Create your personal journey
College is about being who you want to be. At CU Boulder, we value individual expression and offer many opportunities to connect on campus, in Boulder, across Colorado and internationally.
Are you...
An entrepreneur? From New Venture Challenge to Silicon Flatirons, CU Boulder gives students the opportunity to network with Boulder's local entrepreneurial community and gain hands-on experience.
A visionary? We're a top 25 college for students who want to change the world (Business Insider, 2016).
A naturalist? With more than 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains in our backyard, the opportunities to explore the outdoors are endless.
A traveler? We encourage our students to step out and explore, to meet new people and see the world from new perspectives, which is why we offer 400+ Education Abroad programs in 65 countries. But, you don’t have to travel the world to have a global experience at CU Boulder. The university hosts the Conference on World Affairs each year as well as iFest, which is the largest student run organization on campus.
A volunteer? With 450+ clubs and organizations on campus, and 300 organizations collaborating with the Volunteer Resource Center, students can get involved and explore passion projects.
An athlete? Get involved in varsity or club sports on campus, and cheer on our Division I Buffs.
A creative? Join a vibrant community of artists who will inspire you to expand your imaginative horizons.
A researcher? As a Tier I research university with 11 research institures and 90 research centers on campus, CU Boulder provides the ideal environment to feed your curiosity and connect with innovators in your field.
Whatever your interests and goals may be, CU Boulder has a place for you!
Written by CU Boulder Office of Admissions
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