Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add/drop/withdraw from a class? You can accomplish any schedule changes through the registration page on your CU Connect account under the Courses tab. Important dates and deadlines can be found on the registrar’s website (http://registrar.colorado.edu/). The registrar’s website also has important information about course repetition, course reservation, the Time Out Program (TOP) and withdrawal from the university.

How do I know what core or major courses I still need to take? All students have access to the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) 24 hours a day. The degree audit is an invaluable tool to see how courses apply toward requirements and what still needs to be completed. If you are interested in possibly changing majors, you can also run an audit for that major to see how your classes could be applied.

Which classes do I need to take for my major? Every department at CU has a website. The Integrative Physiology Department has valuable information and clearly outlines major requirements on its website at http://www.colorado.edu/intphys/index.html. This is a useful resource for major requirements, internship and research opportunities as well as important departmental news. Your advisor is also an important resource in clarifying requirements and assisting you through your academic career at CU.

How can I be sure a course from another school will transfer to CU? How do I know if it will apply to a core or major requirement? It is recommended that you have any transfer coursework preapproved. For core or elective classes you will need to complete the preapproval form which can be found on the Academic Advising Center website (http://www.colorado.edu/aac/index.html). On the left side of the screen click on "Petitions/Forms" then select "Transfer Credit Pre-Approval". Follow the directions and be as specific as possible under the "major or core requirement" column (ex. If you want a calculus class to come in as MATH 1300 then be sure to specify MATH 1300 in that column). You will turn the form in to Woodbury 109 for approval which takes three to six weeks. If the transfer course needs to be approved for a department specific course (IPHY 3410, IPHY 3415, IPHY 3470 etc.) then you will need to bring the course description and syllabus in to your advisor for approval.

What are the best courses to take to get into a medical/dental/nursing/physical therapy program? The Pre-Health advisors are best suited to answer those types of questions (http://www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/aacforstudents/prehealth.html ). In general it is recommended to take the more challenging courses, when an option is available. Usually it is not only GPA, but also test scores and relevant experience that help improve an applicants chances of admittance. The Pre-Health website also has information regarding the pre-requisites for various health care career paths; available under the "Health Careers" heading on the left side of the page. If you are curious about a specific program’s preferences, we encourage you to contact that school directly.

Can I take courses through Continuing Education to meet A&S core or major requirements? Yes, some courses offered through Continuing Education have been approved to meet A&S core requirements, just be sure to double check when registering. Look for courses under "Distance-Independent Learning". You can choose a course that is self paced and gives you one year to complete it, or a term-based course that has a specific window of time for the course objectives to be completed in. The CU tuition does not include any courses taken through Continuing Education. For a list of courses and more information on the Continuing Education Program, please visit their website at http://conted.colorado.edu/.

How do I add/change/drop a major or minor? Each department on campus handles this a bit differently. In general, students interested in adding or changing majors need to attend a prospective major meeting, either in person or online, and complete the appropriate paperwork. A complete list of majors and minors offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and information on how to declare each is available under "Majors/Minors/IUT" on the Academic Advising Center website http://www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/aacforstudents/index.html