Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Advising Resources

The Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Advising Resource page provides information for Academic Advisors and Coaches to support current undergraduate students who would like to change, add, or drop a degree program involving two different colleges/schools/programs within CU Boulder. If you have questions, please refer to the IUT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) webpage or email IUT@colorado.edu.

Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Advising Steps

1. Assist students in learning more about their intended college/school/program
   • Run a "What If" Degree Audit with the student
   • Explore the CU Boulder Program Catalog and sample four-year plans
2. Create an IUT Intent Tag
   • Complete an IUT Intent Tag Form for any student with an interest in an IUT
   • Access student IUT progress on the IUT Dashboard (updated every Monday)
3. Encourage students to prepare for IUT Meetings/Workshop
   • Demonstrate the "Meet with a Different Advisor" tile in Buff Portal Advising
   • Introduce the IUT Guide, IUT General webpage and the IUT college/school/program webpage
4. Support students as they consider their IUT fit
   • Inform students with Veteran and Military Affairs, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), and the Herbst Academic Center to meet with their advisors
   • Share financial resources relevant to the IUT process such as, Bursar's Office, Office of Financial Aid, and CU Boulder Scholarships
5. Assist students in creating a parallel plan
   • Discuss similar majors with the CU Boulder Majors Card Source resources
   • Propose minor and certificate options
6. Advise students to apply as early as possible
   • Explain that students to apply by the Priority Consideration Deadlines for full consideration of their IUT Application
   • Assist students in determining when they are eligible for admission or “On Track” status

Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Intent Tag

CU Boulder Academic Advisors and Coaches can complete the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Intent Tag Form to highlight current CU Boulder undergraduate students who have indicated a future interest to complete an IUT. The IUT Intent Tag can be added, removed, or changed with a brief OnBase form, available through this webpage and in the “Links” section in the Buff Portal Advising fly-out panel. An overview of IUT Intent Tag data is available through the IUT Dashboard. 

Advisors should tag any student indicating an intention to enter a college/school/program by:

• Enrolling in IUT prerequisite courses
• Raising their GPA to meet an IUT requirement
• Attending an information or workshop
• Contacting an advisor in their intended field of study
• Declaring a dual degree/licensure program

For more information, review the IUT Intent Tag Form instructions. Please Note: You must log in with your CU Boulder Credentials. If you are off-campus, you must be on the VPN.

Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Dashboard

Access the IUT Dashboard to interact with data from IUT Applications and IUT Intent Tags. The IUT Dashboard is a useful way to gain an overview of IUT student activity and support prospective IUT students.

Please email IUT@colorado.edu to request access to the IUT Dashboard for you or anyone on your team. Please Note: You must log in with your CU Boulder Credentials. If you are off-campus, you must be on the VPN.