Student Life
CU-Boulder students come from all 50 states and approximately 100 countries, bringing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to campus. CU-Boulder is a major research university with a small college atmosphere, with 90 percent of full-time faculty members teaching undergraduate classes, and 85 percent of all undergraduate classes enrolling fewer than 50 students. Beyond the many outstanding academic and residence life opportunities, CU-Boulder students can also get involved in a variety of cocurricular activities. For more information, visit www.colorado.edu/prospective/freshman/studentlife.
Housing
Living in a campus residence hall is a great way for freshman students to make the transition to college life. Our residence halls promote a strong sense of friendship and community. CU-Boulder residence halls offer a complete living environment, with a variety of floor plans, lots of social activities, and additional services like academic tutoring. Many halls also contain dining centers, faculty and administrative offices, and small classrooms. As part of the first-year experience, students may participate in any one of a number of innovative residential academic programs (RAPs) or living and learning communities. Students participating in residential academic programs attend one or two selected courses right in their hall and take advantage of additional activities and opportunities.
Learn more on the Housing Website.
Activities
CU-Boulder offers students hundreds of recreational activities. More than 300 academic, political, social, religious, and recreational clubs are available. The Student Recreation Center offers more than 30 club sports and a large variety of intramural sports. As an NCAA Division I school, CU-Boulder participates in the Big 12 Conference and offers seven men's and nine women's intercollegiate teams.
CU Athletics-Catch the Spirit!
The University of Colorado, a member of the Big 12 conference, has an exciting varsity schedule of men's and women's sports events. To see this season's schedule for football, basketball, cross country, volleyball, soccer, and track and field go to www.CUBuffs.com. At this link you'll also find the latest athletic news, statistics, and updates.
