Welcome to CU College of Nursing!
Congratulations on your acceptance! We're thrilled you've chosen to join our nursing community. You're about to embark on an exciting journey that will transform your life and the lives of countless others. Let's get you started on your path to becoming a CU nurse.
Important notice about the next steps
Only proceed if you have received an official admission notice from the College.
Your First Steps
- Respond to your admission offer
- Submit Residency Verification form
Warning: Many steps involve non-refundable fees and time-sensitive actions. Do not start any processes until you have confirmed your official admission status.
Your next steps
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Complete your compliance requirements by the deadline (see important dates below)
- Upload your health records and certifications to American Databank/Complio
- Need help? Call 800-200-0853 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST)
- Set up your My Clinical Exchange account (undergraduate students only)
- Submit COVID vaccination, immunizations, BLS, OSHA, and PPD documentation. Compliance deadlines are typically set 30 days prior to the start of the term
- Admissions clinical compliance is available via email for students with individual compliance concerns
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Get connected
- CU Nursing Admissions will activate your CU account once your Initial Residency Verification form has been processed. Your CU account will allow you access to email and student resources
- Claim and set up your university email, establishing your login credentials for your student email account, student portal, and Canvas. After you’ve set up your email account, go to myemail.ucdenver.edu (or the Webmail icon from any CU website) to access it in the future. Need help? Call 303-724-HELP (4357)
- Join your Canvas orientation course to connect with classmates and advisors. This is where updates, news, information, and deadlines will be posted. There’s even a checklist of items (under the “Modules” tab) that you need to complete before orientation, which includes your official onboarding to-do list
- Join the Spring 2025 MS/BS-DNP/PGC Course
- Join the Summer 2025 TRAD Cohort Course
- Get your student ID badge - your key to campus
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Prepare for success
- Review your program's plan of study below
- Read through the student handbook
- Mark your calendar! See below for important orientation dates
- Purchase uniforms (scrubs for undergraduate students and lab coats for some advanced practice students). Information is provided closer to orientation
- Connect with Student Support Services
Why you belong here
At CU Nursing, you’re joining a community that believes in supporting your success. Your journey doesn’t end at graduation. We're here to support you through school and beyond as a lifelong partner in your nursing career.
Embracing every voice
Just as nurses create safe spaces for all patients, we foster an inclusive environment where every student's unique perspective enriches our community. Your background and experiences make us stronger.
Leading healthcare forward
You're joining Colorado's top-ranked nursing school. Together, we'll transform healthcare through innovative practice, education, and research.
Building tomorrow's leaders
From our pioneering beginnings to today's cutting-edge programs, we prepare nurses who shape the future of healthcare. Your vision and passion will help us write the next chapter.
Need help?
We're here to support you every step of the way:
- Admissions and Student Affairs: 303-724-1812
- IT Help Desk: 303-724-4357
- Clinical Affairs: nursing.elt@cuanschutz.edu