Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Into College of Engineering & Applied Science Bachelor's Degree Programs
Are you a current CU Boulder student and want to study engineering? The Intra-University Transfer (IUT) process allows you to transfer to the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) from another college or school on the Boulder campus, or add an engineering major to your current degree program.
- IUT Change: Switch your current major for a major in the College of Engineering and Applied Science
- IUT Add: Keep your current major and add an engineering major
The Engineering IUT process is non-competitive; meaning, if a student meets criteria, admission is guaranteed.
Application Dates
- Spring Admission: Apply between September 15 - January 5 at 11:59pm MT
Priority Consideration Deadline: October 1 at 11:59pm MT
- Summer Admission: Apply between February 15 - May 10 at 11:59pm MT
Priority Consideration Deadline: March 1 at 11:59pm MT
- Fall Admission: Apply between May 15 - August 10 at 11:59pm MT
If you experience any issues with the button above, please see the main IUT website for a link to the application.
Application will take less than 10 minutes to complete.
IUT Requirements
Students must complete the following courses on the CU Boulder campus with a C or better.
- APPM 1350 or MATH 1300 or APPM 1340+1345
- APPM 1360 or MATH 2300
If you have prior transfer/AP/IB credit for the courses above, consult the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Guide for approved substitutions.
Choose from the following list of approved courses:
- PHYS 1110, PHYS 1115, PHYS 1120, PHYS 1125
- CHEM 1113, CHEM 1400, CHEN 1201*, CHEN 1211*, CHEM 1133
- CSCI 1200, CSCI 1300**, CSCI 2270, CSCI 2275, APPM 1650, CHEN 1310*, ECEN 1310*, ATLS 1300*, ATLS 2270*, MCEN 1030*, ASEN 1320**
Consult the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Guide for course recommendations by intended major.
* Must request enrollment by completing a Course Request Form.
** For Aerospace-interested students: CSCI 1300, ASEN 1320, or an equivalent programming course should be taken in your first year, as it is a required prerequisite for sophomore level Aerospace courses.
Includes all CEAS courses (ATLS, AREN, ASEN, BIEN, BMEN, CHEN, COEN, CSCI, CVEN, ECEN, EHON, ENLP, EMEN, ENES, EVEN, GEEN, MCEN) + all courses from PHYS, CHEM, MCDB, EBIO, APPM, MATH.
Courses not included in Technical GPA for IUT admission: Preparatory courses to calculus and college chemistry. APPM 1235 Pre-Calculus for Engineers, any MATH course with number lower than MATH 1300, GEEN 2010 Engineering Tools and Analysis, or any CHEM course with number lower than CHEM 1113.
Students must have a minimum CU Boulder Technical GPA of 2.700 for admission.
You may repeat a course to meet this requirement, but the most recent attempt must be a C or better. All course attempts will be included in the technical GPA calculation unless approved for grade replacement under the campus policy.
Note: 2.700 GPA represents overall average grades of B-; you cannot have all C grades and be admitted as that will not meet the 2.700 GPA minimum.
A Technical GPA is calculated for Engineering IUT admissions purposes only and is based on grades earned in select CU Boulder “technical courses”. This includes all CEAS courses (ATLS, AREN, ASEN, BIEN, BMEN, CHEN, COEN, CSCI, CVEN, ECEN, EHON, ENLP, EMEN, ENES, EVEN, GEEN, MCEN) + all courses from PHYS, CHEM, MCDB, EBIO, APPM, MATH.
To check your Technical GPA, first access the Degree Audit system from your Buff Portal and choose "Select a Different Program." Then, set “Engr ApSci” for the College and select "Other - IUT" as the Degree. Next, select one of these three options in the Program drop-down:
- IUT criteria effective as of Fall 2022: “CEAS IUT Degree Audit – EN-IUT-GPA22"
- Pre-Fall 2022 IUT criteria for all B.S. degrees: “GPA Calc for CEAS IUTS – Prior to Fall 2022 – EN-IUT-GPA"
- Pre-Fall 2022 IUT criteria for Computer Science B.A. degree: "GPA Calc for CEAS IUTS – Prior to Fall 2022 – EN-IUT-GPACSBA"
Finally, set the Catalog Year as the semester you anticipate beginning in an Engineering degree program, and then click the "Run Different Program" button at the bottom of the screen.
If a student has taken a CU Boulder technical course three (3) times and has not achieved a C grade or higher, they are no longer eligible for an IUT into the College of Engineering and Applied Science. This does not include withdrawn courses with "W" grade.
Visit the Office of Undergraduate Education IUT webpage for more information about the IUT Repeat Policy.
The last 45 credit hours of an engineering degree must be earned with CU Boulder coursework only, after the point of admission into the CEAS.
Students are responsible for calculating credits needed for their intended engineering degree. Students can do this by running a "What-If" Degree Audit for their intended engineering degree program.
Effective Fall 2025, students must be in Good Academic Standing per university policy to be admitted into the College of Engineering and Applied Science. For students who are not in Good Academic Standing when they apply, applications will be set to “Deferred” status and will be reviewed again once final grades post for the current semester.
IUT On Track
- Apply by the Registration Access (Priority Consideration) Deadlines listed below.
- Have one required math and one required science course completed and are completing their second required math course.
- Meet all other IUT requirements:
- Technical GPA: 2.700.
- All technical courses completed with a C grade or higher.
- No more than three attempts at a technical course.
- Have 45 credits remaining in degree after being admitted into the college.
- Be in Good Academic Standing at the time of application.
Once granted "On Track” status, students will be eligible to register for some restricted engineering courses during the regular registration period for the upcoming term.
Students can only enroll in courses listed below for the specific CEAS major selected on the IUT application.
- AREN 1027, 2050, 2110, 2120
- ASEN 1320, 2012, 2701, 2702, 2802
- ATLS 1100, 1300, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2270, 2300
- BMEN 2100
- CHEM 1221
- CHEN 1201, 1203, 1310, 2120, 2810
- CSCI 2400, 2820, 2824
- CVEN 1027, 2012, 2017, 2121
- ECEN 1310, 2250, 2350, 2370
- GEEN 1017, 2400, 2851
- MCEN 2000, 2023, 2024
Students will need to submit a CEAS Course Request Form for any restricted engineering courses they would like to take outside of the major selected on the IUT application or any additional courses not on the list above.
Note: be aware of pre-requisites and that students may be taking only one or two courses in their intended major this upcoming semester.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Spring IUT Admission
Sep. 16, 12 a.m. MT: IUT application opens for spring admission.
Oct. 1, 11:59 p.m. MT: Deadline to submit application to be considered for IUT On Track status. If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the fall term, it is highly recommended for you to apply by this priority date.
Jan. 5, 11:59 p.m. MT: Final deadline to submit application for spring admission.
Summer IUT Admission
Feb. 15, 12 a.m. MT: IUT application opens for summer admission.
Mar. 1, 11:59 p.m. MT: Deadline to submit application to be considered for IUT On Track status. If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the spring term, it is highly recommended for you to apply by this priority date.
May 10, 11:59 p.m. MT: Final deadline to submit application for summer admission.
Fall IUT Admission
May 11, 12 a.m. MT: IUT application opens for summer admission.
Mar. 1, 11:59 p.m. MT: Deadline to submit application to be considered for IUT On Track status. If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the spring term, it is highly recommended for you to apply by this priority date.
Aug 15, 11:59 p.m. MT: Final deadline to submit application for fall admission.
IUT Resources
Prospective IUT students should work through the following steps:
- Meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss your plan to IUT to Engineering.
- Review a “what-if” degree audit for the engineering degree program(s) you are considering.
- Utilize the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Guide to help draft a semester-by-semester graduation plan.
- Refer to the Sample Degree Plan for your desired degree program.
- The Class Search website can provide a general guide of when classes have previously been offered (spring, fall, summer).
Learn more with the IUT Canvas Guide
- Academic Planning Tools
- How to find your technical GPA
- Choosing the right Math and Science courses
- Academic support resources
- Deciding on Computer Science B.A. or B.S.
Questions? Contact IUT Advising: EngineeringIUT@colorado.edu