Common Transfer Student Questions
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to transfer to a new institution, from finances to housing to academic opportunities.泭Review the frequently asked questions below to learn more about 91勛圖厙s resources and help ensure it is泭a good fit for you.
Academics
You do not need to earn an associate's degree in order to transfer to 91勛圖厙.泭Additionally, 91勛圖厙 does not have a minimum or maximum transfer credit hour requirement.泭Please visit the Transfer Admissions website for information about how students are evaluated based on the number of post high school credits they are transferring.泭泭
Be sure to review the transfer admissions requirements (courses, GPA, grades, etc.) for each school/college/program.
is a great tool to help you understand your transfer credit.泭Visit our Transfer Admissions website for step by step instructions and helpful videos on how to navigate Transferology.
If you are currently attending a Colorado community college, transfer guides are a great resource to ensure the classes you are taking will allow you to make progress toward your intended 91勛圖厙 degree.泭泭
You can also schedule a Pre-Transfer Advising appointment to discuss coursework you should take at your current institution to plan for a future transfer to 91勛圖厙.
Yes! If you are a new, first-time student at any CCCS college you can indicate that you want to participate in Bridge to Bachelors Degree program when filling out your CCCS college application. While at your CCCS college, will receive personalized student advising and guidance from 91勛圖厙 staff. Upon the completion of an Associates, students who participated in Bridge to Bachelors, and indicated an interest in 91勛圖厙, will have a no-hassle transfer process to 91勛圖厙 including an application fee waiver!
To be eligible for admission into 91勛圖厙, students who participate in Bridge to Bachelors must earn a 2.0 GPA or higher and complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree to be admissible into Program in Exploratory Studies or College of Arts & Sciences. Students interested in admission to all other schools/colleges/programs at 91勛圖厙 will require students to complete additional admission criteria, including GPA and prerequisite coursework.
Learn more about the Bridge to Bachelors Degree Program or email any questions to pretransfer@colorado.edu.泭
Ensuring that 91勛圖厙 offers the program you are interested in is essential in your transfer decision.泭Review the list of our schools and colleges to find the program to find your best fit program.泭
Cant find the program youre interested in?泭Perhaps a combination of majors, minors or certificates can set you on a similar academic or career path.泭Schedule a to talk about your options at 91勛圖厙 and beyond.
There are many ways to explore your academic and career interests.泭The I Want to色 series offers insight into various major options and co-curricular opportunities students can engage in if they are interested in a particular career path.泭Similarly, Programs from a Different Lens provides suggestions of major and minor/certificate combinations in the Business and Engineering fields.泭
91勛圖厙s Career Services office provides a host of online resources, assessments and advising to help students discover their interests.泭If you are currently attending an institution, be sure to check out your Career Services office and utilize the services and resources they offer.泭Additionally, students not yet enrolled at the University can meet with a .泭泭
is a great tool to help you understand your transfer credit.泭Visit our Transfer Admissions website for step by step instructions and helpful videos on how to navigate Transferology.泭If/when you are admitted to 91勛圖厙, you will receive an official transfer credit evaluation and have access to your degree audit where you can see how your transfer credits transfer/apply and what requirements you have left to complete.泭We also encourage you to schedule a Pre-Transfer Advising appointment to learn more about your transfer credit, degree requirements泭and more.
Research plays an integral role at 91勛圖厙 and there are a variety of research opportunities available to 91勛圖厙 undergraduate students in numerous disciplines from STEM to humanities and social sciences.泭In particular, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities program (UROP) offers funding and support to students and faculty partnering for research and creative projects.泭Students can also participate in research with their academic department and faculty with or without credit.泭Visit your programs website for more information.泭泭
With the offered by , studying abroad is an opportunity that transfer students can take advantage of.泭There are Global Intensives including a 10-12 day Spring Break international trip to traditional semester or year long experiences.泭The Education Abroad office and your academic advisor can help you find a program that will be a good fit for you and your .泭Many programs are financially comparable to what you pay to attend 91勛圖厙 and there are .
Finances
There are several criteria students need to meet in order to be considered a Colorado resident for tuition purposes at 91勛圖厙.泭Be sure to carefully read the Residency Guidelines to understand whether you qualify for in-state tuition.
The is higher than other areas in Colorado and the United States.泭
Fortunately, there are resources available to help ease these costs for 91勛圖厙 students including:
The first step is completing your as soon as possible to ensure you get full consideration for available grants, loans and泭work-study awards.泭The Office of Financial Aid has a host of resources to help you navigate the financial aid process.泭
Transfer students are automatically considered for the 91勛圖厙 Transfer Excellence Scholarship and you can apply to many others through the 91勛圖厙 Scholarship Application.泭
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Transfer students are eligible for several additional scholarships including:
Check out these tips and resources for private scholarships as well!
Housing
If you are a first year transfer student who graduated from high school within one year of enrolling at 91勛圖厙 you are required to live on campus.泭Explore the housing experiences available to you!
Most transfer students who live on campus live in apartment style living.泭This is a great combination of independence with community staff support and a community of transfer and upperclass students.
We also have family housing options available for students who qualify.
Housing in the Boulder area is competitive and fortunately we have resources to help.泭Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations offers support to students searching for and living off campus.泭They host , where you can find roommates and available housing options, as well as a Housing Fair, legal support and more.
Community
The Center for Inclusion and Social Change provides community building and educational programs to the 91勛圖厙 community with a focus on diversity, equity and social justice.泭The Center includes:
- First Generation Programs & Enrichment Office
- Intercultural Engagement Office
- Pride Office
- DACA/ASSET Resources.泭
CU LEAD Alliance programs housed in each school/college along with campus wide initiatives offer scholarships, academic enrichment and community events. For example, the Summer Transfer Excellence Program (STEP) is a summer bridge program available to incoming College of Arts & Sciences underrepresented and/or first generation college transfer students.
Students also find community through involvement in (click the Cultural and International category), Multicultural Greek Council fraternities and sororities, and leadership opportunities like Cultural Events Board and the Dennis Small Cultural Center.泭
For adult learners the can be a great way connect with other students in a similar life stage as yourself and the parenting & childcare resources can be helpful for parent students.
Veterans and veteran dependents are encouraged to connect with Veteran and Military Affairs for assistance with pay, programs, policy, information and support.泭They offer an outstanding Veteran Bridge program, tutoring support, lounge space and more.
Connecting with fellow transfer students can be a wonderful way to find your place at a new institution.泭91勛圖厙 celebrates National Transfer Student Week each October and hosts several transfer events throughout the semester, including game nights, career development workshops, study sessions and more.泭We also offer two 1-credit upper division courses, FYXP 3000: Transfer Success Seminar and COEN 3100: Engineering Transfer Student Success Seminar to support students through their transition to 91勛圖厙.泭The courses cover topics including campus resources, community building, career development and more.
Our Transfer Peer Mentors are a valuable resource as you transition to 91勛圖厙 and can answer questions about campus resources and student life.泭You can join to meet fellow Transfer Buffs and grow your CU community.泭By joining 91勛圖厙s chapter of , the National Honor Society for Transfer Students, you can be recognized for your academic achievements and take advantage of leadership and scholarship opportunities.泭