Congratulations on Your Admission to CU Nursing

Select the ‘University of Colorado Package (bundle)’ based on your program of admission and pay the required fee. Fees can range from $60-180 depending on the program of admission. Once your account is active, you will be able to request your background check, request your drug screen, and start uploading your immunizations, OSHA, HIPAA, and FERPA documentation (as applicable by program).

BSN Traditional and UCAN students Only

Create your MyClinical Exchange (MCE) Account. The information in MCE is shared with the agencies and hospitals where clinical activities are conducted. There is a one-time fee $35.00(+ $1.50 service) fee to create your account.

To set up your MCE account you can first use your personal email address and then update the account to your CU student email when available. Once a CU email is established, all systems previously activated should be redirected to your new address.

New student orientation is required for all students admitted into the CU College of Nursing. Orientation modes and length vary by program. Orientation is designed to provide an easy and smooth transition to the college. Orientation formats vary based on the program and may be held virtually or on-campus. Additional information will be sent by email when the format/dates are confirmed.

Program	Standard Format	Required or recommended
Part 1 - MS, BS-DNP, PGC, PhD, DNP	Online via Canvas	Required
Part 2 - MS, BS-DNP, PGC, PhD, DNP	Online via Zoom or on-campus	Recommended
UCAN	Two events: the first is online, the second is in-person	Required
RN-BS	Online via Zoom	Recommended
TRAD	Two events: the first is online, the second is in-person	Required

Program	Uniform
TRAD/UCAN	All students are required to purchase scrubs for the nursing program through the CU Anschutz Medical Campus Bookstore. The only alternative will be items purchased at the used scrubs sale during orientation week, sponsored by the CU Student Nurses Association (CUSNA). More information about ordering scrubs will be provided closer to orientation.
Lab Coats for Advanced Practice MS, BS-DNP and PGC Specialties	Some advanced practice programs require coats to be purchased and worn during clinical rotations. Programs that require lab coats are as follows:  FNP, WHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP and AGCNS. All other programs do not require lab coats.  Students will be sent an email with information on how to order their coat with a copy of the coat order form.

 

Register for Courses

Most CU Nursing students are responsible for self-registering for courses. The exception are UCAN students who are block-registered by the CU Registrar’s Office. Please visit the Student Life section to view the Academic Calendar which includes information regarding the add/drop dates for each semester.

Please note: If you do not plan to attend the University of Colorado College of Nursing, please contact the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs immediately so that our records may be updated.

Financial Aid

Most program at CU Nursing are eligible for financial aid. Please direct questions to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Office.

Information regarding payment deadlines, method, payment plans and financial aid refunds are available through the Bursar's Office. Please be sure to read through the calendar information calendar to ensure payment is received in-time and no late fees are assessed.

Information regarding CU’s reduced tuition and tuition buy-downs (for select programs only) are available online. Most program at CU Nursing are eligible for financial aid. Please direct questions to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Office. Information regarding payment deadlines, method, payment plans and financial aid refunds are available through the Bursar's Office. Please be sure to read through the calendar information calendar to ensure payment is received in time and no late fees are assessed.

Student Health Insurance

All students enrolled in one or more hours in a degree-seeking or financial aid eligible certificate program are required to have insurance and are automatically enrolled and billed for the Student Health Insurance Plan. If you have a comparable insurance, you may qualify to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan

Information regarding insurance plans and the waiver process are listed on the Student Health Insurance website. Please contact the Student Insurance Office via phone at 303-837-2127 or via email at studentinsurance@cuanschutz.edu with any questions or concerns.

Office of Disability, Access, and Inclusion (ODAI)

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Nursing Graduate Program welcomes qualified students with disabilities (e.g., mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory, or physical) who meet the technical standards of the program, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you are a student with a disability who needs reasonable accommodations to fully access the CU College of Nursing, please contact The Office of Disability, Access & Inclusion. Accommodations are not provided retroactively; therefore, students are encouraged to contact the office far in advance of the start of the program.

Mission Statement:

The Office of Disability, Access, and Inclusion recognizes, welcomes, and celebrates disability as an integral part of a diverse health profession's campus and workforce. To facilitate inclusion, we partner with students and programs to identify opportunities to create and promote meaningful access.

The core functions of The Office of Disability, Access, and Inclusion

• Partner with students and programs to ensure an accessible and inclusive experience
• Coordinate, implement, and support individual and programmatic access through accommodation and education
• Serve as a resource to students/faculty/staff to facilitate and nurture an accessible and inclusive learning and training environment.
  

Office of Veteran & Military Student Services (VMSS)

The University of Colorado Denver and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus are military friendly and committed to providing service members and their families with a high-quality education, catered to their distinct needs.

The Office of Veteran & Military Student Services (VMSS) represents veteran, active duty, reservist, national guard and dependent students. Information about the VMSS is available online.