Information for Staying Overnight at Colorado State University
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!
Front Desk Services
All residence hall front desks will have standard hours of 7AM-10PM, daily. Upon checking in, guests will receive a meal card and room key(s). Should you need assistance after a front desk has closed, please visit the Durrell Center or call our Summer On-Call Phone listed below.
Summer On-Call Phone:
970-492-4980
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.
Mail and packages
When receiving mail and packages on campus, please use the following mailing address:
Conference & Event Services
ATTN: Guest Housing – YOUR NAME
8037 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Our office will bring the packages to the front desk of your residence hall when it arrives to our main desk. Please note there is typically a 2-3 day delay between mail arriving on campus and being delivered to the front desk of your residence hall.
Substance Policy
Colorado State University is a smoke free campus, this includes tobacco, vaping, and marijuana. The possession and consumption of alcohol, medical/recreational marijuana and illegal drugs/paraphernalia is prohibited on campus.
Rec Center
Guests staying on campus can purchase day passes for $7 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/.
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Parking and Transport
On-campus parking is included for guests staying less than 30 nights. Most campus parking lots are enforced Monday – Friday between 7:30am and 4:00pm. All parking permits are digital and tracked using your license plate number. You may park in Zone Q/W/X/Y/XR/ZR designated lots (see CSU Campus Map Summer 2026). Please be prepared to provide your license plate number and state code to your front desk staff member upon check in. Overnight parking is only available in residence hall lots, with a valid permit. If you are staying more than 30 nights and would like a parking permit, please respond to your confirmation email to request further instructions.
Around the Horn Campus BusA free on-campus shuttle that loops campus every 20 minutes from 7am-6:40pm, Monday – Friday.
Dining
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. to 10 a.m. Lunch Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Hours: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Health & Safety
Safety at CSU
Colorado State University’s campuses are active and thriving living-learning communities. Information related to safety while on campus can be found online here: https://safety.colostate.edu/.
Guest Health & Wellness
CSU does not currently offer an on-campus urgent care facility. Guests are encouraged to visit a local Urgent Care facility or Poudre Valley Hospital for emergency services.
Poudre Valley Hospital is located at:
1024 S. Lemay Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524
911 Emergency
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.