IUT Application

What should I do if I am having trouble accessing and/or logging into my Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application?

Please try the following possible solutions:

  • Find the on the general IUT webpage, located on a gray sidebar
  • Access the IUT Application between the hours of 8am-5pm MT.
    • It is possible that you tried to access the application while the system was undergoing maintenance.
  • Open a different web browser to access your IUT Application
  • Clear your cache and cookies in your browser settings.
    • View .
  • Log into the CU Boulder Virtual Private Network (VPN), if you are off campus
    • View .

If you are still unable to access the application at this point, please email IUT@colorado.edu to explore other options.

What should I do if my Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application shows an error message that says, 'Oops, we cannot find your student ID number...?

To complete the IUT Application, log into BuffPortal and then try clicking the link again. If that does not work, follow the instructions under the "What should I do if I am having trouble logging into the IUT Application?". If neither of those options work, email IUT@colorado.edu.

What if the IUT Application is not open?

The IUT Application closes for a short period each spring and fall term, depending on the college/school/program. Please refer to the IUT Dates & Deadlines webpage for exact dates.

How do I find my earned and/or in-progress credits for my Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application?

You can find your in-progress and earned credit hours if you in Buff Portal Advising.

What should I do if I need to edit my Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application?

Contact IUT@colorado.edu for further information.

What should I do if I want to cancel my Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application?

Please email IUT@colorado.edu and specify which IUT Application you would like to cancel.

How will I know if my Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application was received?

When you click the 鈥淪ubmit鈥� button" there are two ways you can verify that your IUT Application was recieved:听

  1. Your browser will be redirected to a confirmation landing page
  2. You should receive a confirmation email within 5-20 minutes to your @colorado.edu email address

If you do not see the confirmation page and/or receive a confirmation email, there may have been an error when you submitted your IUT Application. You can submit another IUT Application, and if you still do not recieve a confirmation email, please email IUT@colorado.edu.

How to I apply to IUT to two different colleges/school/programs?
  • If you are currently in a major and college/school/program that you would like to continue and you would like to add a second major/degree in a different college/school/program
    • Please select the "Add" button when completing your IUT Application
  • If you are currently in the Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) and you would like to be considered for admissions for more than one program, or if you would like to pursue a double degree in two different colleges/schools/programs
    • Please complete two new separate IUT Applications and answer "Yes" to the following question on the first page of the IUT Application, "Have you submitted more than one IUT Application for the same semester?" on both IUT Applications听
  • If you are applying to multiple programs in the same term, you will need to complete a new and separate IUT Application for each college/school/program
What is a double major vs. a double degree?
  • A double major is when you choose to pursue two majors withing the same college/school/program.
    • This is not considered an Intra-University Transfer (IUT),听visit the听Office of the Registrar听website to learn how to change, add, or drop a major/minor/certificate within the听same听college/school/program
  • A double degree is when you choose to add a degree program involving two different CU Boulder colleges/schools/programs
    • If you currently have a major you would like to keep and you want to add a second major in a different college/school/program, please complete the IUT Application and select the "Add" button on the second page of the IUT Application
    • Program in Exploratory Studies (PES) students who are interested in pursuing a double degree, can submit two separate IUT "Change" Applications and indicate on the first page of both IUT Applications that they are interested in a double degree
      • If you are applying to multiple programs in the same term, you will need to complete a new and separate IUT Application for each college/school/program

IUT Dates & Deadlines

When should I apply to IUT?

You should apply for an IUT during the same semester you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements:

  • If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the Fall term, apply by the October 1st Registration Access (Priority Consideration) Deadline for Spring Admission.
  • If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the Spring term, apply by the March 1st Registration Access (Priority Consideration) Deadline for Summer Admission. You are not required to enroll in summer coursework.
  • If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the Summer term, apply as soon as possible for Fall Admission. Please note Fall Admission may not be available for colleges/schools/programs with space limitations

Please see the IUT Dates & Deadlines webpage for more information.

What is the Registration Access (Priority Consideration) Deadline?

Applying by the Registration Access (Priority Consideration) Deadline will allow your IUT Application for "On Track" and/or "Admitted" status consideration. If granted either status, you would then have access to register for restricted classes during your assigned enrollment date and time. You are strongly听advised to apply by the Registration Access (Priority Consideration) Deadline for full consideration and greater course availability. However, you may continue to apply until the final deadline for your intended college/school/program. Please see the IUT Dates & Deadlines webpage for more information.

When does the IUT Change/Add Application close for my college/school/program?

Please refer to the Registration Access and Final Deadlines for each term. You are strongly advised to apply the Registration Access Deadline for full consideration and greater course availability. Please see the IUT Dates & Deadlines webpage for more information.

What if I miss the IUT Application deadline for my college/school/program?

IUT Applications received after the Registration Access Deadline are considered on a space-available basis until the Final Application Deadline. IUT Applications received after the Final Application Deadline are processed for the following term. Please see the IUT Dates & Deadlines webpage for more information.

I am not taking summer classes, should I wait to apply for fall admission?
  • If you have completed (or will complete) your IUT requirements by the end of the Spring semester, then you should apply by the March 1st IUT Registration Access Deadline for summer admission
  • If you are "On Track" and/or "Admitted", starting in your intended college/school/program in the summer will give you increased access to restricted fall courses
  • Acceptance to the summer term does not require you to take summer classes
If I want to start my new IUT college/school/program for Fall, when should I apply?

You should apply to IUT during the same semester you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements:

  • If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the Spring term, apply by the March 1st Registration Access Deadline for Summer Admission
  • If you meet (or will meet) the IUT Requirements by the end of the Summer term (by enrolling in summer coursework), apply by the June 1st Registration Access Deadline for Fall Admission
    • Please be aware that Fall Admission may not be available for all colleges/schools/programs

Please see the IUT Dates & Deadlines webpage for more information.

What is the Census deadline?

The CU Boulder Census deadline is the IUT Final Deadline to submit an IUT Drop Application and IUT Add/Change Applications to the College of Arts & Sciences and the Program in Exploratory Studies. Applications submitted after 12pm (noon) MT on Census will be considered for the following semester.

Please see the IUT Dates & Deadlines webpage for more information and specific census dates.

IUT Application Status

What does it mean if my IUT Application is "On Track" or "Deferred"?

Please see the section on the IUT webpage听titled, 鈥淯nderstand the IUT Admissions Process鈥� for IUT Application Status definitions. You should also refer to the IUT webpage of the college/school/program where you intend to apply for specific information regarding IUT Requirements.

What if I had 鈥淥n Track鈥� IUT Application Status and then was denied admission at the end of the term?

Please see the section on the IUT webpage titled, 鈥淯nderstand the IUT Admissions Process鈥� for IUT Application Status definitions for a general understanding. You should also refer to the IUT web page and denial email of the college/school/program where you applied for additional information. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with your current academic advisor to adjust your course schedule for the following semester.

What if the college/school/program I am applying to does not offer 鈥淥n Track鈥� Admission Status?

Colleges/schools/programs that do not听offer "On Track" status will consider IUT Applications submitted at the Registration Access Deadlines for "Admitted" or "Deferred" status. After the Registration Access Deadline, colleges/schools/programs accept IUT Applications until the Final Application Deadline, on a space-available basis.

Summer & Fall IUT Applications

Why is my tuition and program/major change effective for the summer, if I want to start my new major in the fall?
  • The IUT Application term is Summer because if you apply by the March 1st Registration Access Deadline and your IUT Application is 鈥淎ccepted鈥� or 鈥淥n Track,鈥� you can register for summer session courses in March and/or fall semester courses in April during your assigned registration appointment
  • If your IUT Application is approved for summer, any associated program/major and tuition changes will be effective at the start of the summer session听
    • You are not required to enroll in summer coursework at CU Boulder. 听
  • If you wait for the fall June 1st Registration Access Deadline, you may have less access to courses and your intended IUT college/school/program may be full due to space limitations
What are the benefits of applying for Summer on my IUT Application by March 1st?
  • If you meet (or will meet) your IUT Requirements by the end of the spring term, you should apply by the March 1st Registration Access Deadline for Summer Admission
  • If you apply for summer term by March 1st and meet 鈥淥n Track鈥� or 鈥淎dmitted鈥� IUT Application status, your IUT will be given priority and you:
    • can register for summer session courses in March and/or fall semester courses in April during your assigned registration appointment
    • will have access to your new academic advisor assignment in Buff Portal Advising earlier
    • will receive priority consideration for colleges/schools/programs with limited space availability

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Why can I only apply for Summer by the March 1st IUT Registration Access (Priority Consideration) Deadline?
  • The IUT Application term is summer because if you apply during this time period and your IUT Application is 鈥淎ccepted鈥� or 鈥淥n Track,鈥� you can register for summer session courses in March and/or fall semester courses in April during your assigned registration appointment
  • If you wait to apply after this deadline you will have less access to courses and your intended IUT college/school/program may be full
    • Please be aware that fall Admission may not be available for all colleges/schools/programs
  • Fall IUT Applications open on May 11th.
If I complete an IUT Application for Summer, am I required to take summer courses?

No, you are not required to take summer courses.

Major Changes (Within the Same College/School/Program)

How do I change my major within my current college/school/program?

The Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application is only for students wishing to change, add, or drop a major in two different听colleges/schools/programs. If you would like to change, add, or drop a major, minor, or certificate within your current college/school/program, please meet with your current academic advisor.

For more information:

  • Visit the
  • Schedule an appointment through
How do I indicate that I want to double major in the same college/school/program in the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application?

The IUT Application is only听used to change, add, or drop one听major at time for each college school or program:

  • To pursue a double major in your intended college/school/program, choose one of your intended majors for the IUT Application
    • If you are admitted to your intended college/school/program, you can then work with your assigned academic advisor to declare an additional major
  • Changing or adding a major in the same college/school/program is not considered an Intra-University Transfer (IUT),听visit the听Office of the Registrar听website to learn how to change, add, or drop a major/minor/certificate within the听same听college/school/program

IUT Considerations

What is my estimated timeline to graduation after I complete an Intra-University Transfer (IUT)?

Timelines to graduation can vary greatly from student to student, depending on factors such as:

  • Transfer credit
  • Courseload
  • Academic performance
  • Course sequencing
  • Course availability
  • Experiential learning opportunities (study abroad)
  • Additional majors or minors

The following projections should be viewed as general estimates and not a set timeline. You should meet with your assigned academic advisor to determine your timeline to graduation based on your individual academic record.

Depends on the major and the courses already completed, but most A&S majors can be completed in an additional 3-6 semesters (1.5-3 years) after completing an IUT.

  • CEAS graduation completion depends on the major and whether students take available courses to make degree progress while completing IUT Requirements
    • Most CEAS majors usually take an additional 6 semesters (3 years) after after completing an IUT
    • Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering can take an additional 8 semesters (4 years)听after completing an IUT

Depending on your progress upon completing an IUT into CMCI:

  • Students usually need an additional 4-5 semesters (2-2.5 years) for the Communication, Journalism, Media Studies and Strategic Communication majors
  • Students transferring into Information Science or Media Production may need an additonal 5-6 semesters (2.5-3 years) to complete their degree
  • Information Science offers a 5-year Bachelor鈥檚 of Science and Master鈥檚 of Science degree
  • All students in CMCI must complete a Secondary Area of Study outside of their major
    • This can be a minor, certificate, double major or double degree

  • Degree completion timelines for the College of Music depend upon your audition and music theory placement exams, among other factors
  • Once admitted to the College of Music, IUT students will meet with the College of Music advisor to map out their individual degree plan

Depending on your progress upon completing an IUT, most business majors require an additional 4-5 semesters to complete their degree in the Leeds School of Business.

Completion of the ENVD Core Curriculum usually takes an additional 7 semesters, which may include a summer term depending on when your ENVD IUT is processed.

  • Students cannot graduate with a degree in PES and are required to complete an Intra-University Transfer (IUT) to a new college/school/program
    • PES students with 30 credits or less, have four semesters to complete an IUT
    • PES students with more than 30 credits, have three semesters to complete an IUT

Depending on progress upon completing an IUT into the School of Education:

  • Teacher licensure programs (Elementary Education and Middle and High School Teaching) will usually take a minimum of an additional four sequential fall/spring semesters beginning in a fall semester
    • This timeline will be longer if licensure requirements outside of the School of Education have not already been completed
    • Students who apply after June 1 cannot be placed for professional fieldwork beginning in the fall and will take a minimum of three years to complete a licensure program
  • Leadership & Community Engagement major and Education Studies majors usually take an additional 3-4 semesters
Will an Intra-University Transfer (IUT) impact my tuition or financial aid?

When you change, add, or drop a college/school/program your tuition bill and financial aid may change if the rates for your new college/school/program are different from your current college/school/program. It is recommended that you and that you and/or scholarship donor (if applicable).

Can I continue to pursue my minor or certificate, if I complete an Intra-University Transfer (IUT)?

Minors and certificates are automatically kept in your degree plan during the IUT process. The only exception is if your minor is incompatible with your major in your new college/school/program. If you are unsure whether your minor has specific eligibility requirements, check with an academic advisor for the minor or .

If you would like to add or drop a minor, please meet with your current academic advisor:

  • Schedule an appointment through
  • Schedule an appointment through the
What do I do if I have a double major in the same college and I want to change one of my majors?

Please be aware that if you select an IUT "Change", all majors in your college will be dropped. In order to keep one of your majors in your current college/school/program and then switch the other, you will need to drop the major you do not want through your college/school/program's major drop process and then add your new major in the college where you would like to apply for an Intra-University Transfer (IUT). Please see the "Can I continue to pursue my minor or certificate?" FAQ for more information about minors.

听IUT Eligibility

How do I change my major if I am an incoming first-year or transfer student?
  • Incoming first-year and transfer students should complete a major change request form in their CU Boulder Admissions application, before听their first day of classes at CU Boulder.
  • Incoming first-year and transfer students cannot apply for an Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application until after听their first day of classes.
How do I change my major if I am a graduate student?

The Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Application on this website is only available for current CU Boulder undergraduate students. CU Boulder graduate students should for more information and next steps.

How do I know if I am eligible for 鈥淥n Track鈥� status?

Please see the section on the IUT webpage titled, 鈥淯nderstand the IUT Admissions Process鈥� for IUT Application Status definitions. Please also refer to the IUT webpage of the college/school/program where you intend to apply for specific 鈥淥n Track鈥� requirements.

What if I am not eligible for 鈥淥n Track鈥� status, can I still apply for an IUT?
  • If you are not eligible for "On Track" status, but you will meet the IUT requirements by the end of the term, you can still apply by the Registration Access Deadline
  • If you will not meet the IUT Requirements by the end of the term, please wait to apply during the term you have met (or will meet) the 鈥淥n Track鈥� and/or IUT Requirements for your intended college/school/program

Miscellaneous

Who do I contact to submit a late drop petition or retroactive withdrawal?

Please continue to meet with your current assigned academic advisor for petitions, even though your major change is reflected in Buff Portal and Buff Portal Advising:

  • Schedule an appointment through
  • Schedule an appointment through the
How can I find IUT advising?
  1. Make an appointment with your current academic advisor or Ralphie's Advising Help Lab
  2. Schedule an IUT Appointment or Attend an IUT Workshop
    • Click on the "Meet with Another Advisor" tile in