Welcome to the Graduate School at Colorado State University!
We are so pleased to have you join us for your graduate education.
International Graduate Student Orientation
There is a mandatory orientation for graduate international students before the start of each semester.
Self-paced online orientation
Below, you will find short, pre-recorded videos, slides, and flyers featuring resources and information for the graduate community. You are encouraged, as a new or returning student, to review or reintroduce yourself to the resources provided by the Graduate School and other university offices.
Many departments host in-person orientations that provide specific information about your program. Please check with your department for dates and offerings.
This page is continually updated.
Go Graduate Rams!
Welcome Message from the Dean
Dean Webb gives an overview of the many resources offered through Colorado State University’s Graduate School, including where to find important information and upcoming events, how to find a mentor, professional development opportunities, and additional resources available to Graduate Students.
Graduate Center for Inclusive Mentoring (GCIM)
Presenters: Dean Colleen Webb and Dr. Jozsef Vigh
Breakfast with the Dean flyer | Mentor Monday Information | Graduate Peer Mentoring Program
Webpage: Mentoring
CSU Writes
CSU Writes helps academic writers overcome common challenges and strengthen their writing.
Website: csuwrites.colostate.edu
Campus Life Resources
RamCard Office
Email: [email protected]
Website: RamCard.ColoState.edu
Your RamCard is your student ID and is your ticket to just about everything at Colorado State University. They are required for all students attending on-campus classes.
Parking and Transportation Services
Email: [email protected]
For tips on ways to get around the city, plus free Transfort bus rides visit: pts.colostate.edu
For the most accurate TransFort route information visit ridetransfort.com.
Housing & Dining Services
Email: [email protected]
Graduate students can apply for housing at the Aggie Village Apartments and at Graduate and Family Apartments.
Office of Financial Aid - Tuition Classification
Email: [email protected]
Website: financialaid.colostate.edu/residency
Student Disability Center
Accommodations and support are offered to students with functional limitations due to visual, hearing, learning, or mobility disabilities, as well as to students who have specific physical or mental health conditions. Students who are temporarily disabled are also eligible for support and assistance.
Website: disabilitycenter.colostate.edu
Community and Networking
Several affinity groups that are open to graduate students in any academic program help cultivate community and belonging. For a complete list of campus community organizations visit RamLink and use the search term “GRAD” to build your community and engage in networking.
Graduate Student Council
The Graduate Student Council (GSC) strives to improve the graduate student experience by building community among graduate students and communicating the needs and ideas of the graduate student body to the University. Getting involved with the GSC is a great way to network, build your professional skills, and stay informed about opportunities at CSU.
Adult Learner and Veteran Services
Adult Learner and Veteran Services resource slides and notes
Resources and events for adult learners, student veterans, and student parents at: alvs.colostate.edu
For childcare when studying: Ram Kidz Village
Student Leadership Involvement and Community Engagement (SLiCE)
Connect with student organizations, find local volunteer opportunities, develop leadership skills\, and access basic needs resources. Website: LSC.ColoState.edu/slice
Health, Wellbeing, Counseling, and Aid
CSU Health Network
CSU Health Network is every student’s on-campus home for health and well-being. Students can access a wide range of medical, mental health, and health education and prevention services, regardless of their insurance plan. Learn more about new student requirements, including health insurance, at the links below.
Student Recreation Center
Discover group classes, sports clubs, outdoor programs, a climbing wall, aquatics, gym equipment, and more!
Details at: csurec.colostate.edu
Rams Against Hunger
Services for those experiencing food insecurity, including food pantries, a meal-swipe program, and assistance navigating federal aid programs like SNAP.
Email: [email protected]
Student Case Management
Connects students with services to navigate difficult situations, such as those related to medical, mental health, behavioral, and personal or family crises: StudentCaseManagement.ColoState.edu
Conflict Resolution Services at the Student Resolution Center
Confidential support for students navigating disputes, procedural challenges, and interpersonal conflict: resolutioncenter.colostate.edu
Survivor Advocacy and Feminist Education Center
Provides confidential victim advocacy and interpersonal violence counseling for CSU students, faculty, and staff: safecenter.colostate.edu
Graduate Well-being Module
The Graduate Well-Being module includes free courses that were developed by experts to help you navigate challenges in graduate school by introducing strategies to improve mental health. The self-paced courses are offered through Canvas, and students can tailor the module to their wellness needs by selecting from a variety of modules. Learn more on Canvas.
Division of Student Affairs
Provides resources for graduate students and potentially their families.
Email: [email protected]
Website: StudentAffairs.ColoState.edu/Resource/Students
Center for Family and Couple Therapy
Individual, couple, family, & small group therapy: chhs.colostate.edu/cfct
Academic and professional development
Career Center
Assists with resume and cover letter review, interview prep, salary negotiation, job searches, and more: career.colostate.edu
CSU Libraries
CSU Libraries: Graduate Student and Research Support flyer
Research consultations, specialized software, assistive technology rooms, study group rooms, diverse materials, and more:
lib.colostate.edu/meet-your-library
CSU STRATA
Intellectual property management and assistance with turning research into products and services: csustrata.org
Graybill Statistics & Data Science Laboratory
Resource slides: Graybill Statistics & Data Science Laboratory
Statistical advice for researchers, from the planning and design of experiments to results analysis: statlab.colostate.edu
Analytical Resources Core (ARC)
Contact: Karolien Denef
ARC flyer
Access to analytical instrumentation, expert guidance, and research training: Research.ColoState.edu/ARC
The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT)
How to Obtain a Graduate Student Teaching Certificate of Completion
The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT) seeks to empower every instructor and student to teach, learn, and excel to their fullest potential, in and out of the classroom
Research Integrity and Compliance Review
Website: Research.ColoState.edu/RICO
Required Training Seminar for New Graduate Teaching Assistants
In the ongoing effort to enhance the effectiveness of undergraduate teaching and learning at Colorado State University, the goal of this annual required GTA Training is to equip every incoming GTA with basic institutional knowledge about CSU, review current learning and teaching Best Practices, and introduce a wide variety of resources that will help further their career as a CSU graduate teaching assistant.