Student Resources

Student Resources

The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado offers many academic support services. Some of these are listed here with links to relevant schedules

  • The Blanca Nodes are high performance machines that students have access to for research computing
  • CU Boulder's VPN service provides a secure connection to the campus network from any location for access to campus resources
  • The Office of Information Technology Services (OIT) offers IT support for students as well as common tech services
  • Students can obtain free licenses for MATLAB and Mathematica for educational purposes

Research is a fundamental aspect of graduate student education. Many students utilize outside funding to be able to achieve their research goals. Below you will find a compiled list of various fellowships and grants available to graduate students and postdocs. If you are interested in additional funding, please explore the list of opportunities and feel free to contact the graduate chair for assistance.

Fellowships/Awards for Graduate Students

Fellowships for Postdocs

Resources available to students in distress

·      Alcohol and Substance Abuse Resources

·      Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) including after hours crisis services

·      Don't Ignore It: For seeking confidential support, reporting concerns, and learning skills for helping as friends and bystanders. Don't ignore harassment, discriminatory actions, unwanted sexual behavior, an abusive partner, and stalking.

·      National Graduate Student Crisis Line

·      Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance​

·      Office of Victim Assistance

·      Quick Assist: A guide provided by Student Affairs to help faculty and staff identify and refer distressed students.

·      Student Legal Services

·      Health and Wellness Services

Additional Off-Campus Resources:

·      Alcoholics Anonymous

·      Domestic Violence Crisis Services

·      Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)

·      National Graduate Student Crisis Line, (877) GRAD-HLP or (877) 472-3457

·      Safehouse

About Travel Grants for APPM Grad Students:
The Graduate Committee met in September 2025 to complete a strategic budgeting exercise for its 2025–26 discretionary funds. We’re pleased to open applications for limited APPM support to help graduate students present their research at professional conferences (e.g., SIAM, APS, AGU). This program exists to ensure students can attend and present when other funding is insufficient—strengthening APPM’s international profile and our students’ professional development.
 
Funding:
-Up to $1,500 per student for eligible costs (travel, registration, lodging, per diem).
-A presentation is required (talk or poster).
 
Eligibility & How to Apply: The applicant must…
1. Be an APPM graduate student in good standing with an advisor that endorses the application.
2. Submit proof of accepted presentation (e.g., conference program or acceptance email).
3. Demonstrate they have applied to all other relevant funding sources before requesting departmental funds:
   a. Conference/ society travel grant
   b. CU Boulder Graduate School Travel Grant.
   c. Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) Travel Grant.
   d. Advisor research funds (confirmation required).
4. Submit a detailed travel budget estimate and complete a CU travel request form.
 
Application Process:
-All application materials should be sent to the Graduate Program Assistant (GPA) at amgradco@colorado.edu.
-Applications must be received at least a month before the conference date. Note, students may still apply if the appropriate Grad School or GPSG windows have not opened yet, but must apply to these and send proof at the earliest possible date.
-The GPA will verify that documentation is complete and then forward the request to the Graduate Committee.
-The Graduate Committee reviews requests on a case-by-case basis and determines award amounts.
-Awardees must submit a brief post-trip note (1–2 paragraphs) summarizing the presentation and benefits to their research/professional development.
 
Program Philosophy: Departmental travel funds are supplemental insurance, not a first resort. Please treat them as a safety net to promote equitable access when other sources do not fully cover costs.
 
Questions: Please direct any questions to the Grad Chair or amgradco@colorado.edu.