2026 Aerospace PhD Applicant Visit Day

Date: Friday, February 13 (optional activity scheduled Saturday, February 14)

Location: Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building, East Campus,

Recommended arrival time and date: Afternoon of Thursday, February 12, 2026. Hotel Accommodations: – 4950 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 - check in is available beginning at 3:00 p.m., reservations are under individual names.

Meals: We will provide dinner the evening of Thursday, February 12 and all meals on Friday, February 13.

Attire:

  • Thursday, February 12 – Casual
  • Friday, February 13 – Business casual
  • Saturday, February 14 – Some optional activities will involve the outdoors in a snowy mountainous setting. Please bring clothing and accessories to stay warm and dry if you wish to participate.

Layers are recommended as Boulder weather can be unpredictable!

Transportation and Parking

Getting to Boulder

By City Bus:

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) offers bus service between Boulder, CO and Denver International Airport (DIA): Route AB. More information can be found at

The one-way fare to or from DIA is currently $10, and the bus accepts cash.ÌýExact fare only; no change given. You can find out more about other pass options and prices from

The trip takes approximately 85 minutes.

We suggest exiting the bus at Table-Mesa and taking a ride share to the Boulder Homewood Suites.

By Shuttle:

  • Green Ride Boulder
    • (303) 997-0238
  • Super Shuttle
    • (800) BLUE-VAN (800 258-3826)

Directions from Denver International Airport to the Engineering Center:

  • (Toll road - $9.00, one way)
  • (free)

Estimated Time: 48 minutes (allow 1 hour during peak traffic times)

Estimated Total Distance: 45 miles

Parking on Campus

If you are driving to campus, we recommend that you buy a one-day temporary parking permit ($10.00) and park in Lot 550, which is adjacent to the SEEC/SEEL building next door to Aerospace. Permits can be purchased from Parking Services by calling 303-735-PARK. You can learn more by visiting Parking and Traffic's Temporary Permit page.