Sko Serve | Fall Welcome

Start your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ experience by making a difference!Ìý

Sko Serve Fall Welcome is a pre-arrival program for incoming first-year students in the Service and Social Action Living Learning Community (LLC). Before classes begin, you'll spend three days serving alongside local nonprofit organizations, exploring Boulder and connecting with other students who care about creating positive change.Ìý

This program is a great way to build friendships, get to know campus and the community, and start your first semester with a strong sense of purpose and belonging.Ìý

group of students posing together with tote bags
students with chef hats pose around behind stove and food
Students sitting in circle on lawn on blanket
group of about 20 students pose under Welcome to Gateway Park archway
group of students pose on wagon at cornmaze
close up photo of student sitting in circle with other students

Program at a Glance

Dates

Participants must select early move-in and attend a required orientation on Friday, Aug. 14. Service projects will take place Aug. 15-17.Ìý

Who Can Participate

Sko Serve Fall Welcome is available only to incoming first-year students participating in the Service and Social Action LLC (Darley North and South).Ìý

Cost

There is no cost to participate. Students stay in their assigned residence hall rooms, and all transportation, meals and program supplies are provided.Ìý

What You'll Do

During the program, you'll participate in hands-on service projects that address important community needs, including:Ìý

  • Environmental conservationÌý
  • Food insecurity
  • Housing insecurityÌý

Each day includes service, opportunities to learn about local issues and guided reflection to help you connect your experiences to your time at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.Ìý

Reasons to Participate

Build Community

Meet other incoming students who are passionate about helping others and creating positive change. Through service, discussions and shared experiences, you'll build friendships that can last throughout your college years.Ìý

Make an Impact

Work alongside local nonprofit organizations that make a difference in Boulder every day. Your contributions will support meaningful community projects while giving you a chance to learn directly from community leaders.Ìý

Learn Something New

Explore social and environmental issues affecting communities in Boulder and beyond. Through interactive activities and conversations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing communities and the people working to address them.Ìý

Reflect and Grow

Take time to think about what you're learning, share perspectives with other students and connect your experiences to your own values, goals and future at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.

Explore Boulder

Get off campus and discover what makes Boulder unique. You'll experience the local community, enjoy the outdoors and begin finding the places and connections that can help Boulder feel like home.Ìý

Sample Schedule

ÌýÌýFridayÌýÌý

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Early Move-InÌý
3-4:30 p.m. | Pre-Arrival Orientation (required)Ìý
4:45-6:45 p.m. | Service and Social Action LLC OrientationÌý

ÌýÌýSaturdayÌýÌý

8-9 a.m. | BreakfastÌý
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Service & LunchÌý
2:30-3:30 p.m. | ReflectionÌý
7 p.m. | DinnerÌý

ÌýÌýSundayÌýÌý

8-9 a.m. | BreakfastÌý
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Service & LunchÌý
2:30-3:30 p.m. | ReflectionÌý
7 p.m. | Gateway Fun Park ExcursionÌý

ÌýÌýMondayÌýÌý

8-9 a.m. | BreakfastÌý
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Service & LunchÌý
4:30-6 p.m. | ReorientationÌý
6 p.m. | Closing BarbecueÌý