Spring 2026

Upcoming ��ñ�� Degree & Certificate Dates (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Upcoming ��ñ�� Degree & Certificate Dates (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 03/30/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Friday, March 27, 2026, to students who earned a degree and/or certificate from a ��ñ�� special program (e.g., MSEE on Coursera) in Spring 2026, Session 1.

Dear [first],

Congratulations, you've earned the following degree and/or certificate(s)!

[Degree or certificate name]

Transcripts with degrees and certificates posted are now available for order. You can also download a free unofficial transcript through Buff Portal.

Please make note of the following dates and deadlines:

Sunday, April 5: Last day to update your address information in Buff Portal. Your diploma and/or certificate(s) will display your primary name on file.
Tuesday, April 21: Your diploma and/or certificate(s) are mailed to your mailing address, and your free certified electronic diploma and/or certified electronic certificate(s) are ready to download. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks from this date for your paper diploma/certificate to arrive (up to 12 weeks if shipping internationally).

��ñ��'s formal commencement ceremony occurs annually in May. Some colleges, schools and programs hold recognition ceremonies at other times of year as well. For more information, visit the commencement website.

If you have any questions, please let us know. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Office of the Registrar | ��ñ��
303-492-6970 | reg-specialprograms@colorado.edu

Congratulations, you've earned the following degree and/or certificate(s)! Transcripts with degrees and certificates posted are now available for order. You can also download a free unofficial transcript through Buff Portal.

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Opt In to the Colorado Reverse Transfer Program (Targeted Message to Non-Enrolled Students)

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Opt In to the Colorado Reverse Transfer Program (Targeted Message to Non-Enrolled Students) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/26/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to previously enrolled students who were identified by the Colorado Department of Higher Education as being potentially eligible for this program.

Dear [first],

According to our records, you may be eligible to receive an associate degree from the community college you previously attended by opting in to Colorado's reverse transfer program.

This program allows students who've transferred from a Colorado community college to a Colorado university to combine and apply credits from both institutions toward an associate degree from the community college.

This means the associate degree you started at the community college may be awarded to you at no additional cost, immediately boosting your earning potential and career opportunities.

How to Participate

Go to the Colorado reverse transfer webpage to learn more.
Opt in to the program. By opting in, you're consenting to have your CU academic records securely shared with your community college.
If you've taken courses at any other college or university, be sure to have official transcripts sent to your community college so they can evaluate that work as well.

What Happens Next

After you opt in, your former community college will review your degree eligibility, typically in April.

If you're eligible for a degree, it will be awarded to you automatically. The community college will contact you via the email you provided on the opt-in site.
If you still need a few more credits, you will be contacted.

We hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity, and we also hope this recognition of your hard work will encourage you to return to ��ñ�� to complete your bachelor's degree.

If you have any questions, please contact Peter Fritz, Director of Student Transitions and Credential Completion Initiatives at the Colorado Department of Higher Education, at peter.fritz@dhe.state.colo.us.

Office of the Registrar | ��ñ��
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

According to our records, you may be eligible to receive your associate degree from the community college you attended through the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE)'s Reverse Transfer program.

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Last Day for Spring Class Withdrawal & Change Pass/Fail Status, 3/24

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Last Day for Spring Class Withdrawal & Change Pass/Fail Status, 3/24 Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 03/16/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Tuesday, March 24 is the last day for undergraduate and graduate students (law students excluded) to complete the following actions for a full-semester Main Campus class:*

Class withdrawal: If you drop a Main Campus class after Jan. 23 but remain enrolled in the semester, you'll be required to pay 100 percent of tuition and fees (no refund), and a W notation will post to your transcript.
Change a class's grade mode from letter grade to pass/fail (or vice versa): Only student-option courses** are eligible. The last day to change a class to or from no credit (audit) was Jan. 23.

If you've satisfactorily completed a substantial amount of work for a class but are unable to complete it due to reasons beyond your control, you may request an incomplete (I) grade. This will give you additional time to complete your coursework before your instructor is required to assign your final grade. For more information, see ��ñ��'s incomplete grade policy.

*If you're taking a special session Main Campus class, check the special session calendar for that session's deadlines.

**If a department designates a course as student option, it's your choice whether to take it for a letter grade or as pass/fail.

Tuesday, March 24 is the last day for undergraduate and graduate students to class withdrawal or change pass/fail status for a full-semester Main Campus class.

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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 | ��ñ��
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

On your behalf, ��ñ�� 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 ��ñ�� 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 | ��ñ��
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 ��ñ��.

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 | ��ñ��
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 | ��ñ��
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 | ��ñ��
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 ��ñ�� 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 | ��ñ��
303-492-6970 | registrar@colorado.edu

Has your car insurance, student loan, scholarship, medical or other provider requested verification of your ��ñ�� 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 | ��ñ��
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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Spring 2026

Upcoming ��ñ���� Degree & Certificate Dates (Targeted Message)

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Opt In to the Colorado Reverse Transfer Program (Targeted Message to Non-Enrolled Students)

How to Participate

What Happens Next

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Last Day for Spring Class Withdrawal & Change Pass/Fail Status, 3/24

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

To Apply for Additional COF Hours

To Postpone This Extension

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COF Error: Resolve Your SSN Mismatch (Targeted Message)

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

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COF Error: Submit Your Missing SSN (Targeted Message)

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Residency Petition Closed (Targeted Message)

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Proof of Your Spring 2026 Enrollment (Targeted Message)

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May Graduates: Upcoming University Deadlines

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Upcoming ��ñ�� Degree & Certificate Dates (Targeted Message)