CU Boulder Student Life Blog
Guides and local tips from current CU Boulder students.
- Why a Private CU Boulder Tour Should Include The Hill
Class is only part of life at CU. See campus, The Hill and the Boulder neighborhoods students actually live in with a private, student-led tour.
- CU Boulder Student Jobs: Become a Tour Guide on the Hill
Looking for a flexible job at CU Boulder? Lead private walking tours of campus and the Hill, keep 100% of your tips, and meet professionals who can help your career. Tour The Hill Boulder is hiring guides now.
- The CU Boulder Sports Pass and Game Day, Explained
What the CU Boulder sports pass gets you, when it drops, and how game day works at Folsom Field, from a current student.
- CU Boulder Family Weekend 2026: How to Do It Right
CU Boulder Family Weekend 2026 is October 15 to 18, with the Utah game on the 17th. A current student on booking hotels, dinners, and football tickets.
- Sundance Is Moving to Boulder, and It Is a Bigger Deal Than People Realize
Sundance is leaving Park City after forty years and moving to Boulder in January 2027 — with venues on the CU campus.
- Getting Around CU Boulder: The Transportation Cheat Sheet
If you have ever spent time at CU, or even just around Boulder, you have probably noticed that people get around in more ways than you can count. That is exactly how I felt as a freshman. Between BCycles, Lime scooters,…
- Joining a Fraternity at CU Boulder: What It's Really Like
Thinking about joining a fraternity at CU Boulder? A current student breaks down rush, cost, and whether it is actually worth it.
- CU Boulder Sororities: Rush, Costs, and a Guide to All 9 Chapters
Everything you need on CU Boulder sororities: how Rush Week works, what each of the nine Panhellenic chapters is like, real costs, and Continuous Open Bidding.
- Transferring to CU Boulder: Tips From Current Students
Thinking about transferring to CU Boulder? A current student shares the real advice on housing, making friends, and fitting in fast.
- Off Campus Housing at CU Boulder: The Most Important Decision You Will Make
A current student explains off campus housing at CU Boulder, which neighborhoods students actually live in, what The Hill costs, when to sign, and how to avoid rookie mistakes.
- Visiting CU Boulder in 2026: How to Actually See Student Life
Visiting CU Boulder in 2026? A current student on how to see what student life is really like alongside the official tour: The Hill, the dorms, the food, and who to ask.
- Is CU Boulder a Party School?
Yes, there is a social scene. No, it is not all CU is, and plenty of students barely touch it. A current student's honest answer for parents and applicants.
- The Best Dorms at CU Boulder
A current student ranks the best dorms at CU Boulder by location, AC, and vibe, so you know where to live freshman year.
- Top 10 Restaurants on The Hill (From a CU Student Who Actually Eats There)
The Hill is where CU actually eats. Here are ten spots on University Hill worth knowing, from the century old burger landmark to handmade soup dumplings and the legendary hangover sandwich, straight from a current stude…
- Admitted to CU Boulder? 10 Things to Do Before You Commit in 2026
Got in? The 10 things current students wish they had done before committing to CU Boulder, especially from out of state.
- What Is The Hill at CU Boulder?
The Hill at CU Boulder is where student life actually happens. A current student explains what it is, where it is, and why it matters.
- CU Boulder Sorority Recruitment: What Rush Is Really Like
A CU student explains CU Boulder sorority recruitment, the rounds, the timeline, and how to survive rush week and find your fit.
- Is CU Boulder Greek Life Worth It?
A real CU student breaks down CU Boulder Greek life, the cost, the time, and whether rushing is actually worth it for you.
- Our Offerings
Tour The Hill Boulder offers private, customizable CU Boulder tours led by current students, covering both campus and off-campus life in Boulder.
- I Was Wrong About Fraternities at CU Boulder
I used to say I would never join a fraternity at CU Boulder. I was wrong. Joining Greek life ended up shaping my college experience in the best way. That is why IFC on The Hill x Tour The Hill Boulder is hosting admitte…
- Private, Customizable CU Boulder Tours That Go Beyond Campus
Tour The Hill Boulder offers private, customizable campus tours and tours beyond campus, giving prospective students and families a more personal and complete view of what life at CU Boulder can actually look like.
- Private CU Boulder Campus Tour
Discover why a private CU Boulder tour offers a more authentic, customizable, and personal way to experience campus and student life in Boulder.
- A Unique Opportunity for CU Boulder Alumni Visiting With Their Kids
For CU Boulder alumni visiting with their kids, a return to Boulder can be a chance to revisit old memories, see what has changed, and experience the city in a new way.
- Why Boulder Is America’s Fittest and Most Innovative College Town
Boulder, Colorado offers the perfect combination of outdoor activity, wellness, and innovation, making it one of the best cities in the U.S. for college students.
- Greek Life Cheat Sheet for CU Boulder Students
New to Greek life at CU Boulder? This cheat sheet breaks down every term you need to know, from bids and formals to intake and the Divine Nine so you can walk into recruitment with confidence.
- CU Boulder Tour Guide for Incoming Freshmen and Families (2026): Admissions Visits, The Hill, Housing, and Greek Life
Planning a visit to CU Boulder? This guide helps prospective students and families make the most of their trip by combining the official admissions visit with a closer look at The Hill, off-campus housing, Greek life, a…
- CU Boulder Tours: The Best Way to Visit Boulder and Actually Understand Student Life
Touring CU Boulder? Making sure you Tour The Hill Boulder too! The perfect supplement to the Campus Tour. Planning a CU Boulder visit? Here’s how to combine the official campus tour with The Hill, housing areas, and Gre…
- Boulder Life
“If I got in, I’d commit this second.”
- Finals Week Playbook
Survive, Thrive, and Maybe Even Sleep You told yourself you’d start studying over Thanksgiving break. Then suddenly it was Sunday night, you were three episodes deep into a Netflix show you don’t even like, and your bac…
- Small Business Spotlight: The Sink
Step inside The Sink, Boulder’s oldest restaurant and a CU tradition since 1923, where graffiti covered walls, legendary burgers, and a century of Buffs’ memories make it a mustvisit stop on The Hill.
- Sororities
What is the sorority rush process like at CU, and what are the sororities like?
- The Dorms
The Dorms The dorms are a special place because you only live there your freshman year and you get to share that experience with everyone. Freshman Year You get into Boulder, you commit, you’re excited, and then someone…
- Transportation on The Hill
If you’ve ever been to CU, or even just Boulder for that matter, you’ve probably noticed that people get around in more ways than you can imagine. That’s exactly how I felt as a freshman, and honestly, how most new stud…
- Who We Are
Who we are, why we are here, and how we can help