Graduate Students
In choosing CU Boulder, you join a community with strong academic values and a commitment to groundbreaking research; a student body that is dedicated to making positive change around the world; and a network of faculty and staff committed to working with you.
Throughout your time as a graduate student, your faculty advisor or graduate program assistant will be your primary point of contact for questions ranging from academics to funding. In addition, theÌýGraduate SchoolÌýprovides guidance on academic policies, resources for funding options and professional development opportunities.
E. Scott Adler
Dean of the Graduate School
Professor of Political Science
Important Next Steps
Before you can register for classes, you must activate your CU username and IdentiKey password. You will need your student ID number from your official admittance email.
All CU Boulder faculty, staff and students receive a CU Boulder email account. We will use this account to communicate with you, so please use your IdentiKey to log in and start using it.
Your Buff OneCard serves as your campus identification and therefore you must submit your Buff OneCard photo.
Deadline: Dec. 13, 2024
Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood RelationsÌýcanÌýhelp with your housing search. You can use to search for available rentals and find roommates.
All students must complete , immunization and health questionnaire requirements in their first semester at CU.
The Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) is your online orientation for CU Boulder. GSO will introduce you to community expectations, resources and more. We know this is a lot of information, so take your time!
Graduate students will soon be able to register forÌýclasses. Connect with your program to learn more about the class registration process for your department.
Join us for Graduate Student OrientationÌýfor a day filled with informational sessions and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff and other graduate students on campus.
International Graduate Students
ÌýÌý ÌýFor immigration related information please see theÌýISSS New Student webpageÌýwhich includesÌýBoulder Community ResourcesÌýandÌýISSS New Students Frequently Asked Questions.
All F-1/J-1 students MUST arrive no later than the date reflected on the I-20/DS-2019.
Spring program start date |ÌýJan. 9, 2025
Make sure to complete these requirements before arriving in the U.S.
Along with Grad Student Orientation, all international students are required to attend International Student Orientation.ÌýThe mandatory spring 2025 International Student Orientation will take place on Jan. 9. You'll learn about campus resources, meet other new BuffsÌýand find out all about resources available to you on campus!Ìý
Finances
Second-year graduate students can petition for state residency if they meet the requirements. Make sure to review residency requirements for important deadlines.
Teaching and research assistantships and training grants are typically awarded through your department.
Graduate students may be eligible for federal aid. Be sure to review financial aid deadlines for important application information. Funding is mostly first-come, first-served, so apply as soon as you can.
Students are encouraged to apply for fellowships or grants from national, international, industrial or foundation sources
Colorado Graduate Grant
The Colorado Graduate Grant is a state grant available to eligible Colorado residents attending graduate school. Among other criteria, students must be enrolled at least half-time and be Colorado residents.
Graduate student appointees must be full-time, degree-seeking graduate students each semester. Students who hold a graduate appointment will receive tuition remission based on the percentage of their appointment.