Intra-勛圖厙 Transfer FAQs
Application
Please try the following possible solutions:
- Find the on the IUT page, located on a gray sidebar.
- Access the IUT application between 8 a.m. 5 p.m.
- It is possible that you tried to access the application while the system was undergoing maintenance.
- Try using a private browsing session in Google Chrome or Firefox to access your IUT application.
- Clear your cache and cookies in your browser settings.
- View .
- Log into the CU Boulder Virtual Private Network (VPN), if you are off campus.
- View .
If you cannot access the application at this point, email IUT@colorado.edu.泭
Clear your browser cache and then try accessing the IUT application again using a private browsing session in Google Chrome or Firefox.泭泭
The IUT application closes for a short period each spring and fall term, depending on the college, school or program. Please refer to the CU Boulder Academic Calendar for IUT application dates.泭
You can find your in-progress and earned credit hours if you in Buff Portal Advising.泭
Contact IUT@colorado.edu for further information. Please include a description of the edits you would like to make.泭泭
Email IUT@colorado.edu and specify which IUT Application you would like to cancel.泭
When you click the Submit button there are two ways you can verify that your IUT Application was received:
- Your browser will be redirected to a confirmation landing page.
- You should receive a confirmation email to your @colorado.edu address within 5-20 minutes.
If you do not see the confirmation page and/or receive a confirmation email, there may have been an error when you submitted your IUT Application. First, try opening a private browsing session in Google Chrome or Firefox and resubmit your IUT Application. If you still havent received a confirmation email within 24 hours, email IUT@colorado.edu.泭
- If you would like to add a second major/degree in a different college/school/program, select the "Add" button when completing your IUT Application.
- If you are currently in the Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) and you would like to be considered for more than one program, or if you would like to pursue a double degree in two different colleges/schools/programs, complete two separate IUT Applications and indicate your reason for completing multiple IUT Applications on the last page of the IUT Application. (You will need to transfer out of PES and the two applications will accomplish this.)
- If you are applying to multiple programs in the same term, you will need to complete a separate IUT Application for each college/school/program.泭
- A double major is when you choose to pursue two majors within the same degree program.
- An example of a degree program with double majors: pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with majors in EBIO and MATH.
- This is not considered an IUT. Visit the Change or Add a Major, Minor or Certificate page泭to learn how to change, add or drop a major/minor/certificate within the same degree program.
- For more information on a double major:
- Visit the .
- Schedule an appointment through or .
- A double degree is when you choose to pursue two different degree programs.
- An example would be pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in MATH and then a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
- If this sounds like your situation, complete the IUT Application and select the "Add" button on the second page of the IUT Application.
- Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) students who are interested in pursuing a double degree can submit two separate IUT "Change" Applications and indicate on both IUT Applications that they are interested in a double degree. (You will be transferring out of PES.)
- If you are applying to multiple programs in the same term, you will need to complete a separate IUT Application for each degree program.泭泭
Dates & Deadlines
Apply for an IUT during the same semester you meet (or will meet) the IUT requirements.
Applying by the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline will allow your IUT Application for "On Track" and/or "Admitted" status consideration. If granted either status, you would have access to register for restricted classes during your assigned registration window. You are strongly advised to apply by the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline for full consideration and greater course availability. However, you may apply by the IUT Final Deadline for your intended degree program. See the CU Boulder Academic Calendar泭for more information.泭
Please refer to the IUT Priority Consideration and IUT Final Deadlines for each term. You are strongly advised to apply by the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline for full consideration and greater course availability. See the CU Boulder Academic Calendar泭 for more information.泭
IUT Applications received after the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline are considered on a space-available basis until the IUT Final Application Deadline.泭
IUT Applications received after the deadline will be denied. Please see the CU Boulder Academic Calendar泭for more information.泭
- If you have completed (or will complete) your IUT requirements by the end of the spring semester, you should apply by the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline for summer admission.
- If you are "On Track" and/or "Admitted", starting in your intended college, school or program in the summer will give you increased access to restricted fall courses (when available).
- Acceptance to the summer term does not require you to take summer classes.泭
The CU Boulder Census deadline is the IUT Final Deadline to submit an IUT Drop Application. Students may still request to drop a second degree program by noon on Census. Students whose applications are waiting on final grades from the previous semester will have a final decision of Accepted or Denied applied by this date.泭泭
You should apply to IUT during the same semester you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements:
- If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the Spring term, apply by the March 1st IUT Priority Consideration Deadline for Summer Admission
- If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the Summer term, apply as soon as possible for Fall Admission. Please note Fall Admission may not be available for colleges/schools/programs with space limitations
Please see the IUT Dates & Deadlines webpage for more information.泭
Application Status
If you apply by the泭 priority consideration deadline, you may receive the status of On Track. If you apply after the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline, but before the IUT Final Deadline, you may be assigned the status of Deferred. This will be communicated to you via an email update. Review 泭the Understand the IUT Admissions Process for IUT Application Status definitions. You should also refer to the IUT page of the college, school or program where you intend to apply for specific information regarding IUT Requirements.
Review the Understand the IUT Admissions Process for IUT Application Status definitions for a general understanding. You should also refer to the IUT webpage and denial email of the college, school or program where you applied for additional information. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with your current academic advisor to adjust your course schedule for the following semester.
College, schools and programs that do not offer "On Track" status will consider IUT Applications submitted at the IUT Priority Consideration Deadlines for "Admitted" or "Deferred" status. After the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline, the college, schools and programs apply decisions for IUT Applications until the IUT Final Application Deadline, on a space-available basis.
- If you are not eligible for "On Track" status, but you will meet the IUT requirements by the end of the term, you can still apply by the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline or the IUT Final Deadline.
- If you will not meet the IUT Requirements by the end of the term, please wait to apply during the term you have met (or will meet) the On Track and/or IUT Requirements for your intended college/school/program.
Summer & Fall IUT Applications
- The IUT Application term is summer because if you apply by the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline, and your IUT Application is Accepted or On Track, you can register for summer courses in March and/or fall courses in April during your assigned registration window. However, you are not required to enroll in summer coursework.
- There is not a Priority Consideration Deadline for the Fall IUT Admissions Cycle, so if the IUT Application term is fall, you will have less access to courses and your intended IUT college, school or program may be full if you wait to apply for an IUT.泭
- If you meet (or will meet) your IUT Requirements by the end of the spring term, you should apply by the Priority Consideration Deadline for Summer Admission
- If you apply for summer term by and meet On Track or Admitted IUT Application status, you:
- Can register for summer session courses in March and/or fall semester courses in April during your assigned registration window
- Will have access to your new academic advisor assignment in Buff Portal Advising earlier
- Will receive priority consideration for colleges, schools or programs泭 with limited space availability泭
Fall IUT admissions does not include Priority Consideration. A fall application will have less access to courses and your intended IUT college, school or program may be full if you wait to apply for an IUT.
No, you are not required to take summer courses.泭
Considerations
Timelines to graduation can vary greatly from student to student, depending on factors such as:
- Academic performance
- Additional majors or minors
- Course load
- Course availability and sequencing
- Experiential learning opportunities (study abroad)
- Transfer credit泭
The following projections should be viewed as general estimates and not a set timeline. You should meet with your assigned academic advisor to determine your graduation timeline based on your individual academic record.泭
When you change, add, or drop degrees, your tuition bill and financial aid may change if the rates for your new college, school or program are different from your current program. It is recommended you and and/or scholarship donor (if applicable).泭
Minors and certificates are automatically kept in your degree plan during the IUT process. The only exception is if your minor is incompatible with your major in your new academic program. If you are unsure whether your minor has specific eligibility requirements, check with an academic advisor for the minor or .
If you would like to add or drop a minor, please meet with your current academic advisor:
- Schedule an appointment through
- Schedule an appointment through the 泭
Please be aware if you select an IUT "Change," all majors in your college will be dropped. In order to switch, drop or add a major in your current academic program, please contact your academic advisor to verify the process. See the "Can I continue to pursue my minor or certificate?" FAQ for more information about minors.泭
Incoming first-year and transfer students who have not previously applied to the College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) or the Leeds School of Business should complete a major change request form in your CU Boulder Admissions application, before their first day of classes at CU Boulder.
If you already applied to CEAS or Leeds and were not admitted, you may apply using the IUT Application after you start classes at CU Boulder. You can learn more about for CEAS and Leeds by visiting the Intra-勛圖厙 Transfer Success Rates to Engineering and Business dashboard.泭
Eligibility
- Before the first day of classes, incoming first-year and transfer students should complete a major change request form in their CU Boulder Admissions application.
- After the first day of classes, incoming first-year and transfer students will utilize the IUT Application.泭
IUT Application is only available for current undergraduate students. Graduate students should for more information and next steps.
- If you are not eligible for "On Track" status, but you will meet the IUT requirements by the end of the term, you can still apply by the IUT Priority Consideration Deadline or the IUT Final Deadline.
- If you will not meet the IUT Requirements by the end of the term, please wait to apply during the term you have met (or will meet) the On Track and/or IUT Requirements for your intended college/school/program.泭
Miscellaneous
Continue to meet with your current assigned academic advisor for petitions, even if your major change is reflected in Buff Portal and Buff Portal Advising:
- Schedule an appointment through
- Schedule an appointment through the 泭
- Make an appointment with your current academic advisor or Ralphie's Advising Help Lab.
- Visit Ralphie's Advising Help Lab.
- Schedule an appointment through .
- Schedule an appointment through the .
- Schedule an IUT Appointment or Attend an IUT Workshop.
- Click on the "Meet with a Different Advisor" tile in .泭
Transfer Credit
IUT Requirement policies are determined by the college, school or program.泭
Transfer Credit Considered for an IUT:
The Leeds School of Business and the College of Communication, Media, Design and泭 Information (except for the Department of Environmental Design), may permit students to transfer IUT prerequisites from outside of CU Boulder.泭
- Current IUT applicants with pending or in progress transfer credit should email their class schedule or unofficial transcript to their intended IUT college, school or program.
- It is recommended that students check course transferability through the appropriate resources before enrolling :
- Note: Statistics courses with the BCM iFlag fulfills the Leeds IUT statistics requirement.
- guidelines in the CU Boulder Catalog
Transfer Credit Not Accepted for an IUT:
The College of Engineering and Applied Science and the require IUT prerequisite courses be taken at CU Boulder.泭
- Transfer coursework may still apply towards CEAS or ENVD major requirements but will not apply toward IUT Requirements.
Transfer Credit Not Needed for an IUT:泭
The following colleges, schools or programs do not require prerequisite courses as part of their IUT Requirements:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Music
- School of Education
- Program in Exploratory Studies泭
If all of your transfer and CU Boulder credit already appears in your CU Boulder Degree Audit, then you can run a What if Degree Audit to learn how it might apply to your intended major in your future IUT college, school or program.泭
If you have not transferred your credits to CU Boulder, or if you are considering a course from an outside institution, you can access to learn how your credits might be transferred. However, it is recommended that students check course transferability through their intended college, school or program before enrollment if possible.泭
All colleges, schools and programs use a students to determine overall IUT eligibility and/or Good Academic Standing.
College of Engineering and Applied Science Technical GPA:
CEAS also uses a students CU Boulder Technical GPA to determine IUT eligibility.
Leeds School of Business Transfer GPA Exception:
For transfer students in their first semester at CU who have completed at least 12 credits at another institution, Leeds will consider the transfer GPA from the most recent institution when reviewing for on track status.泭
Contact your academic advisor and refer to the Transfer Credit Evaluation webpage.泭
College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI)
As of July 1, 2025, the Program in Environmental Design is now the Department of Environmental Design in the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI), formerly the College of Media, Communication and Information (CMCI).
Students submitting an IUT application for one of the majors within CMCI or ENVD will need to select the new college name: College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) in the drop-down menu. Then, students will select their preferred major within the college.泭
The IUT requirements will currently remain different for ENVD majors and the other majors in CMDI majors, as outlined on their separate IUT webpages:泭
Yes, there is no limit to the number of IUT Applications you can complete. The IUT requirements are currently different for the ENVD major and the other CMDI majors, so it is possible that you may be eligible for certain majors, even if you are denied.泭
IUT Requirements for ENVD and the other CMDI majors are as outlined on their separate IUT webpages:泭
No, the requirements for an internal major change to the Department of Environmental Design and Strategic Communication are the same as the IUT Requirements.泭
The answer depends on your parallel or back-up plan.
- If another CMDI major is your parallel or back-up plan and you meet the IUT Requirements, you can apply to that major.
- When you meet the requirements for your first choice major, then request an internal major change with your academic advisor.
- If your parallel or back-up plan is in another college, school or program, and you meet the IUT Requirements, you should apply to that college, school or program.
- When you meet the requirements for your first choice major, then complete an IUT Application.
Please be aware that both options may extend your graduation timeline and impact your future admission to both majors, due to the IUT Credit Maximum Policy.泭