CU ǸԹ Resource Glossary

Below is a resource list of important terms and offices on the CU ǸԹ campus. As you join our community, we want to be sure you are aware of the many offices that exist to help support you in your time at CU.

Financial & Administrative Resources

  • Bursar: Thehandles all billing and tax information.They will collect your tuition and other fees that you owe the university. You can also work with the Bursar’s office to estimate your bill or.
  • Financial Aid: TheOffice of Financial Aidhelps students understand the funding you may receive to help you pay for college. That funding might includescholarships, grants or loans. You canapply for aidor browsestudent employmentthrough their office.
  • Registrar: TheOffice of the Registrarcreates the academic calendar and the university’s class schedule. It also processes your registration in classes.

Academic Resources

  • Advising: You will receive an Academic Advisor to help you navigate the requirements to graduate and earn your degree. Advisors are usually assigned according to your major and college. You can talk to your advisor about what classes you should take, graduating in four years, planning for study abroad, adding a second major or a minor, changing your major and more. Please don’t be shy about contacting your advisor – they are eager to help!
  • Colleges, Schools & Programs: While all students at CU ǸԹ are a part of the university as a whole, you also belong to a specific college, school or program within CU ǸԹ. CU ǸԹ has seven colleges, schools and programs that offer different majors and minors to CU Students.
  • Intra-University Transfer (IUT): If you would like to declare a major in a different college, school or program, you will need to complete an Intra-University Transfer. Each college has different criteria to complete an IUT. You can ask your advisor what is required to transfer to the college, school or program of your choice.
  • Student Academic Success Center (SASC): TheStudent Academic Success Centeris often called SASC (pronounced like “sassy”). SASC coordinatesworkshopsto help students do better in classes, helps students connect withtutorsand houses severalcommunity groupsdedicated to helping students do well in school.
  • Academic Success and Achievement Program (ASAP): ASAP is a free tutoring service for students living on campus or to first-year students who commute to campus from home. Sign up early – this free tutoring option does fill up!

Student Support Resources

  • Center for Cultural Connections & Community (The Center): The Center creates welcoming spaces where all students can build community, explore identity and engage across cultures. The Center supports connection, learning and belonging through programs, resources and opportunities.
  • CU LEAD Alliance: The CU Lead Alliance is a group of communities whose students, faculty and staff are united to promote inclusive excellence. Check out their website to see if you are eligible for any of their programs!
  • New Student & Family Programs (NSFP): NSFPhelps new students figure out the life of a college student and helps families to support their students. You can reach out with any questions about life on campus and we will either have an answer or get you to the right people. Your families can sign up forour newsletteror Liketo stay up-to-date with campus life.
  • Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS): CAPS offers free workshops for academic support, stress management and more, as well as free group and individual counseling.
  • Wardenburg Health Services: Wardenburg Health Servicesis the medical health care center. You can go there if you have a cold, if you sprain your ankle or for any other non-emergency health issue you might have while at school. Be sure to learn about CU’sHealth Insurance requirement, including optionalCampus Careif you think you might use Wardenburg.
  • Buff OneCard: Your Buff OneCard is your campus ID. It is often required at campus events to show that you are a CU ǸԹ student. You will also use it to access things like meal plans, printing and labs. You should submit a photo for your Buff OneCard.
  • Campus Map: CU ǸԹ has an excellent online campus map! You can also type most campus buildings into Google Maps to get turn-by-turn directions around campus.
  • Career Development Support: Career Services works to address first-generation students' career development needs. Career development advisors can assist with specialized resumes, cover letters, preparing for interviews, and job and internship search strategies.