Transfer Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to CU Boulder! We are excited to have you join our Buff family and begin your CU journey.ÌýNow that you have been accepted to CU Boulder, here are the nextÌýsteps for youÌýto complete.
We want to make sure you have a smooth transition to CUÌýBoulder and are here if you need us!
- ·¡³¾²¹¾±±ôÌýwelcome@colorado.eduÌý
- Call or text 303-492-4431
Need to change your major?
Students wishing to change majors can log in to their . There, you will see an option to submit a major change request form. Please complete that form to be considered. Major changes are not guaranteed, and there are typically additional steps needed when requesting to change from one college or school into another. If you are requesting a second major change, please contact your admission counselor.
Get Started
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.
Deadline: Complete as soon as possible and check regularly
Complete the New Student Survey and let us know what you think about CU Boulder, why you decided to come here and your expectations about your first semester.
The first step in the financial aid process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Ìýand include CU Boulder’s School Code: 001370. After the Office of Financial Aid receives your FAFSA, they will be in contact with you.
Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood RelationsÌýcanÌýhelp with your housing search. You can use to search for available rentals and complete the Off-Campus Living OrientationÌýto learn about living off campus, communicating with property owners and more.
Complete the Online Experience, our virtual orientation program. You’ll learn more about health and wellness, advising, registering for classes and more.Ìý
You must be complete the Online Experience before you can register for classes.
Your Buff OneCard serves as your campus identification and therefore you mustÌýsubmit your Buff OneCard photo. Depending on your student status and choices, it may also carry your meal plan, allow you to pay for laundry,Ìýaccess to your residence hall and more!
Deadline: Submit by Dec. 13, 2024
CU Boulder assigns holds or to-dos to inform you of steps you may need to complete. A hold prevents you from taking some kind of action (such as registering for classes) until it is resolved. A to-do is a recommended action that certain students need to complete.
Deadline: Complete as soon as possible
Advising and registration
You are encouraged to complete placement assessments as soon as you can as results may impact registration.
Connect with your academic advisor for questions about your first semester schedule, transfer credit and finding the academic path that is right for you. You will be assigned an advisor approximately a week after matriculating to the University. Be sure to complete the Online Experience before scheduling an appointment.Ìý
Before arriving on campus
Make sure to submit your final transcripts to the Office of Admissions. These must be submitted directly by your high school or previous institution.
Transcripts can be emailed to transcripts@colorado.edu.
Deadline: Complete as soon as possible
All students must completeÌý,ÌýimmunizationÌýand health questionnaire requirements before their first semester at CU.Ìý
Deadline: Due dates vary