We're Here to Support Your Journey
Congratulations on your admission to the Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate program at the University of Colorado Boulder! We’re thrilled to welcome you and offer you the knowledge, skills and professional credentials to help you meet your goals.
Dedicated Help to Foster Your Success
Our Academic Advisor is here to help you identify academic and professional goals, access any university resources you might need to achieve those goals, and help you focus on life and learning.
During your time in the degree program, she will be your liaison to various university departments. Whether you need help registering for classes, paying your tuition, or applying for graduation, your academic advisor is your advocate at CU Boulder.
Shortly after being admitted and once fully matriculated into the program, you will receive a welcome email to your CU student email account and instructions on how to set up an appointment with your academic advisor. You must meet with your advisor before you can register for classes your first term in the program.
Getting Started
The following information outlines everything you need to get started on your academic journey at CU Boulder. This page is full of important information and resources, so we encourage you to bookmark it for your reference. In addition to the information in this section, you will receive email communications from the program to guide you as an incoming student.
If you have questions about anything related to the program, please email us at CSPBonline@colorado.edu or schedule an appointment. We are here to help and look forward to getting to know you.
Activate Your IdentiKey & CU Email
The first step is to activate your IdentiKey login. Your IdentiKey is a unique credential that provides you with access to a majority of our campus systems and services.
You will also need to set-up your CU Boulder email account. All official forms of communication will be through this account, so it is important that you log in regularly.
Complete Your Pre-Registration Tasks
Before you can register for classes, there are a few pre-registration items that you need to complete including updating your contact information, accepting the tuition and fee agreement, and applying for and authorizing the College Opportunity Fund (Colorado Residents Only). Log into the Buff Portal to complete these items.
Get to Know the CU Buff Portal
The Buff Portal is also known as the student portal and is where you’ll manage your student transactions while you’re at CU Boulder. Upon first logging into Buff Portal, you must consent to conduct business electronically during your time at CU Boulder. Students also have the option of conducting official university business in-person.
Check Your Equipment
Camera Requirements: The minimum webcam resolution is 320x240 VGA resolution. We recommend the “Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, Widescreen Video Calling and Recording, 1080p Camera, Desktop or Laptop Webcam” which meets the minimum requirements and is reasonably priced. For screen resolution we recommend a minimum of 1920 x 1080.
Registration & Enrollment
Program Policy and Requirements
The following section outlines the policies specific to the Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate program. Please contact the program’s academic advisor if you have questions or concerns about policies and requirements outlined by the program, the College of Engineering & Applied Science or the university.
Campus Resources
As a student of the University of Colorado Boulder, you have a wealth of CU Boulder resources available to you. The most commonly used resources are listed and linked below for your easy access: