Student Handbook

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The Student Handbook is designed to orient you to CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵÌýas you begin your summer experience. It contains information about on-campus student resources and policies, as well as university portals and access requirements. Read this information carefully to help you transition into the community.

Remember there are many people available at CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵ to answer your questions and help you find the academic and personal path that is right for you. If you do not find the information you need in this section, we encourage you to contact summerinfo@colorado.edu.Ìý

The Buff OneCard is your official student ID. It is official verification that you are eligible for student privileges. Regularly enrolled students receive their first Buff OneCard as part of their student fees. Registered non-degree students may purchase a Buff OneCard for $30.Ìý

See theÌýÌýwebsite or call 303-492-0355 for more information.Ìý

An IdentiKey is automatically assigned to all incoming degree and non-degree students. It consists of your CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵ login name and IdentiKey password, and provides you with access to the university's online services. It must be activated through before use.

See the Office of Information Technology Ìýto learn more or contact the IT Service Center atÌýoithelp@colorado.eduÌý´Ç°ùÌý303-735-4357Ìýfor assistance.ÌýSee the for hours and services.

Ìýis the University of Colorado СÀ¶ÊÓƵ's secure student portal. It allows students to register online for classes, view their schedules, pay tuition billsÌýand much more. Before you can access Buff Portal, you will need to and so you can log in securely.Ìý

See the sections below for specific information on updating your emergency and general contact information through Buff Portal.

CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵ is committed to providing timely warnings and/or emergency notifications to the campus community. Serious threats that could warrant text message alerts include severe weather, campus operating statusÌýand imminent dangers affecting our campus community.

Each semester, students are required to verify their emergency contact information as part of the preregistration process. See theÌýOffice of the Registrar websiteÌýfor more information. Keep your emergency notification information up to date through .Ìý

Current contact information is required for all students. CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵ is not responsible for important information not reaching you due to outdated or invalid addresses.

You can update your information through Ìýat any time. See theÌýOffice of the Registrar websiteÌýfor instructions.Ìý

Email is an official means of communication between students and CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵ administrators and faculty. Students are expected to check the messages sent to their on a regular basis. Once summer classes begin, all mailings related to summer (except for bills) will be sent to your CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵ emailÌýaccount.

In addition, all students are required to follow University of Colorado policies including the and the . For additional policies, see theÌý.