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CONGRATULATIONS!
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.
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APPLY FOR HOUSING.
YOU’RE (ALMOST) A BUFF! MAKE IT OFFICIAL.
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
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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.
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LOG IN AND JOIN US! Access your application status page to accept your offer of admission.
ugrad.apply.colorado.edu/status
Share your excitement and let us know you’re #BoulderBound!
@FutureBuffs
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STAY ON TRACK. Your final grades in school must be similar to your academic achievement at the time of the admission decision.
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ACTIVATE YOUR IDENTIKEY. 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.
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EXPLORE FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS. 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
BECOME ORIENTED WITH CU BOULDER. Explore New Student & Family Programs to learn about orientation.
colorado.edu/orientation
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NOTE YOUR WRITING AND MATH READINESS. The Office of Admissions will notify you with next steps if you don’t meet our minimum requirements.
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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
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.
ugrad.apply.colorado.edu/status
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QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS:
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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
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.
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.” Information on this flyer was accurate at the time of printing (September 2025) and is subject to change without notice.