College Counselors

The University of Colorado Boulder is a vibrant community for undergraduate research and creative engagement with many campus programs to support students at all levels. We invite you to explore the resources here to learn about these opportunities and encourage you to contact us as you have questions.

Student Action Items

UROP's Curiosity Lab

These year-round, virtual workshops and resources can be a helpful place for students to start exploring. Registration is open to prospective students, who can meet current students and connect with the academic & creative life of the Boulder campus.

UROP's LinkedIn Group

We're active on LinkedIn and encourage everyone to join our group to stay updated, build networks and more. Prospective students can learn about opportunities hosted in Boulder and find resources to engage the broader academic & creative community.

Pre-Collegiate Resources

Advice

We encourage students to explore pre-collegiate options for research and creative engagement before university enrollment. Check out our advice and resources for pre-collegiate students.

Programs

High school students can explore research and creative engagement in a wide range of fields with programs hosted by universities, museums, libraries, hospitals, federal agencies and more.

FAQ

Pre-College

Research and creative activity can add an exciting dimension to your education and be a compelling component of your university application.

Pre-College

First-Year

Your first year on campus is a time of transition. We encourage you to be patient with yourself and consider engagement as you feel comfortable.

First-Year

Transfer

We warmly welcome transfer students to explore research with the understanding that a shorter timeline on campus can present unique challenges.

Transfer

International

We welcome, value, and support the presence and contributions of international students pursuing academic and research opportunities on our campus.

International

Celebrating 40 Years

CU Boulder has an expansive history engaging undergraduates in the research and creative life of the campus dating to the creation of UROP in 1986.