Colorado Free Application Days & National Transfer Student Week
Colorado Free Application Days: Colorado residents and students can apply to CU Denver’s undergraduate programs for free Oct. 20–22 with code FREEAPPDAYSCO
National Transfer Student Week: All transfer applicants to CU Denver’s undergraduate programs will have their application fee waived automatically Oct. 19-23.
Faculty Affairs Efforts
IRC Faculty Provost Roadmap Activities
Since the release of the IRC Task Force Report and Recommendations in 2022, CU Denver has made significant progress in advancing the experiences of lecturers and instructional, research, and clinical (IRC) faculty. Guided by the Provost’s 2022-2025 Roadmap, the Office of Faculty Affairs has partnered with faculty leaders, academic units, and the UCDALI to implement policy improvements, expand professional development opportunities, strengthen communication, and enhance support for IRC faculty throughout their careers.
Strengthening Shared Governance
CU Denver has undertaken a multi-year effort to strengthen faculty shared governance across its colleges, schools, and the Auraria Library. A State of Faculty Shared Governance Report was issued in Spring 2025, followed by Recommendations to Strengthen Faculty Shared Governance in Spring 2026. This progress update highlights actions taken to implement those recommendation and further enhance shared governance practices across the university.