First-Year Students

The future is yours to create. 

Whether building computers, designing new products or developing video games, an engineer was there. 

Create your future. 

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As a CU Boulder student, you can personalize your academic experience with hands-on projects and other activities that correspond with your goals.

Explore

14 degree programs covering an array of industries, with hands-on learning opportunities.

Impact 

From Engineers Without Borders to Engineers in Action, our college is filled with opportunities to make an impact.

Connect

You’ll find a strong support system through our programs and faculty.

Be an Engineer From Day One

Start your academic journey in the First Year Engineering projects course, where you can design, build and test your ideas from day one.

Through team and problem-solving coursework, the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program will help you launch your engineering career.

Find Your Passion

  •   From storm-forecasting drones

  •   To building critical space mission devices

  •   To creating sustainable building materials

  •   To eliminating cyber bullying

Our faculty foster an inspiring and entrepreneurial environment to help you succeed.

Find Your Major 

Join a Powerful Network

Upon graduation, you'll join 30,000+ engineering alumni (and 287,000+ CU Boulder alumni) who are industry and community leaders around the world.

91 %

of engineering students are employed, in the military or in graduate school shortly after graduation

78 %

earn an average starting salary of $75,000, working in energy, biotech, aerospace, computer, electronics, telecom, civil, construction or manufacturing jobs

Top 20

undergraduate programs in aerospace, chemical and environmental engineering

Applying to Engineering

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, necessary components for a completed application and next steps after your apply.
 

Visit Us

See for yourself if CU Engineering is the right place for you. We offer a variety of tours for students and parents, so you can connect with our supportive community as you explore our impressive facilities.

Engineering Connections Residential Community

First-year engineering students will have a new home in fall 2023, offering a holistic residential academic experience at Williams Village.

First Class Facilities

Engineering and Applied Science classrooms, labs and design complexes house architecturally distinctive working and learning spaces.