Transfer Buffs LLC

Welcome to the Transfer Buffs LLC, a program designed to ensure that transfer students experience a successful transition to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder, both academically and socially. Not only will students build relationships and connections through the network of transfer students within the LLC, but also within the city of Boulder through field trips, farmers markets, required community service and weekly social events by Residential Life.Ìý

During the first eight weeks of the semester, students in the Transfer Buffs LLC will take FYXP 3000, a seminar-style course aimed at helping students transition successfully to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder. Curriculum covered includes campus resources, career assessment, a transfer student panel, skills for success, resumes and cover letters, networking, advising, social identities and intersectionality and health and wellness.Ìý

Questions about Transfer Buffs LLC? Contact Transfer Buffs staff at transferbuffs@colorado.edu.

If you're a transfer student looking for housing, you can find resources and more through Off- Campus Life.Ìý

How to apply for the Transfer Buffs LLC

The Transfer Buffs LLC will begin accepting applications for the fall 2026 - spring 2027 with the University Housing application open date.

Housing application informationÌý

Starting Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, incoming transfer students can apply for general on-campus housing through the Buff Portal. This is when the waitlist opens for students at Stearns East and West and Weber Hall apartments. Learn more about the housing application process.

The Transfer Buffs LLC will be housed in two different buildings for the 2026-27 year. We recommend transfer students in their first 1-3 semesters of college select the Stearns East/West Transfer Buffs LLC, as it will be more similar to living on campus as a first-year student. For students who have already completed 3 semesters of college or more, we recommend selecting the Weber Hall Transfer Buffs LLC, as it will be more suited for students with more college experience.Ìý

Residence Hall Housing

Apartment Style Living Housing

  • Includes Stearns East/West Transfer Buffs LLC
    • No winter break housing
    • Mandatory meal plan
  • Includes Weber Hall Transfer Buffs LLC
    • Has winter break housing
    • No required meal plan, optional block meal plan available

After completing this, you will receive an email inviting you to apply to the Transfer Buffs Living Learning Community (LLC). If selected, you will receive an offer to join.

This highly sought-after program is selective and fills up quickly. We ask for your patience as we work to place students in housing and the LLC. If you have questions, please email transferbuffs@colorado.edu.

Transfer Success Seminar

TheÌý8-week success seminar course FYXP 3000 is designed to assist you, a first semester transfer student, with your transition to the University of Colorado Boulder. Through this course you will learn about various campus and academic resources applicable to an upper-division student; evaluate your skills, interests, strengths and education as they relate to overall career goals; and establish an encouraging transfer student community. All students participating in the Transfer Buffs LLC are required to take this course.

As you opt into and are accepted to the Transfer Buffs LLC, you will be automatically enrolled in a section of FYXP 3000. If you have any questions about the class or changing sections please contact Miki Brooks.

Housing

Stearns East/West and Weber Hall, located within the Williams Village community, is specifically for first year undergraduates and transfer students. With multiple apartment type options and fully furnished apartments, these spaces allowÌýstudents to enjoyÌýindependent, apartment-style living with all of the perks of on-campus support, including free tutoring through the Academic Success and Achievement Program (ASAP) and community-building activities and events.

Mentors

Transfer Peer Mentors (TPMs) are student leaders who assist incoming transfer students with their transition to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder by connecting them with campus resources, planning programs that aid in transfer students' transition to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä and working to develop new initiatives focused on transfer student success.

Events

Have fun and connect with fellow transfer Buffs atÌýweekly events in the Williams Village community, monthly LLC events and regular outingsÌýto explore the city of Boulder and surrounding community outside ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä campus.

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