The following list provides an 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 Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA).
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs 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. For information about accreditation of individual programs, click here. See also www.colorado.edu/catalog and www.colorado.edu/accreditation. |
Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log The CU-Boulder security policies and annual security report, submitted annually to the U.S. Department of Education, will be posted soon. Campus crime statistics are available here, and the daily crime log is posted here. |
Career and Job Placement Services |
Copyright Infringement—Policies and Sanctions (including Computer Use and File Sharing) ucblibraries.colorado.edu/copyright/
This site provides comprehensive information about the use of copyrighted materials. It includes links to campus policy on file sharing and other copyright resources for students. |
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program http://aod.colorado.edu/
This site provides comprehensive information on CU-Boulder alcohol and
drug policies, prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, educational and
counseling programs, and links to related sites. |
Educational Program 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.
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Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities 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.
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Financial Aid Information Various University websites offer information about student loans and other financial aid:
- A comprehensive list of the financial aid information to which you are entitled by law is available here.
- Contact information for assistance in obtaining financial aid information is available here.
- Financial assistance available from federal, state, local, and institutional programs is described here.
- If you or your parents are interested in any type of loan to help you pay for college, you can consult this page for more information.
- For the guiding principles that ensure the integrity of the student loan process, see the University's Student Loan Code of Conduct at http://www.colorado.edu/finaid/forms/codeofconduct.pdf.
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Fire Safety Policies Fire Statistics, and Fire Log (On-Campus Housing Facilities) |
Graduation and Retention 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.
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Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act) ope.ed.gov/athletics
In compliance with U.S. Department of Education requirements, data on athletic program participation rates and financial support may be found at this site. |
Net Price Calculator (College Affordability Estimator) http://www.collegeportraits.org/CO/CU-Boulder/estimator/agree
The Net Price Calculator is an on-line tool to help prospective students and their parents estimate the cost of attending CU-Boulder. It provides an estimate of typical expenses for a first-time, full-time undergraduate student to attend CU-Boulder and an estimate of financial aid that the student may be eligible to receive from the university. |
Placement for Graduates: Jobs and Further Education www.colorado.edu/pba/surveys
The Office of Institutional Research and Analysis administers the Alumni Survey every four years. Reported data include information about students' after-graduation employment, the types of jobs they have, and their pursuit of graduate and professional education. |
Price of Attendance admissions.colorado.edu/undergraduate/finances/tuition
This site presents an overview of the costs associated with attending CU-Boulder, including tuition and mandatory fees, on-campus room and board, and books and supplies. Information about course fees, payment options, late and service charges, and refunds can be found at the Bursar's Office site. The Office of Financial Aid provides examples of student budgets here. |
Privacy of Student Records−Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) |
Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid 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, including information about deadlines and rules, refund assessment schedules, and the financial aid withdrawal policy. |
Riot Law (Colorado Law on Student Riots) |
Student Activities |
Student Diversity www.colorado.edu/pba/records/
Information about student body diversity is available at this site, which includes data on the percentages of enrolled students who are male, female, members of different ethnic and racial groups, and Federal Pell Grant recipients. |
Teacher Preparation Program Report www.colorado.edu/education/about/reports.html
Go to this site for data on state assessments, other requirements, and standards for teacher certification and licensure, as well as data on the performance of teacher preparation programs.
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Textbook Information Textbook information is available to students in the MyCUInfo portal when they access their class schedules. Information includes ISBN number and price of required and recommended textbooks.
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Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements |
Transfer-out Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act) |
Vaccination Policies |
Voter Registration Voting
Go to this site for information on how to exercise your right to vote while you are attending CU-Boulder. |