Student Announcements

Action Required: Clear Your Registration Hold(s) (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Action Required: Clear Your Registration Hold(s) (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:00

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 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) by following the instructions in the hold's description:

Review Buff Portal’s holds and to-dos card (you may be prompted to log in).
Select "You have [number] hold(s)."
Select a hold to view more information and carefully read the hold’s description. This includes reading how to clear the hold and whom to contact with questions.

Note: Fall 2026 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 21. The schedule adjustment period for continuing and readmitted undergrads opens July 21 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.

The Office of the Registrar is unable to remove holds regarding past due balances, advising requirements, immunizations, missing transcripts, Dean’s holds, etc. Contact the office named in the hold’s description to learn more about your options.

With your timely attention to this matter, you’ll be prepared for when your registration window opens.

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

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

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Retaking a Class Eligible for Grade Replacement

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:14:21 +0000

Retaking a Class Eligible for Grade Replacement Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 03/10/2026 - 13:14 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Monday, March 9, 2026, to students who were enrolled in a Summer 2026 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 2026. 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 won’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 | University of Colorado Boulder
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

According to our records, you're enrolled to take a class in Summer 2026 that's been evaluated as eligible for grade replacement. Grade replacement is applied automatically at the end of each term for eligible courses and students.

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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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Your Fall 2026 Classes & Enrollment Dates (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Your Fall 2026 Classes & Enrollment Dates (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Wed, 03/04/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to Main Campus, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students who'd been assigned a Fall 2026 enrollment date. Continuing Education and law students did not receive this message.

Dear [first],

Fall 2026 classes are posted in 91��ý Class Search, which means it's time to start planning your schedule!

Registration for continuing and readmitted degree-seeking undergraduate students closes May 21. Schedule adjustment begins on July 21 for current (continuing) and readmitted undergraduates and partnership program students and remains open through open enrollment.

Get Ready to Register

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

Add your enrollment dates to your calendar.
Work to resolve any registration holds by following the instructions in the hold's description.
If you haven't already, schedule an advising appointment.
If eligible, reserve a seat in a course. Course reservation starts Monday, March 23, and ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27.
Complete preregistration.
Search for classes 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 21: Registration closes for current (continuing) and readmitted degree-seeking undergraduate and partnership program students.
July 21: 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're taking time off from 91��ý, see our leave of absence page for your next steps and when to register for classes to avoid having to reapply.

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

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

Fall 2026 classes are posted in 91��ý Class Search, which means it's time to start planning your schedule!

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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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