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You Have a Right to Know
The following list provides a brief overview — by topic —
of the information that CU-Boulder and other U.S. institutions of higher
education are required to provide to current and prospective students.
The list provides links to other departmental sites that disclose specific
information that is in compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus
Security Act of 1990 and the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 and 1998.
Accreditation and Licensing
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
The University of Colorado at Boulder is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Individual
colleges and schools are accredited by various professional organizations
that provide specific guidelines to which the curricula in these disciplines
must conform. See also www.colorado.edu/academics,
and www.colorado.edu/Chancellor/SelfStudy.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
www.colorado.edu/alcohol
This site provides comprehensive information on CU-Boulder alcohol and
drug policies, prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, and links to related
sites.
Athletic Program
www.cubuffs.com
Check out this official site for general information about the CU Buffs
and the range of varsity sports in which they compete.
In compliance with U.S. Department of Education requirements, data
on athletic program participation rates and financial support may be
found
at ope.ed.gov/athletics.
Costs
bursar.colorado.edu
The Bursar's Office site presents a thorough, detailed overview of the
costs associated with attending CU-Boulder, including:
- tuition and mandatory fees
- course fees
- payment options
- late and service charges
- refunds
www.cubookstore.com/computers
Information on personal computer costs on equipment purchased through
the Buffalo Chip computer store in the CU Book Store. CU-Boulder strongly
encourages students to bring their own computers to campus.
www.colorado.edu/its/recommendations/faq.html
Find out here if you're eligible to receive financial aid to buy your
own computer.
housing.colorado.edu
Learn about room and board costs and additional
costs for certain programs of study.
www.colorado.edu/healthcenter/insurance
This site provides comprehensive
information about student health insurance programs and policies.
Degree Programs and Catalogs
www.colorado.edu/catalog
This site provides access to current and past university and continuing
education catalogs that contain summaries of campus facilities, programs,
and services; descriptions of colleges, schools, and individual departments;
and degree requirements, course descriptions, and faculty listings.
Disability Services
www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices
The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing equal
access to its educational opportunities and facilities. Disability Services
works within the larger university community to build partnerships to
remove both physical and attitudinal barriers on campus.
Financial Aid
www.colorado.edu/finaid/randr.html
This site provides a comprehensive list of the financial aid information
to which you are entitled by law.
Graduation
Rates
www.colorado.edu/pba/ia
The Office of Planning, Budget, and Analysis maintains a myriad of statistical
information about a broad range of subjects.
- See www.colorado.edu/pba/records/gradrate.htm for official graduation
and retention rates
- See the site noted above for results of student surveys, student ratings
of courses and instructors, enrollment and degree figures, and more.
Records
registrar.colorado.edu/regulations/ferpa_confidentiality_records.html
This site explains your rights with respect to your educational records
as outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Riot Law (Colorado Law on Student Riots)
www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/riot_law.html
This site contains the Colorado Law on Student Riots - CRS 23-5-124.
Safety and Security
www.colorado.edu/police/stats/blotter.html
www.colorado.edu/ralphie
Both of these sites provide the information necessary to comply with the
campus security provisions of the Higher Education Amendments:
- the annual security report, which is submitted annually to the U.S.
Department of Education
- descriptions and locations — on and off campus — of crimes
- statistics for hate crimes involving bodily injury
Withdrawal
registrar.colorado.edu/students/withdraw.html
This page includes everything you'll need to know if you need or want
to withdraw from your courses during a semester:
- Time Out Program (TOP)
- deadlines and rules
- refund assessment schedules
- withdrawal checklist
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