We sent this email at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to students whose COF lifetime hour 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 waiver that allows your COF funding to continue through Fall 2025.

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'll need COF hours beyond Fall 2025, you may submit a .

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 21, 2025.

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 | ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to currently enrolled students who had one or more registration holds on their record (several exclusions applied).

Dear [first],

You currently have one or more holds on your record that will prevent you from registering for classes:

• [Example] You must pay past due balance (Past Due Over $1500)
• [Example] Advising Required by Major (Advising Required by CBEN)
• [Example] Advising Required (Academic Recovery)

Resolve your hold(s) as quickly as possible by following the instructions in the hold's description:

1. Follow this link to Buff Portal’s (you may be prompted to log in).
2. Select "You have [number] hold(s)."
3. Select a hold to view more information, including how to clear it and whom to contact with questions.

Note: Fall 2025 registration for current (continuing) degree-seeking undergraduate students, readmitted degree-seeking undergraduate and partnership program students opens on the assigned enrollment appointment and remains open through May 22. The schedule adjustment period for continuing and readmitted undergrads opens July 23 and remains open through open enrollment.

Registration for continuing degree-seeking graduate and law students opens on the assigned enrollment appointment and remains open through open enrollment.

Office of the Registrar | ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email on Monday, March 10, 2025, to students who were enrolled in a Summer 2025 class that was evaluated as eligible for grade replacement.

Dear [first],

According to our records, you've enrolled to retake the same class or a direct equivalent of [Class] in Summer 2025. We've evaluated that this class is eligible for grade replacement.

Grade replacement is applied automatically at the end of each term for eligible courses and students. We’ll send you another email once grade replacement has been applied to your record (after grades have posted at the end of the semester).

Remember, the grade you earned in the most recent prior attempt will still appear on your transcript, but it will be replaced in your cumulative GPA and credit totals by the grade from your latest attempt as long as that grade is the same or better. 

Repeating a Course Without Grade Replacement

If the course becomes ineligible for grade replacement, grade replacement ·É´Ç²Ô’t be applied and the grades from both attempts will be included in your cumulative and major GPAs, credit totals and academic standing. For example, if a lower grade is earned in the latest attempt, or if you withdraw or drop the class. Learn more about the eligibility requirements for grade replacement.

You may also repeat a course without grade replacement by submitting an opt-out request from your Colorado email to registrar@colorado.edu by the last day of the semester. Opting out of grade replacement is irreversible. Please meet with your advisor to discuss how opting out of grade replacement will impact your GPA and academic standing. 

If you have any questions, please review our grade replacement webpage or contact us.

Office of the Registrar | ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, to Main Campus, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students who'd been assigned a Fall 2025 enrollment date. Continuing Education and law students did not receive this message.

Dear [first],

Fall 2025 classes are posted in , which means it's time to start planning your schedule!

Note: Registration for continuing and readmitted degree-seeking undergraduate students closes May 22.

Get Ready to Register

Your assigned enrollment period begins at [time] on [date]. To make registration as easy as possible, complete these tasks now:

1. Add your enrollment dates to your calendar.
2. Work to by following the instructions in the hold's description.
3. If you haven't already, schedule an advising appointment.
4. If eligible, reserve a seat in a course. Course reservation starts Monday, March 17, and ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 21.
5. .
6. and add them to your shopping cart for faster registration. Learn more about how to search for classes.

Register for Classes

Register as soon as your enrollment time begins for the best chance to get the classes, class times and/or instruction modes you want. For step-by-step instructions, see our registration pages.

If a class you want is full, add yourself to the waitlist and set up drop if enrolled to automatically drop a backup class if you're enrolled from the waitlist.

Upcoming Key Deadlines

• May 22: Registration closes for current (continuing) and readmitted degree-seeking undergraduate and partnership program students.
• July 23: Schedule adjustment begins for current (continuing) and readmitted undergraduates and partnership program students and remains open through open enrollment.
   

Coming Back After Some Time Away?

Even if you're not taking classes this spring, you're still considered an active student if you've been gone for fewer than two semesters plus summer (undergrads), or if you took an official leave of absence (grad students).

• To take classes this fall, just follow the steps above to register.
• If you've decided you need additional time off, see our withdrawal page for your next steps.

If you have questions about registration, feel free to chat, email, call or visit us.

Office of the Registrar | ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, to Main Campus, degree-seeking students (not law) who were enrolled at least half time in Spring 2025 classes and did not receive the Spring 2025 advance enrollment e-memo in mid-December.

Dear [first],

Has your car insurance, student loan, scholarship, medical or other provider requested verification of your CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ enrollment?

If so, your enrollment verification is now available for Spring 2024.

Note: These verifications display your financial aid enrollment status only. Some graduate students qualify as full- or half-time based on their academic load, but as only half- or less-than-half-time based on their financial aid load. If you're one of those students, you may need to email the Office of the Registrar to discuss your options.

To learn more, see Verify Your Enrollment or Degree.

Office of the Registrar | ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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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 | ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
303-492-6970 | diplomas@colorado.edu

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We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, 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 CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ. 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 CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ 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 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 to learn more.

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 | ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
303-492-6970 (option 3) | tuitclass@colorado.edu

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We sent this email at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, to:

• Main Campus, degree-seeking undergraduate students who were either enrolled in Spring 2025 classes or were within the allowed undergraduate leave of absence period.
• Main Campus, degree-seeking graduate students who were either enrolled in Spring 2025 classes or were on an approved graduate leave of absence for that semester.

We did not send this email to Continuing Education or law students.

Dear [first],

Your Summer 2025 enrollment dates are now available (see below). If you're planning to take classes this summer, we encourage you to register as soon as your enrollment period begins for the best chance to get the classes, class times and/or instruction modes you want.

Get Ready to Register

Your assigned enrollment period begins at 8 a.m. on [date], and remains open through the add deadline for each session.

To make registration as easy as possible, complete these tasks before enrollment opens:

1. Add your enrollment date to your calendar.
2. by following the instructions in the hold's description.
3. Schedule an advising appointment.
4. if you haven't already done so, then apply for summer aid starting Feb. 26.
5. Complete preregistration.
6. and add them to your shopping cart for faster registration. Learn more about how to search for classes.

Coming Back After Some Time Away?

Even if you're not taking classes right now, you're still considered an active student if you've been away for no more than two semesters plus summer (undergraduate students) or if you're on a graduate leave of absence (graduate students).

• To return this summer, simply follow the steps above to register for classes.
• Alternatively, if you've decided you need additional time off, see our withdrawal page for your next steps.

If you have questions, feel free to chat, email or call us at the Office of the Registrar.

Office of the Registrar | ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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This reminder was also shared in the CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Today student edition.

As required by federal law, CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ 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 authorize 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. To learn more, see Access to CUBill&Pay – Authorize Payers and What Does Authorized Payer Access Mean?

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 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.
• CU guest access: Allow a designated third party to log in to the CU record system for read-only access to select items in your education record. To learn more, see CU 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 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.

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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 CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°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 CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°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 CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°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 CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°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 CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ. 

Questions may be directed to the Office of the Registrar.

Sincerely,

Kristi Wold-McCormick, Ph.D.
University Registrar

Office of the Registrar | ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

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