With more than 6,500 freshmen moving onto campus between Tuesday and Wednesday, Colorado State University is preparing to begin the 2025-2026 school year. CSU, located in the heart of Fort Collins, is projected to once again be home to more than 33,000 students.
The graduating class of 2029 began on-campus move-in, spreading out among a sprawling campus, including many brand new and recently renovated dormitories on the south and north ends of the campus.
“It’s definitely nerve-wracking and bittersweet. But, I am really excited for the whole year to come,” said Elizabeth Gares, an incoming freshman living in Corbett Hall.
Traffic in and around Fort Collins was noticeably backed up on Tuesday, the day expected to be the busiest for move-ins. Wednesday is expected to be comparable, with roadways like College Avenue, Mulberry and Prospect expected to have backups throughout the day…