We sent this email on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, to undergraduate students who were placed on academic suspension at the end of the semester.

Dear [first],

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2024 semester. You have not met the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum, therefore, you have been placed on academic suspension and .

Academic suspension is serious and we support your effort to improve your academic standing. Please review the options for reinstatement along with actionable next steps you can take below. For more information, view ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s academic standing requirements.

What Happens on Academic Suspension?

As a result of academic suspension, your current Spring 2025 courses will be dropped with the exception of enrollment in Evening Credit, Online Credit, and Applied Music classes offered through the Division of Continuing Education. Note that if you remain enrolled in Continuing Education courses you will need to maintain a 2.300 semester GPA or above for each enrolled semester in Continuing Education. You will not be eligible to enroll in Main Campus courses during the fall or spring semesters until you have completed the requirements for reinstatement after academic suspension through the options explained below, which includes earning the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum or returning through conditional enrollment.

As a reminder, a registration hold related to your academic suspension status has been placed on your record and your official transcript will show that you are on academic suspension.

In addition, federal regulations require students to make satisfactory academic progress in a program of study to be eligible for financial aid. For additional information, see the webpage.

Options for Reinstatement after Academic Suspension

Please consider the following options available to you for raising your cumulative GPA, and view ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s academic standing requirements for more detailed information.

• Take courses offered through .
• Take summer courses at any University of Colorado campus.
• Take courses at another accredited college or university.
• Take at least one calendar year off with no enrollment at any institution.

Your Next Steps

Review the following recommended next steps to learn more about your options:

• Log in to Buff Portal to for more information about your suspension status and next steps specific to your college, school or program. (Learn more about how to resolve your holds & to do items.)
• Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor/coach. Your academic advisor will help you explore your options given your individual circumstances and assist you with improving your academic standing. 
• If applicable, you may view your in Buff Portal. Students who have a ‘Suspended’ SAP status can submit an appeal form to request a reinstatement of financial aid.
• If you are an international student, contact the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Office immediately for guidance.

If you have questions about any of your final grades, please contact your instructor(s) immediately. Please know that you are a valued member of the CU community and we are here to support you through your academic journey.

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

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We sent this email on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, to undergraduate students who earned academic dismissal following the Fall 2024 semester.

Dear [first],

Your academic suspension status has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2024 semester. Unfortunately, your GPA doesn't meet the required minimum GPA for your reinstatement option and this has resulted in academic dismissal.

For more information, view ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s academic standing requirements.

What Happens on Academic Dismissal?

As a result of academic dismissal, your current Spring 2025 courses will be dropped. As a reminder, a registration hold related to your academic dismissal status has been placed on your record and your official transcript will show that you are on academic dismissal.

In addition, federal regulations require students to make satisfactory academic progress in a program of study to be eligible for financial aid. For additional information, see the webpage.

Reinstatement after Academic Dismissal
Students who are placed on academic dismissal are eligible to enroll in summer coursework only. Students who enroll in summer classes following an academic dismissal are reviewed according to the following standards at the close of summer classes:

• A student who raises their cumulative CU GPA to at least a 2.000 will return to good academic standing;
• A student who earns at least a 2.500 summer term GPA, but who still has a cumulative CU GPA below 2.000, may be considered for an academic performance plan (APP) for a subsequent fall or spring semester;
• A student who earns a summer term GPA below 2.500 and whose CU cumulative GPA remains below 2.000 may not enroll again until the following summer term.

Note: While students may take summer courses at any University of Colorado campus, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· does not guarantee admission to the other CU campuses. Grades from all CU coursework are calculated into the cumulative CU GPA.

Your Next Steps
Review the following recommended next steps:

• Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor or academic coach for continued support and engagement. Please feel free to also connect with a Continuing Education academic advisor (ceadvise@colorado.edu).
• If applicable, you may view your in Buff Portal.
• If you are an international student, contact the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Office for guidance.
• Log in to Buff Portal to for more information about your dismissal status.

If you have questions about any of your final grades, please contact your instructor(s) immediately.

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

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We sent this email on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, to undergraduate students who have been placed on academic alert at the end of the semester.

Dear [first],

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2024 semester. You have not met the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum, therefore, you have been placed on academic alert.   

Academic alert is recoverable if you take the appropriate actions. For more information, view ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s academic standing requirements. 

What Happens on Academic Alert?

A registration hold related to your academic alert status has been placed on your record.

Your unofficial transcript will show that you are on academic alert, but this will not appear on your official transcript. Additionally, you are still eligible to enroll in classes as long as you have resolved your hold(s).

If you improve your cumulative CU GPA to 2.000 by the end of your next semester of enrollment after being placed on academic alert, you will return to good academic standing. Students who do not earn a cumulative CU GPA of 2.000 while on academic alert will be placed on academic warning. Students can use summer to return to good academic standing, but summer enrollment that negatively impacts GPA will not result in academic warning.

Federal regulations require students to make satisfactory academic progress in a program of study to be eligible for financial aid. For additional information, see the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy webpage.

Your Next Steps

Review the following to learn more about your next steps:

• Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to map out an academic improvement plan. Your academic advisor will help you explore your options and assist you with the next steps to get your academic career back on the path to success.
• Contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding the status of your financial aid and/or scholarships.
• Log in to Buff Portal to for more information about your status and any next steps from your college, school or program.

A student’s first semester in a new academic environment can be challenging, but we know you can be successful. Taking advantage of academic support resources is an important step towards that success.

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

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We sent this email on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, to undergraduate students who returned to good academic standing.

Dear [first],

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2024 semester. You have met the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum, therefore, you have returned to good academic standing.

For more information, view ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s academic standing requirements.

To continue your progress, be sure to schedule an appointment with your your academic advisor. Your academic advisor will be able to share more information with you about available academic support resources. 

Congratulations on your return to good academic standing!

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

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We sent this email on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, to undergraduate students who earned academic warning at the end of the semester.

Dear [first],

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2024 semester. You have not met the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum; therefore, you have been placed on academic warning.

Academic warning is serious but recoverable if you take the appropriate actions. For more information, view ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s academic standing requirements.

What Happens on Academic Warning?

A registration hold related to your academic warning status has been placed on your record.

Your unofficial transcript will show that you are on academic warning, but this will not appear on your official transcript. Additionally, you are still eligible to enroll in classes as long as you have resolved your hold(s).

If you improve your cumulative CU GPA to 2.000 by the end of your next semester of enrollment after being placed on academic warning, you will return to good academic standing. Students who do not improve their cumulative CU GPA to a 2.000 but do earn a semester GPA of 2.300 or higher in their next semester of enrollment after being placed on academic warning can continue on academic warning for one additional semester. Students who neither improve their cumulative CU GPA to a 2.000 nor earn a semester GPA of 2.3000 or higher in their next semester of enrollment will be placed on academic suspension. Students can use summer to return to good academic standing, but summer enrollment that negatively impacts GPA will not result in academic suspension or continuation on academic warning.

Federal regulations require students to make satisfactory academic progress in a program of study to be eligible for financial aid. For additional information, see the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy webpage.

Your Next Steps

Review the following to learn more about your next steps:

• Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to map out an academic improvement plan. Your academic advisor will help you explore your options and assist you with the next steps to get your academic career back on the path to success.
• Contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding the status of your financial aid and/or scholarships.
• If you are an international student, contact the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Office for guidance.
• Log in to Buff Portal to for more information about your status and next steps from your college, school or program.

Please know that you are a valued member of the CU community and we’re here to support you through your academic journey.

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

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We sent this email on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, to undergraduate students who will continue on academic warning for one additional semester.

Dear [first],

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2024 semester. You have not met the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum while on academic warning. However, you did earn at least a 2.300 semester GPA, therefore, you will continue on academic warning for one additional semester.   

Academic warning is serious but recoverable if you take the appropriate actions. For more information, view ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s academic standing requirements. 

What Happens on Academic Warning?

A registration hold related to your academic warning status has been placed on your record.

As a reminder, your unofficial transcript will show that you are on academic warning, but this will not appear on your official transcript. Additionally, you are still eligible to enroll in classes as long as you have resolved your hold(s).

If you improve your cumulative CU GPA to 2.000 by the end of your next semester of enrollment, you will return to good academic standing. Students who do not improve their cumulative CU GPA to a 2.000 in their next fall or spring semester of enrollment will be placed on academic suspension. Students can use summer to return to good standing, but summer enrollment that negatively impacts GPA will not result in academic suspension.

Federal regulations require students to make satisfactory academic progress in a program of study to be eligible for financial aid. For additional information, see the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy webpage.

Your Next Steps

Review the following to learn more about your next steps:

• Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to map out an academic improvement plan. Your academic advisor will help you explore your options and assist you with the next steps to get your academic career back on the path to success. 
• Contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding the status of your financial aid and/or scholarships.
• If you are an international student, contact the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Office for guidance.
• Log in to Buff Portal to for more information about your status and next steps from your college, school or program.

You’re making progress towards good academic standing, keep up the good work!

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

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We sent this email on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, to instructors with post access who had unapproved grades in one or more Fall 2024 classes (law, specialized program, thesis and dissertation classes excluded).

Dear [instructor],

Your grades for the following class(es) are very overdue. It is critical that you post these grades immediately. Late grades cause serious consequences for your students, which may include academic standing, financial aid and graduation eligibility.

Web grading is the only method of posting grades, including late grades. Do not email grades, as this violates campus security policies.

To complete the grading process:

1. On 's Teaching Tools tab, click "Go to Web Grading."
2. If the wrong term is selected, click "Change Term."
3. Click the grade roster icon next to the class you want to grade.
4. Sync, upload or enter your grades.
5. Approve and post your grade roster(s).

For online assistance, see OIT’s webpage and the Office of the Registrar’s step-by-step instructions and videos, or reference our FAQs. You may also contact:

Office of the Registrar
303-492-6970
registrar@colorado.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. MT

Please note: On January 9, 2025, all students who remain ungraded for Fall 2024 will be assigned a grade of NR (not reported). After NR grades are assigned, instructors must submit an individual grade change request to assign a final grade for each student.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Regards,

Erika Randall
Interim Dean & Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

E. Scott Adler
Dean of the Graduate School & Vice Provost for Graduate Affairs
 

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We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, to students who applied to graduate in December 2024.

Dear [first],

If you successfully completed your degree requirements this fall, congratulations! Here's what happens next.

Note: For doctoral (AuD, DMA and PhD) and SLHS-MA students, the last day to update your diploma name and address was Friday, Dec. 13. Transcripts with these degrees posted became available to order on Friday, Dec. 20.

Friday, Jan. 3, 2025

• Last day for undergraduate and master's students to update your diploma name and address. If you don't enter a diploma address, we'll mail your diploma to your home address instead.

International delivery: We've been running into significant delays and complications with international delivery of diplomas and other documents. We strongly advise you to enter a local/domestic diploma address to ensure delivery to yourself or a trusted individual.

Friday, Jan. 17

• Transcripts with undergraduate and master's degrees posted are available for order after 5 p.m. If you don't have a hold preventing the release of your transcript, you can order an official transcript online.

Friday, Jan. 24

• Transcripts with certificates posted are available for order after 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

• Your complimentary certified electronic diploma is ready to download and your paper diploma is mailed out. Please allow four to six weeks for domestic delivery.

Diploma covers: Many academic colleges and departments and distributed diploma covers during their 2024 Winter Recognition Ceremonies. If you still need one, you may pick one up at the Office of the Registrar during normal business hours free of charge.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

• If you earned one, your complimentary certified electronic certificate is ready to download and your paper certificate is mailed out. Please allow four to six weeks for domestic delivery.

If you have any questions regarding the status of your graduation application, please consult your academic advisor or college dean’s office. For all other questions, please visit our page.

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

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We sent this email on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, to instructors with post access who had unapproved grades in one or more Fall 2024 classes (law, specialized program, thesis and dissertation classes excluded).

Dear [instructor],

Web grading is now open. Please submit your grades in for the following class(es):

To support student success, be sure to enter, approve and post each class's grades by the deadline below:

All grades must be posted by the final grading deadline, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2024, to avoid causing serious negative consequences for your students, which may include academic standing, financial aid and graduation eligibility.

Special session class's grades must be entered, approved and posted within four days after the last day of class. See Fall 2024 Special Session Grade Processing Calendars.

If you're in need of first-time training or a thorough refresher,  this Friday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to noon.

All instructors must indicate the level of course participation and last date of participation (if applicable) for all assigned incomplete and failing grades. Instructions are provided at the top of each grade roster.

For online assistance, see OIT's  and the Office of the Registrar's step-by-step instructions and videos, or reference our FAQs. You may also contact:

Office of the Registrar
Phone: 303-492-6970
registrar@colorado.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. MT 

Winter Break Notice: The Office of the Registrar will be closed for Winter Break beginning Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. and will reopen Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 at 8 a.m. 

Thank you in advance for your dedication to timely grading!

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

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We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, to students who were enrolled in Fall 2024 classes and were also one of the following:
 

• An undergraduate student with more than 100 total in-progress credit hours (including transfer credit)
• A graduate student with more than 10 total in-progress credit hours (including transfer credit)
• A third-year law student

Dear [first],

Do you intend to graduate in December? If so, please make note of these upcoming campuswide graduation dates and deadlines.

Note: The last day for graduate and MBA students to submit or cancel a fall graduation application was Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Friday, Nov. 1

• Law students: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).

Sunday, Nov. 10

• Graduate and MBA students: Last day to purchase master's or doctoral regalia online (11:59 p.m.).

Thursday, Dec. 12

• Undergrads: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).

Thursday, Dec. 19

• Fall 2024 degrees are conferred. The university commencement ceremony occurs in May and fall graduates are invited to participate. Many colleges, schools, departments and programs also hold winter recognition ceremonies in December. 

Undergrads may purchase undergraduate regalia from the CU Book Store in-store during store hours or online at any time.

For step-by-step instructions on how to submit a graduation application, see Graduation & Commencement.

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

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