Campus Activities
It's easy to find your niche here. CU-Boulder has more than 300 academic, political, social, religious, and recreational clubs for you to choose from.
Student Clubs and Organizations: Whether you're interests include ethnic or cultural heritage, political involvement, or environmental issues, joining a club is a great way to get involved and meet people. See complete list >
Student Recreation Center & Sports: Membership is free with your full student fees and includes use of: 25-yard lap pool, ice arena, multi-use gym, free weight room, racquetball/handball courts, tennis courts, indoor running track, climbing wall, dance/aerobics room, equipment rental, and more. Go >
- Intramurals provide a range of men's, women's, and coed team and individual sports activities at various ability levels.
- Collegiate Sport Clubs enable you to compete in a variety of sports at local, intercollegiate, regional, and national levels.
University Memorial Center: The University Memorial Center (UMC), or student union, is a great place for study breaks, dining, and entertainment. Many of the student organizations also have offices here, making it a hub for community interaction and activism. The UMC also houses:
- CU Book Store
- Dennis Small Cultural Center
- Elevations Credit Union
- Off-Campus Student Services
- The Ink Spot Copy Center
- Women's Resource Center
Student Body Government: University of Colorado Student Union (UCSU) oversees a $30 million budget for the operation of many of the student resources on campus. UCSU also serves as the liaison between the student body and university administration. Learn more >
Activities for International Students
International students have many opportunities to become involved in campus and community life. CU-Boulder is home to more than 300 student clubs and organizations, and several of these clubs are geared specifically to international students. The International Festival, organized by CU-Boulder international students, is a one-day celebration of the various cultures and countries that are represented on campus. Students showcase their country and culture through displays at booths, performances on stage, and a sampling of free ethnic food.
Boulder Friends
of International Students (BFIS) is a university-sponsored organization
composed of 400 people from throughout the Boulder area. Members host
international students by taking them to events in the area, inviting
them to dinner, or taking them on trips.
There are approximately 20 different international student clubs including the Cosmo Club, which is one of the oldest student organizations on the campus. Our competitive varsity athletic teams as well as the variety of club and intramural sports programs attract many students.
Our students offer each other a Conversation Exchange Program. The objective is to promote social interaction between people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
For information about these and other opportunities, contact the International
Student and Scholar Services office at www.colorado.edu/oie/isss,
by calling: 303-492-8057 or by e-mailing: oie@colorado.edu.
