hill is the place to shop alongside college students. EAT 2 Boulder s restaurants and chefs have been highlighted in Bon Appetit, Wine Spectator, Gourmet, Food and Wine, the New York Times, USA Today, on Top Chef and at the James Beard House. Boulder might feel like a small town, but its sophisticated lifestyle demands a rich dining diversity that rivals any major metropolitan area. Many of our restaurants embrace the idea of local, seasonal, artisanal cooking. The Farm-to-Table movement is strong. SEE GREEN 3 Boulder has what it takes to make a town green a strong recycling program, green hotels, organic restaurants, a network of trails and fresh thinking. You ll probably notice alternative energies you ll see cars that are fueled with biodiesel and shops along the Pearl Street Mall are wind powered and its Wi-Fi is solar powered. Also, many climate change scientists work in Boulder 40 of them were members of Former Vice President Al Gore s team that won the Nobel Prize on climate change in 2007. 4 BIKE, HIKE, ALONG THE CREEK Renting a bike is a fun way to see the town and experience Boulder as a local. Bike shops rent cruiser bikes or the fastest racing bikes for an hour or a day. There are easy trails for picnics and strolls along Boulder Creek or hard core trails if you re looking for something tougher. Article and photos courtesy of the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau. www.bouldercoloradousa.com BE INSPIRED 5 While Boulder is known to be one of America s most enthusiastically outdoor-recreation-focused communities, our arts scene is vigorous and diverse. At the Colorado Shakespeare Festival you can sit under the stars and watch a play. The Colorado Music Festival performs in a hundred-year-old wooden auditorium and the acoustics are still perfect. Downtown is full of galleries and free outdoor concerts. Boulder is consistently named as one of the best art towns in the country. 46 For more info about Boulder, visit: www.universityparent.com/colorado 47

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RESOURCES RESOURCES 2013 Football Schedule Home and In-State Games DATE OPPONENT TIME (MT) Sun., Sep 01 Colorado State at Denver 4 p.m. (In-state away game) Sat., Sep 07 Central Arkansas Boulder 6 p.m. Sat., Sep 14 Fresno State Boulder 12 p.m. Family Weekend Sat., Oct 05 *Oregon Boulder TBA Homecoming/ *Arizona Boulder TBA Back to Boulder Sat., Oct 26 Sat., Nov 16 *California Boulder TBA Sat., Nov 23 * Southern California Boulder TBA * Conference Games To purchase football tickets in the reserved Family Weekend section, you must register at parents.colorado.edu/familyweekend. Tickets to other games can be purchased at CUBuffs.com. 50 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 51

RESOURCES 2013 Colorado Football Single Game Pricing DAL WARD ATHLETIC CENTER 401 402 301 302 200 201 202 203 204 205 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 206 110 207 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 3 2 1 BUFFALOES BUFFALOES COLORADO 111 112 208 209 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 210 113 211 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 212 213 216 215 214 579 679 678 220 577 677 676 575 675 674 219 573 673 672 571 671 218 670 569 669 668 567 667 217 666 565 665 664 563 663 662 561 661 660 559 659 557 658 657 656 555 655 553 654 653 551 652 651 771 770 768 767 766 765 764 763 762 761 760 Starting at $105 Starting at $85 Starting at $65 Starting at $50 Starting at $30 Student Seating Visitors 52 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 53

RESOURCES RESOURCES 2013 Women s Soccer Schedule Home Games DATE OPPONENT TIME Sun, Sep.15 Denver 1 p.m. Fri, Sep. 20 UNC vs. UNLV 1:30 p.m. Fri, Sep. 20 Stony Brook 4 p.m. Sun, Sep. 22 Stony Brook vs. UNC 11 a.m. Sun, Sep. 22 UNLV 1:30 p.m. Sat, Sep. 28 Oregon State*w 3 p.m. Sun, Oct. 06 Oregon* 2 p.m. (Family Weekend) Fri, Oct. 25 USC* 3 p.m. Sun, Oct. 27 UCLA* 12 p.m. * Conference Games Games are played at Prentup Field (Colorado Ave. & 33rd) Admission & Parking are FREE! 2013 Women s Volleyball Schedule Home Games 54 University of Colorado Boulder DATE OPPONENT TIME Fri, Sep 27 *UCLA 7 p.m. Fri, Oct 04 *Washington 7 p.m. Sun, Oct 06 *Washington State 12 p.m. Fri, Oct 25 *Arizona 7 p.m. Sun, Oct 27 *Arizona State 4 p.m. Fri, Nov 08 *Stanford 7 p.m. Sat, Nov 09 *California 7 p.m. Fri, Nov 22 *Oregon State TBA Sun, Nov 24 *Oregon 12 p.m. Wed, Nov 27 *Utah TBA * Conference Games Games played at the Coors Events Center Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased at CUBuffs.com www.universityparent.com/colorado 55

RESOURCES Important Phone Numbers DEPARTMENT Emergency 911 Night Ride (Safe ride for students) PHONE NUMBER (303) 492-7233 (B-SAFE) Parking Services (303) 492-7384 CU Police Department (303) 492-6666 Wardenburg Student Health Center (303) 492-5101 Counseling Services (303) 492-6766 Boulder Community Hospital (303) 441-0400 Colorado Road Conditions Hotline (303) 639-1111 Convention and Visitors Bureau (303) 442-2911 or (800) 444-0447 Colorado State Patrol (303) 239-4500 CU Athletic Ticket Office CU Information (303) 492-1411 University of Colorado Memorial Center (UMC) (303) 492-6161 CU Recreation Center (303) 492-6051 (303) 49-BUFFS or (800) 87-BUFFS CU Book Store (303) 492-6411 or (800) 255-9168 CU Office of Parent Relations (303) 492-1380 Bursar (303) 492-5381 Financial Aid (303) 492-5091 Registrar (303) 492-6970 56 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 57

RESOURCES RESOURCES Academic Calendar FALL 2013 Family Weekend Oct. 3-6 Fall Break Nov. 25-27 (Mon.-Wed.) Thanksgiving (campus closed) Nov. 28-29 (Thurs.-Fri.) Last Day of Classes Dec. 13 (Fri.) Final Exams (No Sunday Exams) Dec. 14-19 (Sat.-Thurs.) Commencement Dec. 20 (Fri.) SPRING 2014 Housing Move-In TBA First Day of Classes Jan. 13 (Mon.) Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (campus closed) Jan. 20 (Mon.) Tuition Due Jan. 22 (Wed.) Spring Break (campus closed Fri., March 28) Mar. 24-28(Mon.-Fri.) Last Day of Classes May 2 (Fri.) Final Exams (No Sunday Exams) May 3-8 (Sat.-Thurs.) Commencement May 9 (Fri.) CU Event s Calendar See What s Happening on Campus All Year Long! www.colorado.edu/events The CU Event s Calendar is CU s online resource for what s happening on campus. See featured events, weekly events, or search for programs by date and event title. Share this resource with your student to help them get involved in campus life. With so many things to do on campus, they should never be calling home to say, I m bored. When planning your trip to CU, look at featured events during your visit and experience all that CU has to offer. 58 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 59

This guide brought to you by these Proud Supporters of CU Boulder Places to Stay Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 970 28th St. Boulder, CO 80303 (303) 443-7800 www.americasbestvalueinn.com Please see ad on p. 17. Boulder Creek Quality Inn & Suites 2020 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 449-7550 www.qualityinnboulder.com Please see ad on back cover. Boulder Mountain Lodge 91 Four Mile Canyon Dr. Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 444-0882 or (800) 458-0882 www.bouldermountainlodge.com Please see ad on p. 3. Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark 900 Baseline Rd. Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 952-1611 www.chautauqua.com Please see ad on p. 17. Places to Live Bear Creek Apartments 3275 Apache Rd. Boulder, CO 80303 (303) 735-2275 bearcreek.colorado.edu Please see ad on inside front cover. Julie Meko - RE/MAX of Boulder Cell:(303) 931-6555 Office:(303) 441-5691 www.juliemeko.com Please see ad on p. 27. What to See & Do Adventures in Whitewater 78966 US 40 PO BOX 3662 Winter Park, CO 80482 (970) 363-0720 www.adventuresinwhitewater.com Please see ad on p. 57. Boulder History Museum 1206 Euclid Ave. Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 449-3464 www.boulderhistory.org Please see ad on p. 37. Courtyard by Marriott Boulder/ Louisville 948 W Dillon Road Louisville, CO 80027 (303) 604-0007 www.marriott.com/denls Please see ad on p. 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder North 6333 Lookout Road Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 530-3300 www.bouldernorthsuites. hamptoninn.com Please see ad on p. 57. Hotel Boulderado 2115 13th St. Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 442-4344 www.boulderado.com Please see ad on p. 21. Hyatt House 13351 W. Midway Blvd. Broomfield, CO 80020 (720) 890-4811 www.broomfield.house.hyatt.com Please see ad on p. 14. Strathmore Park Apartments 440 Strathmore Ln. Lafayette, CO 80026 (866) 629-4299 www.strathmorepark-apts.com Please see ad on p. 39. The Ledges Residences 985 16th St. Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 415-2085 www.theledgesboulder.com Please see ad on p. 58. Downtown Boulder (Pearl Street Mall) 1942 Broadway, Suite 301 Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 449-3774 www.boulderdowntown.com Please see ad on p. 45. Eldora Mountain Resort www.eldora.com/college Please see ad on p. 29. Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights Launchsite: 6375 Nautilus Dr. Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 939-9323 www.fairwindsinc.com Please see ad on p. 42. La Quinta Inn & Suites Boulder / Louisville 902 W. Dillon Rd. Louisville, CO 80027 (303) 644-0100 www.lq.com/ Please see ads on p. 48. Millennium Harvest House Boulder 1345 28th. St. Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 443-3850 www.millenniumhotels.com/boulder Please see ad on p. 53. TownPlace Suites Boulder/Broomfield 480 Flatiron Blvd. Broomfield, CO 80021 (303) 466-2200 www.mariott.com/dentb Please see ad on p. 25. The Lotus 900 28th Street #6 Boulder, CO 80303 (855) 713-2255 thelotusapartments.com Please see ad on p. 4. 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