Please encourage your student to register for the 2013 Getting to Year 2 @ CSU Conference.
Overview of the Conference
Getting to Year 2 @ CSU is a two day conference for first year students (in their second semester). Students are able to select breakout sessions to attend throughout the day. Sessions provide students with information and resources to assist with the transition to a second year at CSU. Research states that in their second year, students begin to feel challenges associated with academics, establishing future goals, finances and feeling a connection to campus, faculty and more.
Benefits for Students:
There are many benefits for students attending the conference including:
- Engaging in discussion about important second year student issues
- Networking with campus faculty, staff, and first year peers
- Learning valuable skills
- Feeling acknowledged as a part of the greater campus community
- Having greater knowledge about the resources to support students in their second year
- Learning about Year 2 @ CSU: Second Year Program
What sessions are offered?
For a full listing of sessions, please visit the schedule.
If my student has class that day, can he or she still attend?
Yes, the conference will take place over two days. Sessions will be offered multiple times throughout the day, so encourage your student to pick and choose sessions that work with their schedule.
How much does it cost for students?
Nothing! Students do not have to pay any additional cost to attend the conference
If I have questions, who can I ask?
Contact Orientation and Transition Programs in the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (CASA) at 970.491.6011 or email
orientation@colostate.edu.