Quick Links
Welcome! We know that navigating a large university like CU Boulder may sometimes feel overwhelming.ÌýThis page isÌýdesigned to help youÌýquickly find importantÌýinformation and/or to clarifyÌýthe mostÌýappropriate point of contact for your inquiry.
There are a fewÌýessential links we would like to highlight first:
- Spring 2025 Academic Calendar- Key dates and deadlines for the current semester, all in one place.
- Students page- Office of the Registrar website- Contains a wealth of information on a wide varietyÌýof topics. You might be surprised at how many different questions can be answered from this oneÌýstarting point. A number of theÌýlinks in the "Common Topics and FAQs" section belowÌýwill leadÌýyou back to a page within the Registrar's website.Ìý
- - An important source of information for A&S students. We find that we are frequentlyÌýreferring back to the University Catalog when answering questions. Use theÌý"Programs of Study" menu underneath "Policies & Requirements" to find major and minor requirements as well as example plans of study.
Common Topics and FAQs
Academic Standing
What does my standing mean? What's next?
Read theÌýAcademic Standing page
How do I get back into good academic standing?
Meet with your Academic Advisor andÌýAcademic Coach
Suspended or dismissed?ÌýRead our Reinstatement and Readmission page
Accommodations
I am in need of academic accommodations. How do I set that up?
Register with Disability Services
Course Alert
I received one or more course alerts. What does that mean?
Read our Course Alert page
What should I do?
Meet with your Academic Advisor
Consider Academic Coaching
Degree Audit
I have questions or concernsÌýabout something I am seeing in my degree audit. Who can help clarify?
Contact your Academic Advisor ´Ç°ùÌýschedule an appointment
Education Abroad
I want to study abroad. Where do I start?
I am about to go abroad and have questions.
Check the
I just returned from abroad and have questions.
Check the
Majors/Minors/Certificates
How do I change or add a major, minor, or certificate?
Visit theÌýChange or Add a Major, Minor or Certificate page for clarification
Grade Replacement
Can I retake a class for grade replacement? How does the process work?
Read the Retake a Course for Grade Replacement page
Graduation
I have questions about commencement.
Spring 2025 Commencement
I have questions about my department recognition ceremony.
Spring 2025 Recognition Ceremonies
I have other graduation-related questions.
Graduating Student FAQs
General FAQs
Prepare to Graduate
Pre-Graduation Checklist
Holds
I have one or more holds. How do I get them removed?
See the Resolve Your Holds & To-Do Items page
Intra-University Transfer (IUT)
I want to change, add, or drop a degree program. Where do I start?
Read the CU Boulder Intra-University Transfer Page
Shortcuts to theÌýspecific IUT pages for:​
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
- College of Media, Communication and Information
- College of Music
- Leeds School of Business
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Petitions
I have questions about a petition that I want to submit or have submitted.
Check our Forms and Petitions pageÌýfor information on A&S-related petitions
Contact A&S Academic OperationsÌýfor questions about a petition you have already submitted
Registration
When doÌýI register for classes? When can I make changes to my schedule?
Check the Registration Calendar
Check the Add & Drop Calendar
How do I add/drop/swap classes? How do waitlists work?
See the Register for Classes page
I am receiving an error message. How do I resolve the problem?
Check the Enrollment Errors page
Transfer Credits
How can I find courses at another institution that will transfer back to CU Boulder?
Instructions: Will My Courses Transfer?
Instructions: Find a Replacement Course
I haveÌýquestions about transfer credit evaluation.
See theÌýA&S Transfer Credit Evaluation page
Tutoring
I am in need of tutoring. Where do I start?
Check out our Tutoring Resources page
Withdrawal
I need to withdraw from the current semester. How does the process work? What do I need to know?
Read the Withdraw from the Semester page
I am seeking aÌýwithdrawal from a previousÌýsemester ´Ç°ùÌýsemesters due to extenuating circumstances. How does the process work? What do I need to know?
Read the Retroactive Withdrawal Petition page
General Referrals
Bursar's Office: For questions related to tuition and billing
Career Services: For students seeking career advisingÌý
Housing & Dining: For questions related to housing
Office of Financial Aid: For questions related to financial aid
Scholarship Services: For questions related to scholarships
Student Support and Case Management: If you haveÌýconcerns about a student and are not sure what to do
General Search Tip
When looking for information,ÌýusingÌýGoogleÌýcan often be quicker and more effective thanÌýtrying to navigate solely within the CU Boulder website.ÌýFor example, if you want to change your major but do not know how, simply Google something like, "CU Boulder how toÌýchangeÌýmajor." That should help you getÌýdirectly to the information you need.