Student Resources
Ralphie's Advising Help Lab staff provide easily accessible and accurate academic advising and registration support to all CU Boulder undergraduate students. We are easily accessible both in person, at the CASE building room E251, and online through the Advising Card in Buff Portal.
Advising is more than offering information about academic courses and registration; it also involves encouraging you to answer important questions about the nature and direction of your education. Advisors are here to get to know you, help you explore and understand your options, and personalize your overall academic experience.
At CU Boulder students can conduct their own research through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) and receive funding to attend academic conferences via the Professional and Academic Conference Endowment (PACE). They can gain valuable experience through multiple co-curricular opportunities or via participation in departmental or campus-wide honors programs. And they can apply for some of the most prestigious competitive scholarships through our Top Scholarships program.
CU Boulder prides itself on the leadership opportunities available for students and takes seriously its goal to shape tomorrow’s leaders. In addition to specific leadership programs, students can develop their skills through participation in multiple involvement opportunities, CU Student Government (CUSG), and various college student boards.
It’s never too early to think about life after college. Career Services, located within the Division of Student Affairs, can assist from day one by helping students discover their strengths, understanding how their interests link to various careers and professions, exploring related majors, locating internships, building resumes and finding jobs.
Globalization increases our interdependence among nations and presents opportunities for careers that span the entire globe. CU Boulder offers multiple opportunities for students to expand their knowledge base and interactions with people and cultures far and wide. Through our first-year international seminars, education abroad, and other opportunities, students can expand their horizons to become true global citizens.
CU Boulder welcomes students from around the globe. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) supports international students via advising, programming, and advocacy. The International Student Academic Success Program provides tutoring for international students, creates opportunities for international students to showcase their talents, and supports international students through mentoring and information sharing. The program also promotes international student success through special workshops for faculty working with international students.
At CU Boulder, students have several math courses to choose from, based on their intended major. While some courses do not require a prerequisite or prior math experience, others will require a math readiness test or the completion of prerequisite coursework.
Whether your courses are online, remote, in-person or some hybrid version, these tips can help you succeed! Checking your email, seeking help when you need it, limiting distractions, understanding your learning style and improving study habits, and taking time for self-care and reflection - all will make a difference. Check it out!
CU Boulder offers a wide variety of tutoring resources. Some are specific to certain classes or departments or groups of students. Many are free while some require a fee. The most up-to-date resource is your professor - so check your syllabus and ask your professor or course assistant for help and referrals. For more information, go to our tutoring resources page.
The CU Boulder Writing Center is an academic support service that offers writers from all academic disciplines and skill levels the opportunity to work one-on-one with professionally trained writing consultants. Services are available free of charge to current CU Boulder undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni and university affiliates.