We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, to first-semester students who were approved for in-state tuition under the domicile exception for honorably discharged veterans.

Dear [first],

You have been approved for in-state tuition as an honorably discharged veteran. We want to thank you for your service and provide some information about the potential benefits of becoming a Colorado resident for tuition purposes.

Financial Benefits of Becoming a Resident

As an honorably discharged veteran, you’ll be assessed the in-state tuition rate as long as you remain at CU Boulder. However, if you are 22 years old or older, married, or a graduate student, you can act now to become a full Colorado resident. Colorado residents are considered for state and CU Boulder grants, which may significantly increase your financial aid offer.

Your Next Steps to Petition for a Residency Change

Step 1: Submit Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

If you do intend to become a Colorado resident and you haven't done so already, submit your and any requested documentation. Learn more about applying for aid.

Step 2: Take Action to Establish Colorado Domicile

The clock started ticking to establish Colorado domicile when you physically moved to the state. To prove your intent to make Colorado your one, true, fixed and permanent home, you're required to:

• Get a Colorado driver's license within 120 days of moving to the state.
• Register your vehicle (if you have one) in Colorado within 180 days of moving to the state to avoid penalties.
• Establish additional Colorado ties. Visit our adult residency page to learn more.

Step 3: Submit a Residency Petition

Use the residency calendars to determine the first semester for which you'd qualify for in-state residency. Once petitions open for that term, submit your residency petition with all required documentation to the Office of the Registrar by the posted deadline.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 (option 3) | tuitclass@colorado.edu

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We sent this email at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, to:

• Main Campus, degree-seeking undergraduate students who were either enrolled in Spring 2025 classes or were within the allowed undergraduate leave of absence period.
• Main Campus, degree-seeking graduate students who were either enrolled in Spring 2025 classes or were on an approved graduate leave of absence for that semester.

We did not send this email to Continuing Education or law students.

Dear [first],

Your Summer 2025 enrollment dates are now available (see below). If you're planning to take classes this summer, we encourage you to register as soon as your enrollment period begins for the best chance to get the classes, class times and/or instruction modes you want.

Get Ready to Register

Your assigned enrollment period begins at 8 a.m. on [date], and remains open through the add deadline for each session.

To make registration as easy as possible, complete these tasks before enrollment opens:

1. Add your enrollment date to your calendar.
2. by following the instructions in the hold's description.
3. Schedule an advising appointment.
4. if you haven't already done so, then apply for summer aid starting Feb. 26.
5. Complete preregistration.
6. and add them to your shopping cart for faster registration. Learn more about how to search for classes.

Coming Back After Some Time Away?

Even if you're not taking classes right now, you're still considered an active student if you've been away for no more than two semesters plus summer (undergraduate students) or if you're on a graduate leave of absence (graduate students).

• To return this summer, simply follow the steps above to register for classes.
• Alternatively, if you've decided you need additional time off, see our withdrawal page for your next steps.

If you have questions, feel free to chat, email or call us at the Office of the Registrar.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, to undergraduate students who were admitted to a bachelor's–accelerated master's program and had an expected undergraduate graduation term of Summer 2025.

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that you expected to complete the undergraduate requirements for your Bachelor's–Accelerated Master's (BAM) program in Summer 2025.

If this is still when you plan to graduate with your bachelor's degree, complete the steps below to continue with your master's degree. These steps need to be completed before the end of February so you're able to enroll in Summer 2025 classes when registration opens the first week of March.

1. .
2. .
3. to identify which courses you're double counting and which should apply to your master's degree.

If your expected graduation term has changed, please complete a so we can update your records. If you're completing your bachelor's degree this semester, you'll need to complete the steps above by Saturday, March 1.

Students are considered for different types and amounts of financial aid when they become graduates students. If you're receiving financial aid, please note that your aid will be adjusted automatically when your student status changes.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Graduate School | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-8220 | bamprogram@colorado.edu

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We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, to students whose COF lifetime limit was extended on their behalf.

Dear [first],

We noticed that you've exhausted your allotted 145 lifetime hours of COF funding toward your degree. On your behalf, we've granted you an institutional extension that allows your COF funding to continue through Fall 2025.

You don't need to take any additional action at this time. This semester's COF hours will be applied to your bill within 48 to 72 hours.

To Apply for Additional COF Hours

If you need COF hours beyond Fall 2025, you may submit a  to ask for additional hours.

To Postpone This Extension

To postpone this COF lifetime limit extension until your next semester of enrollment, email the COF support team by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 21.

Please be aware that if you postpone the extension, you'll be responsible for paying the portion of this semester's tuition typically covered by COF funds.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, to first-semester graduate and law students who were classified as nonresidents for tuition purposes.

Dear [first],

According to our records, you're currently classified as a nonresident (out-of-state) for tuition purposes. As a graduate or law student, you may be eligible to petition for a change to resident (in-state) tuition classification for Spring 2026, provided you established physical presence in Colorado on or before January 7, 2025, and take the necessary steps to establish legal ties by the time periods outlined below.

To be eligible for a change to resident classification for any term, you must demonstrate at least 12 months of Colorado domicile before the term start. Domicile is your true, fixed and permanent home of habitation. Establishing domicile requires physical presence (living in Colorado), severing legal ties to your former state and establishing new legal ties to Colorado in a timely manner after moving to the state.

Your Next Steps to Qualify for Spring 2026

If you moved to Colorado on or before January 7, 2025, and you'd like to petition for a change to resident classification for Spring 2026:

1. Take action now to establish legal ties to Colorado.
   Get a Colorado driver’s license or state ID within 120 days of moving to the state.
   Change your voter registration to Colorado if you are a registered voter.
   Register your vehicle in Colorado within 180 days of moving to the state.
   File income taxes as a Colorado resident.
   
   Review our adult petition information, and graduate student handout for detailed requirements expected of a Colorado resident. It is your responsibility to review the requirements and ensure you have met them.
    
2. Submit your completed Adult Residency Petition between Oct. 1, 2025, and Dec. 12, 2025 (5 p.m.). Mark the final deadline on your calendar now.
   
   *If you fail to take the required steps by the deadlines outlined above, your petition will be denied and you will be continue to be assessed out-of-state tuition. 
   
   **If you maintain legal ties to another state, your petition will be denied and you will continue to be assessed out-of-state tuition.

If you have individual questions about the petition process, please email the tuition classification office at tuitclass@colorado.edu.

Considerations for International Students & WRGP Participants

International students with student visas (e.g., F-1, F-2, H-3, J-1, M-1, M-2) do not typically qualify for in-state tuition and should not submit a petition without first contacting the tuition classification office at tuitclass@colorado.edu.

Graduate students who qualify for in-state tuition rates under the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) should not make changes to their domicile and should not petition for in-state tuition. WRGP applies to select academic programs only.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 (option 3) | tuitclass@colorado.edu

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We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2025, to students who were still on a waitlist for one or more Spring 2025 Main Campus full-semester classes.

Dear [first],

You're still on a waitlist for one or more full-semester Main Campus classes.

What Happens Next

If a seat becomes available in your waitlisted class:

• Between now and Jan. 22, the next eligible waitlisted student will be enrolled automatically. If you're enrolled automatically, you'll receive an email confirmation within 24 hours.
   
• Between Jan. 23 and Feb. 4, contact the department offering the class to see if their policies allow them to enroll you manually. If not, you may want to remain on the waitlist so you're eligible for course reservation, which can guarantee you a seat the next time the course is offered.

On Monday, Feb. 3, waitlists are canceled. If you still aren't enrolled, you'll lose access to the class's online materials and be removed from the class roster. If you remain on the waitlist, we'll email you a reminder at the start of the next course reservation period. Additional eligibility requirements may apply and some classes are only offered during certain semesters.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, to students who were administratively placed in a nondegree program for Spring 2025.

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that although you graduated from CU Boulder in December, you're registered for one or more Spring 2025 classes in the same degree program.

Students who've graduated from a degree program aren't allowed to take additional courses in that program; therefore, we've placed you in a nondegree program for the summer and/or fall semester(s). You're still enrolled in your classes.

Note: If you received an undergraduate degree but are still completing requirements for an additional major, please contact your advisor.

Your Next Steps

Enrollment changes like this one may result in an adjustment to your bill and financial aid package. Check your tuition and fee balance in and visit the or to learn more about nondegree tuition and fees.

As a nondegree student, you'll register for Main Campus classes through in the future. If you wish to pursue another degree, you may:

• Apply to pursue another undergraduate degree.
• Apply to pursue a graduate degree (contact the department offering the degree).

If you have questions about why this change occurred, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email on the following date to students who needed to correct a Social Security number (SSN) mismatch in order to receive COF funds for Spring 2025:

• 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the Social Security number (SSN) in your CU Boulder record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

COF was created by the Colorado Legislature to pay a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible undergrads. There's no limit to the number of students who receive it, and you never have to pay it back.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

Once you receive an email confirming that your record was updated, follow our online instructions to  by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email on the following date to students who are eligible for the COF benefit in Spring 2025, but either haven't applied or have an unspecified error in their COF application:

• 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that either you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) benefit or if you’ve already applied for COF, you haven’t provided your COF unique ID or SSN to CU Boulder.

COF was created by the Colorado Legislature to pay a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible undergrads. There's no limit to the number of students who receive it, and you never have to pay it back.

If you don't apply for COF and/or resolve your application error by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, you won't receive the COF tuition reduction for your eligible Spring 2025 class(es).

Please follow our instructions to apply for and authorize COF. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email on the following date to students who need to provide their Social Security number (SSN) to College Assist in order to receive COF funds for Spring 2025:

• 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because you didn't include your Social Security number (SSN) in your COF application.

As a reminder, COF was created by the Colorado Legislature to pay a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible undergrads. There's no limit to the number of students who receive it, and you never have to pay it back.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

We'll securely send your information to College Assist. Once the error is resolved, follow our instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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