Undergraduate seniors are invited to participate in a usability test for the CU Boulder website.

Testing details

• May 27–June 5
• Conducted remotely via Zoom
• 30-minute moderated testing session

Participant requirements

• Will be a CU Boulder undergraduate senior in the 2024–25 school year
• Does not work in the Strategic Relations and Communications department at CU Boulder
• Does not have a close family member that recently (within the past five years) graduated from CU Boulder
• Must have access to a laptop with Zoom installed 

Participants will be compensated with a $25 Amazon gift card. 

If you are interested in participating, fill out the interest form. If you meet the criteria needed for the test, a staff member will reach out to you to schedule your testing session. 

Starting June 3, this four-week virtual seminar is aimed at third- or fourth-year graduate students who are planning to be on the academic job market this application cycle or next, or early-career graduate students who want a thorough understanding of what comprises the academic job dossier.

Grad students are encouraged to attend all four sessions as each week builds upon the last, but each week’s educational content portion may be attended as a standalone workshop. Grad students can sign up on Handshake.

June 3 (Week 1): The Academic Job Market Overview and Strategy
June 10 (Week 2): CVs – Writing the Basic Eight Sections and Beyond
June 17 (Week 3): The Job Letter and the Diversity Statement
June 24 (Week 4): Research and Teaching Statements and the Academic Interview

Summer break is here, and it’s time for some well-deserved fun. Amidst the adventures, it’s important to make smart choices when it comes to legal matters.

Student Legal Services (SLS) has highly-qualified and experienced lawyers who know how to support students through legal situations at a fraction of the cost of a private attorney. Services are available for Colorado legal matters to all CU Boulder students who pay student activity fees. If you find yourself in a tough situation over the summer, contact SLS at 303-492-6813 or visit their office at UMC 311 to schedule an appointment.

Congratulations to the CU Boulder Wind Team for their second place finish in the national competition at the American Clean Power Association's CLEANPOWER Conference in May 2024, announced by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Master’s students graduating this spring must update their diploma name or address in Buff Portal by May 31 if necessary.

Faculty and instructors: please use the spring 2024 academic instruction guidance to help plan summer classes.

During maintenance that affects the portals, like the maintenance scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, remember that you can directly access Canvas and some other services that are provided through the portals.

The Alienware Buffalo Esports and Gaming Lounge is open to all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty and all community members! Located on the first floor of the University Memorial Center, the full-scale gaming space is outfitted with 17 Alienware gaming desktop stations, three Alienware gaming laptops, a varsity esports training area, a broadcast studio, console games and a tabletop game space.

On Friday, June 7, campus libraries will close for an employee in-service day. Access to physical collections, study spaces and research services will be temporarily unavailable.

Any scheduled classes or tours will not be able to visit the libraries on this day.

Library users are encouraged to pick up needed materials in advance of the closure and find alternative areas to study on campus.

The Office of Information and Technology is preparing to delete a new batch of Google and Microsoft files owned by former employees, retirees and graduates on July 31. Here’s what you need to know to avoid permanently losing files you might need.

The SHINE Lab at CU is recruiting participants for a virtual reality study looking at mental workload during training. You will be compensated with a $40 Amazon gift card for your participation. The study takes place at the Center for Innovation and Creativity. Sign up and get more information.

Summer 2024 operating hours for the Boulder campus will be 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., effective Monday, May 13, through Friday, Aug. 23. 

On Sunday, Aug. 25, the Boulder campus will return to its regular operating hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

The standard operating hours are also core business hours for student-, employee- and customer-facing services/offices. Offices that are student-, employee- or customer-facing should attempt to maintain a consistent schedule allowing for in-person services to be provided particularly during periods or hours of high demand. 

The annual Boulder Faculty Assembly (BFA) Excellence Awards took place April 18 at the University Memorial Center, recognizing faculty members for outstanding work and concerted effort in advancing the mission of the university and the academy at large.

The Excellence Awards are given in three categories. The Excellence in Leadership and Service winners include Valerie McKenzie and Alastair Norcross; the Excellence in Research, Scholarly and Creative Work winners are Jason Boardman, Joost de Gouw and Rebecca Safran; and the Excellence in Teaching winners are Bethany Wilcox, Colene Robinson and Cosetta Seno. Read more about this year's recipients. 

The ceremony also featured a faculty address by the 2023 Hazel Barnes Prize winner Hanspeter Schaub, professor and chair of Aerospace Engineering Sciences.

See the ceremony photos.

You finished your degree at CU Boulder and now you’re ready to take on the world! You may be leaving campus, but CU Boulder’s Alumni Association will always be here for you throughout your journey.

Whether you’re looking to build your CU Boulder network or reminisce with friends, Forever Buffs events are a great way to foster a connection as you get started with your new chapter—wherever you roam! Each season brings tons of fun Forever Buff signature events to look forward to.

Graduating students, please review this information so you know what to expect and how to prepare for the big day. 

A few highlights:

•  7–8 a.m. Gather on Norlin Quad. Refreshments will be available for graduating students. Follow the signs to find your college or school for the procession.
• ​ 8 a.m. Procession departs from Norlin Quad. 
• ​ 8–8:45 a.m. Students follow the procession to Folsom Field, pass through security and take seats. The ceremony begins as soon as all students are seated.
• The ceremony lasts approximately an hour and a half.