BOULDER — The University of Colorado is making big changes to first-year orientation, including moving much of the information new students receive into the digital realm.
Starting this summer, CU is no longer hosting mandatory, two-day campus orientation sessions for new students. Instead, students and families can attend optional campus visit days and can access most orientation materials online.
The change is part of Chancellor Phil DiStefano’s goal to improve student retention and significantly increase the campus’ six-year graduation rate. To do that, he has asked all campus units to think about ways to improve the student experience and make it more likely for them to succeed academically during their time on campus.
“Really what we’re trying to do now is reach out to the students earlier and communicate with them in ways that young people are interested in communicating,” said Provost Russ Moore.
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