The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study. 

Requirements:

• Aged 40-plus
• Willing to participate in 12 weeks of hot tub sessions, ~three times/week 
• Systolic BP (top number) > 115 mmHg (please contact us if you are unsure of your blood pressure)

Participants receive: 

• Exercise stress test
• Body composition assessment
• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.

The Integrative Physiology of Aging Lab is looking for volunteers to study the potential healthy aging effects of a new type of breathing exercise (a time-efficient type of exercise), compared to brisk walking, on blood pressure and blood vessel function.

Requirements:

• Aged 50-plus years
• Systolic blood pressure (top number) ≥ 115 mmHg
• Willing to exercise up to 25 minutes per day, six days a week, for a three-month period

Participants receive:

• Detailed blood panel (cholesterol, glucose, etc.)
• Physician-monitored exercise stress test
• Blood pressure screening
• Bone mineral density test
• Monetary compensation for time

For more information, please email ipalab@colorado.edu or call 303-735-6410.

The Alumni Association partners with student and alumni groups and the Center for Cultural Connections & Community (The Center) to host graduation celebrations recognizing students' accomplishments in the CU Boulder community. 

Recognized student organizations, recognized social Greek organizations and university student-run programs and sport clubs are invited to apply for a table at the Be Involved Fair, a signature Fall Welcome event. Meet thousands of students who are looking for a way to be involved in the coming academic year.

Apply by May 31. The fair will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Farrand Field.

On-campus jobs allow you to develop valuable foundational skills that you can use in professional positions after college. These skills include communication, problem-solving and time management. There are also student jobs specific to industries that can teach you technical skills, like graphic design and research. Check out job openings in the Division of Student Life that allow you to learn, grow and thrive.

Learn more about working in Student Life.

Career Services is collecting gently used professional attire to help CU Boulder students prepare for upcoming career fair prep events. Learn more about donation locations and guidelines.

CU Boulder now offers free, flexible and confidential online counseling through BetterMynd—a virtual therapy platform designed specifically for college students. BetterMynd is an additional option alongside support at Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS).

Funding is available for faculty-led public and community-engaged scholarship grants (Tier 3 and Tier 4). Learn more about the grants and attend info sessions March 10 and 19. The deadline to apply is April 10.

Faculty and staff are invited to share internships, undergraduate research roles, project-based experiences, service-learning placements or other hands-on opportunities for the Sesquicentennial Scholars program. Opportunities within your department/area help ensure every scholar has meaningful options aligned with their interests, strengths and goals.

The city of Boulder and Boulder County invite you to review the draft Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan and share your feedback from March 3 through April 6 at ABoulderFuture.org.

Plus, join the Community Open House on March 10 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dairy Arts Center to see how community input shaped the plan and explore what’s next for Boulder.

Graduates’ and retirees’ Google and Microsoft files—and shared Google Calendars—may be permanently deleted if ownership isn’t transferred or files aren’t saved, so please review anything shared with you now to avoid losing important content.

CU is once again partnering with Sprintax to support nonresident alien employees and students in their personal tax filing obligation. The International Tax Office will offer a discount code to access Sprintax Returns online tax preparation tool free of charge.

Sprintax Returns is a user-friendly resource to help international employees:

• Determine resident or nonresident U.S. tax residency status and filing requirements.
• Prepare necessary tax return documents including forms 1040-NR and 8843 which can then be printed, signed and mailed for filing. (Some users may be able to file electronically, instead.)
• Ensure all applicable tax treaties are applied.
• Find assistance and information with an available FAQ, blog, YouTube channel and email access to Sprintax tax professionals.

Sprintax can also help with state tax filing for an additional fee. Visit International Student and Scholar Services to learn how to take advantage of this resource and register for tax webinars this spring.

In addition to the university commencement ceremony, Class of 2026 graduates are invited to participate in recognition ceremonies held by colleges, schools, departments or programs. Learn more here or contact your respective college, school, department or program for more information.

At the commencement ceremony, you will continue an age-old tradition by wearing the same caps, gowns, cords and hoods as generations of Buffs before you. Discover what and how to purchase to prepare for commencement. Both undergraduates and graduates can purchase their regalia from the CU Book Store.

Undergraduate Regalia

If you’re graduating with your bachelor’s degree, you will wear a black gown, a black cap and a colored tassel indicating your field of study.

You can purchase your regalia from the CU Book Store online or in person at the store in the UMC.

Buy Undergraduate Regalia 

Graduate Regalia

If you’re graduating with your master’s or doctoral degree, you will wear a black gown and a hood lined with velvet trim denoting your field of study. Master’s students will wear a mortarboard cap and a black tassel. Doctoral students will wear a tam and a gold tassel. 

Regalia is now available for purchase from the CU Book Store, online or in person at the store in the UMC.

Buy Graduate Regalia.

Graduate students, mark your calendars for these approaching graduation deadlines for spring 2026.

March 1

Graduate students who have not already done so must apply online to graduate through Buff Portal on the “apply for graduation” card in order to have the degree awarded in May. This is required whether or not you plan to attend the university-wide ceremony. Doctoral students must enter their dissertation title as part of the online graduation application; you may update the title through the portal until this date. This title will appear on your transcript after your degree is awarded.

March 2 (final deadline)

Master's students who have not already done so must submit to the Graduate School a Candidacy Application for an Advanced Degree. Applications follow a workflow process and must be approved by the academic department before they are directed to the Graduate School.