An Intra-University Transfer (IUT) allows current undergraduate students to change, add, or drop a degree program involving two different colleges/schools/programs within CU Boulder.
- IUT Change: Switch your current major for a major in a new college/school/program
- IUT Add: Keep your current major and add a second major in a new college/school/program
- IUT Drop: Keep one and drop one of your current majors in two different college/school/programs
Below is a guide to help you before, during, and after your IUT process. If you have any questions, please contact IUT@colorado.edu.
INCOMING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS: Request a major change through your Admissions Application
INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS: Request a major change through your Admissions Application
Students requesting to change, add, or drop a major, minor, or certificate within their current college/school/program, should meet with their academic advisor. For more information, visit the Office of the Registrar website.
If you are considering an Intra-University Transfer (IUT), please complete the following steps:
- Learn about your IUT college/school/program to understand the course and GPA expectations
- Meet with your current Academic Advisor to discuss how an IUT relates to your personal and academic goals
- Consider how an IUT might alter your student status and graduation timeline
- Student Veteran and Veteran Dependants: Visit Veteran and Military Affairs to discuss IUTs and requirements
- International Students: Visit International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) to discuss IUTs and your visa status
- Student Athletes: Visit the Herbst Academic Center to discuss IUTs and your eligibility
- Understand the financial implications of an IUT, including how your IUT deadline affects your tuition charges for current and future terms
- Visit the Bursar's Office to see tuition for each college/school/program
- Consult the Office of Financial Aid to see how an IUT might change your offer
- Contact CU Boulder Scholarships and/or your outside scholarship provider to learn if an IUT could change your award
- Explore your future and professional goals and how they relate to your IUT college/school/program
- Visit Career Services to learn about internships and future careers
- Learn about the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
- Explore Education Abroad to find international internship and study abroad programs
Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Change/Add Application Requirements
Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Applications to change or add a major typically include credit, course, and GPA requirements. Keep in mind that fulfilling your IUT requirements can take multiple semesters. Please visit the websites below to learn more about the specific IUT requirements, processes, and deadlines.
School, College, and Program IUT Websites
Intra-University Transfers (IUT) Drop Application Requirements
Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Applications to drop a major only require that students are enrolled in a double degree program in two DIFFERENT colleges/schools/programs. Keep in mind that the date you decide to complete your IUT Drop Application may impact your tuition charges and graduation. You can find the IUT Drop Application Deadline for all current CU Boulder undergraduate students each term in the "IUT Application Deadlines" sidebar on this web page.
- Continue to work hard in your classes. Even if your major requirements will change, your current classes may count towards your General Education/Core requirements or electives. Either way, they are still part of your GPA, so keep doing your best!
- Get connected on campus. CU offers many involvement opportunities. Getting connected can be a great way to make friends and boost your resume.
- Stay healthy. With busy schedules, it can be easy to let our health and wellness fall to the side. However, when we care for ourselves, we can perform better.
The effective term of your Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application may affect your tuition charges and graduation. For more information, please refer to the Bursar's Office website regarding Intra-University Transfers and Tuition Changes.
Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application Processing
When you submit your IUT Application, you will be taken to a confirmation landing page and you should receive a confirmation email within 5 minutes to your colorado.edu email address. If you do not see the confirmation page and/or receive a confirmation email, there may have been an error when you submitted your IUT Application. If you have questions or concerns about your application submission, please email IUT@colorado.edu
Please note: Application processing times vary greatly based on a variety of factors. If you received an email confirming receipt of your application and you are concerned about the amount of time it has taken to process your application, please do not resubmit your IUT Application unless directed.
Depending on the college, school, or program you apply to, you may receive multiple correspondence in regards to your IUT admission and next steps. Please continue to check your @colorado email regularly.
Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Admission
If you were admitted: Congratulations! The college/school/program you have been accepted to will inform you of next steps and help you plan future semesters.
Though you will see your change immediately reflected in Buff Portal and Buff Portal Advising, please be aware that you will still need to meet with your assigned advisor in the program you are leaving for petitions such as late drops or retroactive withdrawals.
If you were not admitted: There are lots of options at the University of Colorado Boulder! Reach out to your current advisor to discuss next steps or a parallel degree plan.
To access the IUT Application, try clearing your cache and cookies in your browser settings or try accessing your application from a different browser.
The Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application is only for students wishing to change, add, or drop a major in two DIFFERENT college/school/programs. Students requesting to change, add, or drop a major, minor, or certificate within their current college/school/program, should meet with their academic advisor. For more information, visit the Office of the Registrar website.
Incoming first-year and transfer students should not complete an Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application until after their first day of classes.
The Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application on this website is only available for current CU Boulder undergraduate students.
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IUT Application Deadlines
Find IUT Change/Add Application deadlines on each college/school/program’s IUT web page:
Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Drops ONLY apply to students pursuing majors in at least two DIFFERENT colleges/schools/programs AND wishing to discontinue one major.
- IUT Drops effective for the FALL and SPRING Terms: 12 pm (noon) Mountain Time on Fall/Spring Census: (Usually the third Friday of the semester)
- IUT Drops Effective for SUMMER Term: 12 pm (noon) Mountain Time on Summer Census
IUT Drop Applications received after 12pm (noon) Mountain Time on Census will be processed for the following term.
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Meet with your current Academic Advisor to discuss your Intra-University Transfer (IUT) journey!