Welcome to CMCI!

Embarking on your college career is an exciting process, and one that can lead to some questions. Here, you'll find resources specific to incoming first-year students at the College of Media, Communication and Information. 

What is the role of advisors?

We serve as partners in your college experience. We'll help you establish your academic goals, and understand what your academic options are as you progress through any majors and secondary areas of study.

First-Year Advisors

Kira Hachtel

Kira Hachtel

First Year Advisor
CMCI Advising • First Year Advising
Advises: First-year students, last names M-Z | Transfer students
kira.hachtel@colorado.edu
Anna Hemming

Anna Hemming

First Year Advisor
CMCI Advising • First Year Advising
Advises: First-year students, last names A-L | Dean's Scholars
anna.hemming@colorado.edu

What is your role as a student?

Engage with us! Come prepared to discuss your experiences and academic goals. We'd love for you to partner with us so we can help you reach your full potential.

Action Steps:

  • Complete the Online Experience.
  • Submit all final transcripts to transcripts@colorado.edu
  • Become familiar with placement exam information for math, writing and foreign languages. 
  • Select an enrollment window using Buff Portal. Everyone will have equal access to classes, regardless of your enrollment window! First-Year Academic Advisors will be available to answer quick questions (5 minutes per student) via Zoom the night before your enrollment window opens, from 6 to 7 p.m. Mountain Time. Please check your email for more information.

Understanding Your Student Info

Identikey: The first two letters of your first name + the first two letters of your last name, and four letters. You will use this to log into your CU profile and access services like BuffPortal. Students must activate their identikey. 

Student ID #: A nine-digit number, different from the number on your BuffOneCard. It may start with 109.

Check your CU email! This is the email that you are expected to use for all CU communication. This could take a couple of different forms: firstname.lastname@colorado.edu or youridentikey@colorado.edu.