First-Year Students

How do you communicate creatively?

For us, it’s through data, words, strategy, media. It’s sharing a story—a message—and creating ways to inform and connect.

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CMCI offers six undergraduate majors to prepare students with the expertise and versatility they will need to thrive in a rapidly evolving communication landscape.

Students learn to collaborate effectively in groups, leverage resources and develop new understandings of how people interact with each other, media and technology.

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

Communication

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.

Opportunities in CMCI

 

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.

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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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Collage of student work

The Vault

 

Equipment / Labs

As a CMCI 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 CMCI students to check out free to rent. Develop your portfolio and experience by learning and practicing various brands and styles.

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Finding your herd

The transition to college life is exciting—but it can also be intimidating. In CommRAP—the Communication and Society Residential Academic Program—you will immediately find a sense of community, making friends and getting connected to important university resources. You will live, study, take classes, create and enjoy social events in your residence hall as you make Boulder your home. 

Environmental design students are automatically assigned to housing in a special living-learning community in Willard Hall. Other CMDI majors can elect to live in CommRAP, in Buckingham Hall.

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Applying to CMCI

We are excited you are considering CU Boulder. As you prepare your application, some important factors for you to consider include understanding our holistic admission review process, cost and funding opportunities, necessary components for a completed application, and next steps after you apply.
 

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:

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.