Tips from Our Admission Counselors

So you’re #BoulderBound? Congratulations! We are incredibly excited to welcome you to the Forever Buffs family. Choosing your college takes time, effort and maybe too many trips to the counseling office, but you did it. And now we’re here to help you with the rest of the way to your...

Join our College Signing Day social celebration, Wednesday May 1. Be a part of our Instagram social media challenge for a chance to win great prizes and Buff gear throughout the day! Simply follow the rules listed below in order to enter the competition and have a chance to win...

You’re coming to Colorado! CU Boulder rests at the end of your travel itinerary, but where will you rest once you get here? Do not put off finding housing any longer. A first-year Freshman is required to live in the residence halls, but options can be limited, especially if you...

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your acceptance to the University of Colorado Boulder. Your first task after being admitted should be to celebrate - we had a very academically competitive applicant pool this year. So go ahead, high five that teacher who wrote you a letter of recommendation, call family...

Deciding which college to attend involves many factors, but 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. If you are in the process of making a decision and considering CU, here are...

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...

As you begin to narrow down your top college choices, a visit to campus can be crucial in helping make that final decision. The place you choose is the place you will call home for the next four years; it’s the place where you will sleep, eat, breathe, socialize and...

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...

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...

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...