Faculty and Staff Perks

Child and Elder Care

Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care and Elder Care Benefit

CU Boulder has partnered with Bright Horizons to help employees better manage work, family, and personal responsibilities.

Other Childcare Discounts

Benefit Hub

As a state employer, CU Boulder employees are eligible to participate in the State of Colorado’s employee discount program. Benefit Hub childcare and eldercare discounts may include:

Brookdale Senior Living - 7.5% off
Synergy Home Care - 10% off
The Learning Experience - 10% off
The Learning Group Brands - 10% off and registration fee waivers
KinderCare - 10% off
Everbrook Academy - 10% off

Counseling, Support and Wellness

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community.

Counseling
- We offer both teletherapy and in-person (including outdoors) counseling. Telephonic counseling may be available as well.
Drop-In Hours
- Let’s Chat is a no cost service where CU Boulder employees can check-in virtually or in-person for an informal and confidential consultation with an FSAP provider.

Health and Wellness Services has a variety of services and resources available to support CU Boulder staff, faculty, and students. This includes mental, physical, and emotional classes, resources, and opportunities for you to be the best version of yourself.

AcademicLiveCare (ALC) is a free telehealth platform that allows students, staff, and faculty to schedule and attend medical and mental health appointments remotely from anywhere. This is a free service regardless of your health insurance plan.

The Office of Victims Assistance

Provides free and confidential information, consultation, support, advocacy and short term counseling services to faculty and staff who have experienced a traumatic, disturbing or life disruptive event.

Self-Paced/ On-Demand Support

The Real Help Hotline gives you access to professional counselors who can offer assistance finding local resources or provide immediate crisis counseling. It’s a free and confidential service and it’s available 24/7.
SilverCloud offers secure, immediate access to online CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) programs, tailored to your specific needs.
Ovia Health (Fertility, Pregnancy, Parenting) offers a suite of apps to help families throughout each stage of pregnancy and early parenting. Whether you’re trying to conceive, expecting a baby in the near future or parenting a new family member, Ovia has tools and resources for you.

Discount Programs

BenefitHub

As a state employer, CU Boulder employees are eligible to participate in the State of Colorado’s employee discount program.

EcoPass Extra Program

Use your EcoPass and save with discounts at restaurants, stores and more! Just flash your EcoPass at these participating local businesses. Scoll to very end of linked page.

Other Discounts

CU Athletics Discounts: Eligible CU Boulder employees may receive discounts on CU Buffs season tickets and some single game tickets when offered.
CU Presents Discounts: CU Presents offers all CU Boulder faculty and staff with valid Buff One cards a 25% discount on all Artist Series, Eklund Opera, and some special events! This discount becomes available when single tickets go on sale, usually in August for most events. This discount is not available at the Box Office night-of-show.

Learning & Development

Employee Learning & Professional Development

Organization & Employee Development offers a comprehensive learning catalog to CU Boulder employees.

University Libraries

Borrowing materials from University Libraries is simple with your Buff OneCard. CU Boulder faculty and staff can borrow most items up to 6 months.

Tuition Assistance Benefit

Eligible employees may receive nine (9) waived credits for eligible courses at any CU campus per academic year, or in any given academic year, running from fall to summer, an eligible employee may give their Tuition Assistance Benefit to an eligible dependent or split it between multiple dependents.

Anderson Language and Technology Center (ALTEC) Language Classes

Expand your cultural understanding with an ALTEC non-credit language class. CU affiliates receive a 20% discount.

CU Employee Leadership & Management Certificate

The University of Colorado Department of Human Resources (HR) and the Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program (EMP) have partnered to offer a graduate Leadership and Management certificate for CU employees.

On-Demand Learning

LinkedIn Learning provides a vast online library of instructional videos covering the latest software, creative and business skills. Online learning through Linkedin Learning is available for all CU Boulder faculty, staff and students.
CU on Coursera is a unique offering of 100+ Coursera courses taught by faculty across CU Boulder, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU Denver, and UCCS. These courses are available at no cost to all faculty, students, and staff currently at any of the four CU campuses or system office.

Fitness & Nutrition

Fitness Center Discounts & Weightloss Programs (Sponsored by Be Colorado)

All employees at the University of Colorado (CU) and CU Medicine (CUMed) are eligible for these great discounts at a variety of gyms and fitness centers along the Front Range.

CU Recreation Center

Faculty or staff employed on the Boulder campus, Boulder campus retirees, and employees of University System offices in Boulder are eligible for a membership to the CU Boulder Recreation Center.

Be Colorado for CU Health Plan Members

CU Health Plan and Be Colorado have teamed up to provide employees with a full spectrum of programs. These programs are designed to give employees with CU Health plans the information, inspiration and support needed to achieve their best self. Learn more about CU Health Plan programs

Sleepio
Move.
Ovia Health
Wondr
Nutrition Discounts
Omada
Biometric Screenings
Silver Sneakers

Financial

TIAA One-on-One Financial Consultation

CU employees are eligible to meet with financial professionals from the university’s retirement plan service provider Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) at no cost. Discuss any financial issue—from everyday budgeting to managing debt and (of course) retirement planning.

Schedule An Appointment

To prepare for a one-on-one session, employees may wish to download the Preparing for a Financial Consultation guide.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

CU is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit qualifying employer under the PSLF program. Employee Services, the CU System office that serves all four campuses, will assist you in completing Public Service Loan Forgiveness form.

Transportation

Eco-Pass

CU Boulder provides passes for qualifying employees. The passes provide access to all Local, Limited, Express and Regional bus service, in all fare zones, including the SkyRide bus service to DIA*. (*Not valid on special services, including but not limited to Access‑a‑Ride, BroncosRide, BuffRide, RockiesRide, RunRide, Saturday Shopper, and SeniorRide.)

B-cycle

cycle bike sharing provides an opportunity for convenient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly transportation around Boulder. There are 280 bikes at 40 stations around Boulder and 10 stations serving the CU Boulder campus. CU Boulder employees can purchase an unlimited pass at a discounted rate.

UMC and Folsom Bike Stations

The CU bike station mechanics are here to assist you in maintaining your registered bike and in doing light repairs.

Other Transportation Perks

CarShare: Colorado CarShare and Zipcar collaborate to provide carsharing on campus and throughout Boulder. Reduced membership rates available to CU students, faculty and staff.
Carpool/ Vanpools: CU Boulder has launched CU Commute, a social platform that networks users by alternative methods of transportation. CU Commute offers incentives, prizes, and a trip tracker for folks who use alternative methods of transportation.
CU Night Ride is a student-operated program dedicated to meeting the safety needs of CU students, faculty and staff by providing night-time transportation to support a safe, academic and socially responsible environment both on campus and in the community. CU NightRide is free for CU students, faculty and staff.

Benefits

New Employees

CU health (medical, dental, vision), financial and retirement benefits are administered by Employee Services, the CU System office in Denver that serves all four campuses.

Visit the New Employee Benefits Page for more information on:

Visit the Benefits Orientation Website

Additional Resources:

Current Employees

CU health (medical, dental, vision), financial and retirement benefits are administered by Employee Services, the CU System office in Denver that serves all four campuses.

Visit the Employee Benefits Page for more information on:

CU Health Plan Wellness Program: Be Colorado

CU Health Plan and Be Colorado have teamed up to provide employees with a full spectrum of programs such as Flu Shots, Be Colorado Move, Fitness Center Discounts, and Weight Watchers discounts. These programs are designed to give employees with CU Health plans the information, inspiration and support needed to achieve their best self.

Learn more about CU Health Plan programs.

New Employees

CU health (medical, dental, vision), financial and retirement benefits are administered by Employee Services, the CU System office in Denver that serves all four campuses.

Visit the New Employee Benefits Page for more information on:

Visit the Benefits Orientation Website

Current Employees

CU health (medical, dental, vision), financial and retirement benefits are administered by Employee Services, the CU System office in Denver that serves all four campuses.

Visit the Employee Benefits Page for more information on:

New Employees

CU health (medical, dental, vision), financial and retirement benefits are administered by Employee Services, the CU System office in Denver that serves all four campuses.

Visit the New Employee Benefits Page for more information on:

Retirement Benefits

Visit the Benefits Orientation Website

Current Employees

CU health (medical, dental, vision), financial and retirement benefits are administered by Employee Services, the CU System office in Denver that serves all four campuses.

Visit the Employee Benefits Page for more information on:

Retirement Benefits

New Employees

CU health (medical, dental, vision), financial and retirement benefits are administered by Employee Services, the CU System office in Denver that serves all four campuses.

Visit the New Employee Benefits Page for more information on:

HSA & FSA

Visit the Benefits Orientation Website

Current Employees

CU health (medical, dental, vision), financial and retirement benefits are administered by Employee Services, the CU System office in Denver that serves all four campuses.

Visit the Employee Benefits Page for more information on:

HSA & FSA

Who to Contact

Eligibility

Call: 303-860-4200, option 3
Email: tuitionbenefit@cu.edu

Boulder Campus Process

bldrtuitionbenefit@colorado.edu

Tuition Assistance Benefit can be used by you, the employee, or you may transfer it to your dependent(s). You must decide who will use the benefit for each academic year, which runs from fall to summer:

Employee

Eligible employees can receive a waiver for up to a total of 9 credit hours of tuition* per year.

You must be eligible for benefits. This means you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Work in a regular, non-temporary position.
- Work 20 hours or more per week (a 50% or greater appointment).
- Be in an eligible job code. In most instances, if you are eligible for medical benefits, you are eligible for Tuition Assistance.
Credits are counted from the fall semester through the following summer.
- Credits can be used in one semester or throughout the academic year.
- Unused credits do not carry over.
Employees may take undergraduate or graduate courses, if space is available.
Employees must wait to enroll until the first day of the course or they will be deemed ineligible for the benefit for the semester.
Course exclusions: audits, study abroad, Continuing Education, Extended Studies, the mini-MBA, the Executive MBA program, the One-Year MBA program and CU Boulder's Part-Time Evening MBA program.
The employee is responsible for student fees, and fees vary by campus.
The tuition assistance may be subject to taxation and may affect financial aid.
For Colorado residents, each undergraduate student must apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) and pay the difference if COF is exhausted. Residents attending CU Boulder must also authorize the COF. Check your campus page for all deadlines.

Dependent

CU health (medical, dental, vision), financial and retirement benefits are administered by Employee Services, the CU System office in Denver that serves all four campuses.

In any given academic year, running from fall to summer, an eligible employee may give their Tuition Assistance Benefit to an eligible dependent or split it between multiple dependents. Multiple dependents must use the same option, either Option-A Home Campus or Option-B Other Campus. Dependents cannot use different dependent options under the same employee's tuition assistance benefit. The benefit cannot be split between the employee and a dependent.

Dependent options

As part of the Intercampus Dependent Tuition Assistance Pilot Program, which runs through the 2019-2020 academic year, a dependent’s tuition assistance amount is determined by which campus they attend. See the table below for details.

Option A - Home Campus

Dependent attends the same campus where employee works:

CU Boulder: Eligible to receive a 30 percent tuition discount each semester throughout the academic year. Dependents may take eligible undergraduate or graduate courses.

Option B - Other Campuses

The employee may receive $270 per credit hour for up to 9 credits ($2,430) per academic year to apply to their dependent’s tuition. Dependents may take eligible undergraduate courses.

Employees must waive their tuition benefit for the academic year to allow their dependents to use it.
- Credits are counted from the fall semester through the following summer.
- Credits can be used in one semester or over the year.
- Unused credits do not carry over.
The dependent registers on their designated registration date.
Course exclusions: audits, study abroad, Continuing Education, Extended Studies, the min-MBA, the Execuitive MBA program, the One Year MBA program or CU Boulder's Part-Time, Evening MBA Program
Student fees apply, and fees vary by campus.
The tuition assistance program may be subject to taxation and affects financial aid eligibility.
For Colorado residents, each undergraduate student must apply for and authorize the College Opportunity Fund (COF) and pay the difference if COF is exhausted.

How to Use Your Tuition Benefit

To receive the Tuition Assistance Benefit, you must meet each individual, step-by-step deadlines listed for your campus of registration, and you must follow all policy guidelines. Employees cannot register until the first day of their course.

Tuition Assistance Benefit Step-by-Step

* Restrictions Apply. Visit the Tuition Benefit website to learn more.

** Restrictions Apply. Visit the Tuition Benefit website to learn more.

CU Health Plan Wellness Program: Be Colorado

Learn more about CU Health Plan programs

Faculty & Staff Assistance Program

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. All FSAP staff are trained as generalist counselors and are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work related issues.

Learn more about the Faculty & Staff Assistance Program

Campus Resources

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar is the main resource for important dates and deadlines for all things related to the academic semesters.

CU Boulder Holiday Calendar

The calendar of holidays that the campus is closed for.

Events Calendar

The events calendar is the main resource for all events taking place on the CU Boulder campus.

CU Boulder News Center

CU Boulder Today provides the latest university news, highlighted events and campus community information from university leadership and academic and administrative units across the campus.

News Email Blasts

The CU Boulder Today is the campus email news digest. The faculty and staff edition is delivered daily via email to CU Boulder employees.

Campus Safety

You can play a vital role in helping to ensure CU Boulder is a safe place to live and work. Take a moment to know and follow the university's safety policies and procedures.

Campus Alerts

Keep your emergency notification information up-to-date for real-time information about campus closures, extreme weather, and other emergencies—sent straight to your mobile via our text messaging service.

Staff Council

Staff Council represents staff employees of the Boulder campus by serving as a liaison to the UCB administration by recommending proposals designed to improve the status and protect the rights of staff employees and by fostering community engagement and enhancing employee morale.

Boulder Faculty Assembly

The BFA is proactively building engagement by putting in place initiatives that provide every member of the faculty with the opportunity to have their voice heard and participate in building the CU community.

Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC)

The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance is committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy at the University of Colorado Boulder.

ADA Coordinator

At the University of Colorado Boulder, individuals with disabilities are entitled to access, support, and when appropriate, reasonable accommodations.

Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)

The Office of Victim Assistance offers free and confidential information, consultation, support, advocacy, and short-term counseling to students, faculty, and staff at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Employee Relations

Employee Relations is committed to creating and maintaining a positive and productive working environment for all employees. We provide fair and unbiased consultation for employees and supervisors on leave/FMLA, performance management, employee discipline, layoffs/separations, and sanctioning.

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. FSAP offers brief counseling, crisis support, and referral services to CU Boulder-campus faculty and staff members. Employee receive an intake session plus six counseling sessions.

Ombuds Office

The Ombuds Office is a confidential, impartial, informal and independent problem-solving and conflict resolution resource for all members of the University community.

The Real Help Hotline

The Real Help Hotline gives you access to professional counselors who can offer assistance finding local resources or provide immediate crisis counseling. It’s a free and confidential service and it’s available 24/7. The service is available to all employees through the Be Colorado program.

SilverCloud

SilverCloud offers secure, immediate access to online CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) programs, tailored to your specific needs.

Faculty Affairs

The Office of Faculty Affairs coordinates a variety of activities associated with faculty life and academic programming on the Boulder campus.

Student Employment

Student Employment helps CU Boulder students find on- and off- campus jobs, and helps CU Boulder colleges and departments as well as local employers hire CU Boulder students.

Research and Innovation Office

The Vice Chancellor for Research provides the infrastructure and administrative support necessary to promote and sustain our highly productive faculty and research programs.

Parking and Transportation Services (PTS)

Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for the construction, maintenance, enforcement and administration of most of the university's existing and new parking facilities, customer service, business operations and providing staffing and traffic coordination plans for thousands of annual campus events.

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