Admissions

Eat/read/socialize outside, weather permitting. Does wonders for one's mood.
Buy your textbooks early; the used ones go fast.
Take the stairs; you'll be ready to run marathons in about a week.
Don't play in the fountain; they frown on that.
Check out the greenhouse, even if you're not a biology major. It's awesome.
If you are mathematically inclined, spare a second to examine the math building itself. Someone took the time to integrate significant ideas and patterns (for example, a Fibonacci spiral) into the construction.
Argue with your peers and professors (in the philosophical sense; nobody likes a shouting match). This is, in my opinion, the best way to strengthen your own grasp of any subject.
Above all, take advantage of the increased freedom college offers. Don't get lazy. Challenge yourself; excel.

If you are interested in a college that is on the leading edge - check out CSU-Pueblo.

Bring your social skills, your ski coat, and your mind. You're going to be using all three all the time!

get used to the school site!
keep close tab with your first year advisor!

come in with an open mind. always try to get your know professor, it helps when you have questions on papers. stay away from the cafe food, its not too good ! always stock up on snacks in your room. do not procrastinate.

Follow all the steps in your orientation to be able to find everything you need to complete course work fast and effectively. The school has so many resources.

Get to know your professors. It really helps to show them that you are trying, maybe go in for some help every now and then, it shows them that you really are working hard and they are able to give you the benefit of the doubt if your grade gets into a sticky situation. Also, professors are great references for the future.

Scholarships!!!!!!!!!! And look at the campus and walk around when there are classes going on..and ask yourself do i see myself here and enjoying it?

Take a tour!! Get to know the campus.
Come to one of the football games. It gets really intense making home games super fun and exciting.