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Spring 2027
Spring 2027 Enrollment will begin in late October.
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- BEFORE OCTOBER 15: Review your degree audit, clear any registration holds, discuss your degree plan with your major advisors, and plan your upcoming terms now.
- Follow ADVISING STEPS and HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES.
- NOW: You need to review your degree audit and work with your Major Faculty Advisor to plan your degree.
- Clear any registration holds so you are ready to enroll.
- Review your CORE Requirements with your assigned CLAS Academic Advisor. CLAS Students no longer require the "GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: CLAS" sections listed in the degree audit - See CLAS Graduation Requirements change form and ask your CLAS Advisor about your specific requirements.
- Contact CLAS Advising, CLAS.Advising@UCDenver.edu, 303-315-7100, with questions.
- GRADUATING? If you are completing your degree requirements in Spring 2027, you will need to apply for graduation in CU Access in November-January.
- HOW TO APPLY FOR SPRING GRADUATION: After November 1, log into CU Access, find your "Student Center,” select “Academics," then select "Application for graduation." --- Apply before census date deadline.
- Prepare to earn your best grades with Success Strategies
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Upper-Division Minimum Requirement: CLAS BA & BS students graduating in Fall 2026 or in a later term must earn at least 30 hours in courses taken as upper-division (CU Denver upper-division courses are numbered 3000-or-higher). You need to ask your CLAS Advisor to review your specific CLAS graduation requirements.
Internship
Catalog Number 3939
Subject prefix will reflect your specific program such as PSCI 3939 or COMM 3939.
Spring, Summer and Fall terms
- An internship at CU Denver is a supervised work experience, often for-credit, that allows students to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, develop career skills, and build professional networks. The CU Denver Experiential Learning Center ("ELC") provides information, resources and assistance with searching for and applying for internships. All students must meet with an internship advisor in ELC to get enrolled to receive academic credit. You need to review www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/internships/students for information and complete the internship workshop to begin the process.
- Work directly with your Major or Minor Faculty Advisor to determine applicability of internship credit in your specific major or minor program. Repeatable for up to a maximum of 9 credit hours. Students must have junior standing and at least a 2.75 CU GPA and must work with an internship advisor in the Experiential Learning Center, 303-315-4000, Experiential.Learning@ucdenver.edu, to complete a course contract and gain approval for academic credit.
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Experiential & Individualized Learning: Experiential Learning classes provide an opportunity to engage in personalized learning through practical experiences like research, independent studies, and internships with the support and collaboration from a designated faculty member in your major or minor program.
Internship
Catalog Number 3939
Subject prefix will reflect your specific program such as PSCI 3939 or COMM 3939.
Spring, Summer and Fall terms
- An internship at CU Denver is a supervised work experience, often for-credit, that allows students to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting, develop career skills, and build professional networks. The CU Denver Experiential Learning Center ("ELC") provides information, resources and assistance with searching for and applying for internships. All students must meet with an internship advisor in ELC to get enrolled to receive academic credit. You need to review www.ucdenver.edu/lynxconnect/internships/students for information and complete the internship workshop to begin the process.
- Work directly with your Major or Minor Faculty Advisor to determine applicability of internship credit in your specific major or minor program. Repeatable for up to a maximum of 9 credit hours. Students must have junior standing and at least a 2.75 CU GPA and must work with an internship advisor in the Experiential Learning Center, 303-315-4000, Experiential.Learning@ucdenver.edu, to complete a course contract and gain approval for academic credit.
Directed Research
Catalog Number 4880 or 3880 or 2880
Subject prefix will reflect your specific program e.g. CHEM 4880 or PSYC 2880.
Spring, Summer and Fall terms
- Directed Research offers you the opportunity to earn credit while conducting research working directly with a faculty member in your major or minor program. To get enrolled for credit, you must have a 2.5 or higher CU GPA and you need to work with your instructor to get a Special Processing Form completed. After you and the professor complete the form, the completed/signed form must be submitted to CLAS.Advising@UCDenver.edu for processing. Watch your email for information on how to enroll.
- Work directly with your Major or Minor Faculty Advisor to determine applicability of directed research credit in your specific major or minor program. Repeatable for up to a maximum specified number credit hours depending on course subject prefix. IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility as the student to know how many max hours you can earn/use in the specific Directed Research you are signing up for. You, the student, must review the catalog entry and pay attention to the “Max Hours” listed. You will never earn more than this maximum over any number of attempts.
Independent Study
Catalog Number 4840 or 3840 or 2840
Subject prefix will reflect your specific program e.g. PSYC 4840 or BIOL 2840.
Spring, Summer and Fall terms
- Independent Study offers you the opportunity to study specific topics working directly with a faculty member in your major or minor program. To get enrolled for credit, you must have a 2.5 or higher CU GPA and you need to work with your instructor to get a Special Processing Form completed. After you and the professor complete the form, the completed/signed form must be submitted to CLAS.Advising@UCDenver.edu for processing. Watch your email for information on how to enroll.
- Work directly with your Major or Minor Faculty Advisor to determine applicability of independent study credit in your specific major or minor program. Repeatable for up to a maximum specified number credit hours depending on course subject prefix. IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility as the student to know how many max hours you can earn/use in the specific Independent Study you are signing up for. You, the student, must review the catalog entry and pay attention to the “Max Hours” listed. You will never earn more than this maximum over any number of attempts.
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Core Arts courses offer you a broad introduction to creative expression through topics such as writing and storytelling. These classes are designed to foster an understanding of how creative works shape and reflect societies.
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Core Behavioral Sciences courses focus on understanding human behavior and social systems through various disciplines These courses introduce you to methods and perspectives used to analyze individual and group behavior, social institutions, and patterns of interaction within diverse cultural and societal contexts.
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Core Cultural Diversity courses are upper-division offerings that examine how race, ethnicity, gender, culture, power, and inequality shape social experiences, institutions, and representations, primarily within the United States. These courses encourage critical understanding of cultural difference, systemic inequities, and efforts toward inclusion and social justice.
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Core Humanities courses introduce you to the study of human thought, values, and cultural traditions through disciplines such as philosophy, history, literature, and religious studies. These courses emphasize critical reading, ethical reasoning, and interpretive skills to help you understand diverse perspectives and reflect on the human experience across cultures and historical contexts.
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Core International Perspectives courses examine global cultures, histories, and contemporary issues by exploring the political, economic, social, and cultural forces that shape interactions among nations and societies around the world. These courses emphasize cross‑cultural understanding, comparative analysis, and global awareness, helping students evaluate international challenges and appreciate diverse perspectives in an interconnected world.
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Core Natural and Physical Sciences courses provide foundational knowledge in scientific and quantitative reasoning by introducing you to principles of the natural world, physical processes, and mathematical analysis through laboratory and non-laboratory coursework. You must pass two courses in this area with at least one course including an associated lab component.
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Core Social Sciences courses explore the structures, institutions, and processes that shape societies by examining topics such as governance, economic systems, social inequality, and public life. These courses emphasize evidence-based reasoning and contextual understanding to help you interpret social issues at local, national, and global levels.
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Online Asynchrounous Courses: CU Denver asynchrounous online courses have no scheduled class times. You will access your CU Denver Online through Canvas at http://ucdenver.instructure.com.
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