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INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Be Boul der The value of a CU Boulder education starts with our academic community. CU Boulder students are taught by Nobel laureates, MacArthur “Genius Grant� fellows, U.S. Professor of the Year awardees and National Medal of Science winners, all of whom collaborate with CU Boulder students to refine their ideas and establish a foundation for their unique career paths.
18 to 1 student to faculty ratio
85%
classes that have fewer than 50 students
3,800+ courses offered in 150 fields of study
1,700+ transfer students
Be studious. Majors & Programs of Study Customize your degree. With more than 3,800 academic courses across 150 fields of study, you can create an academic experience that is totally unique to you. Learn about your options below.
Majors
Your major is your primary field of study. We currently offer 84 undergraduate, 71 master’s and 64 doctorate majors.
Open Option
As a first-year student, you can select an “open option” major on your application to the College of Engineering and Applied Science, Leeds School of Business or College of Arts and Sciences—allowing you time to explore different options during your first year of study.
Minors
A minor is an optional, secondary field of study that you can add once you have declared a major. This is usually a study area that is either personally interesting to you or one that will add a specific area of expertise to your degree. We currently offer more than 30 minors.
Certificates
A certificate is also optional and can be added once you have declared a major. We currently offer 68 certificate programs that you can choose from to add to your major. Forty-one of the certificates are offered at the graduate level and 29 are offered at the undergraduate level.
Double Degrees
A double degree can be two different degrees from the same college or school (e.g., a BA and BFA from the College of Arts and Sciences), or two degrees from different colleges or schools (e.g., a BA from the College of Arts and Sciences and a BS from the College of Engineering and Applied Science).
Concurrent Degrees
Concurrent degrees are five-year combined bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. We currently offer 33 concurrent degree options.
Leeds School of Business All students major in business administration with an emphasis in one of the areas listed below.
Business Administration Accounting Finance Management Marketing
Program in Environmental Design All students major in environmental design and, through one of the emphases below, work toward a Bachelor of Environmental Design as preparation for entry into graduate and professional degree programs as well as the workplace.
Environmental Design Architecture Design Studies Landscape Architecture Planning/Urban Design
Preprofessional Study in Health Sciences and Law Premed and prelaw are not majors at CU Boulder. Preprofessional advisors are available to help you explore law, medicine or other health programs and will help you prepare for law school or a health-carerelated professional school. We recommend choosing a major that you are interested in—ideally one that you are passionate about—because while your major does not affect your chances of admission to a professional program, how well you do—and the grades you earn—does.
School of Education Leadership & Community Engagement Elementary Education The school also offers a teacher licensure program that candidates complete concurrently with their bachelor’s degree to earn their licensure. Students can explore education courses and apply during their freshman year to be potentially admitted to the school in their sophomore year.
College of Arts and Sciences Anthropology Art History Art Practices Asian Studies Astronomy Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Biochemistry Chemistry Chinese Classics Computer Science Dance Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Economics English Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies Film Studies French Geography Geology German Studies History Humanities Integrative Physiology International Affairs Italian Japanese Jewish Studies Linguistics Mathematics Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology Neuroscience Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Russian Studies Sociology Spanish Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Theatre Women’s Studies
College of Media, Communication and Information Communication Information Science Journalism Media Production Media Studies Strategic Communication Advertising Media Design Public Relations
College of Music Arts in Music Music Brass & Percussion Composition Jazz Studies Keyboard Musicology Strings Voice Woodwinds Music Education
College of Engineering and Applied Science Aerospace Engineering Sciences Applied Mathematics Architectural Engineering Chemical & Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Plus Engineering Physics Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology, Arts & Media
Be involved. At CU Boulder, we combine our hands-on, applicable education with our engaging and inclusive community to allow each student the opportunity to get involved and explore their passion.
Meet Paige. Political Science & Philosophy, 2018 Paige is a transfer student who works as a scholar ambassador, as well as campus tour guide, while pursuing a double major. Her goal is to continue fulfilling her potential while attending law school.
450+ study abroad programs in 65 counties
2,000+ undergraduates directly involved in faculty research
450+ student clubs and organizations
7,500+ students participate in intramural sports
Be ambitious. Our goal at CU Boulder is to enable our students to dream big, think uniquely and find satisfying careers that merge their skills with their passions, while providing them with resources and opportunities to succeed.
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smartest city in the nation (marketwatch 2015)
#18 most entrepreneurial university in the nation
Best value Public University since 2009 - ranked by USA Today and The Princeton Review
Home to Colorado’s top ranked schools of business, education, engineering and law
Meet Blake. Finance, 2017 As a sophomore, Blake was able to make his professional dreams a reality when he landed a senior-level finance internship with Northwestern Mutual, one of the top 10 internship opportunities in the nation.
Be accomplished. Without a doubt, we value each of our students’ individual career ambitions, which is why we collaborate closely with our students to help them realize their full potential and reach their professional goals.
91% of CU Boulder graduates were employed or in graduate school 6 months after graduation
77% of CU Boulder graduates are accepted into their first choice graduate school
CU Boulder graduates earn competitive salaries
$50,000
$89,900
median STARTING salary of students with bachelor’s degrees
median CAREER salary of students with bachelor’s degrees
Meet Brandon. Environmental Design, 2015 Brandon, a veteran of the United States Navy who served in the U.S. Navy Reserves whiel attending CU Boulder, now works as an architectural intern at a distinguished architecture firm in Denver.
Explore Boulder There are so many ways to explore CU Boulder! No matter which way you choose—a quick spin through our virtual tour, a few hours on campus one morning or afternoon, or a whole day— just make sure you take some time to experience one of the best places to live in America.
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Be prepared. Whether your goal is to transfer by the next semester or in two years, taking time to plan out how you will get to CU Boulder is a critical step to the success of your transfer. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you on your journey here. STEP ONE: Create a MyCUBoulder Account With a MyCUBoulder account you can plan to meet your admission counselor, register for campus events and apply and confirm your enrollment. STEP TWO: Review Admissions Requirements & Prerequisites Knowing the requirements necessary to transfer can help you map out an appropriate academic schedule for your remaining terms at your current school. Transfer credits must be academic in nature, not technical or remedial, and completed at a Cor higher grade. colorado.edu/admissions/transfer *If you are currently at a Colorado school, visit Highered.colorado.gov to find information about general education courses that are guaranteed to transfer. STEP THREE: Create a Transferology Account With this account, you can learn how your current and completed courses will transfer to CU Boulder. To ensure that you take classes that will transfer, check your plan with Transferology prior to registering each new semester. transferology.com/school/colorado STEP FOUR: Schedule a Transfer Admission Appointment When you are two terms away from applying to CU Boulder, stop by and meet with one of our friendly admission representatives to learn more about the transfer admission process in a one-on-one setting. colorado.edu/admissions/transfer
Admission Information A benefit of CU Boulder is that we do not have a minimum transfer credit hour requirement. Because of this, transfer applicants will be reviewed for admission under one of two conditions: • If you have 24 or more transferrable hours, only your college academic record and course work will be evaluated for admission. • If you have fewer than 24 transferrable hours, both your college academic record AND your high school record or scores from a high school equivalency exam will be evaluated for admission. You will need to meet both freshman and transfer admission criteria for admission to CU Boulder. Deadlines OCT. 1 Spring Application Deadline MAR. 1 Fall Early Notification & Summer Application Deadline JUN. 15 Fall Application Deadline
Funding Funding for college is important to consider and at CU Boulder, we’re here to help. Each year, more than half of CU Boulder students apply for and receive some form of financial aid. We highly encourage you to complete your admission application by the application deadline so you can be automatically considered for the following scholarships: • CU Boulder Transfer Excellence Scholarship ($3,000 - $6,000) • Maxine A. and FM Gray Scholarship ($1,000 - $2,000) • Louise Noble Transfer Scholarship ($1,000 - $2,000) To be considered for other scholarships, you must complete the CU Boulder scholarship application by the February 15 deadline (Please note: you must submit your admission application before you can gain access to the scholarship application in your MyCUBoulder portal). Institutional scholarships can be very competitive, so we encourage you to apply for scholarships from multiple sources, including private scholarships. colorado.edu/scholarships. If you are a veteran, or a family member of a veteran, you may be eligible for federal education benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon program. colorado.edu/veterans *You do not need to be admitted to apply for scholarships and financial aid. We recommend you start applying early!
Estimated Costs To get an idea of the costs related to your college plan, we’ve estimated a total that includes tuition, fees and books for an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences for two semesters (fall and spring) of full-time attendance. *Course fees may also apply. For the most current costs visit bursar.colorado.edu.
Transfer Housing As a transfer student, we offer you both on and off campus housing options, as well as the option to purchase an off-campus meal plan, so you can dine in CU Boulder’s dining centers. housing.colorado.edu/residences and ocss.colorado.edu
Estimated Costs (Resident)
Estimated Costs (Nonresident)
Tuition & fees: $11,531
Tuition & fees: $35,079
Books & supplies: $1,800
Books & supplies: $1,800
Total: $13,331*
Total: $36,879*
* Estimated annual cost based on an undergraduate student attending the College of Arts and Sciences for two semesters (fall and spring) of full-time attendance. Tuition and fees vary by college and school. Course fees may also apply. For the most current costs, visit bursar.colorado.edu.
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