First-Year Student Enrollment: Confirm Your Spot at CU Boulder
Congratulations on your admission to CU Boulder! Here's how to confirm your enrollment and prepare for your journey as a Buff.
How to Confirm Your Enrollment
- Log in to your application status page
- Click "Confirm your intent to enroll"
- Pay the $200 nonrefundable confirmation deposit (Note: GI Bill does not cover this)
- You're officially #BoulderBound!
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Essential Next Steps After Confirmation
- Activate Your IdentiKey
- Required for housing application, student portal access, and class registration
- Activation takes 1 business day
- Apply for Housing
- Applications open March 3
- Requires activated IdentiKey
- Check housing website for updates
- Transfer Your Credits
- Submit official documents for AP, IB, A-Levels, military, or college credits
- Send to Office of Admissions or email [email protected]
- Evaluation completed after enrollment confirmation
- Submit Final Official Transcripts
- Required for class registration and financial aid
- Processing time: 3-5 weeks
Why Choose CU Boulder
- Ranked in top 3% of U.S. colleges (College Factual, 2023)
- Strong Career Outcomes:
- $73,700 median early-career salary
- $143,200 median midcareer salary
- 88% employed/in grad school within 6 months of graduation
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Important Note: If you don't attend after confirmation, you must reapply for admission. This applies if you don't enroll in courses, miss term change deadlines, or withdraw before the third Wednesday of classes.
Need help? Contact your CU Boulder counselor for guidance through the admission process.