Graduate Students

In choosing CU Boulder, you join a community with strong academic values and a commitment to groundbreaking research; a student body that is dedicated to making positive change around the world; and a network of babyÖ±²¥app and staff committed to working with you.

Throughout your time as a graduate student, your babyÖ±²¥app advisor or graduate program assistant will be your primary point of contact for questions ranging from academics to funding. In addition, theÌýGraduate SchoolÌýprovides guidance on academic policies, resources for funding options and professional development opportunities.

E. Scott Adler
Dean of the Graduate School
Professor of Political Science

Important Next Steps

Activate IdentiKey

Before you can register for classes, you must activate your CU username and IdentiKey password. You will need your student ID number from your official admittance email.

Log in to your CU Boulder email

All CU Boulder babyÖ±²¥app, staff and students receive a CU Boulder email account. We will use this account to communicate with you, so please use your IdentiKey to log in and start using it.

Submit Your Buff OneCard Photo

Your Buff OneCard serves as your campus identification and therefore you must submit your Buff OneCard photo.

Deadline: Dec. 13, 2024

Submit your Buff OneCard photo

Submit Official Transcripts

Final, official transcripts are required and must be sent directly from all post-secondary institutions where college credit was obtained.Ìý

How to submit your transcripts

Housing

Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood RelationsÌýcanÌýhelp with your housing search. You can use to search for available rentals and find roommates.

Health Requirements

All students must complete , immunization and health questionnaire requirements in their first semester at CU.

New student health requirementsÌý

Graduate Student Online Orientation

The Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) is your online orientation for CU Boulder. GSO will introduce you to community expectations, resources and more. We know this is a lot of information, so take your time!

Class Registration

Graduate students will soon be able to register forÌýclasses. Connect with your program to learn more about the class registration process for your department.

Graduate Student Orientation

Join us for Graduate Student OrientationÌýfor a day filled with informational sessions and opportunities to connect with babyÖ±²¥app, staff and other graduate students on campus.

Learn more about Graduate Student Orientation

Spring Welcome

Spring Welcome gives new studentsÌýthe opportunity to connect with fellow Buffs, babyÖ±²¥app and staff, learn CU traditions and learn more about campus resources.Ìý

Learn more about Spring Welcome

International Graduate Students

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ÌýÌý ÌýFor immigration related information please see theÌýISSS New Student webpageÌýwhich includesÌýBoulder Community ResourcesÌýandÌýISSS New Students Frequently Asked Questions.

Spring program start date

All F-1/J-1 students MUST arrive no later than the date reflected on the I-20/DS-2019.

Spring program start date |ÌýJan. 9, 2025

Pre-arrival requirements

Make sure to complete these requirements before arriving in the U.S.

International Student Orientation

Along with Grad Student Orientation, all international students are required to attend International Student Orientation.ÌýThe mandatory spring 2025 International Student Orientation will take place on Jan. 9. You'll learn about campus resources, meet other new BuffsÌýand find out all about resources available to you on campus!Ìý

Ìý Looking for information on how to get from Denver International Airport (DIA) to campus? Learn more aboutÌýhow to get to and around Boulder.

Finances

Second-year graduate students can petition for state residency if they meet the requirements. Make sure to review residency requirements for important deadlines.

Teaching and research assistantships and training grants are typically awarded through your department.

Graduate students may be eligible for federal aid. Be sure to review financial aid deadlines for important application information. Funding is mostly first-come, first-served, so apply as soon as you can.

Students are encouraged to apply for fellowships or grants from national, international, industrial or foundation sources

babyÖ±²¥app Graduate Grant

The babyÖ±²¥app Graduate Grant is a state grant available to eligible babyÖ±²¥app residents attending graduate school. Among other criteria, students must be enrolled at least half-time and be babyÖ±²¥app residents.

Graduate student appointees must be full-time, degree-seeking graduate students each semester. Students who hold a graduate appointment will receive tuition remission based on the percentage of their appointment.

Graduate School Community

Peer mentors are available to offer guidance and support to new graduate students. Students may be paired by their discipline or across disciplines.Ìý

Graduate Student Groups

These groups offer students the opportunity to join a community of other students and make connections across campus.

The Graduate Teaching Program helps students perform effectively as graduate teaching assistants while also developing skills that will be useful in any career.

Graduate & Professional Student Government (GPSG)

GPSG is the primary advocacy group for graduate students at CU Boulder. Students from each department and program serve on the GPSGÌýassembly.

Resources