Transfer Timeline

• Explore our academic programs
• Research cost and finances
• Discover what's here with visit opportunities, campus videos, transfer housing options, what life is like as a Buff and much more.

• Join our communication list to learn about our academic programs, events, community and so much more.
• Schedule a transfer admission appointment—Prospective students who have not submitted an application can meet one-on-one, virtually, with an admission representative to discuss a plan for transferring to CU Boulder.
• Contact a pre-transfer advisor—A pre-transfer advisor can help you choose courses at your current institution to facilitate your transfer to CU Boulder and understand degree requirements for your desired major.
• Take a virtual tour—Explore our immersive and interactive undergraduate academics tour or our student life tour.
• Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @FutureBuffs and join a live social event to learn about the application process, transfer credit, registering for classes, campus life, how to chat with a current student and more.
• Military students: Visit the Veteran & Military Affairs website for more information regarding the processing of GI Bill and other military education benefits, as well as information regarding campus resources available to our veteran and active-duty population.

You are automatically considered for transfer scholarships up until the June 1 admission application deadline for fall enrollment, but more are available via the CU Boulder Scholarship Application. To gain access to the scholarship application, you must submit an admission application several days before the June 15 deadline.  However, you do not need to be admitted to apply. We recommend you apply early to meet this deadline.

• Spring and summer applicants: You may submit a FAFSA for spring and summer terms, but institutional aid and scholarships are awarded every academic year starting with the fall semester.

Admission decisions for transfer students are made on a rolling basis. You will typically hear an admission decision update between four and six weeks after you have submitted a completed application and all supporting materials. While you are waiting for an admission decision, we suggest that you do the following to prepare for possible admission:

• Visit the I've submitted my application section of our website to learn about next steps, including applying for scholarships and learning about our Buff community.

• Confirm your intent to enroll and activate your IdentiKey. This will enable you to sign up for a mandatory Transfer Student Orientation session and register for classes. See the confirmation phase steps below.
• Review your transfer credit evaluation and submit any additional information including syllabi.
• Connect with current CU Boulder transfer students and other prospective transfer students by joining the CU Boulder transfer student Facebook group.
• Contact a pre-transfer advisor - Newly admitted transfer students can meet with a pre-transfer advisor to discuss applicability of transfer credit, an estimated time to degree completion and next steps to ensure a successful transition.
• Visit the Transfer - Admitted section of our website for more information.

We encourage you to confirm your intent to enroll as soon as possible after you have been admitted to give yourself time to complete important next steps such as:

• Sign up for Transfer Student Orientation (TSO). Participation is required with virtual orientation dates available in July. You will be able to register for classes during your orientation session. If you have not selected an orientation date by July 14, the Registrar will add you automatically to the July 23–August 8 course registration window.
• Complete the Online Experience and take Placement Assessments through your Buff Portal. You must complete this step before attending Transfer Student Orientation.
• Submit your official high school and college transcripts and documents. Final review and approval can take up to 5 weeks and must be completed before you can register for classes at orientation. Submit by mail or email. 

Visit the Transfer - Confirm section of our website for more information and additional next steps.