Open enrollment for the University of Colorado ends on Friday, May 8, at 5 p.m. Changes made during open enrollment will be effective beginning July 1. 

The Tuition Assistance Benefit can help you or your dependents succeed with an accessible, affordable and high-quality education. Applications open May 1.

The Student Homecoming Coalition is a student-led team responsible for planning, organizing and executing Homecoming at CU Boulder. Through involvement in the coalition, students can gain leadership experience and contribute directly to one of CU’s large-scale campus traditions that fosters school spirit and strengthens our community. Apply by July 1.

The new CU Boulder Creative Futures Fellowship is designed for researchers, inventors and creators in the arts, humanities and social sciences. This fellowship offers grants of $5,000–$25,000, along with support and community, to transform new ideas, creative works and social innovations into positive impact beyond the university.

Eligible projects must be faculty-led and focused on delivering tangible outcomes that strengthen communities, advance positive social change or create economic opportunity.

The deadline to apply is May 11.

During campus portal maintenance, which is next scheduled for Sunday, April 26, you can still access Canvas and some other campus services through direct links (e.g., canvas.colorado.edu).

Could your research, invention or creative idea make an impact beyond the academic world? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps programs offer the ideal starting point. Designed to help those new to commercialization explore the market potential of their innovations, I-Corps serves as a practical and accessible first step for anyone—not only CU students and faculty—looking to translate their discoveries into real-world solutions.

The Main Student Recreation Center will be closed May 4–14 for scheduled maintenance. Williams Village Rec Center will remain open during this time.

The first session of Summer Session begins May 4, but there is still time to register for classes. Choose from hundreds of online, in-person and hybrid remote/online courses. Save time and money, get into popular classes, focus on one class, find flexible options that fit your schedule and/or get back on track if you are facing academic difficulty. 

Calling all creative Buffs: CU Boulder is turning 150, and we want you to help us celebrate in style. CU Student Government is hosting a T-shirt design contest for Homecoming 2026, and your artwork could be front and center at one of the biggest events of the year! Sign up to be notified when full details are available.

Are you an international student at CU Boulder? We’d love to hear from you! 

Researchers from the Natural Hazards Center at CU Boulder are inviting 30 international students to take part in 90-minute focus groups about campus emergency alerts. Your input will help improve how safety information is shared with diverse communities.

Focus group schedule

April 29 (Wednesday), 2:45–4:45 p.m.
May 11 (Monday), 2:45–4:45 p.m.
May 13 (Wednesday), 2:45–4:45 p.m.

Participants will receive $50 gift cards for participating.

About the project

This project explores how multilingual populations receive, perceive and respond to emergency weather information. The goal is to make emergency information clearer and more accessible for everyone.              

Interested? Sign up. (No prior knowledge of emergency alerts is needed.)

Requirements

Participants must be:

• International student at CU Boulder
• 18 years or older 
• Living on or near campus 

CUChange researchers want to understand how varying levels of cannabinoids (e.g., THC and CBD) impact memory and cognition.

You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are 21-40 years old
• Have used cannabis for at least one year
• Are right-handed

This study involves:

• One appointment at our lab facility in Boulder 
• Two appointments in our mobile lab (we drive to a location convenient to you) 
• Blood draws
• EEG recording
• Cognitive tasks
• Brief questionnaires

Participants will be compensated up to $195.

If you are interested, please contact CUChange at 303-735-8106 or cobra.custudy@gmail.com, or complete the eligibility survey.

It’s time to complete your student health insurance requirement for the 2026–27 school year. The insurance portal opens April 2.

All returning CU Boulder students must enroll in the CU Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan or waive it with their own qualifying health insurance. This must be done each academic year—even if you completed it last year.

Complete your requirement starting April 2.

Need help? If you have questions or need help you can call 303-492-5107 or email studentinsurance@colorado.edu.

The 78th Conference on World Affairs is happening this week, and at most sessions, there's still plenty of space for students to walk in. Take a look at the schedule, and stop by for free T-shirts, stickers and other swag.

Construction activities will have partial traffic impacts beginning on Folsom Street near Colorado Avenue related to the university's chilled water line project. These will take effect during commencement and related activities May 1–3. Facilities Management is coordinating closely with event organizers to minimize impact. 

Traffic will be reduced to a single shared lane on Folsom Street with turn lanes temporarily combined. Equipment staging may be present but clear signage and traffic control will help guide attendees and participants. Any temporary changes to parking or access will be communicated well in advance.

Read FAQs about the construction project.

Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to help with Late Night Breakfast, an annual event for students around finals. Volunteers can expect to help with serving breakfast food and beverages, line management and other event responsibilities.