Ways your student can ask for help at CU Boulder

The adjustment to college can take time. When managing academics, activities, work, relationships and other commitments, things can sometimes get out of balance. In these situations, your student may need to ask for help. Whether they have a minor issue or a major concern, the CU Boulder community offers many resources and options to help students with all kinds of struggles.

If your student needs support, you can encourage them to reach out to their community. For example, they could talk to their resident advisor (RA), a roommate, a trusted friend, family members, their academic advisor or another trusted person. Sometimes talking through the issue makes it less overwhelming and can make it feel more comfortable to connect to resources.

We know it may feel intimidating to reach out for help or even admit the need for support. But your student is not alone. We want every student to feel like they belong and have value within our community. Here are resources to help your student connect when they need help or support.

Academics

Balancing the workload of college requires organization and structure to stay on top of assignments and meet the expectations of each class. Students may need extra help if they fall behind or need help understanding a concept or assignment. 

CU Boulder offers many resources to help students succeed academically.