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Campus Life as a Buff

It’s worth the time and effort to find the best fit for you. With innovative academic courses and student-centered programming, CU Boulder is an excellent choice.

Maria Alsubhi, CU Boulder Class of 2022

The Buff Life: How to Find Your Place

Feb. 26, 2019

My name is Maria Alsubhi and I am a freshman International Student at the University of Colorado Boulder, studying Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with minors in Sociology and Leadership (through the President’s Leadership Class). Here is a little insight into my path to Boulder and my experience at CU so...

Explore Your Housing Options

Feb. 12, 2019

Congratulations on being #BoulderBound! Now that you’ve chosen to be a Buff, it’s time to choose housing for your first year on campus. At CU Boulder, we strive to provide exceptional and memorable living environments to our students, and you can learn all of our on-campus housing opportunities on the...

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5 Reasons Transfer Students Love Life as a Buff

Jan. 9, 2019

As a student considering a transfer to CU Boulder, you have a bit more experience under your belt, and likely have a strong sense of who you want to be as a future Buff. There is no “one size fits all” at CU Boulder, and that is part of what...

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Regular Decision: 6 Things International Students Need to Know

Jan. 9, 2019

1. CU Boulder’s Regular Decision (RD) deadline is January 15. We are looking for your Common Application including 1 Common App Essay, your CU Boulder Writing Supplement (don’t miss that separate “submit” button), 9th-12th grade transcripts, and a letter of recommendation to be submitted by January 15. Once you’ve submitted...

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Top 5 tips for a smooth transfer for military students

Nov. 9, 2018

In honor of Veterans Day, we invited a current military student to talk about her experience transferring to CU Boulder. Kristyn Sample is an Aerospace Engineering major from Columbia, MO who transferred to CU Boulder from a community college in Kansas City. In addition to pursuing her engineering degree and...

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CU In Your Country - Latin America

Nov. 9, 2018

I just completed my fall travel and was fortunate to visit students in various parts of Latin America. While I didn’t get to visit all the countries in my territory (I’m looking at you, Canada, the Caribbean, and the rest of Latin America), I do hope to visit in the...

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Life at CU Boulder as an international transfer student

My name is Xuefei and I am an international transfer student who is currently studying at the University of Colorado Boulder. I spent a year and a half at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York prior to applying to become a Buff. My major is Computer Science. To give...

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CU Boulder in your country, Q&A

Oct. 26, 2018

Hello Future Buffs! I just returned from traveling across the globe, and I’m excited to share with you some insights about my time abroad and what makes CU Boulder so special. 1. Where are you right now? I just returned from 3 weeks in the Middle East and I am...

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Funding Tips: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Oct. 26, 2018

I’m not going to sugarcoat this: planning how you will pay for college takes some work-- but it is well worth it! If you’re willing to put in the time now, you can rest assured that you’ve explored all your options and took advantage of every possible cent available to...

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