Welcome to Colorado State University. As your arrival date approaches, here is some information to ensure that you have the best possible experience while on our campus. We are so excited that you have chosen to spend some of this summer with us!
All residence hall front desks will have standard hours of 7AM-10PM, daily. Upon checking in, a provided lanyard will include a meal card and room key(s). Should you need assistance after a front desk has closed, please call our Summer On-Call Phone listed below.
970-567-4323
The electronic key unlocks the front entry door of your building 24-hours a day. Depending on the residence hall, the electronic key may also unlock your sleeping room or a separate hard key will be issued for your sleeping room. Be sure to have your keys on you at all times, as most doors on campus lock automatically. If you get locked out or misplace your keys, you may borrow a temporary key from the front desk for up to 30 minutes. Report lost or stolen keys at the front desk, where you will be issued temporary keys until yours are replaced. A replacement charge may be assessed.
Colorado State University is a smoke free campus, this includes tobacco, vaping, and marijuana. The possession and consumption of alcohol, medical/recreation marijuana and illegal drugs/paraphernalia is prohibited on campus.
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Guests staying on campus can purchase day passes for $5 each at the Rec Center front desk. Please note that towels are not provided and updated policies can be found online here: csurec.colostate.edu/about/policies/. Users must observe all posted signs and verbal directions provided by Rec Center staff. For more Rec Center info please visit https://csurec.colostate.edu/.
Q: Can I do laundry?
A: Laundry rooms are located in every residence hall. Our machines are free for overnight guests to use.
Q: What time is check-in?
A: Check-in time is at 4:00 p.m.. Please go to the front desk of the hall you are staying in to get your keys.
Q: What time is checkout?
A: Check out time is at 10:00 a.m. promptly. Please bring all of your keys to the front desk upon checking out.
Q: What is included in my room?
A: An XL twin-sized bed(s), bed linens, blankets, bath linens, and a pillow are included. Please bring your own toiletries and other personal effects.
Q: Is there Wi-Fi?
A: Yes! To access internet as a visitor on the CSU campus, connect to CSU’s visitor wireless network: csu-visitor. For instructions on how to register, please visit, it.colostate.edu/wireless.
Q: Can I receive mail?
A: Yes! Please note that mail and packages are typically delayed 2-4 days for campus delivery. All mail for guests MUST be addressed to the CSU Conference & Event Services office at:
Attn: Guest Housing
Attendee Name
8037 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523
All CSU parking lots are enforced Monday – Friday between 7:30am and 4:00pm. All parking permits are digital and tracked through your license plate number. If you are lodging on campus, you may park in Zone Q/W/X/Y/XR/ZR designated lots (see CSU Campus Map Summer 2024). Please be prepared to provide your license plate number and state code to your front desk staff member upon check in.
A free on-campus shuttle that loops campus every 20 minutes from 7am-6:40pm, Monday – Friday.
Groome Transportation, book online at: groometransportation.com
Landline, book online at: landline.com
The MAX bus line connects North Fort Collins and South Fort Collins. For more information visit: ridetransfort.com/max
Fort Collins has several rideshare options, with designated pick-up/drop-off locations on campus.
Upon checking in, each guest will receive a meal card. Your meal card is valid at your assigned Dining Center for the meal of your choice (breakfast, lunch, or dinner). One on-campus meal, per person, per night’s stay, is included. Additional meals may be purchased on-site or by contacting Conference & Event Services (970-491-6222).
You may not bring outside food into any dining center. When leaving the dining center, you may take with you one (1) piece of whole fruit OR one (1) dessert item. To-go food containers are available upon request at the check-in counter, when you swipe your meal card and there are no refills with to-go containers.
Breakfast Hours: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Lunch Hours: 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dinner Hours: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dining menus and nutrition/allergen information available to view online at csumenus.nutrislice.com.
The CSU on-campus medical center offers a primary care and an urgent care clinic for summer guests. They have expertise from older adults to pediatrics and are able to directly bill most health insurance companies.
151 West Lake St., Fort Collins, CO 80523-8031
(970) 491-7121
In the event of an emergency, dial 911. To report any dangerous or suspicious activity on campus, contact campus police (CSUPD) at (970) 491-6425.