Welcome to the Department of Environmental Design

We are thrilled to have you join us as part of our incoming class. During New Student Orientation, you will learn more about our resources,Ìýfaculty and staff, your coursework,Ìýand the pathway to your individual degree completion.

The information on this page will serve as a primary resource for you from orientation through your first year as a design student.ÌýWe look forward to connecting with you more during your first year.Ìý

Getting Started

Orientation

Orientation is a comprehensive, multi-month experience designed to help you jump right into the Department of Environmental Design.

Once you have confirmed your offer of admission, New Student &ÌýFamily Programs will begin your CU onboarding process. During this time, you will be asked to complete the Online Experience Course through Canvas.Ìý

OnceÌýthe online experience ends, CMDI hosts a College Welcome Day each semester for both our fall and spring incoming students. As you prepare for these festivities, please note the following information:

  • Complete your Ìý
  • Connect with your advisor from late May to earlyÌýJune. Information can be found onÌýBuff Portal Advising
  • Review your to-do Items in Buff Portal weekly throughout the summer
  • Register for Classes in June/July during a New Student (NSO) experience
  • Attend your fall College Welcome Day in late August
  • Complete your
  • Set up a meeting with your advisor fromÌýlate November to early December
  • Review your to-do items in weekly throughout the Fall semester
  • Register for classes in January
  • Attend your spring College Welcome Day in mid-January
Familiarize Yourself with ENVD

Complete your Online Experience
TheÌýNew Student & Family ProgramsÌýoffice will be your guide to starting your undergraduate experienceÌýat ºÚÁϳԹÏ. Be sure to complete yourÌýonline experienceÌýby the required deadline.

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Preparing for Your First Semester

Register for Your Classes
Before the semester begins and we host you at College Orientation Day, you will be asked to enroll in your classes through the . Prior to your registration date, you will be provided with the courses you will need to enroll in.

Please be sure to monitor your email and meet with your advisor prior to your registration window. Once you have completed your registration, check out the design faculty who will be part of your first semester.Ìý

Supplies & Equipment
Environmental Design requires a specific set of studio supplies as you move through your design studio experience.Ìý

All incoming Environmental Design students are required to have a personal laptop computer loaded with essential software for studios and classes. Review our supply list and technology recommendationsÌýto ensure that you start your first day with the appropriate computer and software.

Time to Engage

First-Year Experience Program
All first-year students will participate in our in-house, two-semester First-Year Experience Program. During this experience, students will create meaningful connections with their cohort, engage in social and academic events, and develop a deeper understanding of the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and allyship.

Living Learning Community
The Environmental Design Living Learning Community (LLC), housed in Willard Hall, is a residential community for first-year ENVD students to engage in regular programming that will supplement the academic rigor of their design education.Ìý

Join a Student Organization
Environmental Design student groupsÌýare a great way to get involved, meet new people and network with professionals in your field of interest.