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We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has been disruptive to all and that student experiences in the wake of this have not been equitable. In response to these events, we recognize that some applicants will have concerns about the impacts these events could have on admissions. The graduate programs at the University of Colorado Boulder are dedicated to recruiting and supporting diverse, talented students, employing holistic application review processes and supporting students when they arrive on campus. 

We want to be clear that we understand:

• students have been facing and will face unprecedented challenges during this time. 
• testing centers have suspended operations, or moved to remote testing.
• many students and institutions have chosen to adopt the Pass/Fail (or Credit/No Credit) option due to these events.
• due to this disruption students may not have performed to their usual abilities during times of remote study or challenging classroom adjustments. 
• some research projects will have been interrupted or will be incomplete as a result of university and facility closures. 
• many students will be unable to take on internships and summer research programs or other professional development initiatives.
• there are myriad other challenging circumstances that have arisen in individuals’ experiences.

We will take this all into consideration as we review applications holistically, understanding that our goal continues to be a graduate student cohort of future leaders, full of diverse life experiences and perspectives that will add new dimensions to our existing graduate community. If you have any questions about your specific circumstances, please contact rajshree.shrestha@colorado.edu.