Events & Programming Updates for CU Student-Athletes
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Your safe and free alternative to walking alone after dark.
CU NightRide is CU Boulder’s student-operated safe-ride service that allows you to request free, evening transportation to and from any location within Boulder city limits. Whether you need to travel across campus or to a neighborhood off-campus, CU NightRide student drivers can get you there. CU NightRide is available to current CU Boulder students, faculty and staff.
How to request a ride
- Download the CU NightRide app from the Apple App Store or Google Play
- Select “Log In with CU”
- Enter your IdentiKey and password and tap “Login”
- Enter your phone number and tap “Confirm”
- Request your ride!
Access the 25-25 Student-Athlete Handbook here.
We want you to be prepared for campus emergencies. Campus has a security alert system that will text you in cases of emergency. Please go to this site to activate alerts https://alerts.colorado.edu/alert-levels-notifications/how-receive-alerts. Also, please know that our PHP team is available and here to support you.
Help us keep our facilities safe! Athletics Facilities inside the Champions Center, Dal Ward, and CUEC are CLOSED to the public. Please do not let anyone without BuffOneCard access into our facility.
Buffs Give Back Volunteer Opportunities
Buffs Give Back
Pearl Street Stampedes
2025 Dates:
Friday, October 10
Friday, October 31 (Homecoming Stampede, Parade and Pep Rally)*
*Will be held on campus! More details to come.
Friday, November 21
Trick or Treat Events at Soccer and Volleyball
- Sunday 10/26: Soccer vs. Arizona 11:30-2:30pm – Prentup Field (game is at 1pm)
- Friday 10/31: Volleyball vs. Baylor 5:30-8:30pm – CUEC (game is at 7pm)
Community Outreach is hosting two Halloween events for kids on Sunday 10/26 at Soccer and Friday 10/31 at Volleyball and we need your help to run this event!
Please sign up to volunteer to run Halloween themed stations for kids 12 and under (including yard games, crafts, trick or treat stations and more). Costumes are encouraged :)
For any questions please reach out to rachel.ripken@colorardo.edu; 720-376-0961. To sign up click here.
Interested in volunteering and giving back to our community?
Please reach out to our Community Outreach team for an active list of volunteer opportunities in the area.
Mikeitta Williams - Mikeitta.Williams@colorado.edu or Rachel Ripken - Rachel.Ripken@colorado.edu
Crawford Family WHOLE Student-Athlete™
Visit Theresa D. Hernández for WHOLE Office Hours the First Wednesday of each month (Nov 5 and Feb 4, March 4, April 1) from 11:00-11:45 and 2:00-2:45 Study Room 9 (Room #295).
Have questions outside of office hours? Visit Theresa in the Champions Center 5th floor or email her at: Theresa.Hernandez@colorado.edu.
Herbst Academic Center
HAC hours for all study spaces: M-TH 8 AM-8 PM F 8 AM-5 PM
10/9 Midterm Read Day (no classes)
Hello Buffs! Happy Honor Code Awareness month! Be sure to complete the Honor Code Awareness quiz on Canvas by November 14, 2025. Additional Honor Code resources have been posted in the Modules section on Canvas and around the facility. Click the link to learn more about CU’s Honor Code: https://www.colorado.edu/sccr/students/honor-code-and-student-code-conduct
Name, Image & Likeness
NIL Resources
- TeamWorks Influencer Instagram Verification Course
- CU Law NIL Practicum Assistance Request Form
- If you'd like to participate in the Colorado NIL Store, open to all student-athletes in all sports through a Group Licensing Agreement with The Brandr Group, complete this process. If you play a sport without a jersey (golf, cross country, track & field, ski) enter “N/A” in the jersey number field. You will receive royalties from sales of your merch through the Influencer app, so make sure your Stripe account is set up under the Payment tab
Abbey | Champs 520G | abbey.shea@colorado.edu & Tea Villarreal | Champs 520F | tea.villarreal@colorado.edu
Office of Compliance Services
Student-athletes are only allowed to miss class for competition, travel, or related activities - NOT for practice, film, sports med, etc.
RARA stands for Required Athletically Related Activities. This term includes CARA (countable activities) but also encompasses everything else that you are required to do as a student-athlete like photoshoots, community service, fundraising events, and Compliance meetings. There are no daily and weekly limits but RARA cannot occur on an off day!
What is not RARA and therefore can be required of you on an off day: academics, health & medical (including performance nutrition) and “formally organized multi-sport life skill activities” like First Year Program or Senior STEPS etc.
CARA is always RARA but RARA is not necessarily CARA :)
Ask Before You Act! Please reach out to comply@colorado.edu with any questions or concerns.
Performance Nutrition
FUELING STATION HOURS -
Monday–Friday:
- Breakfast: 6:00 – 8:45 AM
- Lunch: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
- Dinner: 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Monday–Thursday only)
Follow @cubuffspnd for Fueling Station updates!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reminder that the Fueling Station provides one meal at a time to support you during training and recovery. Please refrain from taking extra boxes of food so we can ensure there’s enough for everyone.
Check your Gold Card balance and locations at: flatironsmealplan.com/goldcard/
Follow us on @cubuffsspnd on IG for PND content, fueling station updates, and nutrition education!
Teamworks Nutrition App Launch: When you arrive at the fueling station for a meal, open the app and scan the QR code location in the top right-hand corner to check-in.
Psychological Health & Performance
CLICK HERE TO REQUEST AN IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT WITH PHP!!
You can now message us on our PHP Teamworks account for general questions and scheduling!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Body Image Group, Mondays Oct. 13, 20, & 27th, 6-7pm, in the LCD Conference Room
Navigating Injury Group, Wednesdays Oct. 15, 22, & 29th, 1-2pm, in the LCD Conference Room
WALK-IN HOURS
Walk-in hours - Come to our office, located on the 2nd floor of Dal Ward:
- M/W 10:00 - 12:00 PM
- T/TH 1:00 - 3:00 PM
- F 10:00 - 11:00 AM
BUFFS HELPLINE
For 24/7/365 immediate mental health support, our Buffs Helpline is available to all of our student-athletes. Please call 303-735-7182 and press 9 if you need to speak with a mental health provider.
NEW! Single session appointment. Starting this year, PHP will offer one-time, confidential sessions if you need support but aren't sure if you need or want ongoing counseling. Available virtually or in-person. Call or walk-in to schedule.
Free Calm Subscription: The world's #1 app for mental fitness, Calm is a meditation and sleep app that is made to suit your schedule and needs. All CU student-athletes now have access to a free Calm subscription!
- To unlock your free subscription, click here!
- Once on the page, create an account or sign in to your existing Calm account.
- Then, use your Colorado email (e.g.firstname.lastname@colorado.edu) in the box provided to activate the subscription on your Calm account.
- Finally, download the Calm app onto your phone and log in to access your premium account!
Free MindStrong Sport App account available to all student-athletes! This app is a psychological tool that helps athletes with their mindset, mental performance, and overall health. Click here to unlock your free account!
Follow us on Instagram: @cubuffsphp
SAAC
Upcoming SAAC Meetings:
6-7 PM, NerdWallet Touchdown Club
10/20, 11/17, 12/1
What is SAAC?
SAAC is an active group of student leaders from each of CU's athletic programs. The student-led group is dedicated to providing a voice for the interests and concerns of all student-athletes at CU. Involvement is open to any student-athlete willing to make the commitment to serve on behalf of their peers.
There are various sub-committees around Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, Student-Athlete Welfare, Career and Leadership Development, Event Planning, Environmental Responsibility and Community Outreach. SAAC members receive educational opportunities on legislation and provide their feedback on initiatives run by the Athletic Department, Pac-12 and NCAA. SAAC members often participate on campus and department committees and serve valuable roles that provide insights to administrators.
For questions and more information please contact Lauren.Unrein@colorado.edu.
Scripps Leadership & Career Development
UPCOMING LCD EVENTS:
FYP #2 11/11 - Resiliency and Coping!
UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS:
Check Handshake and register for career and networking events this week! If you need help prepping, visit LCD!
Tuesday, 10/14
Tech & Innovation Career Fair, 11-4 PM, UMC
Roam Anywhere Industry Networking Night, 5:30-8 PM, UMC
Wednesday, 10/15
Engineering Career and Internship Fair 11-4 PM in UMC
Thursday, 10/16
From Earth to Space: Bio, Science and Exploration Career & Internship Fair, 11-4 PM, UMC
Friday, 10/17
Physics & Quantum Career & Internship Fair, 12-3 PM, UMC
REMINDERS:
Start off the semester on the right foot and set up a meeting with your LCD Liaison!
Lauren - Football & Lacrosse | Katherine - Ski, Soccer, Volleyball, & XC/TF | Dave - Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Golf, & Tennis
LOOKING FOR A JOB OR INTERNSHIP?
NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program - Application closes 9/12 at 3 PM MT. Program held in Indianapolis during from June 15, 2026 - May 28, 2027 More information and application found here!
Sign up for Handshake and unlock great jobs and internships in the US or internationally! HOT TIP - use the “CU Boulder collection” filter to find research & paid opportunities on campus and in the Boulder area.
Have you landed a great job or internship? Let LCD know so we can feature you on our LinkedIn Page!
Strategic Impact
DEI at Media days! If you would like a flag to represent your home or country for your team's media day, reach out to DaWon.Baker@Colorado.edu to ensure we have your country's flag available.
Interested in getting involved with DEI?
EVENTS
- Black Business Mixer - Tuesday, October 14th, 6:30 - 8 pm, Byron White Club
- Join Black students, faculty, and business owners in the CU community for food and drinks while connecting with businesses and organizations.
Join CUnited - we are looking for student-athletes who want to have intentional conversations to make CU Athletics a more inclusive and equitable place for all! Sign up here to receive meeting invitations, updates, and more!
CUnited Mentorship Program is looking for mentors and mentees!
If you identify as a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and/or an international student-athlete, hoping to find mentorship and community, consider joining the CUnited Mentorship Program. Mentors are junior status and above, mentees are first-year or transfer student-athletes. You will have the opportunity to connect to a staff member of Color to help with your transition to CU.
Reach out to DaWon Baker, DaWon.Baker@Colorado.edu , if you have any questions.
Hear Our Herd
Hear Our Herd is a brave conversation where Student-Athletes get to share their stories and their experiences on numerous topics. Full episodes live on BuffsTV on YouTube and CU Buffs on Facebook. Click the links below to watch our newest episodes.
Episode 1: Belonging Is…
Episode 2: National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Episode 3: Black Student-Athlete Experience
Episode 4: Women's History Month
Team Meetings/DEI Workshop:
The DEI staff can complete a DEI workshop for teams at the request of student-athletes or coaches. Please reach out to DEIAthletics@colorado.edu to learn how to request one.
Ticket Info
As a student-athlete in good standing here at the University of Colorado, you receive a complimentary ticket to every home, regular-season sporting event via your Buff OneCard ("B1C")
Soccer @ Prentup Field = show your B1C at the Ticket Office tent (to the right of the main gates)
Volleyball @ the CU Events Center = show your B1C & enter through the Ticket Office doors at the northwest corner of CUEC. Even if your locker room is in CUEC, you must claim a ticket at the student-athlete entrance
Football @ Folsom Field = show your B1C at the student-athlete window of the Franklin Field ticket booth - the brick building on the Buff Walk at the southeast corner of Folsom Field. This entrance is only for you, your non-student-athlete friends must use a different entrance. Gates open 2 hours before kickoff and close at halftime; if you show up after halftime, you will not get into the game. Upon entrance, you will receive a student section wristband - you must wear this for the entire game.
*At all events*
- Be aware of the Clear Bag Policy - this includes factory-sealed or empty plastic water bottles only! ‘Real’ water bottles + selfie/GoPro Sticks will be confiscated
- Only get in line when you are ready to go into the game – you must go straight into the facility once you pick up your ticket, you cannot get a ticket for (or on behalf of) anyone else
- There is no re-entry; if you leave the facility at any time, you will not be allowed back in
- Always sit in the designated student section or general admission areas. Do not take a paying customer's seat!
- Please be respectful & courteous to fellow Buffs fans, visiting fans, stadium staff & officials. As a student-athlete, you are very visible. Because people know who you are, you represent our department & our university at all times. Game day is a marathon, not a sprint – make good decisions!