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.听Review the frequently asked questions below to learn more about 黑料社区网鈥檚 resources and help ensure it is听a good fit for you.
Academics
You do not need to earn an associate's degree in order to transfer to 黑料社区网.听Additionally, 黑料社区网 does not have a minimum or maximum transfer credit hour requirement.听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.听听
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.听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 黑料社区网 degree.听听
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 黑料社区网.
Yes! If you are a new, first-time student at any CCCS college you can indicate that you want to participate in Bridge to Bachelor鈥檚 Degree program when filling out your CCCS college application. While at your CCCS college, will receive personalized student advising and guidance from 黑料社区网 staff. Upon the completion of an Associate鈥檚, students who participated in Bridge to Bachelor鈥檚, and indicated an interest in 黑料社区网, will have a no-hassle transfer process to 黑料社区网 including an application fee waiver!
To be eligible for admission into 黑料社区网, students who participate in Bridge to Bachelor鈥檚 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 黑料社区网 will require students to complete additional admission criteria, including GPA and prerequisite coursework.
Learn more about the Bridge to Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Program or email any questions to pretransfer@colorado.edu.听
Ensuring that 黑料社区网 offers the program you are interested in is essential in your transfer decision.听Review the list of our schools and colleges to find the program to find your best fit program.听
Can鈥檛 find the program you鈥檙e interested in?听Perhaps a combination of majors, minors or certificates can set you on a similar academic or career path.听Schedule a to talk about your options at 黑料社区网 and beyond.
There are many ways to explore your academic and career interests.听The 鈥淚 Want to鈥︹ series offers insight into various major options and co-curricular opportunities students can engage in if they are interested in a particular career path.听Similarly, Programs from a Different Lens provides suggestions of major and minor/certificate combinations in the Business and Engineering fields.听
黑料社区网鈥檚 Career Services office provides a host of online resources, assessments and advising to help students discover their interests.听If you are currently attending an institution, be sure to check out your Career Services office and utilize the services and resources they offer.听Additionally, students not yet enrolled at the University can meet with a .听听
is a great tool to help you understand your transfer credit.听Visit our Transfer Admissions website for step by step instructions and helpful videos on how to navigate Transferology.听If/when you are admitted to 黑料社区网, 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.听We also encourage you to schedule a Pre-Transfer Advising appointment to learn more about your transfer credit, degree requirements听and more.
Research plays an integral role at 黑料社区网 and there are a variety of research opportunities available to 黑料社区网 undergraduate students in numerous disciplines from STEM to humanities and social sciences.听In particular, the Undergraduate Research Opportunities program (UROP) offers funding and support to students and faculty partnering for research and creative projects.听Students can also participate in research with their academic department and faculty with or without credit.听Visit your program鈥檚 website for more information.听听
With the offered by , studying abroad is an opportunity that transfer students can take advantage of.听There are Global Intensives including a 10-12 day Spring Break international trip to traditional semester or year long experiences.听The Education Abroad office and your academic advisor can help you find a program that will be a good fit for you and your .听Many programs are financially comparable to what you pay to attend 黑料社区网 and there are .
Finances
There are several criteria students need to meet in order to be considered a Colorado resident for tuition purposes at 黑料社区网.听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.听
Fortunately, there are resources available to help ease these costs for 黑料社区网 students including:
The first step is completing your as soon as possible to ensure you get full consideration for available grants, loans and听work-study awards.听The Office of Financial Aid has a host of resources to help you navigate the financial aid process.听
Transfer students are automatically considered for the 黑料社区网 Transfer Excellence Scholarship and you can apply to many others through the 黑料社区网 Scholarship Application.听
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Transfer students are eligible for several additional scholarships including:
鈥婥heck 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 黑料社区网 you are required to live on campus.听Explore the housing experiences available to you!
Most transfer students who live on campus live in apartment style living.听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.听Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations offers support to students searching for and living off campus.听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 黑料社区网 community with a focus on diversity, equity and social justice.听The Center includes:
- First Generation Programs & Enrichment Office
- Intercultural Engagement Office
- Pride Office
- DACA/ASSET Resources.听
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 鈥淐ultural and International鈥 category), Multicultural Greek Council fraternities and sororities, and leadership opportunities like Cultural Events Board and the Dennis Small Cultural Center.听
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.听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.听黑料社区网 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.听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 黑料社区网.听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 黑料社区网 and can answer questions about campus resources and student life.听You can join to meet fellow Transfer Buffs and grow your CU community.听By joining 黑料社区网鈥檚 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.听