PES Registration Guide for Incoming Transfer Fall Start Students

Welcome to CU Boulder and the Program in Exploratory Studies (PES)! We're excited to have you join us this fall. Our team is here to guide you through your transition to college life—helping you understand your degree, transfer any previous credits and create a schedule that works for you.   

Getting started

To get started, select an in-person or virtual New Student Orientation date and complete your Online Experience. Remember, you won’t be able to register for classes until the Online Experience is done, so don’t wait! 

Here’s what you need to do to get ready for registration this fall:   

  1. Choose whether you want to attend your New Student Orientation in person or online.
  2. Finish your Online Experience before registration—it’s required.
  3. Send your AP/IB scores and official college transcripts directly to CU Boulder. You can email them to transcripts@colorado.edu or mail them. Be sure to submit them before orientation as processing takes 3–5 weeks.
  4. Take any placement tests you need as soon as possible since they may impact your class registration.
  5. Attend the orientation session you signed up for. You’ll meet academic advisors and register for classes during this session. Keep in mind that registration only happens at orientation.
  6. Complete any additional steps for transfer students. 

 

Need advising assistance? 

Transfer students can schedule a one-on-one advising session with a PES advisor by logging into Buff Portal Advising. Just click on ‘Meet with a PES advisor’ to see available times and book your appointment. You can choose any advisor from our team!   

If you have further questions, you can email us at pesadvising@colorado.edu.