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Join us at the beginning of each semester as each campus hosts a variety of Wolf Welcome events to help make your transition to college a smooth and fun one. You'll be able to connect with instructors, classmates, staff—as well as tap into campus resources.

Join Our Fall 2026 Back-to-School Celebration Events

Class Finding Greeter Stations

Having trouble finding your class? Come and stop by our stations and get the help and directions you need. We have snacks available if you need a quick pick me up!
  • August 17, 8 am - 5 pm at Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster Campuses 
  • August 18, 8 am - 5 pm at Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster Campuses 

Tech is Nacho Problem

Come and enjoy some nachos while getting set up with all your technology needs to start at FRCC!

  • August 20, 11 am - 1 pm at Boulder County (Student Commons), Larimer (Longs Peak Student Center) and Westminster (SOC Hallway - near Student Life)

Welcome Back Wolf Pack Resource Fair

Kick off the fall semester at the Welcome Back Wolf Pack Resource Fair to discover everything that FRCC has to offer for students! During the event, you will learn about departmental resources, student organizations, opportunities to connect with community partners, and more! Listen to live music, play games, grab some free food and win cool prizes.

  • August 25, 11 am – 2 pm at Westminster Campus (entrance #3)
  • August 26, 11 am – 2 pm at Boulder County Campus (Community Room)
  • August 27, 11 am – 2 pm at Larimer Campus (Quad between Blanca Peak and Red Cloud buildings)

Hot Air Balloon Rides

Want to see campus from a bird’s eye view? Come and join us in the morning for a 40-foot balloon tethering ride! All people riding in the balloon must be FRCC students. You must reserve your spot to participate.

  • September 1, 7:30 - 10 am at Westminster Campus*
  • September 2, 7:30 - 10 am at Boulder County Campus*
  • September 3, 7:30 - 10 am at Larimer Campus*

*weather permitting

Reserve Your Spot

A Night with Comedian Zac Maas and His Hilarious Friends!

Comedian Zac Maas and his hilarious friends are coming to a campus near you! Zac will headline with 2 openers. Doors open at 4:30 pm and dinner will be provided!

  • September 1, 5 - 6:30 pm at Westminster Campus (Rotunda)
  • September 2, 5 - 6:30 pm at Boulder County Campus (Community Room)
  • September 3, 5 - 6:30 pm at Larimer Campus (East/West Conference Room)

Student Movie Drive In

Student Life welcomes you back to FRCC’s 2nd Annual Student Film Fest at the Holiday Twin Drive In movie theater! This year we will feature a Q&A with the student auteurs before we play their movies on the big screen so don’t be late! All tickets are FREE and the first 100 people to register will receive a voucher for a small popcorn and drink. A live audience vote will be held to determine the top 3 movies, and thanks to our partners in The Foundation, the winning filmmakers will receive prizes in the form of scholarship funds. This event is open to the public, so grab your friends and family and help us celebrate our student filmmakers!