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Current CU Boulder students interested in transferring into the Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) can join the program through the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) process and should start the application process by using . Incoming students who have not yet started taking classes at CU Boulder should request a major change through their First-Year CU Boulder Admissions Application or Transfer CU Boulder Admissions Application.Ìý
Advising for students interested in an IUT into PESÌý
It is not recommended that students transfer into PES while completing the IUT requirements for their desired major but instead remain in their current program before transferring directly into their desired college, school, or program.Ìý Students who are truly undecided are encouraged to connect with Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) advisors to discuss how to IUT into PES in the following ways:Ìý
- Students interested in an IUT into PES may submit their questions to PES advisors by emailing UEACadvising@colorado.edu.Ìý
- Interested students may attend PES drop-in advising hours (during our Monday drop-in hours only). Drop-in advising is available in-person in the University Exploration and Advising Center (UEAC) in CASE, east building, second floor. When you arrive be sure to check-in at the kiosk next to the front desk. PES drop-in advising days/hours may be found on the PES website homepage.
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Interested students may schedule an appointment with a PES advisor by clicking on the Meet with a Different Advisor tile in Buff Portal Advising.Ìý
Guaranteed AdmissionÌý
Undergraduate students enrolled on the Boulder campus with fewer than 30 credit-hours earned and who are in good academic standing may apply to transfer to the Program in Exploratory Studies. Students in their first semester on campus who have not yet earned a CU Boulder GPA and students who have completed at least one semester on campus and earned a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher are considered in Good Academic Standing and eligible for admission.
Note: Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.000 who are currently on academic suspension from another college on campus are not eligible for an IUT into PES.Ìý
- The policies to IUT into Exploratory Studies as noted above only apply to IUT Add and Change applications.ÌýÌý
- The Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Drop Application requirements and deadlines differ from the IUT Add/Change Application for the Program in Exploratory Studies and may have financial and academic ramifications for students. The IUT Drop Application ONLY applies to students who are pursuing degrees in at least two DIFFERENT colleges/schools/programs AND wish to DISCONTINUE one major. For more information, deadlines, and the IUT Drop Application, please visit the CU Boulder Intra-University Transfer (IUT) webpage.Ìý
Deadlines for Admission into PESÌý
PES accepts IUT applications for fall, spring, and summer semesters, and applications may be submitted at any point during the academic year.Ìý
IUT applications must be submitted by 12 p.m. Noon (MT) on the census date of the current semester in order to be admitted to PES for the current semester. Applications received after census date of the current semester will be considered for admission for the following semester.Ìý
- To be admitted for the spring term, students must submit an IUT application to PES no later than the spring census date by 12 p.m. Noon (MT). IUT applications submitted to PES after the final IUT application deadline (census) will be reviewed for summer admission. Please note that students who are admitted to PES for the summer term are not required to take summer coursework.Ìý
- To be admitted for the summer term, students must submit an IUT application to PES no later than the summer census date by 12 p.m. Noon (MT). IUT applications submitted to PES after the final IUT application deadline (census) will be reviewed for fall admission.Ìý
- To be admitted for the fall term, students must submit an IUT application to PES no later than the fall census date by 12 p.m. Noon (MT). IUT applications submitted to PES after the final IUT application deadline (census) will be reviewed for spring admission.Ìý
Declaration of Major - IUT from PES into a degree granting school/college/programÌý
Exploratory Studies students work closely with academic advisors throughout their first two to four semesters to establish a degree plan and move into a degree-granting program at CU Boulder. This is accomplished through the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) process and generally takes place after the second or third semester.Ìý
Exploratory Studies students in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher must IUT to a degree-granting program once they have completed four semesters. Students who have not met the requirements to IUT to a competitive program will work closely with advisors to identify programs for which they are eligible to apply.ÌýÌý
Students who entered Exploratory Studies with 30 credit-hours or more as transfer students must IUT within three semesters.Ìý
IUT Requirements vary by college/school and can be found on the Intra-University Transfer webpage.Ìý
Intra-University Transfer (IUT) GuideÌý
is a non-credit, optional Canvas course, designed to assist CU Boulder students before, during, and after an Intra-University Transfer (IUT) journey. Whether you are exploring the possibility of a new major or need academic assistance in your intended field of study, this guide is designed to be your one-stop resource for all things IUT!Ìý