University of Colorado Boulder Family Programs

10/06/2026

🎁 Students living in residence halls can get free health and wellness supplies delivered to them! Order a Buff Box and pick it up at the nearest residence hall front desk.

🏡 Students living off campus can also access free health and wellness supplies at Health Promotion wellness spaces and vending machines around campus.

🔗 Learn more about Buff Boxes and wellness spaces: https://bit.ly/4xSao0C

10/02/2026

💼 Fall is a great time for students to explore career options, make connections and prepare for what comes next. Encourage your student to explore upcoming career events and find opportunities that match their interests: https://bit.ly/4j6ZWhj

09/28/2026

Leadership opportunity for students! ⬇️

09/25/2026

📚 With midterms coming up quickly, remind your student that CU Boulder offers a variety of tutoring and learning resources to support them and their academic success!
➥ Explore options available across campus: https://bit.ly/4AxwcQR
➥ Learn more about the Academic Success and Achievement Program (ASAP Tutoring): https://bit.ly/4jmx5p4

09/25/2026

💳 Help your Buff build smart money habits at CU Boulder!

With a Buff One Checking account from Elevations Credit Union, your student will have access to tools, financial education and local support to help them manage their money and build confidence along the way. Here are a few ways Buff One Banking supports your student:
💸 Easily link accounts to transfer funds to your student
📚 Free financial education to build money skills
📲 Easy digital banking and mobile account management
🏧 A debit card that can be linked to their Buff OneCard
📍 On-campus support at the UMC branch

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3T9Nvq4

Open a Buff One Checking account with Elevations Credit Union by Sept. 30 to get $100 + a free hoodie!
🏧 $0 monthly fees
💳 Use your Buff OneCard as an ATM card
📲 Easy digital banking

📍 Visit the UMC branch for help or learn more here: https://bit.ly/4hvxza4

09/24/2026

💬 College offers students many opportunities to meet people, explore their interests and find communities where they feel like they belong. Sometimes, though, group expectations and traditions can cross a line into hazing.

5️⃣ Families can play an important role by noticing potential warning signs or concerning behaviors and creating opportunities for students to talk about their experiences. Here are five things to know: https://bit.ly/4Aw558M

09/23/2026

🦬 Homecoming festivities bring students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members together to celebrate CU Boulder and generate campus spirit and pride. Join fellow Buffs at our signature events and get ready to show your black and gold pride: https://bit.ly/2Phxeg5

09/16/2026

🫂 As a family member, it can be difficult to know when your student is simply having a hard time and when they may need more support.

6️⃣ Here are six ways to start a conversation and support your student: https://www.colorado.edu/orientation/tips-talking-students-about-suicide

💚 It can be hard to know what to say or do when you’re worried about a friend, roommate, classmate or another student. Here are some ways you can help your fellow Buffs: https://bit.ly/4mhz6AO

09/14/2026

🏡 Sharing a room or apartment is a new experience for many college students. Like any shared living situation, it may also involve occasional disagreements.

💬 If your student reaches out about a roommate concern, one of the most helpful things you can do is encourage them to communicate directly and use the resources available on campus.

🔎 Learn more about how you can support your student: https://bit.ly/4gYN21Y

09/11/2026

🥤 Whether or not your student chooses to use alcohol or other drugs, talking with them about how substance use affects their goals and how they can keep themselves and their friends safer can help support their well-being and success.

⭐ Here are some tips to help you start the conversation: https://bit.ly/4gYH3KD