Fall 2025

Status Change: Placed in Nondegree Program (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Status Change: Placed in Nondegree Program (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 05/28/2026 - 01:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Thursday, May 28, 2026, to students who were administratively placed in a nondegree program for Summer or Fall 2026.

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that although you graduated from ��Ƶ in May, you're registered for one or more Summer or Fall 2026 classes in the same degree program.

Students who've graduated from a degree program aren't allowed to take additional courses in that program; therefore, we've placed you in a nondegree program for spring semester. You're still enrolled in your classes.

Note: If you received an undergraduate degree but are still completing requirements for an additional major, please contact your advisor.

Your Next Steps

Enrollment changes like this one may result in an adjustment to your bill and financial aid package. Check your tuition and fee balance in Buff Portal and visit the Continuing Education website or meet with an advisor to learn more about nondegree tuition and fees.

As a nondegree student, you'll register for Main Campus classes through ACCESS in the future. If you wish to pursue another degree, you may:

Apply to pursue another undergraduate degree.
Apply to pursue a graduate degree (contact the department offering the degree).

If you have questions about why this change occurred, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

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

Our records indicate that although you graduated from ��Ƶ in May, you're registered for one or more Summer or Fall 2026 classes in the same degree program.

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Action Required: Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) by January 27

Linda Sprouse — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:47:03 +0000

Action Required: Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) by January 27 Linda Sprouse Fri, 01/16/2026 - 08:47

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Thursday, Jan. 15, to students who had not applied for COF and were eligible for Fall 2025.

Dear [first],

Our records indicate that you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) for Fall 2025. There is still time to apply but you need to take action now.

You must apply for COF by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, to receive the COF tuition reduction for your eligible Fall 2025 classes.

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.

Please follow our instructions to apply for COF. 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

Our records indicate that you haven't applied for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) for Fall 2025.

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For Your Information: Fall 2025 COF Stipend

Linda Sprouse — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:36:00 +0000

For Your Information: Fall 2025 COF Stipend Linda Sprouse Fri, 01/16/2026 - 08:36

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m. to students who had not supplied ��Ƶ with their Social Security number to ��Ƶ in order to receive COF funds for Fall 2025.

Dear [first],

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend couldn’t be applied during Fall 2025 because you hadn’t supplied ��Ƶ with your Social Security number (SSN).

To address this mismatch, the Office of the Registrar worked with the Colorado Department of Education to add your SSN to your ��Ƶ student record. This will allow you to receive COF funds for Fall 2025.

No action is needed on your part at this time. 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

Your College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend couldn’t be applied during Fall 2025 because you hadn’t supplied ��Ƶ with your Social Security number (SSN).

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Action Required: Submit Your SSN/TIN for Tax Purposes by March 11 (Targeted Message)

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Action Required: Submit Your SSN/TIN for Tax Purposes by March 11 (Targeted Message) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 01/13/2026 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, to individuals who needed to receive a 1098-T tuition statement for 2025, didn't have an SSN or TIN on file, and didn't receive the October 2025 version of this email.

Dear [first],

You are required by federal law to provide a Social Security number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification number (TIN) to ��Ƶ for tax purposes.*

If you fail to do so, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may impose a financial penalty of $50 (26 CFR 1.6050S-1(e)).

Take Action by Wednesday, March 11

To resolve this issue, submit an SSN/TIN update form and a copy of your SSN or TIN card to the Office of the Registrar by mail or secure document upload by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Office of the Registrar
University of Colorado Boulder
Regent Administrative Center, room 101
20 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0020

Do not email documentation containing your SSN or TIN; email is not secure.

International Students

This requirement does not apply to international students who are not eligible for a United States SSN or TIN.

��Ƶ Employees

You may have reported your SSN to HR, however, our systems do not currently communicate and you will need to report it to the Office of the Registrar as well to fulfill this requirement.

Privacy

��Ƶ protects the confidentiality of personally identifiable information and will not disclose an SSN or TIN for any purpose not permitted by law or policy (including FERPA) without your consent.

*Federal Requirement

Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to provide your correct SSN or TIN so ��Ƶ can file Form 1098-T (Tuition Statement) with the IRS and provide a statement to you.

For information about tax benefits for higher education, see IRS Pub. 970 or the ��Ƶ Bursar's Office tax information page.

Email Authenticity

Official communications from our office are also available on our website. To find a specific announcement, go to the ��Ƶ Office of the Registrar site and click "Students," then "Announcements."

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

To resolve this issue, submit an SSN/TIN update form and a copy of your SSN or TIN card to the Office of the Registrar by mail or secure document upload.

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You've Earned a ��Ƶ Degree/Certificate (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:05:45 +0000

You've Earned a ��Ƶ Degree/Certificate (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Fri, 01/09/2026 - 15:05 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, to students who earned a degree and/or certificate from a ��Ƶ special program (e.g., MSEE on Coursera) in Fall 2025 Session 2.

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:

Friday, Jan. 16: Last day to update your address information in Buff Portal. Your diploma and/or certificate(s) will be mailed to your mailing address and will display your primary name on file: [first middle last].
Wednesday, Jan. 28: Your diploma and/or certificate(s) will be mailed and your complimentary certified electronic diploma and/or certified electronic certificate(s) are ready to download. Please allow 8 to 12 weeks from this date for your paper diploma/certificate to arrive.

��Ƶ'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 | University of Colorado Boulder
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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Notice of Academic Standing - Academic Alert (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:44:21 +0000

Notice of Academic Standing - Academic Alert (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 12/22/2025 - 14:44 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Friday, Dec. 18, 2025, to undergraduate students who have been placed on academic alert at the end of the semester.

Dear [first],

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2025 semester. You have not met the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum, therefore, you have been placed on academic alert.

Academic alert is recoverable if you take the appropriate actions. For more information, view ��Ƶ academic standing requirements.

What Happens on Academic Alert?

A registration hold related to your academic alert status has been placed on your record.

Your unofficial transcript will show that you are on academic alert, but this will not appear on your official transcript. Additionally, you are still eligible to enroll in classes as long as you have resolved your hold(s).

If you improve your cumulative CU GPA to 2.000 by the end of your next semester of enrollment after being placed on academic alert, you will return to good academic standing. Students who do not earn a cumulative CU GPA of 2.000 while on academic alert will be placed on academic warning. Students can use summer to return to good academic standing, but summer enrollment that negatively impacts GPA will not result in academic warning.

Federal regulations require students to make satisfactory academic progress in a program of study to be eligible for financial aid. For additional information, see the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy webpage.

Your Next Steps

Review the following to learn more about your next steps:

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to map out an academic improvement plan. Your academic advisor will help you explore your options and assist you with the next steps to get your academic career back on the path to success.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding the status of your financial aid and/or scholarships.
Log in to Buff Portal to view your holds for more information about your status and any next steps from your college, school or program.

A student’s first semester in a new academic environment can be challenging, but we know you can be successful. Taking advantage of academic support resources is an important step towards that success.

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

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2025 semester.

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Action Required: Review Your Fall 2025 COF Authorization Status Before Jan. 9 (Targeted)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:30:34 +0000

Action Required: Review Your Fall 2025 COF Authorization Status Before Jan. 9 (Targeted) Linda Sprouse Mon, 12/22/2025 - 11:30

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, to students whose COF authorization selection was affected by a UIS system error.

Dear [first],

We identified a system error that impacted your College Opportunity Fund (COF) authorization. When you completed your preregistration tasks for Spring 2026, you made a selection for COF authorization. This selection also updated your authorization for the Fall 2025 semester in addition to spring, which you may not have wanted.

How to Review Your Current COF Authorization

Go to the College Opportunity Fund (COF) card in Buff Portal (you may be required to log in).
Click View your COF status.
On the COF Authorization/Review page, view the COF Details section for your Fall 2025 status. If the section doesn’t display for you, click Update Authorization to review.

Your Next Steps

If you are happy with your COF status for Fall 2025, no action is needed on your part.

If you’d like to refuse COF for Fall 2025, please contact us before Friday, Jan. 9 and we can assist in updating your COF authorization. After this date, we can no longer change your COF status for Fall 2025, only your status for future terms.

��Ƶ COF

COF is a stipend that pays a portion of your in-state tuition on a per-credit-hour basis. When you authorize COF, you can choose lifetime authorization or refuse authorization. If you refuse authorization, you’ll be responsible for paying full tuition for the term indicated.

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

We identified a system error that impacted your College Opportunity Fund (COF) authorization.

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Notice of Academic Standing – Return to Good Academic Standing (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Notice of Academic Standing – Return to Good Academic Standing (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Friday, Dec. 18, 2025, to undergraduate students who returned to good academic standing.

Dear [first],

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2025 semester. You have met the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum, therefore, you have returned to good academic standing.

For more information, view ��Ƶ academic standing requirements.

To continue your progress, be sure to schedule an appointment with your your academic advisor. Your academic advisor will be able to share more information with you about available academic support resources.

Congratulations on your return to good academic standing!

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

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2025 semester.

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Notice of Academic Standing - Academic Warning (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Notice of Academic Standing - Academic Warning (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Friday, Dec. 18, 2025, to undergraduate students who earned academic warning at the end of the semester.

Dear [first],

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2025 semester. You have not met the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum; therefore, you have been placed on academic warning.

Academic warning is serious but recoverable if you take the appropriate actions. For more information, view ��Ƶ academic standing requirements.

What Happens on Academic Warning?

A registration hold related to your academic warning status has been placed on your record.

Your unofficial transcript will show that you are on academic warning, but this will not appear on your official transcript. Additionally, you are still eligible to enroll in classes as long as you have resolved your hold(s).

If you improve your cumulative CU GPA to 2.000 by the end of your next semester of enrollment after being placed on academic warning, you will return to good academic standing. Students who do not improve their cumulative CU GPA to a 2.000 but do earn a semester GPA of 2.300 or higher in their next semester of enrollment after being placed on academic warning can continue on academic warning for one additional semester. Students who neither improve their cumulative CU GPA to a 2.000 nor earn a semester GPA of 2.3000 or higher in their next semester of enrollment will be placed on academic suspension. Students can use summer to return to good academic standing, but summer enrollment that negatively impacts GPA will not result in academic suspension or continuation on academic warning.

Your Next Steps

Review the following to learn more about your next steps:

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to map out an academic improvement plan. Your academic advisor will help you explore your options and assist you with the next steps to get your academic career back on the path to success.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding the status of your financial aid and/or scholarships.
If you are an international student, contact the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Office for guidance.
Log in to Buff Portal to view your holds for more information about your status and next steps from your college, school or program.

Please know that you are a valued member of the CU community and we’re here to support you through your academic journey.

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

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2025 semester.

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Notice of Academic Standing – Academic Warning Continuation (Targeted Message)

Linda Sprouse — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Notice of Academic Standing – Academic Warning Continuation (Targeted Message) Linda Sprouse Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:00 Office of the Registrar

Who Received This Email?

We sent this email on Friday, Dec. 18, 2025, to undergraduate students who will continue on academic warning for one additional semester.

Dear [first],

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2025 semester. You have not met the required 2.000 cumulative CU GPA minimum while on academic warning. However, you did earn at least a 2.300 semester GPA, therefore, you will continue on academic warning for one additional semester.

Academic warning is serious but recoverable if you take the appropriate actions. For more information, view ��Ƶ academic standing requirements.

What Happens on Academic Warning?

A registration hold related to your academic warning status has been placed on your record.

As a reminder, your unofficial transcript will show that you are on academic warning, but this will not appear on your official transcript. Additionally, you are still eligible to enroll in classes as long as you have resolved your hold(s).

If you improve your cumulative CU GPA to 2.000 by the end of your next semester of enrollment, you will return to good academic standing. Students who do not improve their cumulative CU GPA to a 2.000 in their next fall or spring semester of enrollment will be placed on academic suspension. Students can use summer to return to good standing, but summer enrollment that negatively impacts GPA will not result in academic suspension.

Your Next Steps

Review the following to learn more about your next steps:

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to map out an academic improvement plan. Your academic advisor will help you explore your options and assist you with the next steps to get your academic career back on the path to success.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid regarding the status of your financial aid and/or scholarships.
If you are an international student, contact the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Office for guidance.
Log in to Buff Portal to view your holds for more information about your status and next steps from your college, school or program.

You’re making progress towards good academic standing, keep up the good work!

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

Your academic record has been carefully reviewed following the posting of grades for the Fall 2025 semester.

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Fall 2025

Status Change: Placed in Nondegree Program (Targeted Message)

Your Next Steps

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Action Required: Apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) by January 27

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For Your Information: Fall 2025 COF Stipend

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Action Required: Submit Your SSN/TIN for Tax Purposes by March 11 (Targeted Message)

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You've Earned a ������Ƶ Degree/Certificate (Targeted Message)

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Notice of Academic Standing - Academic Alert (Targeted Message)

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Action Required: Review Your Fall 2025 COF Authorization Status Before Jan. 9 (Targeted)

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Notice of Academic Standing – Return to Good Academic Standing (Targeted Message)

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Notice of Academic Standing – Academic Warning Continuation (Targeted Message)

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