Student Announcements

Your Spring 2026 Enrollment Dates

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Your Spring 2026 Enrollment Dates Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 10/13/2025 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Additional Information

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to Main Campus, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students who'd been assigned a Spring 2026 enrollment date. Continuing Education and law students did not receive this message.

Dear [First],

Spring 2026 classes are posted in �� Boulder Class Search, which means it's time to start planning your schedule!

Get Ready to Register

Your assigned enrollment period begins at [time] on [date]. Registration remains open through open enrollment, which begins Jan. 2, 2026.

To make registration as easy as possible, complete these tasks ahead of time:

Add your enrollment dates to your calendar.
Work to resolve any registration holds by following instructions in the hold's description.
If you haven't already, schedule an advising appointment. If you're looking to improve your cumulative GPA, discuss whether you'd benefit from retaking a course for grade replacement.
If eligible, reserve a seat in a course. Course reservation starts Monday, Oct. 27, and ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31.
Complete preregistration.
Search for classes and add them to your shopping cart for faster registration. Learn more about how to search for classes.

Register for Classes

Register as soon as your enrollment time begins for the best chance to get the classes, class times and/or instruction modes you want. For step-by-step instructions, see our registration pages.

If a class you want is full, add yourself to the waitlist and set up drop if enrolled to automatically drop a backup class if you're enrolled from the waitlist.

If you’re planning to check your degree progress (audit) to prepare for registration, please note that the degree audit system will be unavailable beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 and through Sunday, Nov. 16. Learn more about the upcoming degree audit system upgrades.

Coming Back After Some Time Away?

Even if you're not taking classes this fall, you're still considered an active student if you've been gone for fewer than two semesters plus summer (undergrads), or if you took an official leave of absence (grad students).

To take classes this spring, just follow the steps above to register.
If you've decided you need additional time off, see our withdrawal page for your next steps.

If you have questions about registration, feel free to chat, email, call or visit us.

Spring 2025 classes are posted in �� Boulder Class Search, which means it's time to start planning your schedule!

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Degree Audit System Upgrade (Unavailable Nov. 14–16)

Naomi Porper — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:31:00 +0000

Degree Audit System Upgrade (Unavailable Nov. 14–16) Naomi Porper Wed, 10/08/2025 - 10:31 Office of the Registrar

The degree audit system will undergo a system upgrade beginning 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 and through Sunday, Nov. 16.

If you’re planning to check your degree progress (audit) to prepare for registration, please note that the degree audit system will be unavailable during this time.

After the system upgrade, you'll notice a slightly new look and feel. And if you're a student with access to the "Plans" tab, please note that this planner functionality will be going away. If you previously completed a plan that you wish to keep, please download a copy for your records.

For questions about checking your degree progress, please contact your academic advisor.

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COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Wed, 10/08/2025 - 01:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who need to provide their Social Security number (SSN) to College Assist in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2025:

7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2025

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because you didn't include your Social Security number (SSN) in your COF application.

COF was created by the Colorado Legislature to pay a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible undergrads. There's no limit to the number of students who receive it, and you never have to pay it back.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

We'll securely send your information to College Assist. Once the error is resolved, follow our instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because you didn't include your Social Security number (SSN) in your COF application.

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COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 10/08/2025 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who needed to correct a name error in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2025.

7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the Social Security number (SSN) in your �� Boulder record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

COF was created by the Colorado Legislature to pay a portion of total in-state tuition for eligible undergrads. There's no limit to the number of students who receive it, and you never have to pay it back.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

Once you receive an email confirming that your record was updated, follow our online instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2025.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the Social Security number (SSN) in your �� Boulder record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

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COF Error: Resolve Your Birthdate Mismatch (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Resolve Your Birthdate Mismatch (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 10/08/2025 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who need to correct a birthdate error in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2025.

7 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025
7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the birthdate in your �� Boulder record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Once you receive an email confirming that your record was updated, follow our online instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the birthdate in your �� Boulder record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

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Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Wed, 10/08/2025 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following dates to students who are eligible for the COF benefit in Fall 2025, but either haven't applied or have an unspecified error in their COF application:

7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that either you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) benefit or there's an error in your application.

If you don't apply for COF and/or resolve your application error by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, you won't receive the COF tuition reduction for your eligible Fall 2025 class(es).

Please follow our instructions to apply for and authorize COF. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

You're eligible for the COF benefit, but either you haven't applied or there's an error in your application.

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Residency Petition Closed (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Residency Petition Closed (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 09/26/2025 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Sept. 25, 2025, to students whose incomplete Fall 2025 residency was closed due to inaction.

Dear [first],

We have reviewed the petition and supporting documents you submitted for Fall 2025. After our initial review, we requested additional documentation or clarification regarding your residency petition. This request was sent to you by email and was noted in Buff Portal as a to-do item.

Because you did not submit the required documentation, your petition is now closed and will no longer be processed. Petition closures are final and may not be appealed.

If you believe that you qualify for in-state tuition classification, you are encouraged to petition for a future term. You must submit a new petition and include all required supporting documents within the published deadlines.

Please see our tuition classification for current students webpage for information about petitioning for future terms.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 (option 3) | tuitclass@colorado.edu

We have reviewed the petition and supporting documents you submitted for Fall 2025. After our initial review, we requested additional documentation or clarification regarding your residency petition. As you did not submit the required documentation, your petition is now closed and will no longer be processed. Petition closures are final and may not be appealed.

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Financial Benefits of Becoming a Colorado Resident (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Financial Benefits of Becoming a Colorado Resident (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/23/2025 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, to first-semester students who were approved for in-state tuition under the domicile exception for honorably discharged veterans.

Dear [first],

Congratulations on being approved for in-state tuition as an honorably discharged veteran. We want to thank you for your service and provide some information about the potential benefits of becoming a Colorado resident for tuition purposes.

Financial Benefits of Becoming a Resident

As an honorably discharged veteran, you'll be assessed the in-state tuition rate as long as you're at �� Boulder. However, if you are 22 years old or older, or a graduate student, you can act now to become a full Colorado resident, and then apply for 2026–27 financial aid, you could be considered for additional aid next school year.

Colorado residents are considered for state and �� Boulder grants, which may significantly increase your financial aid offer.

Your Next Steps to Petition for a Residency Change

Step 1: Submit Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

If you do intend to become a Colorado resident and you haven't done so already, submit your 2026–27 FAFSA and any requested documentation. The FAFSA will be available October 1 for the upcoming school year. Learn more about applying for aid.

Step 2: Take Action to Establish Colorado Domicile

The clock started ticking to establish Colorado domicile when you physically moved to the state. To prove your intent to make Colorado your one, true, fixed and permanent home, you're required to:

Get a Colorado driver's license within 120 days of moving to the state.
Register your vehicle (if you have one) in Colorado within 180 days of moving to the state to avoid penalties.
Establish additional Colorado ties by, for example, registering to vote in Colorado, paying Colorado income taxes and finding employment in Colorado.

Visit our adult residency page to learn more.

Step 3: Submit a Residency Petition

Use our residency calendars to determine the first semester for which you'd qualify for in-state residency. Once petitions open for that term, submit your residency petition with all required documentation to the Office of the Registrar by the posted deadline.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 (option 3) | tuitclass@colorado.edu

Congratulations on being approved for in-state tuition as an honorably discharged veteran. We want to thank you for your service and provide some potentially beneficial information about becoming a Colorado resident for tuition purposes.

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Annual Reminder: Register to Vote

Anonymous — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Annual Reminder: Register to Vote Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 09/17/2025 - 00:00 Administrative eMemo

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, to all enrolled students.

Dear [first],

Happy National Voter Registration Day! Register to vote now to have your voice heard in the November election.

What You Need to Know

In-state students: All active, registered Colorado voters automatically receive a ballot in the mail a few weeks before Election Day. If you plan to vote in Boulder or in your home county, make sure you're registered to vote and that your ballot mailing address is up to date. Colorado voters may update their registration at anytime.
Out-of-state students: You may choose to either request an absentee ballot from your home state or register to vote in Boulder County. You cannot register and/or vote in both locations. Many states have a registration and/or absentee ballot request deadline, so act now to receive your ballot.

Note: If you register to vote in Colorado, you'll be considered a Colorado resident for motor vehicle registration, income tax, and jury duty purposes. Registering to vote does not automatically make you a resident for tuition purposes. Your �� Boulder tuition classification won't change unless you take all of the necessary actions to establish residency and successfully petition for a change in residency.
Students living on campus: Whether voting in Colorado or in your home state via absentee ballot, you must use your mailbox number, not your dorm room number for your ballot to find you. Visit Boulder County's Student Voting Guidelines page for instructions.

In-Person Registration & Voting

In mid to late October, you can visit the UMC Vote Center to register, vote in person, or call ahead to order your ballot to-go.

�� Boulder and Boulder County have websites to help guide you through the registration and voting process if you have questions.

Happy National Voter Registration Day! You have the choice to register to vote with your hometown address or your current address while attending �� Boulder.

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Update Your Local Address

Linda Sprouse — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:11:38 +0000

Update Your Local Address Linda Sprouse Thu, 09/11/2025 - 10:11 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, to all enrolled students.

Dear [first],

Has your local or home address changed since you completed your preregistration items for this term? If it has, please update your contact information. Maintaining current and accurate address information with �� Boulder is critical for receiving important university communications related to your status, studies and wellbeing.

Safety and emergency notifications require accurate student location information. Access to certain services and benefits are based on your location. Compliance with regulations for international students requires the university to maintain accurate address information. Ensuring your contact information is current allows the university to reach you with necessary updates, alerts and other important information.

How To Do It

To update your contact information:

Log in to Buff Portal.
Select your profile at the top right.
Select "Account Settings," then "Profile and Privacy."
On the contact information menu, select the type of information you want to update (e.g., addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts).
Follow the instructions on the page to add, edit or delete (if allowed) your information.
To review or change a different type of information, use your browser's back button to return to the menu.

To learn more, see Update Your Contact Information.

Office of the Registrar | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Maintaining current and accurate address information with �� Boulder is critical for receiving important university communications.

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