Admissions
Why CU Boulder School of Education?
The School of Education offers a supportive community dedicated to preparing educators and leaders who are passionate about democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. We offer teacher licensure, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. We pride ourselves on our innovative and engaging coursework, mentorship, meaningful learning experiences, and deep commitments to equity and justice, which are thoughtfully woven into all that we do. We aim to provide a supportive and inclusive community that inspires creativity and encourages all our students to fulfill their dreams of becoming influential educational leaders.
Between our student experience, scholarship offerings and our degree options, we work to create life-changing opportunities for students, beginning with the admissions process and lasting well beyond when students graduate.
Please introduce yourself and request information for our undergraduate or graduate programs if you have any questions!
Want to learn more?
If you have questions about undergraduate programs, please contact edadvise@colorado.edu. For graduate studies inquiries, please contact soe.gradvise@colorado.edu.
Events for Prospective Students
First-Year Events
First-Year Student Visit Experiences
Whether you want to be a K-12 classroom teacher or a community organizer, the School of Education offers a variety of programs to support your journey. In the School of Education, you’ll gain real-world experience working and learning in K-12 classrooms and local communities. As Colorado's flagship university, CU Boulder offers students countless opportunities to get involved in clubs and activities, and as an education student, you’ll also find many ways to find your community in our close-knit School of Education programs.
Experience the energy on CU Boulder's campus for yourself by participating in a visit event. CU Boulder offers in-person and virtual visit experiences and events for prospective and admitted first-year students.
If you have questions about undergraduate programs in the School of Education, please contact edadvise@colorado.edu.
Graduate Events
School of Education Graduate Studies Preview Day
Please join the School of Education for our Graduate Studies Preview Day. This program will be hosted in person and is open for all prospective Master's and PhD students. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about their program area from current graduate students and/or graduate faculty and observe a current School of Education graduate seminar. Registration is required.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5-7 p.m
Ofelia Miramontes and Leonard Baca Education Building
2445 Kittredge Loop Drive, Boulder
If you have questions about graduate programs in the School of Education, please contact soe.gradvise@colorado.edu.
Virtual Teacher Leadership Info Sessions
For more information about our Online Teacher Leadership program, sign up for a virtual information session about master's and certificate pathways. Learn more about the courses, program format, faculty and applicability of the program to your teaching.
If you're interested in our undergraduate education majors in Elementary Education, Leadership & Community Engagement, Middle and High School Teaching or Education Studies, continue to the CU Boulder undergraduate application.
First-year students can apply directly to secondary (grades 6-12) teacher licensure program. Current CU Boulder undergraduates can add or change their current degree plan to include teacher licensure. Students who have a bachelor's degree may apply for secondary licensure through the MA+ or post-baccalaureate programs.
If you're interested in one of our nationally recognized graduate programs and are pursuing either a master's or doctoral degree, continue to the graduate application through the Graduate School.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Recruiting a diverse student body is at the center of our mission as a school of education located in a public university. We understand that to be a ground-breaking and excellent school of education, we must prioritize racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, language, gender and sexuality diversity, among other types of diversity. Learn more.
Student Stories
Scholarships
We believe strongly in access to quality education for all and are dedicated to making this a possibility for more and more students each year. Thanks to our generous supporters who share in this belief, we offer over 60 scholarships to help students achieve their dreams of becoming leaders in education.
