New Degree-Seeking ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Incoming first-year and transfer students have the opportunity to begin their academic journey at CU Boulder during Summer Session. It's a great way to lighten the credit load for future semesters or take required courses now to free up your schedule for study abroad or internships later. Summer also lets you acclimate to the campus environment before the rush of fall semester.Ìý
Once you confirm your intent to enroll at CU BoulderÌýas a new first-year or transfer student, you'll receive a CU login name and instructions to activate yourÌý. You will not be eligible to register for summer classes until yourÌý$200 enrollment deposit has been on file for 24 hours.
If you decide to change your admit term after enrolling in summer classes, contact the to update your record. If you don't, you won't be able to enroll in the fall semester and you may be assessed a financial penalty. See the Withdrawal section for more information and deadlines.
New students who were admitted for summer must be enrolled in Summer Session classes and complete the online in order to become eligible to register for fall semester classes.
If you have problems or questions concerning summer registration, contact the Office of the Registrar atÌýregistrar@colorado.eduÌý´Ç°ùÌý303-492-6970.
New Non-DegreeÌýÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
If you'reÌýinterested in enrolling in CU Boulder summer courses without pursuing a degree at the university, you may be able to do so as a non-degree student through Continuing Education.
PleaseÌýcomplete the Ìýto get started. If you have any questions,Ìýcontact Continuing EducationÌýat 303-492-5148.Ìý
Once yourÌýapplication has been processed for summer, you will receiveÌýa welcome emailÌýwith your student ID and detailed instructions for activating your IdentiKey as well asÌýregistration and payment information.
If you're a nondegree student thinking about applying to CU Boulder as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in the future, you may transfer an unlimited number of credits taken as a non-degree student on any CU campus;Ìýhowever, applicability of these credits toward degree requirements is established by individual colleges and schools. Consult with aÌýpre-transfer advisorÌýfor further information.
If you enroll in summer classes and change your mind, you may be assessed a financial penalty for the classes you dropped. See theÌýWithdrawal sectionÌýor call Continuing Education at 303-492-5148 for more information.
Enrollment Dates
The enrollment date for transfer, international, new first-year,Ìýnew graduate and new non-degreeÌýstudentsÌýis Monday, March 11.
Follow the step-by-step instructions on the Office of the Registrar website to search for and enroll in classes.
Special Session Limitations
Summer at CU Boulder is an exceptional time of year! Summer Session classes provide students with a number of flexible options not available the rest of the academic year. However, there are limitations to certain sessions that you need to keep in mind when registering.
MaymesterÌýand Augmester
Undergraduate degree-seeking students, new graduate studentsÌýand non-degree students may enroll in only one MaymesterÌýand/or one Augmester class each summer. You may be enrolled in other sessions as long as the course times don'tÌýoverlap.ÌýMaymester and AugmesterÌýsessions are designed for experienced college students. Due to that, we do not recommend that High School ACCESS students enroll in these sessions. If you have questions regarding High School ACCESS summer enrollment, contactÌýhsaccess@colorado.edu.
Variable Sessions
Classes inÌýVariable SessionsÌýdo not follow a typical session schedule. These classes can meet on any days within Summer Session, so be sure to check the beginning, end and final exam dates before enrolling in a Variable Session class.
Independent Study and Thesis Hours
Any class with a 700- or 800-level section number has controlled enrollment. If you try to register for one of these classes,Ìýyou will receive an error message. Instead, contact your department administrator or advisor for enrollment instructions.