How to Use the CU Boulder Interactive Campus Map

The University of Colorado Boulder interactive campus map helps students, employees, visitors, and families navigate campus using searchable locations, layered information, and building-to-building directions. The map includes accessibility, parking, transportation, dining, and building information.

Basic Navigation

Moving Around the Map

  • Click and drag to move around campus.
  • Scroll or use the + / – buttons to zoom in and out.
  • On mobile devices, use pinch-to-zoom gestures.

Resetting the View

Pressing the “home” or default view button returns the map to the main campus overview.

Using Map Layers

The CU Boulder map includes layers that can be turned on and off to display different types of information.

Common Layers

Users can explore layers for:

  • Accessible entrances
  • Parking lots and garages
  • Bike-share stations
  • Bus stops
  • Dining locations
  • Computer labs
  • ATMs

How to Use Layers

  1. Open the Layers or Map Features menu.
  2. Check the boxes for information you want to display.
  3. Uncheck layers to simplify the map view.

Tip: Turning on fewer layers makes the map easier to read.

Getting Directions

The map supports wayfinding and route generation.

To Get Directions

  1. Search for a destination.
  2. Select the location from the results.
  3. Click the Directions button.
  4. Choose a travel mode such as:
    • Walking
    • Driving
    • Biking
  5. Enter your starting location if prompted.
  6. Follow the generated route on the map.