International Graduate Students

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We areÌýpleased that you have chosen ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ to pursue your graduate studies and look forward to being part of your journey.

Before you arriveÌýat ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ in January, pleaseÌýcomplete the following tasks:

Official transcripts must match the unofficial transcripts that were submitted with your application for admission.
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Submit your transcripts

Before you can register for classes, you must activate your CU username and IdentiKey password. You will need your student ID number from your official admittance email.Ìý
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All ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty, staff and students receive a ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ email account.ÌýWe will use this account to communicate with you, so please use your IdentiKey toÌýlog in and start using it.
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You shouldÌýwork with your department to register for classes. You might require your advisor’s approval.Ìý
All students are required to have health coverage under your own plan, through a family member or employer, or the university’s ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).ÌýThe deadline to select or waive insurance coverage for spring 2020Ìýis February 5.Ìý
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​ Learn more about health insurance ÌýÌý

Your Buff OneCard is your student ID card and your key to many services and events, including dining, printing, banking and public transportation.ÌýYou must submit your Buff OneCard photo by December 27.
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​ Submit your Buff OneCard photo ÌýÌý

To educate our community and create a welcoming and safe campus environment, CUÌýBoulder requires all new students, staff and faculty to complete education on policies prohibiting Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination and Harassment. The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) provides education about these policies. The online training can be accessed through theÌýOIECÌýwebsite.Ìý
We encourage you to attend Graduate Student OrientationÌýonÌýJanuary 10.ÌýThe day will be filled with informational sessions and opportunities to connect with faculty, staff and other graduate students on campus.Ìý
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As an international grad student, you areÌýrequiredÌýto attend International Graduate Student Orientation during Orientation on January 10Ìýfrom 1-3Ìýp.m.ÌýDuring this orientation, you will get to know International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) and all of the services theyÌýprovide. There will also be aÌýbrief overview of other important campus resources and topics pertinent to international students such as health and safety and cultural adjustment.ÌýIn addition to this orientation, you must also complete the International Graduate Student Immigration Check-In. You can find out how to complete the check-in process here.

We want to make sure you have a smooth transition to CUÌýBoulder and are here if you need us! EmailÌýwelcome@colorado.eduÌýor call or text 303-492-4431.