University of Colorado at Boulder Parent Guide

Student Life

The UMC Is Your Student’s Home Away From Home

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More than 15,000 people visit the UMC every day to grab a bite to eat, meet friends and classmates, enjoy FREE entertainment, catch some sun by the fountain, shop, study, or just hang out!

CU Student-for-a-Day Program

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Experience the beautiful and exciting CU-Boulder campus firsthand through one of the half-day or all-day visit programs hosted by the Office of Admissions.

Quick-Fix Meals Are It

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Busy schedules make quality meals a luxury.

Show Your Competitive Side

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Disc sport is not for the average Joe. It seems like every day at the University of Colorado, students are seen throwing a Frisbee around on campus.

The University Memorial Center

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The Center of Student Life.

Campus Cash at the UMC = Choice + Convenience

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Campus life just got easier—students can now use Campus Cash on the Buff OneCard at the UMC!

Boulder Transportation Options

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Students at CU have a plethora of options available to them when it comes to transportation in Boulder. They can all walk, bike, take a bus or drive to wherever it is they want to go.

To Insure or Not to Insure

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Many students choose to opt out of renter’s insurance

Ready or Not, Spring Semester is Here!

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Time flies when in college. The first semester is over and our students are sleeping through winter break and catching up with friends. Knowing how fast this first semester has gone makes us realize that spring semester is just around the corner. From a parent’s perspective, here are a few to-dos.

Tan CU PIIE

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As one of the first public university
programs to affiliate with The Alumni
Network, the University of Colorado
Public Interest Internship Experience
(PIIE) has developed into a robust and
significant program on campus.