At the University of Colorado at Boulder, value is placed on a climate of healthy diversity, one in which people value individual and group differences, respect the perspectives of others, and communicate openly. Providing a diverse educational experience is essential to the mission of the university. CU-Boulder actively promotes diversity as an important value of the campus community, enriched and enhanced by the qualities brought from myriad cultures, backgrounds and perspectives.
Excellence is supported by a diverse community.
In our changing and shrinking world the understanding of the multiple dimensions of diversity has critical social and economic benefits. CU-Boulder is working to bring to campus more students, faculty and staff who come from underrepresented parts of our communities, the state, nation and the world, as well as those with nontraditional backgrounds and experiences. However, admissions policies of the university are designed, first and foremost, to assure that admitted students are well prepared to handle demanding academic expectations. In selecting from the group of qualified applicants, consideration is given to a variety of factors, including prospective students from underrepresented groups whose presence will add to the diversity of the community. Following are programs that are designed to provide access to underrepresented groups at CU-Boulder.