New Student Checklist

Your Life as a Thunderwolf
Welcome to the Pack! Congratulations on becoming a 海角禁区 Pueblo ThunderWolf!
Our team is thrilled to welcome you and support you as you prepare for an exciting first semester at 海角禁区 Pueblo. We’re here to ensure you have the tools and guidance you need to start your college journey with confidence.
Starting college is an important milestone, and preparation is key. That’s why we’ve created the New Student Checklist—a step-by-step guide to help you navigate your transition into life at 海角禁区 Pueblo. Whether you’re a first-year or transfer student, this resource ensures you’re ready to start strong.
Here’s how to make the most of your New Student Checklist:
- Items marked as "Things you must do" are essential for all new students and must be completed by the deadlines provided.
- Items marked as "Things we recommend you do" include recommended actions based on your unique interests, background, or goals.
- Each item includes helpful links and contact information for campus offices that can provide more details or assistance.
We’re excited to have you join our ThunderWolf family and can’t wait to officially welcome you to campus!
ONCE YOU CONFIRM INTENT TO ENROLL
After you confirm your intent to enroll at 海角禁区 Pueblo, all students must…
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Complete the Academic Survey
Visit the Student Application Portal to confirm your enrollment, and then use to complete the Academic Survey, which will be used to register you for your first semester's classes.
Transfer students should use for the Transfer Academic Survey
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Activate your NetID
Your NetID is your 海角禁区 Pueblo network identity – it is the combination of your username and password to log in to all 海角禁区 systems. The NetID uses your 海角禁区 ID, which is a unique 9-digit number starting with “C——–.” -
Enroll in Duo
Duo is a tool that provides two-factor authentication to better protect your account by requiring an additional piece of information beyond your username and password. When you access certain 海角禁区 Pueblo online services (e.g. Microsoft 365, Teams, email, , etc.), you will be required to use a device that you have to provide an additional layer of security to your account.
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Activate your 海角禁区 Pueblo email
After you activate your NetID, you should also establish your university email account (using Microsoft 365). Your email address is formatted with your first name and last name, followed by @csupueblo.edu. For example: Firstname.Lastname@csupueblo.edu. This is referred to as your “alias” and is the public address you supply when someone wants to email you. Your 海角禁区 email account stays with you throughout your 海角禁区 Pueblo experience.
Once you have been admitted, 海角禁区 Pueblo staff and faculty will use your 海角禁区 Pueblo email account for information including financial aid, housing, orientation, academic courses, transfer evaluations and more. Check your 海角禁区 Pueblo email regularly once you have been admitted. You are responsible for the information sent to your 海角禁区 Pueblo email account.
To log in to your 海角禁区 email account:
- Go to the Microsoft 365 (M365) login page:
- Note: Logging in to M365 resources requires a different log in format than other 海角禁区 systems.
- In the sign-in box, enter your NetID as the username in the format NetID@colostate.edu. For example, if your NetID is C812345678, your login for M365 is C812345678@colostate.edu. This is a special handle only needed for logging in to M365 resources (Outlook/Email, Teams, etc.)
- Enter your NetID password.
- Click Sign-In.
For more information, see the following resources:
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Submit immunization records to Student Health Services.
Colorado law requires anyone who is enrolled for one or more classes at a college or university and who is physically present at the institution to meet the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine requirement.Students can submit immunization records through th