Spring 2026

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

Linda Sprouse — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

We've Extended Your COF Lifetime Hour Limit (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Tue, 03/10/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 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 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'll need COF hours beyond Fall 2026, you may submit a Colorado Commission on Higher Education waiver request.

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, 2026.

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, 91��ý has granted you an institutional waiver that allows your COF funding to continue through Fall 2026.

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COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 03/09/2026 - 01:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following date to students who needed to correct a Social Security number (SSN) mismatch in order to receive COF funds for Spring 2026:

7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
7 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because the Social Security number (SSN) in your 91��ý record doesn't match the one in your COF application.

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.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

Once you receive an email confirming that your record was updated, follow our online instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026.

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

Resolve your College Opportunity Fund (COF) SSN mismatch to receive funding

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Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 03/09/2026 - 01:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following date to students who are eligible for the COF benefit in Spring 2026, but either haven't applied or have an unspecified error in their COF application:

7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
7 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that either you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) benefit or if you’ve already applied for COF, you haven’t provided your COF unique ID or SSN to 91��ý.

If you don't apply for COF and/or resolve your application error by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, you won't receive the COF tuition reduction for your eligible Spring 2026 class(es).

Please follow our instructions to apply for and authorize COF. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

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

Apply for the COF benefit or resolve your application error to receive funding

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COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 03/09/2026 - 01:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on the following date to students who need to provide their Social Security number (SSN) to College Assist in order to receive COF funds for Spring 2026:

7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
7 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend can't be applied to your bill because you didn't include your Social Security number (SSN) in your COF application.

As a reminder, 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.

To Correct Your Record

To resolve this error, follow our step-by-step instructions to update your record by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Do not email anything containing your SSN. Doing so could put you at high risk for identity theft.

We'll securely send your information to College Assist. Once the error is resolved, follow our instructions to authorize COF by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026.

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

Resolve your College Opportunity Fund (COF) SSN mismatch to receive funding

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Residency Petition Closed (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:35:01 +0000

Residency Petition Closed (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 02/27/2026 - 09:35 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on February 26, 2026, to students whose incomplete Spring 2026 residency was closed due to inaction.

Dear [first],

We have reviewed the petition and supporting documents you submitted for Spring 2026. After our initial review, we requested additional documentation or clarification regarding your residency petition. This request was sent to you by email and was noted in Buff Portal as a to-do item.

Because you did not submit the required documentation, your petition is now closed and will no longer be processed. Petition closures are final and may not be appealed.

If you believe that you qualify for in-state tuition classification, you are encouraged to petition for a future term. You must submit a new petition and include all required supporting documents within the published deadlines.

Please see our tuition classification for current students webpage for information about petitioning for future terms.

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

We have reviewed the petition and supporting documents you submitted for Spring 2026.

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Proof of Your Spring 2026 Enrollment (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Proof of Your Spring 2026 Enrollment (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Wed, 02/25/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, to Main Campus, degree-seeking students (not law) who were enrolled at least half time in Spring 2026 classes and did not receive the Spring 2026 advance enrollment e-memo in mid-December.

Dear [first],

Has your car insurance, student loan, scholarship, medical or other provider requested verification of your 91��ý enrollment?

If so, your enrollment verification is now available for Spring 2026.

Access Your Enrollment Verification

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 for a verification.

To learn more, see Verify Your Enrollment or Degree.

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

Has your car insurance, student loan, scholarship, medical or other provider requested verification of your 91��ý enrollment? If so, your free Spring 2026 enrollment verification is now available.

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May Graduates: Upcoming University Deadlines

Linda Sprouse — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

May Graduates: Upcoming University Deadlines Linda Sprouse Tue, 02/24/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, to students who were enrolled in Spring 2026 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.

Sunday, March 1

Graduate & MBA students: Last day to submit or cancel a spring graduation application (11:59 p.m.).

Wednesday, April 1

All students: Last day to submit a spring or summer graduation application to get your name in the 2025–26 commencement program (11:59 p.m.).
Law students: Last day to submit or cancel a spring graduation application (11:59 p.m.).

Saturday, April 25

Undergrads: Last day to submit or cancel a spring graduation application (11:59 p.m.).

Friday, May 2

Degrees are conferred.
Commencement ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. on Folsom Field. See Spring Commencement for details.

Thursday, May 1–Sunday, May 3

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 | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | diplomas@colorado.edu

Do you intend to graduate in May? If so, please make note of these upcoming campuswide graduation dates and deadlines.

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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

Related Messages

This reminder was also shared in the 91��ý Today student edition.

As required by federal law, 91��ý 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.
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 MyCUHealth 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 91��ý. 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 91��ý 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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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 91��ý 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 91��ý is critical for receiving important university communications.

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