Advising

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Current Exploratory Studies students:

Drop-in advising is available on an in-person only basis Mondays-Fridays from 1-3 p.m. in the University Exploration & Advising Center (UEAC) in CASE, east building, second floor. When you arrive be sure to check-in at the kiosk next to the front desk.
Individual advising appointments with your assigned advisor are available in-person and via Zoom through Buff Portal Advising.

Prospective or Admitted Exploratory Studies Students:

Visit information, upcoming events and more is available on our admissions website.

How to make an advising appointment

Step 1
Log into your Buff Portal

Step 2
On the left side, select Classes & Registration

Step 3
Scroll down and click Academic Advising

Step 4
Click Schedule an appointment

Step 5
Click on your your advisor's picture and it pulls up their schedule for you to book an appointment

Important note:
A hold prevents you from taking some kind of action, whether that's registering for classes, getting proof of enrollment, receiving a financial aid refund, ordering a transcript or receiving a diploma. Make sure to check Buff Portal for details on how to get holds resolved. Contact your advisor if you have additional questions.

Not sure what you want to major in?

With more than 85 majors, minors and certificates there are many academic paths at CU Boulder and finding the one that fits you best is what we’re here for. Exploration happens both in and out of the classroom, so remember to take advantage of the opportunities and experiences available to you. You never know where you might discover the path that’s right for you!

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Peer Mentors

Our office has a set of peer mentors who are available to help you. Peer mentors are current and former PES students. You can ask them questions and get a peer’s perspective. They have personal insight with the IUT process and discovering the major that was right for them. They work at the front desk of the UEAC and are available to help with any simple questions you may have.

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Pre-transfer advising

Pre-Transfer Advising is a resource for students planning to transfer to the University of Colorado Boulder. We provide preliminary advising for prospective and newly admitted transfer students in order to facilitate a successful transition to the university.

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