Undergraduate Resources

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences continually find creative ways to make the world better, and they build on skills brought on by A&S' interdisciplinary, liberal arts education. 

In A&S, you can engage in research alongside faculty and industry mentors. Find your fit from the programs below, talk to faculty and academic advisors or investigate open positions in campus research facilities.

How does this look lived out?

Research Opportunity Highlights

Provides a community for highly motivated and academically prepared undergraduate students and offers opportunities for intellectual engagement through honors courses, academic-inspired events, and honors thesis research and creative work.

For undergraduate students who are passionate about mental health and building a world in which every young person thrives.

 

CUREs offer students hands-on experience doing original research in classroom-based courses. Learn more about CUREs and find those available by-major.

RIO offers funding for exceptional ideas and promotes research and creative works to a global audience. As the campus' hub for innovation, they are an excellent resource for beginning to explore research and creative work.

The National Science Foundation funds a large number of research opportunities through its REU Sites program. CU Boulder has several REU programs, check with your department or area of interest.

Provides top-notch hands-on training for undergraduate students in social science research. They admit undergraduates as STUDIO fellows who are matched with faculty projects and paid to work as research assistants.

UROP facilitates participation in faculty-mentored research projects. You can earn funding of at least $1,500 and the program is flexible, allowing research study in any academic area university-wide and at any point during the year.

Academic support

Academic advisors and coaches help you reflect on your strengths, explore interests and thoughtfully plan your academic experience. 

Interested in the health professions? Get personalized guidance to explore careers, find your interests and prepare for professional school applications.

If you need help organizing accommodations or making your classes accessible, disability services can help make sure you have the support you need.

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports all CU Boulder students with a variety of ways to connect.

 

Get help identifying issues and finding resources by working collaboratively with a case manager.

There are many tutoring resources at CU Boulder that A&S Academic Advising and Coaching have compiled into a comprehensive list.

Need help with your academic or career path?

Academic advising

At CU Boulder, there are countless opportunities to take your college experience to another level. The best place to begin is by speaking with your academic advisor.

Schedule an advising appointment