Personal Resources for Graduate Students

"You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens." – Mandy Hale

Housing

• On-Campus or Near-Campus Graduate Student Housing
  Find graduate and family housing options at CU Boulder.
  Learn More
• Off-Campus Housing
  Support and resources for finding affordable off-campus housing.
  Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations

Childcare

• Childcare Resources
  Comprehensive list of childcare resources for university-affiliated parents.
  View Resources
• CU Boulder Childcare Center
  Prioritizes children of CU students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Reduced rates for students.
  Learn More

Disability Services

• Disability Support
  Ensures equal access for students with disabilities to courses, programs, and activities.
  Visit Disability Services

Health and Wellness

• Grad Resources (Care Beyond CU)
  Emotional and spiritual support for graduate students, including counseling and seminars.
  Explore Grad Resources
• Buff Pantry
  Weekly access to free food for students.
  Visit Buff Pantry
• Mobile Food Pantry
  Provides up to 30 pounds of food for graduate students, faculty, and staff in Boulder and Broomfield counties.
  Learn More
• Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
  Offers counseling and psychiatric services to students who have paid the mental health fee.
  Access CAPS
• Medical Services
  Primary care services covered by Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance.
  View Medical Services
• Health Promotion
  Outreach programs covering wellness topics, peer coaching, and educational classes.
  Visit Health Promotion
• Recreation Services
  Intramurals, fitness classes, and other recreational facilities and events.
  Learn More
• Dining Options
  • On-Campus Dining
  • University Memorial Center Dining
  • Near-Campus Dining (The Hill)

Transportation

• CU NightRide
  Free nighttime transportation for students, faculty, and staff within Boulder.
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• Parking and Transportation Resources
  Day parking passes available for $5.
  View Details

Emergency and Crisis Support

• Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)
  Free, confidential support for trauma, advocacy, and short-term counseling.
  Visit OVA
• Housing Insecurity Resources
  Emergency housing, financial assistance, and guides for campus and off-campus housing.
  View Resources
• Boulder County Food Assistance (SNAP)
  Food assistance for income-eligible households, including graduate students with dependents.
  Learn More
• Sexual Assault and Abuse Resources
  Help for sexual misconduct, intimate partner abuse, and stalking.
  Visit Resource Page
• Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC)
  • About OIEC
  • Report to OIEC
• Emergency Aid Fund
  Financial assistance for graduate students facing emergencies like accidents, family crises, or disasters.
  Learn More
• Fire Resources
  Support for students and staff affected by fires.
  View Resources

Institutional Resources

• Ombuds Office
  Confidential space for discussing university-related concerns.
  Visit Ombuds Office
• Student Support and Case Management (SSCM)
  Connects students with resources for mental health, housing insecurity, and more.
  View Details
• Student Legal Services
  Affordable legal help exclusively for CU Boulder students.
  Access Legal Services
• Leave of Absence
  Apply for time off from CU Boulder.
  Learn More