Student Announcements

Granting Third-Party Access to Your Records

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:04:21 +0000

Granting Third-Party Access to Your Records Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 02/11/2026 - 14:04 Office of the Registrar

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This reminder was also shared in the С�� Boulder Today student edition.

As required by federal law, С�� Boulder is committed to protecting your personal information. If you want to give a parent or other third party (e.g., guardian, spouse, sponsor or health provider) access to those records, complete the necessary authorizations as outlined below.

Your tuition and fee bill

You may set up authorized payer access for a third party to view your tuition bill and pay online, sign up for payment plans, receive email notifications about the bill, and discuss the bill (but not financial aid) with Bursar’s Office staff by email, phone and in person. For instructions, see How to Authorize Payers.

Your education records

To allow a third party to access your academic and/or financial record, complete one or both of the following authorizations.

FERPA consent to release: Allow an authorized third party to contact the university on your behalf and discuss your academic and/or financial records (including financial aid) by phone, LiveChat, email or in person. We'll confirm their identity by asking them to provide the authorization phrase you established for them. To learn more, see FERPA Consent to Release.
С�� guest access: Allow a designated third party to log in to the С�� record system for read-only access to select items in your education record. To learn more, see С�� Guest Access.

Your health record

A confidential health record is created for you after your first visit with Medical Services and/or Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS). Allow a family member or other health care provider to access your record by completing one or both of the following authorizations in your MyС��Health portal under the "Forms" tab.

Authorization to Release Health Information: Release your medical information to yourself or another person/clinic. Record requests will be processed within 30 days.
Authorization to Verbally Disclose Health Information: Allow a family member or other health care provider to speak with Medical Services and/or CAPS.

To learn more, see Notice of Privacy Practices.

Find out how to give a trusted individual access to your academic, financial or health records.

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Financial Benefits of Becoming a Colorado Resident (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Financial Benefits of Becoming a Colorado Resident (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Tue, 02/10/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, to first-semester students who were approved for in-state tuition under the domicile exception for honorably discharged veterans.

Dear [first],

You have been approved for in-state tuition as an honorably discharged veteran. We want to thank you for your service and provide some information about the potential benefits of becoming a Colorado resident for tuition purposes.

Financial Benefits of Becoming a Resident

As an honorably discharged veteran, you’ll be assessed the in-state tuition rate as long as you remain at С�� Boulder. However, if you are 22 years old or older, married, or a graduate student, you can act now to become a full Colorado resident. Colorado residents are considered for state and С�� Boulder grants, which may significantly increase your financial aid offer.

Your Next Steps to Petition for a Residency Change

Step 1: Submit Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

If you do intend to become a Colorado resident and you haven't done so already, submit your 2026–27 FAFSA and any requested documentation. Learn more about applying for aid.

Step 2: Take Action to Establish Colorado Domicile

The clock started ticking to establish Colorado domicile when you physically moved to the state. To prove your intent to make Colorado your one, true, fixed and permanent home, you're required to:

Get a Colorado driver's license within 120 days of moving to the state.
Register your vehicle (if you have one) in Colorado within 180 days of moving to the state to avoid penalties.
Establish additional Colorado ties. Visit our adult residency page and watch the adult residency video to learn the full requirements.

Step 3: Submit a Residency Petition

Use the residency calendars to determine the first semester for which you'd qualify for in-state residency. Once petitions open for that term, submit your residency petition with all required documentation to the Office of the Registrar by the posted deadline.

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

Congratulations on being approved for in-state tuition as an honorably discharged veteran. We want to thank you for your service and provide some information about the potential benefits of becoming a Colorado resident for tuition purposes.

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BAM Program: Review Your Expected Undergraduate Graduation Term (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:34:29 +0000

BAM Program: Review Your Expected Undergraduate Graduation Term (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 02/02/2026 - 11:34 Graduate School

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, to undergraduate students who were admitted to a bachelor's–accelerated master's program and had an expected undergraduate graduation term of Summer 2026.

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that you expected to complete the undergraduate requirements for your Bachelor's–Accelerated Master's (BAM) program in Summer 2026.

If this is still when you plan to graduate with your bachelor's degree, complete the steps below to continue with your master's degree. These steps need to be completed before the end of February so you're able to enroll in Summer 2026 classes when registration opens the first week of March.

Apply to graduate with your bachelor's degree.
Submit a master's continuation form.
Submit a BAM supplement form to identify which courses you're double counting and which should apply to your master's degree.

If your expected graduation term has changed, please complete a BAM program change form so we can update your records. If you're completing your bachelor's degree this semester, you'll need to complete the steps above by Sunday, March 1.

Students are considered for different types and amounts of financial aid when they become graduates students. If you're receiving financial aid, please note that your aid will be adjusted automatically when your student status changes.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Graduate School | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-8220 | bamprogram@colorado.edu

Our records indicate that you expect to complete the undergraduate requirements for your Bachelor's–Accelerated Master's (BAM) program in Summer 2026.

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Update Your Local Address

Linda Sprouse — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:36:54 +0000

Update Your Local Address Linda Sprouse Thu, 01/29/2026 - 13:36 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2026, to all enrolled students.

Dear [first],

Has your local or home address changed since you completed your preregistration items for this term? If it has, please update your contact information. Maintaining current and accurate address information with С�� Boulder is critical for receiving important university communications related to your status, studies and wellbeing.

Safety and emergency notifications require accurate student location information. Access to certain services and benefits are based on your location. Compliance with regulations for international students requires the university to maintain accurate address information. Ensuring your contact information is current allows the university to reach you with necessary updates, alerts and other important information.

How To Do It

To update your contact information:

Log in to Buff Portal.
Select your profile at the top right.
Select "Account Settings," then "Profile and Privacy."
On the contact information menu, select the type of information you want to update (e.g., addresses, phone number (contact details), emergency contacts).
Follow the instructions on the page to add, edit or delete (if allowed) your information.
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.

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

Maintaining current and accurate address information with С�� Boulder is critical for receiving important university communications.

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We've Extended Your COF Lifetime Hour Limit (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

We've Extended Your COF Lifetime Hour Limit (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Thu, 01/29/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, to students whose COF lifetime limit was extended on their behalf.

Dear [first],

We noticed that you've exhausted your allotted 145 lifetime hours of COF funding toward your degree. On your behalf, we've granted you an institutional extension that allows your COF funding to continue through Fall 2026.

You don't need to take any additional action at this time. This semester's COF hours will be applied to your bill within 48 to 72 hours.

To Apply for Additional COF Hours

If you need COF hours beyond Fall 2026, you may submit a Colorado Commission on Higher Education waiver request to ask for additional hours.

To Postpone This Extension

To postpone this COF lifetime limit extension until your next semester of enrollment, email the COF support team by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27.

Please be aware that if you postpone the extension, you'll be responsible for paying the portion of this semester's tuition typically covered by COF funds.

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

On your behalf, С�� Boulder has granted you an institutional waiver that allows your COF funding to continue through Fall 2026.

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Annual Reminder: Notification of Your Student Privacy Rights Under FERPA

Linda Sprouse — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Annual Reminder: Notification of Your Student Privacy Rights Under FERPA Linda Sprouse Wed, 01/28/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, to all enrolled Main Campus, Continuing Education and specialized programs students who didn't already receive our annual FERPA reminder on Sept. 8, 2025.

Dear [first],

As a С�� Boulder 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 С�� Boulder 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 С�� Boulder defines as directory information

Directory information is student data contained in education records 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 С�� 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 С�� Boulder should stay current with campus policies and guidance regarding student data privacy, compliance, security and other AI considerations and implications. See Artificial Intelligence at С�� Boulder.

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

As a student at С�� Boulder, it's important to understand your rights regarding access to and disclosure of information in your education record.

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Colorado Residency Reminder (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Colorado Residency Reminder (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 01/22/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, 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 2027, provided you established physical presence in Colorado on or before January 6, 2026, 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 2027

If you moved to Colorado on or before Jan. 6, 2026, and you'd like to petition for a change to resident classification for Spring 2027:

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, graduate student video 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.
Submit your completed Adult Residency Petition between Oct. 1, 2026, and Dec. 11, 2026 (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 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

As a graduate or law student, you may be eligible to petition for in-state residency.

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Action Required: Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) by January 27

Linda Sprouse — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:47:03 +0000

Action Required: Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) by January 27 Linda Sprouse Fri, 01/16/2026 - 08:47

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Thursday, Jan. 15, to students who had not applied for COF and were eligible for Fall 2025.

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) for Fall 2025. There is still time to apply but you need to take action now.

You must apply for COF by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, to receive the COF tuition reduction for your eligible Fall 2025 classes.

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.

Please follow our instructions to apply for COF. 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

Our records indicate that you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) for Fall 2025.

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For Your Information: Fall 2025 COF Stipend

Linda Sprouse — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:36:00 +0000

For Your Information: Fall 2025 COF Stipend Linda Sprouse Fri, 01/16/2026 - 08:36

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. to students who had not supplied С�� Boulder with their Social Security number to С�� Boulder in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2025.

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend couldn’t be applied during Fall 2025 because you hadn’t supplied С�� Boulder with your Social Security number (SSN).

To address this mismatch, the Office of the Registrar worked with the Colorado Department of Education to add your SSN to your С�� Boulder student record. This will allow you to receive COF funds for Fall 2025.

No action is needed on your part at this time. 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

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend couldn’t be applied during Fall 2025 because you hadn’t supplied С�� Boulder with your Social Security number (SSN).

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You're Still on a Waitlist; Here's What Happens Next (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

You're Still on a Waitlist; Here's What Happens Next (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Fri, 01/16/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, to students who were still on a waitlist for one or more Spring 2026 Main Campus full-semester classes.

Dear [first],

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

Check Your Waitlist Position

What Happens Next

If a seat becomes available in your waitlisted class:

Between now and Jan. 16, 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. 17 and Jan. 25, 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, Jan. 26, 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

Automatic enrollment ends on Jan. 16; waitlists are canceled on Jan. 26.

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