Office of the Registrar
Regent Administrative Center 101
20 UCB
Boulder, Colorado 80309
t 303 492 6970
f 303 492 8748
registrar@colorado.edu
2016–17 Academic Calendar
This calendar may not apply to courses that do not follow the standard semester start and end dates. Continuing
Education dates are available at Continuing Education Dates and Deadlines. Dates may be subject to change; please see
the online Academic Calendar for up-to-date information.
Fall 2016 Term
Date
Title & Description
March 2 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Schedule of Classes Available in MyCUInfo
March 14 (Mon.) –
March 24 (Thurs.)
Fall 2016 Course Reservation
March 28 (Mon.) –
April 24 (Sun.)
Fall 2016 Registration for Continuing Degree Students (By Assigned Appointment)
March 28 (Mon.)
Fall 2016 Continuing Education Enrollment Begins
April 1 (Fri.) –
July 25 (Mon.)
See Tuition Classification.
April 25 (Mon.) –
June 10 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Registration for New & Readmitted Graduate & Law Students and Readmitted
Undergraduates
Students not enrolled via a waitlist the previous term may be eligible to reserve that course for
Fall 2016. See Reserve a Course.
View enrollment appointments in MyCUInfo. Registration remains open through June 10.
Fall 2016 Petitions for Colorado Residency Accepted
The schedule adjustment period is Aug. 8–12.
May 23 (Mon.) –
June 10 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Registration for Incoming Transfer and Summer-to-Fall Students
A second registration window occurs July 5–Aug. 18.
June 6 (Mon.)
Fall 2016 Payment Plans Available in MyCUInfo and CUBill&Pay
See Payment Plans.
June 10 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Registration Closes for All Students Except New Undergraduates (11:59 p.m.)
July 5 (Tues.) –
Aug. 4 (Thurs.)
Fall 2016 Registration for Incoming Freshmen (By Assigned Appointment)
July 5 (Tues.) –
Aug. 18 (Thurs.)
Fall 2016 Registration for Incoming Transfer and Summer-to-Fall Students
July 25 (Mon.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Submit a Petition for Colorado Residency (4:30 p.m.)
The first registration window occurred May 23–June 10.
See Tuition Classification.
Aug. 8 (Mon.) –
Aug. 12 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Final Registration and Schedule Adjustment for All Students Except New
Undergraduates
Aug. 10 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Tuition and Fee Bills Available in MyCUInfo and CUBill&Pay (All Students)
Email notifications are sent to colorado.edu addresses and authorized payers. Payment is due
Sept. 2. See Billing and Due Dates and Payment Policies.
Revised 9/1/2016
Date
Title & Description
Aug. 12 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Withdraw with 100% Refund (11:59 p.m.)
Some exclusions apply. See Withdraw from CU.
Aug. 14 (Sun.)
Fall 2016 Deadline to Set Up Direct Deposit
Deadline to set up mandatory direct deposit to receive the financial aid refund (if eligible) on or
around Aug. 19. Check with bank for availability of funds. See Direct Deposit.
Aug. 15 (Mon.) –
Aug. 18 (Thurs.)
Fall 2016 Registration for Incoming Freshmen Not Previously Registered
Aug. 19 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 ACCESS Registration Begins (12:01 a.m.)
See ACCESS.
Aug. 19 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Open Enrollment Begins (12:01 a.m.)
All students can add or drop classes in MyCUInfo.
Aug. 22 (Mon.)
Fall 2016 Classes Begin
Aug. 22 (Mon.)
Fall 2016 Faculty & Staff Registration Opens (12:01 a.m.)
See Tuition Waiver Benefit (Employee Services) or Faculty/Staff Tuition Benefit (Bursar’s
Office).
Aug. 22 (Mon.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Submit Private Scholarship Checks without Late/Service Charges
(5 p.m.)
Submit checks to the Office of Financial Aid. See Sending in your Scholarship Money.
Aug. 31 (Wed.) –
Sept. 2 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Space-Available Registration for Senior Auditors (age 55+)
Registration occurs at the Koenig Alumni Center, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. See Senior Auditors.
Aug. 31 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Add A Class in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See Enroll in Classes.
Aug. 31 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Add Name to a Class Waitlist in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See Waitlist for a Closed Class.
Sept. 2 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Tuition & Fees Payment Due (All Students)
Payment in full is due by 5 p.m. (11:59 p.m. on Sept. 5 if paying online), unless you are enrolled
in a payment plan.
See Billing and Due Dates and Payment Policies.
Sept. 4 (Sun.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Enroll in a Payment Plan in MyCUInfo or CUBill&Pay (11:59 p.m.)
See Payment Plans.
Sept. 5 (Mon.)
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes; University Closed)
Sept. 7 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Drop a Class without Tuition/Fee Charges and without a W Grade
(11:59 p.m.)
See Drop a Class.
Sept. 7 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Withdraw without Tuition Charges and without a W Grade; $200 Fee
Applies (11:59 p.m.)
After this date, all withdrawals are assessed 40 percent of tuition and fees through Sept. 21.
See Withdraw from CU.
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Date
Title & Description
Sept. 7 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Request Refund for Student Opportunities (5 p.m.)
To request a refund of any Student Opportunities fees you selected, contact the department
offering the program.
Sept. 9 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Add a Class for COF Funding (5 p.m.)
See College Opportunity Fund (COF).
Sept. 9 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day for Students Not Currently Enrolled to Register without a Late Fee
(11:59 p.m.)
After this date, a $100 late fee is charged. See Enroll in Classes.
Sept. 9 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Change Variable Credit Hours and Pass/Fail & No-Credit Status in
MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See Registration or contact the dean’s office.
Sept. 13 (Tues.)
Fall 2016 Courses Post to Transcripts
Sept. 16 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Submit Required Immunization Forms (5 p.m.)
Failure to comply results in a $25 fee and a registration hold. See New Student Information.
Sept. 16 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Select or Waive Health Insurance in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See Select or Waive Coverage.
Sept. 21 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Withdraw with 40% Tuition Assessment (11:59 p.m.)
W grades are posted to transcripts. After this date, all withdrawals are assessed 60 percent of
tuition and fees through Oct. 5. See Withdraw from CU.
Sept. 28 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Submit Selective Service Forms before Registration Hold Applied
(11:59 p.m.)
See Register with Selective Service.
Sept. 30 (Fri.) –
Dec. 16 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Petitions for Colorado Residency Accepted
Oct. 5 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Payment Due
See Tuition Classification.
Payment for new or unpaid charges is due by 5 p.m. (11:59 p.m. if paying online).
See Billing and Due Dates and Payment Policies.
Oct. 5 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Waive CU Student Government Fees (5 p.m.)
Petitions may be picked up and turned in at the CU Student Government (CUSG) office in UMC
125, and must include documentation of the reasons for waiving the fees.
Oct. 5 (Wed.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Withdraw with 60% Tuition Assessment (11:59 p.m.)
W grades are posted to transcripts. After this date, all withdrawals are assessed 100 percent of
tuition and fees through Dec. 9. See Withdraw from CU.
Oct. 10 (Mon.)
Spring 2017 Schedule of Classes Available in MyCUInfo
Oct. 24 (Mon.) –
Oct. 28 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Course Reservation
Oct. 28 (Fri.)
Students not enrolled via a waitlist the previous term may be eligible to reserve that course for
Spring 2017. See Reserve a Course.
Fall 2016 Last Day to Drop a Class in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
All dropped classes are assessed 100 percent of tuition and fees (no refund). W grades are
posted to transcripts. See Drop a Class.
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Date
Title & Description
Oct. 28 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Change Final Exam Schedule
Last day to make arrangements with an instructor if a student has three or more final exams on
the same day or two final exams scheduled to meet at the same time. See Final Exam
Schedule.
Oct. 31 (Mon.) –
Nov. 27 (Sun.)
Spring 2017 Registration for Continuing Degree Students (By Assigned Appointment)
Oct. 31 (Mon.)
Spring 2017 Continuing Education Enrollment Begins
Nov. 1 (Tues.)
Fall 2016 Last Day for Grad and Law Students to Submit, Update or Cancel a Fall
Graduation Application in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
Nov. 4 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Payment Due
View enrollment appointments in MyCUInfo. Registration remains open through Jan. 12.
Payment for new or unpaid charges is due by 5 p.m. (11:59 p.m. on Nov. 5 if paying online).
See Billing and Due Dates and Payment Policies.
Nov. 21 (Mon.) –
Nov. 23 (Wed.)
Fall Break (No Classes; University Remains Open)
Nov. 24 (Thurs.) –
Nov. 25 (Fri.)
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes; University Closed)
Nov. 28 (Mon.) –
Jan. 12 (Thurs.)
Spring 2017 Registration for New and Readmitted Students
Dec. 5 (Mon.)
NOTE: New undergraduates are notified of registration procedures by the New Student &
Family Programs Office.
Fall 2016 Payment Due
Payment for new or unpaid charges is due by 5 p.m. (11:59 p.m. if paying online).
See Billing and Due Dates and Payment Policies.
Dec. 5 (Mon.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Add a Class with Instructor Approval (5 p.m.)
After this date, adds require the instructor’s and dean’s signatures and must include the
student’s final grade. See Enroll in Classes.
Dec. 7 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Payment Plans Available in MyCUInfo and CUBill&Pay
See Payment Plans.
Dec. 9 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day of Classes
Dec. 9 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Withdraw (5 p.m.)
All withdrawals are assessed 100 percent of tuition and fees (no refund). W grades are posted
to transcripts. See Withdraw from CU.
Dec. 9 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day for Undergraduates to Submit, Update or Cancel a Fall Graduation
Application in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
Dec. 9 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Apply for a Graduate Leave of Absence (5 p.m.)
See Leave of Absence.
Dec. 9 (Fri.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Apply for COF or Submit a COF Extension Request (5 p.m.)
See College Opportunity Fund (COF) or COF Lifetime Limit Extensions.
Dec. 10 (Sat.)
Fall 2016 Reading Day (No Classes; No Exams)
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Date
Title & Description
Dec. 11 (Sun.) –
Dec. 15 (Thurs.)
Fall 2016 Final Exams (Begin on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.)
See Final Exam Schedule.
Dec. 15 (Thurs.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Dispute Tuition (5 p.m.)
See Tuition Dispute.
Dec. 15 (Thurs.)
Fall 2016 Last Day to Authorize COF in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See College Opportunity Fund (COF).
Dec. 15 (Thurs.)
Fall 2016 Degree Conferral Date
Dec. 20 (Tues.)
Fall 2016 Deadline for Instructors to Post Grades (11:59 p.m.)
Jan. 19 (Thurs.)
Fall 2016 Deadline to Update Diploma Name and Address in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
Jan. 30 (Mon.)
Fall 2016 Degrees Post to Transcripts
Order transcripts on or after this date to ensure degree inclusion.
Feb. 21 (Tues.)
Fall 2016 Diplomas Mailed to Students
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Spring 2017 Term
Date
Title/Description
Sept. 30 (Fri.) –
Dec. 16 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Petitions for Colorado Residency Accepted
Oct. 10 (Mon.)
Spring 2017 Schedule of Classes Available in MyCUInfo
Oct. 24 (Mon.) –
Oct. 28 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Course Reservation
See Tuition Classification.
Students not enrolled via a waitlist the previous term may be eligible to reserve that course for
Spring 2017. See Reserve a Course.
Oct. 31 (Mon.) –
Nov. 27 (Sun.)
View enrollment appointments in MyCUInfo. Registration remains open through Jan. 12.
Spring 2017 Registration for Continuing Degree Students (By Assigned Appointment)
Oct. 31 (Mon.)
Spring 2017 Continuing Education Enrollment Begins
Nov. 28 (Mon.) –
Jan. 12 (Thurs.)
Spring 2017 Registration for New and Readmitted Students
Dec. 7 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Payment Plans Available in MyCUInfo and CUBill&Pay
NOTE: New undergraduates are notified of registration procedures by the New Student &
Family Programs Office.
See Payment Plans.
Dec. 16 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Submit a Petition for Colorado Residency (5 p.m.)
See Tuition Classification.
Jan. 6 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Withdraw with 100% Refund (11:59 p.m.)
Some exclusions apply. See Withdraw from CU.
Jan. 8 (Sun.)
Spring 2017 Deadline to Set Up Direct Deposit
Deadline to set up mandatory direct deposit to receive the financial aid refund (if eligible) on or
around Jan. 13. Check with bank for availability of funds. See Direct Deposit.
Jan. 11 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Tuition and Fee Bills Available in MyCUInfo and CUBill&Pay (All Students)
Email notifications are sent to colorado.edu addresses and authorized payers. Payment is due
Feb. 3. See Billing and Due Dates and Payment Policies.
Jan. 13 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 ACCESS Registration Begins (12:01 a.m.)
See ACCESS.
Jan. 13 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Open Enrollment Begins (12:01 a.m.)
All students can add or drop classes in MyCUInfo.
Jan. 16 (Mon.)
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No Classes; University Closed)
Jan. 17 (Tues.)
Spring 2017 Classes Begin
Jan. 17 (Tues.)
Spring 2017 Faculty & Staff Registration Opens (12:01 a.m.)
See Tuition Waiver Benefit (Employee Services) or Faculty/Staff Tuition Benefit (Bursar’s
Office).
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Date
Title/Description
Jan. 17 (Tues.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Submit Private Scholarship Checks without Late/Service
Charges (5 p.m.)
Submit checks to the Office of Financial Aid. See Sending in your Scholarship Money.
Jan. 25 (Wed.) –
Jan. 27 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Space-Available Registration for Senior Auditors (age 55+)
Registration occurs at the Koenig Alumni Center, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. See Senior Auditors.
Jan. 25 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Add a Class in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See Enroll in Classes.
Jan. 25 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Add Name to a Class Waitlist in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See Waitlist for a Closed Class.
Feb. 1 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Drop a Class without Tuition/Fee Charges and without a W Grade
(11:59 p.m.)
See Drop a Class.
Feb. 1 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Withdraw without Tuition Charges and without a W Grade; $200
Fee Applies (11:59 p.m.)
After this date, all withdrawals are assessed 40 percent of tuition and fees through Feb. 15. See
Withdraw from CU.
Feb. 1 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Request Refund for Student Opportunities (5 p.m.)
To request a refund of any Student Opportunities fees you selected, contact the department
offering the program.
Feb. 3 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Tuition & Fees Payment Due (All Students)
Payment in full is due by 5 p.m. (11:59 p.m. on Feb. 5 if paying online), unless you are enrolled
in a payment plan.
See Billing and Due Dates and Payment Policies.
Feb. 3 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Add a Class for COF Funding (5 p.m.)
See College Opportunity Fund (COF).
Feb. 3 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Submit Required Immunization Forms (5 p.m.)
Failure to comply results in a $25 fee and a registration hold. See New Student Information.
Feb. 3 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day for Students Not Currently Enrolled to Register without a $100 Late
Fee (11:59 p.m.)
See Enroll in Classes.
Feb. 3 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Select or Waive Health Insurance in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See Select or Waive Coverage.
Feb. 3 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Change Variable Credit Hours and Pass/Fail & No-Credit Status
in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See Registration or contact the dean’s office.
Feb. 4 (Sat.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Enroll in a Payment Plan in MyCUInfo or CUBill&Pay (11:59 p.m.)
See Payment Plans.
Feb. 14 (Tues.)
Spring 2017 Courses Post to Transcripts
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Date
Title/Description
Feb. 15 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Withdraw with 40% Tuition Assessment (11:59 p.m.)
W grades are posted to transcripts. After this date, all withdrawals are assessed 60 percent of
tuition and fees through March 1. See Withdraw from CU.
Feb. 22 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Submit Selective Service Form before Registration Hold Applied
(11:59 p.m.)
See Register with Selective Service.
March 1 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Withdraw with 60% Tuition Assessment (11:59 p.m.)
W grades are posted to transcripts. After this date, all withdrawals are assessed 100 percent of
tuition and fees through May 5. See Withdraw from CU.
March 3 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Payment Due
Payment for new or unpaid charges is due by 5 p.m. (11:59 p.m. on March 5 if paying online).
See Billing and Due Dates and Payment Policies.
March 5 (Sun.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Waive CU Student Government Fees (5 p.m.)
Petitions may be picked up and turned in at the CU Student Government (CUSG) office in UMC
125.
March 8 (Wed.)
Summer 2017 Registration Available for Continuing Degree Students (By Assigned
Appointment)
View enrollment appointments in MyCUInfo. See Summer Session.
March 8 (Wed.)
Fall 2017 Schedule of Classes Available in MyCUInfo
March 13 (Mon.)
Summer 2017 Registration Begins for New and Readmitted Students (12:01 a.m.)
See Summer Session.
March 20 (Mon.) –
March 30 (Thurs.)
Fall 2017 Course Reservation
March 24 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Drop a Class in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
Students not enrolled via a waitlist the previous term may be eligible to reserve that course for
Fall 2017. See Reserve a Course.
W grades are posted to transcripts. All dropped classes are assessed 100 percent of tuition and
fees (no refund). See Drop a Class.
March 24 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Change Final Exam Schedule
Last day to make arrangements with an instructor if three or more final exams are scheduled on
the same day or two final exams are scheduled to meet at the same time. See Final Exam
Schedule.
March 27 (Mon.) –
March 31 (Fri.)
Spring Break (No Classes; University Closed Fri., March 31)
April 1 (Sat.)
Spring 2017 Deadline to Apply for Spring or Summer Graduation to Get Name in Spring
Program (11:59 p.m.)
Apply to graduate in MyCUInfo.
April 1 (Sat.)
Spring 2017 Last Day for Grad and Law Students to Submit, Update or Cancel a Spring
Graduation Application in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
April 3 (Mon.) –
April 30 (Sun.)
Fall 2017 Registration for Continuing Degree Students (By Assigned Appointment)
View enrollment appointments in MyCUInfo. Registration remains open through June 9.
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Date
Title/Description
April 3 (Mon.)
Fall 2017 Continuing Education Enrollment Begins
April 5 (Wed.)
Spring 2017 Payment Due
Payment for new or unpaid charges is due by 5 p.m. (11:59 p.m. if paying online).
See Billing and Due Dates and Payment Policies.
April 17 (Mon.)
Summer 2017 Payment Plans Available in MyCUInfo and CUBill&Pay
See Payment Plans.
May 1 (Mon.) –
June 9 (Fri.)
Fall 2017 Registration for New & Readmitted Graduate & Law Students and Readmitted
Undergraduates
May 1 (Mon.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Add a Class with Instructor Approval (5 p.m.)
After this date, adds also require the dean’s approval and must include the student’s final grade.
See Enroll in Classes.
May 5 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day of Classes
May 5 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Withdraw (5 p.m.)
W grades are posted to transcripts. All withdrawals are assessed 100 percent of tuition and fees
(no refund). See Withdraw from CU.
May 5 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day for Undergraduates to Submit, Update or Cancel a Spring
Graduation Application in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
May 5 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Apply for a Graduate Leave of Absence (5 p.m.)
See Leave of Absence.
May 5 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Apply for COF or Submit a COF Extension Request (5 p.m.)
See College Opportunity Fund (COF) or COF Lifetime Limit Extensions.
May 6 (Sat.)
Spring 2017 Reading Day (No Classes; No Exams)
May 7 (Sun.) –
May 11 (Thurs.)
Spring 2017 Final Exams (Begin on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.)
May 11 (Thurs.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Dispute Tuition (5 p.m.)
See Final Exam Schedule.
See Tuition Dispute.
May 11 (Thurs.)
Spring 2017 Last Day to Authorize COF in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
See College Opportunity Fund (COF).
May 12 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 University Commencement Ceremony (Folsom Stadium, 8:30 a.m.)
May 12 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Degree Conferral Date
May 16 (Tues.)
Spring 2017 Deadline for Instructors to Post Grades (11:59 p.m.)
May 29 (Mon.)
Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes; University Closed)
June 5 (Mon.)
Spring 2017 Deadline to Update Diploma Name and Address in MyCUInfo (11:59 p.m.)
June 19 (Mon.)
Spring 2017 Degrees Post to Transcripts
July 14 (Fri.)
Spring 2017 Diplomas Mailed to Students
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