Free Application Days

Colorado Free Application Days: October 7–9, 2025


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Colorado students, you can apply to the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ18 for free!

We're excited to be part of a statewide initiative encouraging Colorado residents to submit a free application Tuesday, October 7 through Thursday, October 9, 2025.

First-Year Students

Prepare your materials now

All CU Boulder applicants are required to complete a personal essay and a short-answer question with their Common App. So start early!

 

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Submit your Common App and Member Questions only Oct 7–9

Although you may work on a draft of your application before October 7 within the Common App, you must submit your application to CU Boulder only on October 7 through October 9 to receive the Free App Days waiver. Students must submit a completed admissions application between 12:01 a.m. (MDT) on October 7 and 11:59 p.m. (MDT) on October 9.

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Select Colorado Free Application Days for your Member Question

Within the CU Boulder Member Questions section, you'll see this required prompt: "Do you intend to use one of these school-specific fee waivers?" In the dropdown, choose Colorado Free Application Days (Colorado residents only). You will then see another required field: "Please provide your ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ18 fee waiver code here." Enter FreeAppDaysCO in the field provided.

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Transfer Students

Prepare your materials now

Visit our How to Apply webpage to learn all about the required materials needed to submit a complete application.

Learn How to Apply

One

Apply only October 7–9

Submit your complete transfer application between 12:01 a.m. (MDT) Tuesday, October 7 and 11:59 p.m. (MDT) Thursday, October 9 and your application fee will be automatically waived. No waiver code needed.

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Excel in Your Home State

The moment you arrive on CU Boulder’s campus, you know this is where you belong. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, our R1 research university brings together bright students from around the world to engage in hands-on research, network with industry professionals and establish their own customized education to set a foundation for their future.

You’ll thrive with limitless access to our state-of-the-art facilities, breadth of opportunities inside and outside the classroom, and the support of your fellow Buffs, who’ll inspire you to pursue your passions. Join our inclusive, forward-thinking community and fulfill your personal potential.

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450+ 

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$73,700

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Questions?

Connect with your counselor to learn more about this CU system initiative.

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