Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Advising Resources

The Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Advising Resource page provides information for Academic Advisors and Coaches to support current undergraduate students who would like to change, add, or drop a degree program involving two different colleges/schools/programs within CU Boulder. If you have questions, please refer to the IUT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) webpage or email IUT@colorado.edu.

Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Advising Steps

1. Assist students in learning more about their intented college/school/program
   
   • Run a "What If" Degree Audit with the student
   • Explore the CU Boulder Program Catalog and sample four-year plans
2. Create an IUT Intent Tag
   
   • Complete an IUT Intent Tag Form for any student with an interest in an IUT
   • Access student IUT progress on the IUT Dashboard (updated every Monday)
3. Encourage students to prepare for IUT Meetings/Workshop
   
   • Demonstrate the "Meet with a Different Advisor" tile in Buff Portal Advising
   • Introduce the IUT Guide, IUT General webpage and the IUT college/school/program webpage
4. Support students as they consider their IUT fit
   
   • Inform students with Veteran and Military Affairs, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), and the Herbst Academic Center to meet with their advisors
   • Share financial resources relevant to the IUT process such as, Bursar's Office, Office of Financial Aid, and CU Boulder Scholarships
5. Assist students in creating a parallel plan
   
   • Discuss similiar majors with the Programs from a Different Lens and CU Boulder Majors Card Source resources
   • Propose minor and certificate options
6. Advise students to apply as early as possible
   
   • Explain that students to apply by the Registration Access Deadlines for full consideration of their IUT Application
   • Assist students in determining when they are eligible for admission or “On Track” status

Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Intent Tag

CU Boulder Academic Advisors and Coaches can complete the Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Intent Tag Form to highlight current CU Boulder undergraduate students who have indicated a future interest to complete an IUT. The IUT Intent Tag can be added, removed, or changed with a brief OnBase form, available through this webpage and in the “Links” section in the Buff Portal Advising flyout panel. An overivew of IUT Intent Tag data is available through the IUT Dashboard. 

Advisors should tag any student indicating an intention to enter a college/school/program by:

• Enrolling in IUT prerequisite courses
• Raising their GPA to meet an IUT requirement
• Attending an information or workshop
• Contacting an advisor in their intended field of study
• Declaring a dual degree/licensure program

For more information, review the IUT Intent Tag Form instructions. Please Note: You must log in with your CU Boulder Credentials. If you are off-campus, you must be on the VPN.

Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Dashboard

Access the IUT Dashboard to interact with data from IUT Applications and IUT Intent Tags. The IUT Dashboard is a useful way to gain an overview of IUT student activity and support prospective IUT students.

Please email IUT@colorado.edu to request access to the IUT Dashboard for you or anyone on your team. Please Note: You must log in with your CU Boulder Credentials. If you are off-campus, you must be on the VPN.