Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of frequently asked questions concerning Preview and visiting CSU. If you have additional questions please contact the Orientation office at (970) 491-6011.
- Do I need to attend an orientation program?
- What should I bring with me to Preview?
- What do I need to take care of during my Preview Session?
- What if I cannot attend a scheduled orientation program?
- What's the best way to get around campus?
- Can family and friends attend as well?
- What dates should I be aware of for the Fall and Spring semesters?
- Which placement exams will I be taking during my Preview session?
- Will there still be classes available when I attend Preview?
- Is there a shuttle service from Denver International Airport (DIA) to Fort Collins?
- How can I pay the reservation charges?
- Where do I park when I arrive at Preview orientation?
- Do I need any additional money while at Preview?
- Where can I eat near or on campus?
- What should I do if I have other questions?
What's the best way to get around campus?
Transfort
Transfort, Fort Collins' bus system, is free for all full fee-paying students. Transfort has convenient schedules, several stops on campus, and reaches many of the city's outlying areas. To use Transfort, students must present their student bus pass available for pick-up at the Transfort Information Center in the Lory Student Center or at the Campus Information Center located in the Lory Student Center. Call Transfort at (970) 221-6620 for more information.
Vehicles on Campus
Although a car is not needed to get around campus, students may park on campus. Parking permits are required in all campus parking lots and can be purchased at University Parking Services, 201 Green Hall or online at http://parking.colostate.edu/. A State of Colorado emissions test is required for all student vehicles. For further information about parking and emissions requirements, call (970) 491-7041.
Bicycle Registration
Bicycles are definitely popular on campus! You must register your bike with the Colorado State University Police Department, located in 201 Green Hall, for a $5 charge. For more information, call the University Police Department at (970) 491-6425.
