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Welcome to the Ram Family! CSU’S PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY Dear State University Parents and Family Members, The Principles of Community support the Colorado State University mission and vision As a member of the Ram Family, Parent and Family Programs is here to support you throughout your student’s journey at of access, research, teaching, service, and Colorado State University. Parent and Family Programs, along with our campus partners, are all part of a larger team dedicated engagement. to supporting student learning in and out of the classroom. We are partners with you – ultimately focused on your student’s • Inclusion: We create and nurture inclusive success, academic experience and furthermore, graduation. environments and welcome, value, and As a parent or family member of a CSU student, you are automatically a part of the Ram Family: made up of all CSU parents affirm all members of our community, and family members, past, present, and future. Parent and Family Programs offers resources and information to help support including their various identities, skills, you; you are a valued member of our family! Some of the resources and services provided by Parent and Family Programs are: ideas, talents, and contributions. emails sharing important information, campus resources and events, updates from our monthly electronic newsletter (you can • Integrity: We are accountable for our actions receive this by joining our listserv at https://parentsandfamily.colostate.edu/), emails from President Joyce McConnell and other and will act ethically and honestly in all our important University messages, invitations to unique Homecoming & Family Weekend events, opportunities to engage with other interactions. members of the Ram Family by participating in RamFam Ambassador events that take place where you live, and more! • Respect: We honor the inherent dignity of RamFam Ambassadors are fellow parents and family members that seek to engage with and support parent and family members all people within an environment where we of CSU students. If you are interested, you can volunteer through our RamFam Ambassador program by writing articles for our are committed to freedom of expression, newsletter, connecting with parent and family members of potential CSU students, volunteering on campus, and being involved critical discourse, and the advancement of in other meaningful opportunities! Share your interest on our website (https://parentsandfamily.colostate.edu/ramfam- knowledge. ambassador-volunteering). • Service: We are responsible, individually This calendar includes helpful information regarding deadlines, programs, and strategies to support students throughout their and collectively, to give of our time, talents, CSU experience. Each page also includes suggestions for conversations to have with your student. This publication is just one and resources to promote the well-being of component of our comprehensive parent and family program at CSU. Please visit our website at parentsandfamily.colostate.edu each other and the development of our local, to see more support services and information available to you. regional, and global communities. • Social Justice: We have the right to be In closing, Parent & Family Programs serves as your direct liaison with the University. We are available by phone, (970) 491-6680, treated and the responsibility to treat email ([email protected]), or in person. We can answer questions or connect you to others who others with fairness and equity, the duty to can provide additional assistance regarding your specific questions or concerns. Thank you for supporting your student to be a challenge prejudice, and to uphold the laws, member of the CSU community and we look forward to interacting with you during your student’s academic career. policies, and procedures that promote justice Sincerely, in all respects.

BLANCHE HUGHES JOHN HENDERSON Vice President for Student Affairs Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Parent and Family Programs

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AUGUST 2020

CONVERSATION STARTERS: BEGINNING A NEW SEMESTER • Reassure your student that adjustment challenges are common and expected for both first-year and continuing students. Brainstorm ways your student can trouble shoot challenges while being aware of the emotional ups and downs that accompany any college transition. • If your student is living in the residence halls, encourage them to get to know the Resident Assistant (RA). If your student is living off campus, encourage them to get to know their neighbors and visit Off-Campus Life for tips on how to be a good neighbor. • Encourage your student to look into getting involved by joining an organization or club by visiting Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement (SLiCE) office, one of the seven Student Diversity Programs and Services (SDPS) offices, or the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life in the Lory Student Center.

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: NAVIGATING CHOICES AND DECISIONS All years of college are a time of transition for students and families. Your student may be feeling a bit overwhelmed with campus, classes, community services, different procedures, and roommate(s). Returning to campus, or arriving for the first time, brings about choices and decisions regarding new relationships, new academic classes, and social challenges with friends (old and new). There are many offices at CSU to support these transitions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Parent and Family Programs early to learn more and consult about the best options for Students begin to move into the residence halls your student. and start their Ram Welcome experience before starting the fall semester.

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July 2020 September 2020 28 29 30 31 1 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Tisha B’Av Begins Tisha B’Av ends Eid al-Adha Ends Colorado Day 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Day of Arafat 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Eid al-Adha Begins 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30

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16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Move-in Begins Ram Welcome Begins Ram Welcome Ram Welcome Ram Welcome Ram Welcome Muharram Samvatsari Parva Senior Citizens Day

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Ram Welcome Fall Classes Begin Women’s Equality Day Restricted Drop Deadline Immunization Records Due Health Forms Due Health Online Modules Deadline (For New Students) 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 End Add Without Override Kshamavani

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CONVERSATION STARTERS: SAFETY • Rams take care of Rams. Have conversations with your student to encourage personal responsibility in promoting safety and wellness of themselves and others both on and off campus. • Find out if any current insurance policies you have cover property in your student’s residence hall room or off-campus residence. If not, consider purchasing renter’s insurance. • Encourage students to use the CSU Police Department Safewalk program (970-491- 1155) if they are out late at night on campus so they do not have to walk alone. • It can be important for students to know what it means to have consent when having intimate interactions. Learning the legal definition of consent might help your student to support themselves and others to not encroach on another person’s boundaries without consent. Resources: http://www. wgac.colostate.edu/consent, CSU PD (970) 491-6425; Victim Assistance Team (970) 492-4242

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: FINANCES Unfortunately, college students can sometimes be seen as targets for scams around common student concerns like housing information and personal records. Encourage your student to check with the CSU Police Department or Student Legal Services to verify a request is legitimate if they are ever solicited for money or information they wouldn’t normally provide. Additionally, many college students have credit cards: having a credit card for emergencies may be a good idea but poorly managed, credit cards can become a concern. Finances are a The CSU Color Guard performs for the Rams good topic to discuss with students to assist in Football Team in Canvas Stadium. their transition and development while at CSU.

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August 2020 2020 1 2 3 4 5 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Kshamavani 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 University Holiday () Registration Closes: end of period for adding Add courses with override begins University Offices Closed - No Classes courses - last day for dropping courses without record entry, changes in grade option, tuition and World Suicide Prevention Day fee adjustment Fall Semester Billing Due Deadline to fulfill health insurance requirement Deadline to enroll in RamCare supplement insurance 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 National Grandparents Day National Hispanic Heritage Month Constitution Citizenship Day Rosh Hashana Begins Begins

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Rosh Hashana Ends National Hazing Prevention Week Fall Equinox Begins National Hazing Prevention Week Ends

27 28 29 30 1 2 3 Begins Yom Kippur Ends Homecoming and Family Weekend National Domestic Violence Awareness Homecoming and Family Weekend Begins Month Homecoming and Family Weekend Homecoming and Family Weekend

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CONVERSATION STARTERS: CHECKING-IN ON WELL-BEING • Now is a good time to check in on students about how their semester is progressing so far including academics, connectivity to campus, friends, roommates, and their overall wellness (physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing). • Resources to utilize now could be the Institute for Learning and Teaching for tutoring and study skills or the CSU Health Network for well-being consultations.

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: CONNECTING WITH CAMPUS Research indicates that students who are involved on campus are more invested in their college experience, have higher grades, and are better prepared post-graduation. A tremendous amount of learning and development takes place outside of the classroom! Examples of getting involved on campus can include student organizations, volunteering, student employment, fraternity and sorority life, intramural sports, academic clubs, and research. If your student hasn’t become involved yet, now is the time! The Lory Student Center website is a great place to start finding involvement opportunities (lsc.colostate.edu).

The CSU Marching Band entertains on the Oval during the annual Homecoming and Family Weekend parade.

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September 2020 November 2020 29 30 1 2 3 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Homecoming and Family Weekend National Domestic Violence Awareness Sukkot Begins Homecoming and Family Weekend 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Begins Month 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Homecoming and Family Weekend 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Homecoming and Family Weekend 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Homecoming and Family Weekend Child Health Day Leif Erikson Day Shemini Atzeret Ends Ends Sukkot Ends Shemini Atzeret Begins

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Indigenous Peoples Day Boss’s Day Navratri National Coming Out Day Birth of the Báb

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Birth of Bahá’u’lláh End Course Withdrawals (“W”) Period, Repeat/Delete Deadline

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Dussehra Día de los Muertos Begins

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 All Saints’ Day All Souls Day Daylight Saving Time - ends Native American Heritage Month Día de los Muertos Ends

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NOVEMBER 2020

CONVERSATION STARTERS: ADDRESSING SEMESTER CHALLENGES • November can be a challenging month as the semester ends, Fall Break approaches, and as the weather changes. This is a good month to encourage students to take care of themselves by eating well, sleeping, and exercising. • As a parent or family member, if you are concerned for your student you can call Parent and Family Programs at (970) 491-6680 for help locating resources and referrals for your student. • Call Student Case Management at (970) 491-8051 for student support, such as crisis prevention and intervention services in difficult situations. Call the CSU Tell Someone line (970) 491-1350 if you are concerned about your student’s mental health and safety.

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: COMMUNICATION AND FAMILY CONNECTION As your student encounters more adult responsibilities and choices, maintaining effective communication will help you continue to advise and support your student. Listening without judgment, taking notice of your own and your student’s verbal and nonverbal behavior, and asking open-ended questions will all encourage dialogue. If you think your student might benefit from more connections on campus, suggest that they reach out to a faculty member, advisor, resident assistant, or other staff member for additional support. Remember – Parent and Family Programs is here to help!

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month at the annual Pow Wow in the Lory Student Center.

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October 2020 December 2020 27 28 29 30 31 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Halloween 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Día de los Muertos Begins 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Trans Day of Remembrance Fall Recess Begins Residence Halls Close

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Fall Recess Fall Recess - No Classes Fall Recess - No Classes Fall Recess - No Classes University Holiday (Thanksgiving) American Indian Heritage Day Fall Recess Fall Recess - No Classes Ascension of the ‘Abdu’l-Bahá University Offices Closed Fall Recess - No Classes University Offices Closed

29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Advent 2020 Classes Resume World Aids Day Fall Recess Ends Remote Learning Begins

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DECEMBER 2020

Students head to the Morgan Library to study CONVERSATION STARTERS: solo or study with a group during final exams. FINISHING STRONG • Have conversations of support and encouragement with your student in regard to academic performance as the semester ends with final exams. Be available to troubleshoot through questions, success, concerns, or goals your student may have as they finish the semester and prepare for winter break. • Exercise is a great stress reliever for many students! As final exams begin and the winter weather continues, encourage your student to visit the Campus Recreation Center for daily workouts and classes.

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: COMING HOME FOR WINTER BREAK December is a hectic month as your student completes final exams and finishes the semester. Encourage your student to seek out study guides, attend virtual offices hours with their faculty to answer final questions, and find a comfortable place to study. Balance time between resting, studying, and connecting with family or friends. It also might help to discuss what the winter break will look like for your student and the family. Many students are looking forward to a few weeks off from coursework while other students might find the extended break challenging and need more support to keep on a schedule.

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November 2020 January 2021 1 2 3 4 5 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S World Aids Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day /Chanukah begins Last Day of Classes University Withdrawal Deadline

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Final Examinations Begin Final Examinations Final Examinations Final Examinations Final Examinations End Fall Commencement Ceremonies Fall Commencement Ceremonies Residence Halls Close Hanukkah/Chanukah ends

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Winter Solstice Grades Due University Holiday University Holiday ( Eve) University Holiday (Christmas Day) Begins University Offices Closed University Offices Closed University Offices Closed

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 New Year’s Eve University Holiday (New Year’s Day) University Offices Closed Kwanzaa Ends

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JANUARY 2021

CONVERSATION STARTERS: A FRESH START • Have conversations with your student about their goals for the upcoming semester, whether it be academically, socially, or career wise! • Encourage your student to take a renewed look at upcoming classes and potential classmates as opportunities for new connections and improved academic performance. • If your student is seeking resources regarding an aspect of their identity, have them utilize student diversity programs and services offices on campus: El Centro; Black/African American Cultural Center; Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center; Native American Cultural Center; Women and Gender Advocacy Center (including Men in the Movement); Pride Resource Center; and the Student Disability Center. • Discuss academic and tutoring services available on campus to create a plan to achieve scholastic expectations. We also highly encourage students to make an early appointment with their academic advisor to discuss academic success strategies.

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: CHANGING MAJORS AND POSSIBLE INTERNSHIPS With fall semester courses completed, changing majors may be top of mind. This can be a good opportunity for your student to explore interests and determine what they want to study. National studies estimate that students change their majors several times during their college years. The best way to prepare for a career is to get a thorough education and gain career-related experience through internships, community service, part-time jobs, and campus involvement. The Animal Sciences building is home to the College Encourage your student to contact an academic of Agriculture which was the very first college at advisor and the Career Center to explore the CSU when our institutional name was Colorado variety of available options. Agricultural and Mechanical or Colorado A & M.

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December 2020 February 2021 29 30 31 1 2 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S New Year’s Eve University Holiday (New Year’s Day) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 University Offices Closed 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Kwanzaa Ends 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 28

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Epiphany Orthodox Christmas Day

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Spring Ram Welcome Begins Orientation, Advising and Registration Orientation, Advising and Registration for New Students for New Students Residence Halls Open Orthodox New Year

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 University Holiday (MLK Jr. Day) Classes Begin Restricted Drop Deadline for Courses University Offices Closed Immunization Records Due (for new students) Health Forms Due (for new students) Health Online Module Deadline (for new students) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Add Courses Without Override Deadline Add Courses with Override Begins Holocaust Remembrance Day Tu b’Shevat Ends Tu b’Shevat Begins

31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Begins Spring Semester Registration Closes - World Cancer Day end of period for adding courses Deadline to fulfill health insurance requirement (for new students) Deadline to enroll in RamCare supplement insurance (for new students)

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FEBRUARY 2021

CONVERSATION STARTERS: PLANNING AHEAD • This month campus will begin a wide variety of events to help your student plan for their future. Encourage your student to attend the Career and Internship Fairs, the Education Abroad Fair, and the Housing Fair this month! • If your student is looking to live off campus, encourage them to talk with Student Legal Services for tips in evaluating leases before signing. We highly encourage students and families to take your time in evaluating the best housing options. • This is also the month to make final decisions about returning to the residence halls next year in order to reserve a space. The Live-On options can be a great option to encourage student success. Information on returning to live on campus can be found through Housing and Dining Services.

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: EDUCATION ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES Did you know that there are financial resources available to students interested in Education Abroad programs? Education Abroad experiences are remembered by students as one of the most influential and positive aspects of their college education. CSU offers students plenty of ways to supplement their educational experience: education abroad (semesters or summers), service-learning and volunteer abroad, Alternative Break service trips, and Semester at Sea (semesteratsea. org). Students can continue to make progress toward their degree while participating in Students get to know one another during an education abroad programs. Check out the open house at the Black/African American websites at www.studyabroad.colostate. Cultural Center, one of seven Student Diversity edu and lsc.colostate.edu/slice. The world is Programs and Services Offices where students calling; when will your student answer? can find community.

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January 2021 March 2021 26 27 28 29 30 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Holocaust Remembrance Day Tu b’Shevat Ends 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Tu b’Shevat Begins 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 31 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Black History Month Begins Groundhog Day Spring Semester Registration Closes - World Cancer Day end of period for adding courses Deadline to fulfill health insurance requirement (for new students) Deadline to enroll in RamCare supplement insurance (for new students) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Nirvana Day Spring Semester Billing Due CSU Founder’s Day: CSU’s 151st birthday Tibetan New Year

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MARCH 2021

CONVERSATION STARTERS: TIME FOR REST AND RELAXATION • Encourage your student to think through their choices regarding spring break activities and whether they might return home, stay in Fort Collins, or travel. Keep in mind, some residence halls close over spring break. Start the conversation with your student concerning their plan and options for residence hall closures. • This is also a good time to continue to plan for summer options. Students can take classes during Summer Session to help boost a GPA, recover credits, or get ahead in their major. Students might also want to re- connect with the Career Center this month to plan for future employment and internships.

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: SPRING BREAK EXPECTATIONS As winter fades and the end of the semester comes into view, students can become very excited about the upcoming prospect of spending a week away. Sometimes students experience a sense of disappointment if they are “just going home.” Many students make plans with their friends during this time. Some also choose to participate in an Alternative Spring Break through the CSU SLiCE office: a week of immersion into different cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic communities across the nation and world. During a spring break experience, situations may arise when your student is faced with making difficult choices about behaviors in which they may not normally engage. Talk about your student’s choices openly and encourage thinking through choices and consequences. A CSU student enjoys playing the piano near the Lory Student Center Theater in between classes.

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February 2021 April 2021 23 24 25 26 27 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Purim 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 25 26 27 28 29 30

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Spring Recess Spring Recess Spring Recess Spring Recess Spring Recess Spring Recess Spring Recess Daylight Saving Time Begins St. Patrick’s Day Spring Equinox

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Residence Halls Open Classes Resume Begins Spring Recess Ends Course Repeat/Delete Deadline Persian New Year Course Withdrawal (“W”) Deadline

28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Laylat al Bara’at Ends César Chávez Day April Fools’ Day Holy Saturday Laylat al Bara’at Begins Sexual Assault Awareness Month Begins

APRIL 2021

The CSU Flower Trial Garden, located in CONVERSATION STARTERS: front of the University Center for the Arts, BURNOUT AND FATIGUE provides hands-on learning for students • Academic fatigue and student involvement conducting horticulture research. burnout is real! Have conversations with your student about approaching the last half of the semester with resilience and brainstorm ways you can support your student to finish the semester strong! • Encourage your student to ask for help if needed before the end of the semester. We have many resources and Parent and Family Programs can help you determine the best resources for each student. • Stress is reported to be one of students’ main challenges. The CSU Health Network has mindfulness workshops to increase your student’s ability to be present and reduce stress. According to research, being present helps us be happier.

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: RESILIENCE AND A GROWTH MINDSET Resilience, the ability to bounce back and recover, is something that we develop as we face and learn from life’s challenges. Receiving support helps your student build the strength, flexibility, and resilience to flourish. Supporting your student to build a “growth mindset” is critical to persistence. With a growth mindset your student develops their capabilities through efforts rather than innate talents or skills. Encouraging them to learn from first attempts is truly important. Recognize the efforts students are making as they build their life on campus, whether in their courses, campus involvement, finding a job or a career path, making friends, or taking care of their overall health. Let’s celebrate those steps, including when students seek support as they face difficulty.

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March 2021 May 2021 30 31 1 2 3 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S César Chávez Day April Fools’ Day Good Friday Holy Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sexual Assault Awareness Month 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Begins 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Maundy Thursday 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Yom Hashoah Begins Yom Hashoah Ends Passover Ends

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Begins Hindi New Year Baisakhi Burmese/Cambodia/Lao New Year Burmese/Cambodia/Lao New Year Burmese/Cambodia/Lao New Year Tax Day Ridvan Festival Begins Bengali New Year

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25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Mahavir Jayanti Theravada New Year Orthodox Good Friday

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Orthodox Easter Last Day of Classes University Withdrawal Deadline

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MAY 2021

CONVERSATION STARTERS: SEMESTER’S END AND SUMMER’S BEGINNING • Look back at the academic year as a whole and celebrate the completion of your student’s college year! • Many students will be leaving CSU for the summer months; have a conversation around expectations and the changes you both have gone through over the past year. Understand that your student has operated in an independent environment, establishing their own routines and behaviors. Discuss ways you and your student can celebrate their independence while also re-connecting with one another. Be aware your student may be experiencing sadness over leaving new friendships and/or significant relationships at school. • Enjoy your summer!

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: RE-ENTRY TRANSITION May is another month of high pressure for your student. While finals are looming, so is the thought of the school year ending and leaving new-found friends or perhaps remaining in Fort Collins and missing family members. Your student may be concerned that relationships may not survive the summer break. Some students are concerned about not being able to maintain their independence. This is a good time to increase communication with your student. Encourage your student through finals and discuss making some fun plans for the summer.

A CSU student receives their diploma during spring Commencement Ceremonies and joins the CSU Alumni family.

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April 2021 June 2021 27 28 29 30 1 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Theravada New Year Orthodox Good Friday May Day 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Arbor Day 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Orthodox Easter Cinco de Mayo National Day of Prayer Last Day of Classes University Withdrawal Deadline

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Laylat al Qadr Final Examinations Final Examinations Final Examinations Final Examinations Final Examinations Spring Commencement Ceremonies Mothers’ Day Ramadan Ends Eid al-Fitr Begins Ascension Day Spring Commencement Ceremonies Residence Halls Close Eid al-Fitr Ends Eid al-Fitr Begins Peace Officers Armed Forces Day

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Spring Commencement Ceremonies Summer Classes Begin-1st 4 Week and Final Grades Due National Bike to Work Day Begins 12 Week Terms Tish’a B’av Shavuot Ends

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Declaration of the Báb Whit Monday Ascension of Baha’u’llah

30 31 1 2 3 4 5 University Holiday (Memorial Day) University Offices Closed

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JUNE 2021

CONVERSATION STARTERS: ASSESSING CHANGES FOR THE FALL SEMESTER • Begin getting things ready for the upcoming school year! Review financial expenses, discuss how summer activities connect with academics or career goals, and ways that your student can maximize their experience next year. • Review the events of the past year with your student. Identify problem areas and encourage your student to consider possible solutions. Call Parent and Family Programs to brainstorm!

TRACKING THE TRANSITION: CONTINUED SUPPORT Be prepared to support your student through these typical issues experienced in a second year on campus: • The “sophomore slump,” marked by reduced motivation and declining academic performance. • “Newness” has worn off and reality hits, leaving students feeling as if the institution is not as supportive as in the first year. • Intensified curriculum. • Choosing a major or degree path. • Feelings of a lack of connection to campus. • Peer and community challenges. • Identity exploration. • Time management and balancing levels of involvement. • Remember, Parent and Family Programs is here to help EXPLAIN, REFER, and COACH through any question or concern! CSU students enjoy visiting the Oval on campus during the summer months to study, play frisbee with friends and enjoy the 300+ days of Colorado sunshine.

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Your student’s fi nancial family on campus. Join today. The Offi cial Credit Union of canvas.org Follow us at: Colorado State University /canvasfamily Insured by NCUA. RAMFAM PREFERRED PARTNERS

The Parent and Family Programs Office would like to recognize the tremendous financial support we receive from the following business partners. These businesses support CSU students and their families by providing financial support to the RamFam fund. Through this support, Parent and Family Programs can host events at Ram Welcome, Homecoming & Family Weekend, support campus programming, and build community through additional family programs. We encourage parents and families to utilize and support these businesses as they are recommended by previous families and provide additional discounts to you!

Interstate Batteries College Student Storage CSU Bookstore 300 Willow Street (303) 545-9525 Lory Student Center (970) 484-1307 cssstorage.com (970) 491-0546 interstatebatteries.com bookstore.colostate.edu

RE/MAX Advanced Inc. Home2 Suites by Hilton 1018 Centre Avenue Courtyard and 4715 South Timberline Road Dana Goode Residence Inn by Marriott (970) 223-9995 (970) 231-6507 Oakridge Drive parentsandalumniclubatcsu.com Lance Volmer (970) 282-1700 home2fortcollins.home2suitesbyhilton.com (970) 218-3016 Marriott.com/ftccy fortcollinsnative.com

YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT ALLOWS S T U D E N T S TO S U C C E E D . G I V I N G . C O LO S TAT E . E D U