Are you having trouble deciding what classes to register for next semester? Do you need help curating an academic path for your time at CU Boulder? Use Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab as a resource as you navigate your time at CU Boulder. While this doesn’t replace appointments with your assigned academic advisor, it is a valuable tool to get the advising help you need quickly and conveniently.

All students can use Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab regardless of year, major or college. No matter where you are on your college journey, advising is a great tool to help you stay on track. 

  • Appointments can be made in Buff Portal Advising or by emailing advising@colorado.edu.
  • Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab is in the Center for Academic Success & Engagement (CASE) east building on the second floor.

Why should you visit Ralphie's Advising Help Lab?

At Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab, you will work with advisors who are knowledgeable and ready to help you at any stage in your academic career. They will listen to your concerns and work with you to find the best solutions for your individual situation.

Advisors can also assist with: 

  • Dropping courses
  • Switching majors
  • Finding campus resources

While Ralphie’s Advising Help Lab doesn’t replace appointments with your academic advisor, we are a supplemental resource that can allow students to access general advising or enrollment help quickly and conveniently.

Please note: An appointment with your assigned academic advisor is required to remove advising holds. Academic advising appointments can be scheduled through Buff Portal Advising.