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There are several assessments incoming students may to complete. Please review the assessments below to determine which are required for you. Each assessment will help identify areas of academic interest, as well as your preparation level. It is important to complete as soon as possible so your results can assist us with pre-registering you for the correct classes.
All incoming students should complete the Advising Questionnaire. This brief questionnaire will provide your advisor with valuable information about you, so that they are better able to help and support you. It should take just a few minutes to complete, but is an important step.
You must complete the Math Readiness Test if you plan to take a precalculus or calculus 1 class in the fall. Your score on the exam combined with other information like high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores will determine your math placement for fall 2019. Placement results will be available beginning in late-May or three business days after you complete the test. You can view your placement results in MyCUHub.
The following majors may require Calculus 1: All majors in the College of Engineering & Applied Science, Applied Mathematics, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Geology, Integrative Physiology, Mathematics, Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, & Physics.
The math assessment is offered through Canvas. Make sure to review the self-enroll tutorial, then enroll in the Math Readiness Test course.
Before taking the exam:
Complete the CU Boulder Math Readiness Test.
* This test is required for all students in the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Engineering & Applied Science and the Program in Exploratory Studies.
If you are planning to take a chemistry course (except Engineering students) in the fall 2019 term at CU Boulder, you should review the course and preparation information.
The information on this site will help you determine which of the several starting courses is best suited for you based on your chemistry and math background and their future chemistry needs. In reviewing the material and completing the various assessments contained within the Chemistry Preparation and Placement Program (CHEM P3), you will be able to have an informed conversation with your advisor about chemistry course selection PRIOR to registering for fall 2019 classes. The CHEM P3 program is designed to guide students to the most appropriate course and prepare them for success.
If you are not taking Chemistry in fall 2019, you do not need to complete this assessment.
If you plan to study a language in which you already have some experience and/or coursework completed, you must take a Language Placement Exam so that you enroll in the appropriate class level of that language.
Access the online Language Placement Exams or review information about the proctored Language Placement Exams on the Anderson Language and Technology Center (ALTEC) website. If you need assistance or information not found on the ALTEC website, you can email altec@colorado.edu.
If you plan to begin studying a new language, you do not need to take a placement exam; simply enroll in the introductory level class of that language.
Learn more about completing language placement assessment.
All incoming students will need to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment before arriving on campus.
CliftonStrengths is an online tool that provides you with detailed information about how you can apply your strengths as a student. As a new student to CU Boulder, you have free access to complete the 30-minute online strengths assessment. During the semester, you may have the opportunity to learn more about your strengths through an academic class, a student group and/or your residence hall. All students can elect to meet with a career counselor to further explore their strengths and develop strategies to effectively integrate their strengths into their CU Boulder experience.
You will receive an access code and instructions to complete CliftonStrengths through your colorado.edu email. International students: the CliftonStrengths email will be sent to the email you included on your admission application.
Students enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Education, Leeds School of Business, Program in Environmental Design, or the College of Music are encouraged to take this placement assessment.
This brief questionnaire will help you determine an appropriate writing course for your first year. This exam is encouraged, but not required.