We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, to students who were enrolled in Spring 2025 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 May? If so, please make note of these upcoming campuswide graduation dates and deadlines.

Saturday, March 1

• Graduate & MBA students: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).

Thursday, March 27

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

Tuesday, April 1

• All students: Last day to to get your name in the 2024–25 commencement program (11:59 p.m.).
• Law students: Last day to (11:59 p.m.).

Thursday, May 1

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

Thursday, May 8

• Degrees are conferred.
• Commencement ceremony 2025 begins at 8:30 a.m. on Folsom Field. See Spring Commencement for details.

Thursday, May 8–Saturday, May 10

• Colleges, schools, departments and programs host virtual recognition ceremonies. See spring recognition ceremonies for details.

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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• "Reminder: You're on a Spring 2025 Class Waitlist," 1/8/2025
• "Reminder: You're on a Spring 2025 Special Session Class Waitlist," 1/8/2025

On Monday, Feb. 3, we canceled (a.k.a., purged) the waitlists for Spring 2025 Main Campus Boulder full-semester (Session B) Western Colorado (Session BWU) classes. 

Waitlists for Boulder Law full-semester (Session BLW) classes were canceled on Jan. 31 and waitlists for Colorado Mesa (Session BMU) classes will be canceled on Feb. 10.

To request a snapshot of the students who were still on a class waitlist when it was canceled, please email cusisdev@colorado.edu. The report also includes students who were waitlisted for more than one section of a class or who were waitlisted for one section but enrolled in another.

As a reminder, students who remain on the waitlist through the cancellation date lose access to the class's online materials and no longer appear on the class roster; however, they may be eligible for course reservation the next time that course is offered.

If you have a question about waitlist functionality or a particular student’s enrollment, please email registrar@colorado.edu.

Additional waitlist cancellation dates are published on our web calendars:

• Main Campus full-semester add/drop calendars
• Main Campus special sessions calendars
• Colorado Law calendars
• Partnership program calendars

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We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, to all enrolled Main Campus, Continuing Education and specialized programs students who didn't already receive our annual FERPA reminder on Sept. 17, 2024.

Dear [first],

As a ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· student, it's important to understand your rights regarding access to and disclosure of information in your education record. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords you the right to:

• Inspect and review your education record
• Request amendment of your education record
• Consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information in your education record
• File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education (Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202)

To review or request an amendment to your record, contact the university office that maintains the record. This does not apply to grade changes, which are at faculty discretion.

Release of Information

Under FERPA, the university may release your education record information if the disclosure is:

• To ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· officials who have a legitimate educational interest
• To officials of another institution at which you seek or intend to enroll
• To authorized representatives of federal, state or local educational authorities
• In connection with financial aid you've applied for or received
• To an organization conducting studies for or on behalf of the university
• To your parents or guardians (if you are a dependent student for tax purposes)
• To an accrediting organization
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena
• In connection with a health or safety emergency or other exception under FERPA
• To fulfill a request for data that ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· defines as directory information

Directory information is student data contained in that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Student data that is not directory information may only be released with your documented consent, including in letters of recommendation.

To authorize third-party access to your non-directory information, see CU guest access and FERPA consent to release.

You may restrict the release of directory information by placing full privacy on your record. Please note that students on full privacy are treated the same as other students in instructional settings, including within physical and virtual classrooms. Their name, image and email address may appear on screen and in the learning management system, and instructors may call on them by name.

Remote & Online Classes

Recordings of lectures or class meetings are considered education records if students' names or likenesses are displayed or disclosed. Instructors may share these recordings with the class, but not with others without documented consent from each student identified in the recording.

Artificial Intelligence

AI development, its uses and tools are rapidly evolving. AI users at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· should stay current with campus policies and guidance regarding student data privacy, compliance, security and other AI considerations and implications. See Artificial Intelligence at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·. 

Questions may be directed to the Office of the Registrar.

Sincerely,

Kristi Wold-McCormick, Ph.D.
University Registrar

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

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This reminder was also shared in the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Today student edition (Friday, Jan. 31, 2025).

Why It's Important

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· participates in the  (SARA), a national initiative that allows us to deliver education (either online or through internships, practica or other placements) to students outside of Colorado. The agreement also provides students with an additional layer of consumer protection.

If you're located outside of Colorado and/or you won't be on campus while taking classes, it's important for us to know where you are so we can make sure you're getting equitable access to educational opportunities.

To learn more about how ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·'s participation in SARA, see our state authorization webpage.

How To Do It

To update your contact information:

1. Go to  (you may be prompted to log in).
2. Select your profile at the top right.
3. Select "Account Settings," then "Profile and Privacy."
4. On the contact information menu, select the type of information you want to update (e.g., addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts).
5. Follow the instructions on the page to add, edit or delete (if allowed) your information.
6. 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.

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We sent this email at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, to first-semester graduate and law students who were classified as nonresidents for tuition purposes.

Dear [first],

According to our records, you're currently classified as a nonresident (out-of-state) for tuition purposes. As a graduate or law student, you may be eligible to petition for a change to resident (in-state) tuition classification for Spring 2026, provided you established physical presence in Colorado on or before January 7, 2025, and take the necessary steps to establish legal ties by the time periods outlined below.

To be eligible for a change to resident classification for any term, you must demonstrate at least 12 months of Colorado domicile before the term start. Domicile is your true, fixed and permanent home of habitation. Establishing domicile requires physical presence (living in Colorado), severing legal ties to your former state and establishing new legal ties to Colorado in a timely manner after moving to the state.

Your Next Steps to Qualify for Spring 2026

If you moved to Colorado on or before January 7, 2025, and you'd like to petition for a change to resident classification for Spring 2026:

1. Take action now to establish legal ties to Colorado.
   Get a Colorado driver’s license or state ID within 120 days of moving to the state.
   Change your voter registration to Colorado if you are a registered voter.
   Register your vehicle in Colorado within 180 days of moving to the state.
   File income taxes as a Colorado resident.
   
   Review our adult petition information, and graduate student handout for detailed requirements expected of a Colorado resident. It is your responsibility to review the requirements and ensure you have met them.
    
2. Submit your completed Adult Residency Petition between Oct. 1, 2025, and Dec. 12, 2025 (5 p.m.). Mark the final deadline on your calendar now.
   
   *If you fail to take the required steps by the deadlines outlined above, your petition will be denied and you will be continue to be assessed out-of-state tuition. 
   
   **If you maintain legal ties to another state, your petition will be denied and you will continue to be assessed out-of-state tuition.

If you have individual questions about the petition process, please email the tuition classification office at tuitclass@colorado.edu.

Considerations for International Students & WRGP Participants

International students with student visas (e.g., F-1, F-2, H-3, J-1, M-1, M-2) do not typically qualify for in-state tuition and should not submit a petition without first contacting the tuition classification office at tuitclass@colorado.edu.

Graduate students who qualify for in-state tuition rates under the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) should not make changes to their domicile and should not petition for in-state tuition. WRGP applies to select academic programs only.

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

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We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2025, to students who were still on a waitlist for one or more Spring 2025 Main Campus full-semester classes.

Dear [first],

You're still on a waitlist for one or more full-semester Main Campus classes.

What Happens Next

If a seat becomes available in your waitlisted class:

• Between now and Jan. 22, the next eligible waitlisted student will be enrolled automatically. If you're enrolled automatically, you'll receive an email confirmation within 24 hours.
   
• Between Jan. 23 and Feb. 4, contact the department offering the class to see if their policies allow them to enroll you manually. If not, you may want to remain on the waitlist so you're eligible for course reservation, which can guarantee you a seat the next time the course is offered.

On Monday, Feb. 3, waitlists are canceled. If you still aren't enrolled, you'll lose access to the class's online materials and be removed from the class roster. If you remain on the waitlist, we'll email you a reminder at the start of the next course reservation period. Additional eligibility requirements may apply and some classes are only offered during certain semesters.

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

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We sent this email at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, to students who were administratively placed in a nondegree program for Spring 2025.

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that although you graduated from ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· in December, you're registered for one or more Spring 2025 classes in the same degree program.

Students who've graduated from a degree program aren't allowed to take additional courses in that program; therefore, we've placed you in a nondegree program for the summer and/or fall semester(s). You're still enrolled in your classes.

Note: If you received an undergraduate degree but are still completing requirements for an additional major, please contact your advisor.

Your Next Steps

Enrollment changes like this one may result in an adjustment to your bill and financial aid package. Check your tuition and fee balance in and visit the or to learn more about nondegree tuition and fees.

As a nondegree student, you'll register for Main Campus classes through in the future. If you wish to pursue another degree, you may:

• Apply to pursue another undergraduate degree.
• Apply to pursue a graduate degree (contact the department offering the degree).

If you have questions about why this change occurred, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

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

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We sent this email on the following date to students who needed to correct a Social Security number (SSN) mismatch in order to receive COF funds for Spring 2025:

• 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the Social Security number (SSN) in your ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· 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 Thursday, May 1, 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  by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 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

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

• 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that either you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) benefit or if you’ve already applied for COF, you haven’t provided your COF unique ID or SSN to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·.

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.

If you don't apply for COF and/or resolve your application error by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, you won't receive the COF tuition reduction for your eligible Spring 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

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

• 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 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.

As a reminder, 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 Thursday, May 1, 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 Wednesday, May 7, 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

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