Fee Waivers for Graduate Assistants
Eligible graduate assistants receive a waiver for most fees as part of their compensation package. See Graduate Student Appointment Information.
Mandatory fees support student services, student activities, technology, capital construction and need-based financial aid. Fees are charged per semester and are based on your college level (undergraduate or graduate) and the number of credit hours and classes in which you are enrolled.
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The Arts & Cultural Enrichment Fee supports visual and performing arts experiences for students, including in-person and virtual opportunities. Student-supported and approved by administration and Board of Regents in 1995. This fee is mandatory for all students except eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package.
The Athletic Fee originated as Title IX funding for women's athletics and supports quality intercollegiate athletics programs and reduces student ticket prices. It was originally mandated by the Board of Regents in 1980 and eliminated for graduate and law students beginning in Fall 2018. The Athletic Fee is mandatory for undergraduate students. It is not charged in the summer.
$0 for 3 or fewer credit hours
$28.50 per semester for 4 or more credit hours
The Bike Program Fee provides support to the CU Boulder Bicycle Program and includes bike registration and emergency repair, maintenance clinics, rental of Buff Bikes and more. This fee was student-initiated and approved by the Board of Regents in 1991. It was originally combined with the Transit Pass Fee and was called the Student Bus & Bike Programs Fee. This fee is mandatory for all students except eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package.
Colorado Resident Undergraduates: The amount listed here is for Guarantee Group S. It may vary slightly for tuition guarantee groups A–P. Please see Tuition & Fee Rate Sheets for your group's exact amount.
The Career Services Fee provides students with help deciding on a major, professional career counseling, skills presentations, video practice interviews, recommendation files, online listings of internship and career opportunities, on-campus and virtual interviewing, virtual career and internship fairs and other online resources. Appointments with career advisors can be scheduled via phone, email or Zoom. This fee was approved by the Board of Regents in 2001 and increased from $9 to $12 in Fall 2014. It is not charged during summer term. Learn more about Career Services. This fee is mandatory for all students except Law JD students, graduate students in status D, and eligible graduate assistants (who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package).
The Law Graduation Fee covers costs of the graduation recognition ceremony and reception for Law JD, LLM and MSL students who have successfully completed Colorado Law’s program. (This fee is not included in the compensation package for eligible graduate assistants and therefore it is not waived.)
The Law Student SVCS/Activity Fee supports various student organizations and activities, including competitions, journals, guest speakers, attendance at regional and national student organization meetings and other activities. The use of fees is determined by the student-led Student Fee Committee, which is comprised mostly of students. (This fee is not included in the compensation package for eligible graduate assistants and therefore it is not waived.)
Health and Wellness Services offers a range of services on campus to support CU Boulder students' health and well-being including six mental health sessions for this fee. Services are available online, over the phone, in person and virtually. This fee is mandatory for all students except Law JD students, graduate students in status D, and eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package.
Colorado Resident Undergraduates: The amount listed here is for Guarantee Group S. It may vary slightly for tuition guarantee groups A–P. Please see Tuition & Fee Rate Sheets for your group's exact amount.
The full Recreation Center Expansion Fee of $106.96 is for the construction bonds and operation costs for expanded student recreation facilities. The base fee of $85.27 is for the construction bonds for the debt services portion of the fee. This fee was voted on and passed by the student body in 2011 to support the Recreation Center Expansion Renovation Project. Paying the full Student Activity Fee as well as the full Rec Center Expansion Fee gives students access to the on-campus recreation center at no additional cost. The Student Recreation Center houses state-of-the art cardio equipment, aerobic studio, indoor climbing wall, free-weight room, indoor and outdoor pools, an ice arena, indoor running track and much more. This fee is mandatory for all students except graduate students in status D and eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package.
$85.27 per semester (base fee) for one class of 5 or fewer credit hours
$106.96 per semester (full fee) for one class of more than 5 hours
$106.96 per semester (full fee) for more than one class, any number of hours
Colorado Resident Undergraduates: The amount listed here is for Guarantee Group S. It may vary slightly for tuition guarantee groups A–P. Please see Tuition & Fee Rate Sheets for your group's exact amount.
The CU Boulder Student Government (CUSG) manages the Student Activity Fee. This fee supports CUSG student activities (some of which are permanent) including but not limited to University Memorial Center facilities, student government operations, the E-Center, the Student Recreation Center, the Center for Student Involvement, the Cultural Events Board, the Volunteer Resource Center, Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations (assists students with finding available off-campus properties/roommates, advertising sublets, free lease reviews by an attorney, and landlord/tenant issues), and CU Schools and Colleges’ student governing boards. Paying the full Student Activity Fee as well as the full Rec Center Expansion Fee gives students access to the on-campus recreation center at no additional cost.
This fee is mandatory for all students except eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package depending on the number of credit hours/classes in which they are enrolled. Graduate students in status D are charged the base fee of $48.01.
$48.01 per semester (base fee) for one class of 5 or fewer credit hours
$302.80 per semester (full fee) for one class of more than 5 hours
$302.80 per semester (full fee) for more than one class, any number of hours
Colorado Resident Undergraduates: The amount listed here is for Guarantee Group S. It may vary slightly for tuition guarantee groups A–P. Please see Tuition & Fee Rate Sheets for your group's exact amount.
The Student Computing Fee is allocated to the Office of Information Technology (OIT) for student-oriented IT services. It helps fund student access to and support for technology beyond basic IT infrastructure and services that foster connection, collaboration, learning and student success. This includes learning management systems, collaboration tools, technology-equipped learning spaces and labs, and Buff Portal, allowing for learning and engagement from anywhere in the world. This fee originated in 1990. It is student- and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs-supported, with approval from the Board of Regents. This fee is mandatory for all students except eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package.
$33.62 per semester for 6 or fewer credit hours
$67.24 per semester for 7 or more credit hours
The Student Health Fee partially supports the operations of Health and Wellness Services as well as campuswide public health efforts such as emergency planning, infection surveillance, immunization compliance and health education. This fee also provides access to all services at the health centers as well as free services including flu shots, injury screening and nutrition consultation.
This fee is mandatory for students, even if health insurance is waived. The only exceptions are for eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package and graduate students in status D if enrolling in the student health plan.
Colorado Resident Undergraduates: The amount listed here is for Guarantee Group S. It may vary slightly for tuition guarantee groups A–P. Please see Tuition & Fee Rate Sheets for your group's exact amount.
The Student Information System Fee was a mandatory fee charged to all students for maintenance and upkeep of the four-campus student online computer systems (Campus Solutions). Each campus of the four-campus system contributed to this support. This fee was approved by the Board of Regents in 1984. This fee is still charged to Colorado resident undergraduates in tuition guarantee groups A–O as part of the tuition and fee guarantee. This fee was eliminated in Summer 2020 for all other students including nonresident undergraduates, international undergraduates, graduate students and Colorado resident undergraduates beginning with tuition guarantee group P and forward.
$7 per semester
The Transit Pass Fee allows students unlimited use of public transportation (see Bus Information and Updates and RTD College Pass Program) including light rail in Boulder County, Broomfield, Westminster and Denver. It also includes service to Denver International Airport (DIA), see SkyRide Bus. It does not include special services such as Broncos Ride and Rockies Ride. Each semester, every student is issued a bus pass that can be used in conjunction with the Buff OneCard. This fee is student-initiated and was approved by the Board of Regents in 1991. This fee was originally combined with the Bike Program Fee. The Transit Pass Fee is mandatory for all students except eligible graduate assistants who receive a waiver for this fee as part of their compensation package.
Colorado Resident Undergraduates: The amount listed here is for Guarantee Group S. It may vary slightly for tuition guarantee groups A–P. Please see Tuition & Fee Rate Sheets for your group's exact amount.
