Intra-University Transfer
Are you currently a CU student outside of the Program in Environmental Design interested in changing your major to Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Product Design or Sustainable Planning & Urban Design?
If so, you must apply for an Intra-University Transfer (IUT). Students who apply by the priority and Registration Access Deadline for the upcoming term will receive either an “On Track” or “Deferred” designation. Those who apply after the priority deadline will automatically be deferred and be reviewed at the end of the semester with all applicants.
On Track status is not guaranteed and will be designated based on meeting the IUT requirements below, ranked by the highest CU GPA and space available. If you are designated as On Track, you will gain access to register for restricted Environmental Design courses during your registration window.
Contact
Questions? Please reach out to the ENVD IUT email address and the IUT team will get back to you shortly.
Why CU Environmental Design?
- We offer a unique, interdisciplinary degree program that provides students with experience in environmental product design, architecture, landscape architecture, and sustainable planning & urban design.
- We are the largest environmental design program in the nation and offer the only B.EnvD degree in the state of Colorado.
- Our ENVD studio courses offer an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, so you can easily access your professor and receive one-on-one feedback.
- You'll be taught by faculty who hold professional design licenses and practice design outside the classroom every day.
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IUT Application Requirements
Meeting the minimum requirements below does not guarantee On Track status or admission. ENVD accepts IUT students as space is available. The ENVD degree will take a minimum of seven semesters to complete.
IUT App Instructions
Estimated Time: 10-30 minutes
- Know your CU Boulder GPA by checking in Buff Portal
- Prepare the answers to the essay question by referring to the prompts provided on this webpage
- Open the IUT Application
- Read the instructions, initial the acknowledgments, and answer the questions
- Click the “Submit” button and your web browser should redirect you to an IUT Application confirmation landing page
- Check your CU Boulder email account for a confirmation notification
Admission Criteria
Admission is not guaranteed
Admission into Environmental Design is based on IUT requirements, space availability and the highest-ranked cumulative CU GPA. Additional consideration will be given to the personal essay, the GPA in Environmental Design classes and to students who have applied for ENVD in multiple terms.
Please review the IUT policies that may impact your IUT eligibility.
Acknowledge
The ENVD degree will take a minimum of seven semesters to complete.
GPA
ENVD requires students to have an overall 3.0 CU GPA for consideration of admission. Those below a 3.0 GPA will not be considered for admission.
Credit Hours
ENVD requires students to have a minimum of 12 credit hours completed at any CU campus. Students who have completed over 60 CU credits at application will not be considered for admission.
Required Course: ENVD 1004
Enrollment in or completion of ENVD 1004 with a minimum final grade of B-
Enrollment is now open to non-majors. Students no longer need to submit the intent to enroll form to be registered.
One Essay Question
The ENVD IUT application requires you to answer one essay question.
Why is Environmental Design the right program for you? What excites and inspires you about Environmental Design? How do you envision yourself using this degree in the future? (200 word max)
On Track Consideration
Apply by IUT Registration Access Deadline
Meet IUT requirements
ENVD space availability
IUT Support & Resources
Info-Session
attend at least one ENVD information session
"What If" Audit
complete a degree audit via your MyCUInfo portal
Key Dates & Deadlines
Sept. 16, 12 a.m. MT: IUT application opens for spring.
Oct. 1, 11:59 p.m. MT: Priority consideration deadline. Students are highly recommended to apply by this date and will be designated based on GPA and space available.
Jan. 5, 11:59 p.m. MT: final deadline to submit application, acceptance is dependent on space available.
Students are strongly encouraged to submit their IUT application by the dates listed above.
Admitted students will be required to take 8 credits of in-person ENVD courses over the summer.
Feb. 15, 12:00 a.m. MT: IUT application opens for summer/fall.
Mar. 1, 11:59 p.m. MT: Priority consideration deadline. Students are highly recommended to apply by this date and will be designated based on GPA and space available.
May 10, 11:59 p.m. MT: deadline to submit application, acceptance is dependent on space available. All applications, both deferred from March 1 and new applicants, will be reviewed for admission offers based on space.
Students are strongly encouraged to submit their IUT application by the dates listed above.
Fall IUT Admission
May 11, 12:00am MT: IUT application opens for fall.
Students are strongly encouraged to submit their IUT application by the dates listed above.
ENVD IUT Information Sessions
Students cannot schedule an individual appointment with an advisor until they have On Track status or have been admitted. Students interested in ENVD must attend at least one IUT information session. During the session, students will learn more about the IUT application requirements, how their credits will apply to our curriculum, and any other questions they may have.
IUT Advising
Sessions can be scheduled for Mondays between 1 pm – 3 pm, for a 15 minute slot. Make sure you remember the date and method of meeting.
Click on the Meet with Different Advisor tile in Buff Portal Advising (BPA).
Questions? Please reach out to envdiut@colorado.edu, and the IUT team will get back to you shortly.
Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Guide
The Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Guide is a non-credit, optional Canvas course, designed to assist you before, during, and after your IUT journey. Whether you are exploring the possibility of a new major or need academic assistance in your intended field of study, this guide is designed to be your one-stop resource for all things IUT!