Current Students

 

Get the most out of your CMDI experience.

Getting involved and connecting with peers is an important part of the college experience.

We offer student media outlets and clubs, so students can gain hands-on experience and develop connections along the way.

CMDI students plan events like TEDxCU, produce sports broadcast shows, write for our award-winning online news source, pitch advertising and public relation campaign ideas to real companies, network with professionals and alumni in their fields, compete in national student competitions, get published in local news outlets, and foster community dialogue.

Looking for internships information?

  CMDI Career Services 

Undergraduate Advising

The CMDI advising team offers in-person and virtual appointments, which can be booked through Buff Portal Advising. 

 

Internship and Career Opportunities

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CMDI Career Services connects students and alumni with top employers in the fields of media, communication and information, with over 3,000 employers in the office’s database. The office also provides career counseling, resume reviews, workshops, career fairs, mock job interviews and more.

  CMDI Career Services 

Student Counseling Services

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers confidential, on-campus mental health and psychiatric services for a variety of concerns such as academics, anxiety, body image, depression, relationships, substance use and more. All services are remote this semester. 

Screening appointments can be scheduled through the patient portal. This is the first step for all clinical services. 

  • SilverCloud Health: CU’s online program to support emotional health and well-being at your own pace.
  • Peer Wellness Coaching: Free service available to all CU Boulder students. Attend one-on-one virtual meetings with peer coaches to help set and achieve wellness goals. Schedule a session online. 
  • CAPS hosts workshops on a variety of topics. View upcoming dates for workshops on managing anxiety, practicing mindfulness, determining ways to coping with emotions, and methods to manage stress.
  • Health and Wellness Services also hosts workshops. Visit their site for workshops on managing anxiety, practicing healthy sleeping habits, and managing stress.
  • Feel Good Fridays is a drop-in group that lead you through a powerful guided meditation to help you reduce stress, relax and feel better.  

Trinity Bryant

CMDI Embedded Therapist
Wellness
trinity.bryant@colorado.edu

CMDI in D.C.

Intern and learn in the nation's capital

Challenge yourself, hone your professional skills and explore one of America’s most dynamic cities through CMDI in D.C. You'll complete a customized internship while exploring a new city and discovering yourself.

  Explore CMDI in D.C. 

Opportunities in CMDI

The Vault

 

Equipment / Labs

As a CMDI student, you will gain access to podcasting booths, broadcasting studios, an immersive media lab, equipment vaults and more.  The equipment vaults"include hundreds of cameras, audio and light equipment, along with other gear, available for all CMDI students to check out free to rent. Develop your portfolio and experience by learning and practicing various brands and styles.

See the equipment website for details →

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CMDI 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 

Students in class.

Students in Radio 1190

Be Involved

Our approach is one of connection— how people connect to the built environment, to technology, to the media and to one another. Our college is a lively creative hub with dozens of student clubs in design, technology, journalism, advertising and more. We offer unique opportunities to study in media and cultural capitals in the U.S., South America and Europe.

Be Involved ​

 

Student Work

At CMDI, 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.

View the Gallery 

Collage of student work
Grad student coaching student

 

Research and Creative Work

The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information is home to several internationally recognized centers of academic excellence that provide valuable new research and insight on contemporary issues: 

  • Center for Communication and Democratic Engagement
  • Center for Documentary and Ethnographic Media
  • Center for Environmental Journalism
  • Center for Media, Religion and Culture
  • Center for Race, Media and Technology
  • Immersive Media Lab
  • Media Archaeology Lab
  • Media Economies Design Lab
  • NEST Studio for the Arts

Learn more