Office of the Registrar

Ordering transcripts

Online – Registrar Smart Log On

Mail or fax – Download the transcript request form and mail or fax it to the Office of the Registrar

In person – North Classroom or Annex building

SID and PIN numbers

Contact the Registrar's Office via in person or by phone. E-MAIL IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
For Blackboard issues – call the IT Help Desk at 303-315-HELP(4357)

Changing PIN Number Instructions

1. Log onto SMART

2. Click on Address/PIN tab (Located at the bottom left side of the page)

3. Click on Change PIN

4. Follow the prompts to change your PIN

When to register for classes

Registration for fall 2009 begins in April. Check out the When to Register page for your specific time assignment.

Office of the Registrar forms

Forms from the Bursar's Office and Registrar's Office can be found on this Web site. You may also obtain most of these forms at the Student Service Center, North Classroom 1003.

Registration holds

Financial hold – contact the Bursar's or the Financial Aid office.

Advisor's hold – contact your advisor or the Advising Center.

Admissions hold – contact the Admissions Office.

Misc. hold – contact the Registrar's Office.

Selective Service

To find out if you have registered with the selective service visit www.sss.gov.

Registration dates

To find important dates please go your specific Academic Calendar.

Contacting faculty and staff

To lookup specific staff member please go to our staff directory list.

Proof of lawful presence in the U.S.

Please refer to the Colorado House Bill 1023 (Proof of lawful presence in the U.S.) Web page for more information.

Preparing to graduate

Please go to our Planning for Graduation page for more information regarding graduation.

Comply with HB1023

Only Colorado residents who can prove that they are legally present in the U.S. can receive Colorado state benefits such as the resident tuition rate and/or Colorado state funded scholarships.  ALL RESIDENT STUDENTS MUST COMPLY WITH HB1023.  Students who fail to comply with HB1023 will lose their residency status at the university and their tuition for the term will be reassessed at the nonresident rate.  In addition, students who comply with HB1023 after the end of a term can not receive a retroactive tuition rate adjustment for a previous term. Please refer to the Colorado House Bill 1023 (Proof of lawful presence in the U.S.) Web page for more information.

Ordering transcripts

To order a transcript, log onto the portal and order an official transcript online. It is the easiest and fastest method. If you do not have or have forgotten your SID and pin, download the transcript request form and fax to the Office of the Registrar. An unofficial transcript may also be printed if the official document is not needed.

Proof of medical degree

Please make sure to provide us with a copy of your diploma. The university seal may be stamped onto a copy of your diploma. Please note, we do not carry copies of diplomas. A verification form from the potential employer (hospital, clinic, state board) may be faxed to the Office of the Registrar at 303-724-8060 for completion and seal.

Help registering online

The Office of the Registrar will check for stops/holds on your account, closed classes or waitlists.

When to register

Please consult with your advisor for specific registration time assignments for your school/college.

Tuition and billing information

Contact the Bursar's Office—Student Billing for this information.

Financial aid information

Contact Financial Aid—Student Financial Services.

Tuition and fees

Follow this link to Tuition and Billing Information on the Bursar's Web page.

Graduation planning

Contact your program office for any academic requirements. Also, complete the diploma application on the Planning for Graduation Web page.

Dropping classes

During the add/drop period, a class may be dropped using the online registration system. When registration is closed, an add/drop form is available in the Office of the Registrar. Additional requirements may apply (i.e. approval/signatures).

Damaged and lost diplomas

Replacement diplomas can be printed for those whose diplomas have been lost or damaged.  Original diplomas cannot be duplicated.  Replacement diplomas have only two signatures, the current president and registrar.  To order, submit a check payable to the University of Colorado. The cost is $25 for 10 x 8 diplomas and $35 for 16 x 14 diplomas.

Send to: 
Office of the Registrar
13120 E. 19th Avenue
Campus Box A054
Aurora, CO 80045

Allow 4-6 weeks for processing, printing and mailing.

Office of the Registrar forms

Forms from the Registrar's Office can be found on this site.

Proof of lawful presence in the U.S.

Please refer to our Colorado House Bill 1023 (Proof of lawful presence in the U.S.) webpage for further help

Comply with HB1023

Only Colorado residents who can prove that they are legally present in the U.S. can receive Colorado state benefits such as the resident tuition rate and/or Colorado state funded scholarships.  ALL RESIDENT STUDENTS MUST COMPLY WITH HB1023.  Students who fail to comply with HB1023 will lose their residency status at the university and their tuition for the term will be reassessed at the nonresident rate.  In addition, students who comply with HB1023 after the end of a term can not receive a retroactive tuition rate adjustment for a previous term. Please refer to the Colorado House Bill 1023 (Proof of lawful presence in the U.S.) Web page for more information.

Registration holds

Financial hold – contact the Bursar's or the Financial Aid Office.

Advisor's hold – contact your advisor or the Advising Center.

Admissions hold – contact the Admissions Office.

Misc. hold – contact the Registrar's Office.