First-Year Students

Summer & Fall 2024 Dates

May 4:听听and听Placement Assessments听available
May 20-June 13: Transfer student registration
July 15-Aug. 18: Transfer student registration
July 17: Buff OneCard photo听deadline
Aug. 12: Immunizations due
Aug. 19-22: New student move in
Aug. 19-Sept. 6: Fall Welcome
Aug. 19: International Student Orientation
Aug. 26: First day of classes
Sept. 15: Health insurance and HealthyBuffs Check-in due

Get Started

Activate IdentiKey

Your IdentiKey (your CU login name and password) is used to access online services and applications at CU Boulder.听It typically takes three to five business days after you activate听before you can access these services.

Log in to your CU Boulder email

All CU Boulder faculty, staff and students receive a CU Boulder email account. We will use this account to communicate with you, so please use your IdentiKey to log in and start using it.

Complete the New Student Survey

Complete the New Student Survey by Aug. 15, 2024 and let us know what you think about CU Boulder, why you decided to come here and your expectations about your first semester.

New Student Survey coming soon!

Financial Aid & Scholarships

The first step in the financial aid process is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include CU Boulder鈥檚 School Code: 001370. After the Office of Financial Aid receives your FAFSA, they will be in contact with you.

Keep applying for scholarships!

Campus Housing

Explore your living options to find the space that is right for you and check out all of our living experiences.听

The housing application process for new incoming students听opens March 4, 2024.

New Student Housing Application Process

Complete the Online Experience

Complete the Online Experience, our virtual orientation program. You鈥檒l learn more about health and wellness, advising, registering for classes and more.听It must be completed before you can register for classes.

Submit your Buff OneCard photo

Your Buff OneCard serves as your campus identification and therefore you must听submit your Buff OneCard photo. Depending on your student status and choices, it may also carry your meal plan, allow you to pay for laundry,听access to your residence hall and more!

Pre-arrival programs

CU听Boulder's Pre-arrival Programs offer students the opportunity to move in early and meet people who share similar interests. Programs focus on environment and sustainability, adventure and getting involved on campus and in the community.

Check your Holds & To-Dos

CU Boulder assigns holds or to-dos to inform you of steps you may need to complete. A hold prevents you from taking some kind of action (such as registering for classes) until it is resolved. A to-do is a recommended action that certain students need to complete.

Stay connected

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Advising and registration

Complete your placement assessments

You are encouraged to complete placement assessments as soon as you can as results may impact registration.

Advising appointment

Connect with your academic advisor for questions about your first semester schedule, transfer credit and finding the academic path that is right for you. Be sure to complete the Online Experience before scheduling an appointment.

Class registration

You must complete the Online Experience before you can register for classes.听You do not have to come to campus to register.听After completing the Online Experience, you will be able to choose a registration window.

Before arriving on campus

Submit final transcripts

Make sure to submit your final transcripts to the Office of Admissions. These must be submitted directly by your high school or previous institution.

Transcripts can be emailed to transcripts@colorado.edu.

Submit your transcripts

Complete the health requirements

All students must complete听,听immunization听and health questionnaire requirements before听their first semester at CU.听

New student health requirements

After arriving on campus

Buffalo Summer Experience

The Buffalo Summer Experience is your opportunity to connect with campus and fellow Buffs before the fall semester begins. Choose the experience that best meets your needs and interests.听听

All incoming students are encouraged to participate in one summer experience.听

Learn more about the Buffalo Summer Experience

Fall Welcome

Fall Welcome gives new students听the opportunity to connect with fellow Buffs, faculty and staff, learn CU traditions and learn more about campus resources.听

New Student Resources

Before the semester begins, be sure to check out New Student Resources to learn more about campus services, ways to get involved and important things to know about life as a Buff.

Find New Student Resources

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