Quick Links
Welcome! We know that navigating a large university like CU Boulder may sometimes feel overwhelming. This page is designed to help you quickly find important information and/or to clarify the most appropriate point of contact for your inquiry.
There are a few essential links we would like to highlight first:
- Spring 2025 Academic Calendar- Key dates and deadlines for the current semester, all in one place.
- Students page- Office of the Registrar website- Contains a wealth of information on a wide variety of topics. You might be surprised at how many different questions can be answered from this one starting point. A number of the links in the "Common Topics and FAQs" section below will lead you back to a page within the Registrar's website.
- Arts & Sciences Policies & Requirements- University Catalog- An important source of information for A&S students. We find that we are frequently referring back to the University Catalog when answering questions. Use the "Programs of Study" menu underneath "Policies & Requirements" to find major and minor requirements as well as example plans of study.
Common Topics and FAQs
Academic Standing
What does my standing mean? What's next?
Read the Academic Standing page
How do I get back into good academic standing?
Meet with your Academic Advisor and Academic Coach
Suspended or dismissed? Read our Reinstatement and Readmission page
Accommodations
I am in need of academic accommodations. How do I set that up?
Register with Disability Services
Course Alert
I received one or more course alerts. What does that mean?
Read our Course Alert page
What should I do?
Meet with your Academic Advisor
Consider Academic Coaching
Degree Audit
I have questions or concerns about something I am seeing in my degree audit. Who can help clarify?
Contact your Academic Advisor or schedule an appointment
Education Abroad
I want to study abroad. Where do I start?
Get started with Education Abroad
I am about to go abroad and have questions.
Check the Accepted Student Guide
I just returned from abroad and have questions.
Check the Returning to CU page
Majors/Minors/Certificates
How do I change or add a major, minor, or certificate?
Visit the Change or Add a Major, Minor or Certificate page for clarification
Grade Replacement
Can I retake a class for grade replacement? How does the process work?
Read the Retake a Course for Grade Replacement page
Graduation
I have questions about commencement.
Spring 2025 Commencement
I have questions about my department recognition ceremony.
Spring 2025 Recognition Ceremonies
I have other graduation-related questions.
Graduating Student FAQs
General FAQs
Prepare to Graduate
Pre-Graduation Checklist
Holds
I have one or more holds. How do I get them removed?
See the Resolve Your Holds & To-Do Items page
Intra-University Transfer (IUT)
I want to change, add, or drop a degree program. Where do I start?
Read the CU Boulder Intra-University Transfer Page
Shortcuts to the specific IUT pages for:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
- College of Media, Communication and Information
- College of Music
- Leeds School of Business
- Program in Environmental Design
- School of Education
Petitions
I have questions about a petition that I want to submit or have submitted.
Check our Forms and Petitions page for information on A&S-related petitions
Contact A&S Academic Operations for questions about a petition you have already submitted
Registration
When do I register for classes? When can I make changes to my schedule?
Check the Registration Calendar
Check the Add & Drop Calendar
How do I add/drop/swap classes? How do waitlists work?
See the Register for Classes page
I am receiving an error message. How do I resolve the problem?
Check the Enrollment Errors page
Transfer Credits
How can I find courses at another institution that will transfer back to CU Boulder?
Use Transferology
Instructions: Will My Courses Transfer?
Instructions: Find a Replacement Course
I have questions about transfer credit evaluation.
See the A&S Transfer Credit Evaluation page
Tutoring
I am in need of tutoring. Where do I start?
Check out our Tutoring Resources page
Withdrawal
I need to withdraw from the current semester. How does the process work? What do I need to know?
Read the Withdraw from the Semester page
I am seeking a withdrawal from a previous semester or semesters due to extenuating circumstances. How does the process work? What do I need to know?
Read the Retroactive Withdrawal Petition page
General Referrals
Bursar's Office: For questions related to tuition and billing
Career Services: For students seeking career advising
Housing & Dining: For questions related to housing
Office of Financial Aid: For questions related to financial aid
Scholarship Services: For questions related to scholarships
Student Support and Case Management: If you have concerns about a student and are not sure what to do
General Search Tip
When looking for information, using Google can often be quicker and more effective than trying to navigate solely within the CU Boulder website. For example, if you want to change your major but do not know how, simply Google something like, "CU Boulder how to change major." That should help you get directly to the information you need.