Colorado Free Application Days: Oct. 15—17,Ìý2024

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ColoradoÌýstudents, you can apply to theÌýUniversity of Colorado Boulder for free!

We're excited to be part of a statewide initiative encouraging ColoradoÌýresidentsÌýto submit a free application Tuesday, October 15 through Thursday, October 17, 2024.

First-Year Students

Prepare your materials now

All ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder applicants are required to complete a personal essay and a short-answer questionÌýwith their Common App. So start early!

Submit your Common App and Member Questions only Oct.15–17

Although you may work on a draft of your application before October 15Ìýwithin the Common App, you must submit your application to ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder only on October 15Ìýthrough October 17Ìýto receive the Free App Days waiver. Students must submit a completed admissions application between 12:01 a.m. on October 15Ìýand 11:59 p.m. on October 17.

Select Colorado Free Application Days for your Member Question

Within the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Member Questions section, you'll see this required prompt: "Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?" In the dropdown, chooseÌýColorado Free Application Days (Colorado residents only). You will then see another required field: "Please provide your University of Colorado Boulder fee waiver code here." Enter FreeAppDaysCO in the field provided.

Transfer Students

Prepare your materials now

Visit our How to Apply webpage to learn all about the required materials needed to submit a complete application.

Learn How to Apply

Apply only October 15–17

Submit your complete transfer application between 12:01 a.m.ÌýTuesday, October 15 and 11:59 p.m. (MT) Thursday,ÌýOctober 17Ìýand your application fee will be automatically waived.ÌýNo waiver code needed.

Excel in Your Home State

The moment you arrive on ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder’s campus, you know this is where you belong. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, our R1 research university brings together bright students from around the world to engage in hands-on research, network with industry professionals and establish their own customized education to set a foundation for their future.

You’ll thrive with limitless access to our state-of-the-art facilities, breadth of opportunities inside and outside the classroom, and the support of your fellow Buffs, who’ll inspire you to pursue your passions. Join our inclusive, forward-thinking community and fulfill your personal potential.

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college town in the U.S.
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450+

clubs and organizations so you can connect on campus

$73,700

median early-career salary for students with a ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder bachelor's degree
(PayScale, 2024)

Questions?

Connect with your counselor to learn more about this ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä systemÌýinitiative.

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