How to Apply for Exchange
To be eligible to apply to the University of Colorado Boulder as an exchange student, you must:
- A current student at a ,
- Meet CU Boulder student exchange eligibility requirements, and
- You must be nominated by your home university.
Exchange Deadlines:
Once nominated, you will need to complete our application process by the following deadlines:
- Fall applications must arrive in our office by March 15th (except Music exchange applications which must arrive by January 15th)
- Spring applications must arrive in our office by October 15th
Important Notes:
- If you are not currently a student at an exchange partner institution, you are not eligible to apply to CU Boulder as an exchange student. If you are still interested in applying to attend CU Boulder, you must apply through the .
- If you are a student at an exchange partner institution but were not selected for an exchange position, your university can nominate you for the special status of Visiting International Partnership Student (VIPS) Program. Click here for VIPS application instructions.