Transfer Students

Explore Undergraduate Programs

Each degree at CMCI is designed for creators, connectors and problem solvers.

You communicate well, and you’re ready to expand your practice. Critically consider how our conversations, symbols and human interactions influence our surrounding cultures.

Media Production

You see innovative ways to help media evolve, but you just need a place to explore. Learn how and why some creative practices work well, and create new, innovative forms of media.

Information Science

You connect the dots of data and analyze the meaning behind complex interactions between people and information sources.

Journalism

You tell stories and you tell them well. Bridge traditional concepts with emerging methods, becoming an effective storyteller of the 21st century.

Media Studies

You love media, so why not analyze them? Explore how media shape the way people think, act and relate to the world.

Strategic Communication

You like to tell the stories of brands and organizations creatively, while overcoming any issues or challenges.

Transferring to CU Boulder

As you prepare your application for transferring to CU Boulder, some important factors for you to consider include understanding our transfer process, what prerequisites you will need, cost and funding opportunities, necessary components for a completed application, and next steps after you apply.

Prerequisites & Credits

How to Apply

After You Apply

Cost & Finances

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Visit Programs

See for yourself if this is the right fit for you by joining CU Boulder and CMCI events. Visit opportunities range from general campus tours to full-day admissions events, and from CMCI-specific half-day events to personalized CMCI visits. Below are some of the options available for the 2023-24 academic year:

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Connect With Us

Reach out to your admission counselor, browse tips from our admissions counselors, find out when we will be visiting your area and connect with us @FutureBuffs on social.

Opportunities in CMCI

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Scholarships

The College of Media, Communication and Information offers a number of automatic consideration merit scholarships for freshmen and over 25 scholarships for continuing students that require an application.

Prospective freshmen are automatically considered for CMCI Merit Scholarships based on the strength of their admissions application. Awards are made in conjunction with the CU Boulder Esteemed Scholars Program as well as the Presidential Scholarship.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CMCI believes academic programs are only excellent when everyone has a real chance to succeed. We strive to be a supportive learning community where diversity, equity and inclusion genuinely thrive.

Learn more about DEI

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Be Involved

Students will still have the opportunity to build community and get involved. Many of our student clubs and media organizations will be holding virtual club meetings, holding online events, and supporting peers through community building on social media and via the campus Zoom platform.

Many club meetings may occur online. We are committed to continuing this important leadership and community building opportunities for students.

Be Involved

Student Work

At CMCI, you can start creating work you’re proud of from day one. Through hands-on projects and other opportunities, you will develop a range of skills while building your portfolio. Check out our student media gallery to get an idea of what you can create.

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