First-Year Students

The future is yours to create.

Whether building computers, designing new products or developing video games, an engineer was there.

Create your future.

As a �� Boulder student, you can personalize your academic experience with hands-on projects and other activities that correspond with your goals.

Explore

14 degree programs covering an array of industries, with hands-on learning opportunities.

Impact

From Engineers Without Borders to Engineers in Action, our college is filled with opportunities to make an impact.

Connect

You’ll find a strong support system through our programs and faculty.

Be an Engineer From Day One

Start your academic journey in the First Year Engineering projects course, where you can design, build and test your ideas from day one.

Through team and problem-solving coursework, the will help you launch your engineering career.

Find Your Passion

From storm-forecasting drones
To building critical space mission devices
To creating sustainable building materials
To eliminating cyber bullying

Our faculty foster an inspiring and entrepreneurial environment to help you succeed.

Find Your Major

Join a Powerful Network

Upon graduation, you'll join 30,000+ engineering alumni (and 287,000+ �� Boulder alumni) who are industry and community leaders around the world.

91 %

of engineering students are employed, in the military or in graduate school shortly after graduation

78 %

earn an average starting salary of $75,000, working in energy, biotech, aerospace, computer, electronics, telecom, civil, construction or manufacturing jobs

Top 20

undergraduate programs in aerospace, chemical and environmental engineering

Applying to Engineering

We are excited you are considering �� Boulder. As you prepare your application, some important factors for you to consider include understanding our holistic admission review process, necessary components for a completed application and next steps after your apply.

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