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If you have not already let us know that you will be attending ��ƷSM����ӰƬ/MENV by paying the $200 enrollment deposit you may do so on your��.�����ڳٱ�� May 15, 2025��your seat in the incoming class is no longer guaranteed and may be released to a waitlisted applicant.����
Deferral Policy:��If you you would like to request consideration for deferral, please send a written request to��MENVadmissions@colorado.edu. Note: Approval for deferral is not guaranteed; if your deferral request is granted, you will still need to pay the deposit to hold your seat in the next class.��International students: Please submit proof of funds to International Admissions at��intlgrad@colorado.edu��in order to access the enrollment deposit portal.

Begin working on the��steps below after��you've confirmed your intent to enroll.

Submit Official Transcripts

If you receive an offer of admission and confirm your intent to enroll, you will be required to submit your official transcript(s) to Graduate Admissions. Official transcripts must match the unofficial ones that were submitted with your application. Electronic official transcripts are accepted as long as they are sent directly from the issuing institution. Electronic transcripts should be sent to��gradprocessing@colorado.edu. Copies of transcripts mailed in unsealed envelopes and sent directly by applicants are NOT official transcripts.��Please do not have these sent until a���ھ��Բ�����official transcript is available - including all graded coursework and degree with graduation date.

If you were a ��ƷSM����ӰƬ undergraduate student, official transcripts will be automatically uploaded to your records.

Activate Your IdentiKey

If you have not done so already, activate your IdentiKey. It is important you, and only you, set your IdentiKey password and remember it. It is your key to apply for housing, sign up for New Student & Family Programs and register for classes. A U.S. Social Security Number is required to activate an IdentiKey. If you do not have one, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will email you a four-digit personal identification number (PIN) to use instead. If you do not receive your PIN within five business days of confirming your intent to enroll, contact OIT at��help@colorado.edu��to request your PIN. Your IdentiKey will also allow you to log in to the��Buff Portal, which is your secure entry point for ��ƷSM����ӰƬ online services and information that you need as a student. It typically takes three to five business days for your IdentiKey activation to be completed before you can access the housing application.

Activate Your ��ƷSM����ӰƬ Email

Email is an official means for campus communication—campus departments and faculty will use it to relay important information to you. Moving forward, all emails will be sent to your Colorado.edu account. You must activate your IdentiKey before you can create your email account.

Fulfill the Health Insurance Requirement

All students are required to have health insurance while attending ��ƷSM����ӰƬ. Students may elect coverage through an individual health insurance plan, through a family member or employer��or the CU��Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Students must meet this requirement their first semester at ��ƷSM����ӰƬ and at the beginning of each academic year. Those��taking six (6) or more undergraduate credit hours or one (1) or more graduate credit hours��are required to complete the health insurance requirement process. For more information, please visit��/health/insurance.

At this time, ��ƷSM����ӰƬ student health insurance does not cover spouses and dependents. Wardenburg Health Services refers all students looking for spouse and dependent insurance coverage to the��Colorado Health Exchange. From there, you can browse plans and find resources for health insurance in Colorado.

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All new students must complete the immunization requirements by the deadline according to their first semester at ��ƷSM����ӰƬ. For more information visit��Immunization Requirements | Health & Wellness Services | ��ƷSM����ӰƬ.

Submit a Photo for Your Buff OneCard

Your Buff OneCard is your student ID card and your key to many different services and events, including dining, printing, banking. Plan ahead and submit an application and valid photo online, and when you arrive on campus��you can quickly pick up your card and get moving, rather than waiting in line. Visit the��Buff OneCard website��for deadlines, applications and instructions.

Additional Pre-Arrival Steps for International Students

Important:�� If you are an F-1 or J-1 student, please take note of your program start date.�� All F-1/J-1 students MUST arrive no later than the program start date which is reflected on your I-20/DS-2019.�� Note:��You may enter the U.S. up to 30 days prior to this date. Additional resources are provided here.

Read the ��ƷSM����ӰƬ Graduate Student Bill of Rights & Responsibilities.

Know your rights and your responsibilities. Familiarize yourself with the����ƷSM����ӰƬ��Graduate Student Bill of Rights & Responsibilities.

Find Housing

��ƷSM����ӰƬ offers limited on-campus housing to graduate students and their families, as well as services to help you find off-campus housing in the area. The local rental market can be a challenge, so begin looking at housing options today.
Housing information

Childcare Resources

The ��ƷSM����ӰƬ��Children's Center��offers childcare options for children of CU affiliates 2.5 - 5 years of age.��In addition, graduate students who are also employees have access to Bright Horizons Care Advantage, which includes preferred enrollment at certain childcare centers and a free Sittercity membership. Childcare services in Boulder have long wait lists; it’s a good idea to arrange for childcare now.
Explore childcare options

Attend Community Equity Training

To educate our community and create a welcoming and safe campus environment, the ��ƷSM����ӰƬ requires all new students, staff and faculty to complete education on policies prohibiting Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination and Harassment. The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) provides education about these policies. The online training can be accessed through��OIEC’s website. Click on the “Mandatory Training for Graduate Students” tab.

Establish Colorado Residency for In-State Tuition

Register for Classes

Newly admitted students will receive information about registering for fall courses in the mid- April��communication from the programs team.��There is no action for students to take prior to this time in order to register for classes.

However, you can begin reviewing��the MENV Curriculum by exploring��our Academics page��- scrolling down and selecting your specialization of choice.��