International Undergraduate Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to CU Boulder! We are excited to have you join our Buff family and begin your CU journey.ÌýNow that you have been accepted to CU Boulder, here are the nextÌýsteps for youÌýto complete.
- ·¡³¾²¹¾±±ôÌýwelcome@colorado.eduÌý
- Call or text +1Ìý303-492-4431.
Need to change your major?
Students wishing to change majors can log in to their . There, you will see an option to submit a major change request form. Please complete that form to be considered. Major changes are not guaranteed, and there are typically additional steps needed when requesting to change from one college or school into another. If you are requesting a second major change, please contact your admission counselor.
Get Started
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.
Deadline: Complete as soon as possible and check regularly
Complete the New Student Survey and let us know what you think about CU Boulder, why you decided to come here and your expectations about your first semester.
International students are not eligible for federal financial aid. For funding options, please visit our International Financial Aid page.
First-year students - Explore your living options to find the space that is right for you and check out all of our living experiences.Ìý
Transfer studentsÌý-ÌýOff-Campus Housing & Neighborhood RelationsÌýcanÌýhelp with your housing search. You can use to search for available rentals and complete the Off-Campus Living OrientationÌýto learn about living off campus, communicating with property owners and more.
Complete the Online Experience, our virtual orientation program. You’ll learn more about health and wellness, advising, registering for classes and more.
You must complete the Online Experience before you can register for classes.
Your Buff OneCard serves as your campus identification and therefore you mustÌýsubmit your Buff OneCard photo. Depending on your student status and choices, it may also carry your meal plan, allow you to pay for laundry,Ìýaccess to your residence hall and more!
Deadline: Submit by Dec. 13, 2024
CU Boulder assigns holds or to-dos to inform you of steps you may need to complete. A hold prevents you from taking some kind of action (such as registering for classes) until it is resolved. A to-do is a recommended action that certain students need to complete.
Deadline: Complete as soon as possible
Advising and registration
You are encouraged to complete placement assessments as soon as you can as results may impact registration.
Connect with your academic advisor for questions about your first semester schedule, transfer credit and finding the academic path that is right for you. Be sure to complete the Online Experience before scheduling an appointment.
Before arriving on campus
All students must complete , immunization and health questionnaire requirements before their first semester at CU.
Deadline: Due dates vary
All new international students in F-1 or J-1 status MUST arrive no later than the date reflected on their form I-20/DS-2019.
Spring program start date | Jan. 9, 2025
All international students MUST attend the required in-person International Student Orientation on Jan. 9, 2025.
Review the International Student Late Arrival Policy:
Make sure to review the following information prior to your arrival in the U.S. You must complete the Immigration Check-in requirements prior to the first day of spring 2025 course work!
After arriving on campus
Join us for International Student Orientation on Jan. 9!ÌýYou'll learn about campus resources, meet other new BuffsÌýand find out all about resources available to you on campus!