YOU’RE GETTING BOULDER.
10 steps to officially become a Buff:
Ralphie the Buffalo is about as bold as it gets. Big moves. Brave choices. Always ready to charge ahead. Join us at CU Boulder and start living like Ralphie.
1 LOG IN AND JOIN US!
Access your application status page to accept your offer of admission.
ugrad.apply.colorado.edu/status
All first-year students, as well as first-years entering with transferrable college credits, are required to live on campus. Transfer students may choose to live in Bear Creek Apartments or off campus, so be sure to explore your options. colorado.edu/living/housing
SEND YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPTS.
When available, send your final, official transcripts directly from the issuing institution by mail, or email them to transcripts@colorado.edu If you used unofficial transcripts for admission purposes, you must send official transcripts before registering for classes.
BECOME ORIENTED WITH CU BOULDER. Explore New Student & Family Programs to learn about orientation. colorado.edu/orientation
2 STAY ON
Your final grades in school must be similar to your academic achievement at the time of the admission decision.
NOTE YOUR WRITING AND MATH READINESS.
The Office of Admissions will notify you with next steps if you don’t meet our minimum requirements.
Your IdentiKey allows you to access the student portal (Buff Portal). Use it to apply for housing, sign up for the New Student & Family Programs Online Experience and register for classes. Log in to your application status page to activate your IdentiKey.
ugrad.apply.colorado.edu/status
ACCESS YOUR TRANSFER CREDIT.
For incoming first-year and transfer students, we’ll evaluate your available transfer credits. If you have AP or IB scores, request your official score report(s) be sent to us directly from the College Board or International Baccalaureate. catalog.colorado.edu/ undergraduate/admissions/ credit-examination
Almost all students are eligible for some form of aid. Use school code 001370 to apply for financial aid and check out scholarship opportunities. colorado.edu/financialaid and colorado.edu/scholarships
Share your excitement and let us know you’re #BoulderBound!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS:
admissions@colorado.edu
303-492-6301
colorado.edu/admissions
TO CONTACT ANOTHER OFFICE ON CAMPUS:
Visit colorado.edu or call the campus operator at 303-492-1411. (TTY: 303-492-0833)
Requesting a term change.
You may request to delay your enrollment for up to one year by using the term change form in your status page. For more information about how to request a term change, visit colorado.edu/admissions/process/term-change-faqs
EXPLORE OUR STUDENT RESOURCES.
We’re here to support you. Learn more about our academic resources and student life. colorado.edu/academics/ academic-resources or colorado.edu/studentlife/campus-life
Declining your admission.
If you decide not to attend CU Boulder, log in to your application status page, click the “Join us” button and select “I DECLINE my offer of admission.”
(September 2025) and is subject to change without notice.
