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What resources does CU Denver offer students?

Canvas - the university's Learning Management System UCDAccess - the web portal for students, faculty and staff School of Medicine - faculty and staff resources including PRISM reviews and CU Doctors profiles MyLynx - get involved with student organizations and campus activities at CU Denver

How do I pay for my tuition at CU Denver?

At CU Denver, billing and payments are handled by the Bursar's Office and our website is designed to share everything you need to know about your tuition bill.

How do I log in to my ucdaccess student portal?

Log in to your UCDAccess student portal using your university credentials. If you forgot your password, you can use the password reset tool. If you're still having trouble logging in, you can contact the IT Help Desk for help.

How do I get health insurance as a CU student?

Students may elect coverage through an individual health insurance plan, through a family member or employer or the CU Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Students must meet this requirement their first semester at CU Boulder and update their information each fall.

Why does my college account change?

The amounts that will be automatically withdrawn from your bank account or credit/debit card may change due to rebalancing resulting from changes to your account such as adding or dropping classes, authorizing the College Opportunity Fund stipend (applies to in-state undergraduates only), tuition waivers or financial aid.

Can parents sign up for QuikPay?

Parents, once authorized as payers, can sign up in QuikPAY. If the student enrolls in the payment plan, the student is the owner of the plan and can choose to share Payment Plan email notifications with any (or all) of their Authorized Payers.

How to Register for Classes

Log in to your UCDAccess student portal using your university credentials, and resolve any holds on your account.

When to Register for Classes

Enrollment appointment dates are based on the number of credits completed and begin on the dates below. Enrollment appointment times are randomly assigned in fifteen minute time slots.

Compare Course Formats

Course features often vary by the type of course you are enrolled in. Understanding the features of your course can help you better plan for success in your course environment. Take a look at the table below for some of the similarities and differences between course formats and their course components.

Mobile Banking

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News & Announcements

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How To Pay Your Bill

Log in to your UCDAccess student portal using your university credentials.

Payments By Mail

Please make personal checks, cashier checks and other forms of hard-copy payment payable to:

The Bursar's Office is Here to Help

The Bursar office staff would like to provide an update on our customer service hours for the Fall 2021 term. Our staff is available by phone 303-315-1800 and email Bursar@ucdenver.edu from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m, Monday through Friday.

International Students

If you’re an international student, there are different payment policies in place. CU Denver has partnered with Flywire International Payments to make the process easier. Flywire provides instructions in many different languages and it allows you to save on bank fees and exchange rates, tracking your payment from start to finish.

Billing and Payment Services

Review our Billing Basics web page to learn about online services, payments by mail, late payment charges, course drop charges, and Registration Advance Payments.

To-Do Items for New & Transfer Students

Students log in to Buff Portal (buffportal.colorado.edu) to view and pay the bill, and to complete account setup tasks below.

Bills, Due Dates & Payment Options

Bills: The tuition and fee bill includes tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing and meals and student health insurance. Depending on your selections, it can also include parking permits, residential academic program fees and textbooks/supplies from the CU Book Store. See an estimate of Costs .