Academic Standing

Academic Standing Policy as of the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Starting in academic year 2022-2023, campus-wide academic policy is in effect for all undergraduate degree-seeking students at the Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ.Ìý The official universityÌýAcademic Standing policy is described in the Ìýand the Registrar's Office maintains an academic standing web site with additional information.Ìý Students with a CU cumulative GPA of at least 2.000 are in good academic standing.

Engineering students whoÌýbelieve theirÌýacademic standing status is in error shouldÌýcontact the Office of the Registrar (registrar@colorado.edu) to request a review of theirÌýacademic standing status.Ìý Other academic standing inquiries, including reinstatement requests, can be directed toÌýengineeringdeansoffice@colorado.edu.

Engineering students placed on Academic Alert or Academic Warning ²¹°ù±ðÌýstrongly encouraged to enrollÌý¾±²Ô COEN 2880 Fresh Start for SuccessÌýone-credit course in the following semester. ÌýThis course focuses on learning the mindsets and skills necessary to achieve academic and personal change goals. ÌýTopics include the science of learning (metacognition) and the use of metacognition in everyday life, including strategies supporting mastery of the material in engineering, effective study planning and test-taking, maintaining balance throughout the semester, and the science and creation of sustainable change through habits, support, and resiliency. ÌýThis class focuses on the actions necessary to reflect deeply and develop awareness and skills to help create change. ÌýEnrolled students must engage in the class and commit to applying knowledge and skills acquired during lessons and reflection to their other classes and aspects of their student experience.

Engineering students needing assistance considering their options should consult with their .

Resources for Students:

Worksheets and guides for students to use withÌýtheir academic advisors include:

  • Students should use as many resources as possible to improve their academic performance.ÌýPlease see our academic support website for many resources!
  • (this worksheet in inputtable PDF format helps youÌýset/define your SMARTÌýgoals for academic improvement)

Continuing with a Non-Engineering Degree at CU Boulder (in a different college/school/program on campus)

If a student, while on an academic standing status, is considering transferring to another CU Boulder college or school, he/she should follow theÌýdestination college’sÌýIntra-University Transfer (IUT) policy and procedures (which vary from college/school). Ìý

If the student elects to leave Engineering, the College considers that the student has permanently changed his/her choice of academic major to one offered by the other school or college. Therefore, the student is not permitted to enroll in any courses taught by this College that apply only toward engineering degree requirements.Ìý If, at a later date, the student attempts to transfer back to Engineering, the currentÌýEngineering College’s policy governing Intra-University Transfer (IUT) admissionÌýwill apply.Ìý

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