Manage Communications
CU Boulder is a large institution with many departments that want to communicate with you. As a Buff, you will have the chance to learn more about the many opportunities available to you, including academic and course options, events and co-curricular activities, support services for your health and wellness, personal and professional growth, and more.
This guide maps out the types of communications you can expect to receive and helps you to stay informed, find help and get connected.
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Advising, Faculty & Degree Program Communications
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Your academic advisor, course faculty and instructors, and your primary department, college, school or program will send you email updates related to your academic progress. They will include items such as:
- How to schedule an appointment
- Office hours and ways to connect
- Important dates and deadlines
- Program-wide events
- Progress tips for finishing your degree program
Safety Information & Alerts
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Whether you’re new to campus or a returning student, it’s important to be prepared to take action in an emergency.
CU Boulder provides three levels of alert notifications:
- CU Emergency Alerts: Immediate threat to safety on campus and when the university’s operating status changes due to weather, etc.
- CU Safety Alerts: Email notification of a crime committed on or near campus for increased awareness of ongoing or dangerous situations.
- CU Advisory: Non-emergency incidents for awareness and potential impacts (power failures, road closures, etc.).
All three types of alerts can be found at CU Boulder Alerts and on X at https://x.com/cuboulderalerts.
Residence Hall Communications
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For students living in campus housing, Residence Life sends a monthly newsletter on events, resources and support. You may also receive periodic emails from your residence hall director with building-specific information.
- Events and activities to build community
- Health and Wellness Services and other resources
- Academic support options in the residence halls
- Leadership opportunities
Offices: Residence Life and Student Affairs
Primary University Business Tools
Canvas
Each semester you can adjust settings for the email notifications you receive from Canvas.
For more information
- Setting canvas notifications
You can adjust notifications for an individual course or for all courses at once to make sure you get important communication from your instructors. - Canvas support
Within the Help menu in Canvas, search the Canvas support guides, report a problem or chat with Canvas support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Buff Portal
Buff Portal is where you conduct most of your university business. Within the portal you can manage your:
- Profile and privacy settings
- Password, display name and email settings
- IdentiKey password and email
- Email preferences
- Address, phone number and other personal information
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Buff Portal Advising
Buff Portal Advising is the appointment scheduling system for undergraduate students (except those in the Leeds School of Business) who wish to make an appointment with an academic advisor or academic coach. Within Buff Portal Advising you can:
- Schedule an appointment with your advisor
- Set preferences for notifications and text messages
For more information
- Buff Portal Advising Student Guide
- Access Buff Portal Advising (you can also access it from Buff Portal)
- Leeds School of Business Advising Resources
MyCUHealth
Manage your on campus health care through MyCUHealth, which gives you direct access to:
- Schedule appointments
- Check in and cancel appointments
- Upload your immunization and medical records
- Send and receive messages from your health care provider
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Campus Communications
Emergency notifications
You have the option to opt in to receive emergency notification text messages. We recommend signing up for texts to make sure you are informed quickly in an emergency. Add your phone number through Buff Portal.
CU Boulder Today
Three times a week we’ll send you the student edition of CUBT. As you begin a new semester or start at CU Boulder for the first time, you’ll find helpful information about campus, resources and support, tips to stay healthy, and more. Once you have the basics mastered, you can choose to opt out.
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Following your college, school or program social channel will connect you with people, events, resources and support specific to your academic community.