BOULDER, Colo. — It was a day filled with boxes, hugs and new beginnings at the University of Colorado Boulder as more than 7,200 first-year students moved into residence halls Monday, kicking off the start of the fall 2025 semester.

Students from all over are joining CU Boulder this year, with more than half of the incoming class carrying high school GPAs above 4.0. Chancellor Justin Schwartz said the group represents one of the strongest classes the university has welcomed.

“Over 50% of the students we admitted for this class had high school grade points over 4.0,” Schwartz said. “We’re always really excited about our new students, and every year we’re just a little more excited.” Giacomo – Incoming Freshman

For Giacomo, a freshman from Buffalo, New York, move-in marked the beginning

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