Post-Baccalaureate Students
Getting Started
The Department of Computer Science is here to support you in your journey.
Activate Your IdentiKey & CU Email
The first step is to activate yourIdentiKey login. Your IdentiKey will be a unique credential that provides you with access to a majority of our campus systems and services.
You will also need to set-up your email account. All official forms of communication will be through this account, so it is important that you log in regularly.
Get to Know the CU Buff Portal
TheBuff Portalis also known as the student portal and is where you’ll manage your student transactions while you’re at . Upon first logging into Buff Portal, you must consent to conduct business electronically during your time at . Students also have the option of conducting official university business in-person.
Complete Your Pre-Registration Tasks
Before you can register for classes, there are a fewpre-registration itemsthat you need to complete including updating your contact information, accepting the tuition and fee agreement, and applying for and authorizingthe College Opportunity Fund (Colorado Residents Only). Log into the Buff Portalto complete these items.
Equipment Requirements
Camera Requirements:The minimum webcam resolution is 320x240 VGA resolution. We recommend the “Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, Widescreen Video Calling and Recording,1080p Camera, Desktop or Laptop Webcam” which meets the minimum requirements and is reasonably priced. For screen resolution we recommend a minimum of 1920 x 1080.
Registration &Enrollment
View Your Transfer Credit Report
Before registering for classes, it is best to verify your Transfer Credit Report. Your transfer credit report shows you any classes you’ve submitted to for college credit. This report is updated as we receive official transfer credit documents, so if you’re expecting to see credits and don’t, check back later.If you do not receive transfer credit for a class you took at another university that you think is equivalent to a class in the program, please contact TCHelp@colorado.edu. They will evaluate the class in question and determine if it is equivalent to the class offered in the program.
Register for Classes
Register for classes through the .
CSPB courses are reserved for Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate students. Students must register for CSPB subject courses in order to earn credit for their classes.
All courses in the Applied Computer Science program are evaluated using letter grades. Students must select the letter grade option when registering for classes in order to receive credit for their classes.
Curriculum, Program Policy &Requirements
Curriculum
Students are required to complete 45 credit hours of computer science courses in order to graduate and earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder. The 45 credit hours consist of 26 credit hours of required courses and 19 credit hours of elective courses as indicated below. Please always use thefor the most up to date class information and availability.Though all of our required courses are available every term, and a majority of elective courses are as well, there are some elective courses that will be offered inconsistently due to instructor availability.
CSPB 3022 Intro to Data Science with Probability and Statistics 3
CSPB 3202 Intro to Artificial Intelligence 3
CSPB 3287 Design and Analysis of Data Systems 3
CSPB 3403 Introductions to CyberSecurity for a Converged World 4
CSPB 3702 Cognitive Science 3
CSPB 3753 Design and Analysis of Operating Systems 4
CSPB 4122 Information Visualization 3
CSPB 4502 Data Mining 3
ProgramPolicy& Requirements
Please know that you are a student of University of Colorado, Boulder, as well as the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences, AND the Department of Computer Science. As such you are held responsible for knowing and understanding how the policies of each of those applies to you. The following section outlines the operational policies specific for the Post-Baccalaureate Applied Computer Science program.
The graduation requirements for the PostBacc Applied Computer Science program are as follows:
- Students must receive an overall GPA in the program of at least 2.000 (prior to December 2021, this threshold was 2.250)
- Students will have needed to complete a minimum of 45 credit hours within the PostBacc program
- Students cannot receive a grade lower than C- in any class in the program.
- Note: If no grade higher than C- is achieved in all classes, this will not result in the minimum GPA required to graduate.
- Students who receive a grade below C- in class must retake that class.
- Once matriculated into the program, students are required to register for the online Applied Computer Science section 001 classes and must have chosen the letter grade option in order to receive credit for those classes.
Students can complete the program by following a 1-year, 1.5-year (both considered accelerated pathways), 2-year or 3-yearpathway to completion. Register for the appropriate classes as listed on the pathway you have decided on.For students in the accelerated pathway,withpetitionapproval, a registration hold will be placed to prevent enrolling in future semesters without first meeting with an advisor to discuss your proposed schedule. Accelerated pathways, both 1-year & 1.5-year tracks, are where 4 or more classes in fall/spring terms, or 3 or more classes in summer term are proposed.
● Suggestions to students to support a return to good academic standing:
○ Students take a single course per term to reduce workload
○ Students evoke grade replacement and make a second attempt in a course with grade below C- to improve GPA
○ Students to work with the academic coaches
After the following term where the student is on Academic Alert, a student's second term grades are then reviewed with the following possible outcomes:
● Student's CU cumulative GPA is at least 2.000 -- Outcome is that student returns to Good Academic Standing.
● Student's CU cumulative GPA is below 2.000, but the CU term GPA is at least 2.000 -- Outcome is that student is placed on Academic Recovery.
● Student's CU cumulative GPA is below 2.000 and CU term GPA continues below 2.000 -- Outcome is that student is placed on Academic Suspension.
● Suggestions to students to support a return to good academic standing:
○ Students take a single course per term to reduce workload
○ Students evoke grade replacement and make a second attempt in a course with grade below C- to improve GPA
○ Students to work with the academic coaches
After the term the student is on Academic Recovery, a student's next term grades are then reviewed with the following possible outcomes:
● Student's CU cumulative GPA is at least 2.000 -- Outcome is that student returns to Good Academic Standing.
● Student's CU cumulative GPA is below 2.000, but the CU term GPA is at least 2.000 -- Outcome is that student continues on Academic Recovery.
● Student's CU cumulative GPA is below 2.000 and CU term GPA is below 2.000 -- Outcome is that student is placed on Academic Suspension.
Campus Resources
As a student of the University of Colorado, Boulder, you have a wealth of departments and resources available to you across campus.The most commonly utilized by our students are listed and linked below for easy access.
Meet with an Advisor
Current Students Only:Academic advisors support and help you personalize your academic journey. Email Kristina Richardsfor advising assistance or to schedule an appointment.
- Shortly after being admitted and once fully matriculated into the program, students will receive a welcome email to their CU student email account and instructions on how to set up an appointment with an academic advisor.
- All students must meet with an advisorbefore they can register for classes their first term in the program.
- During their time in the program, students can schedule individual academic advising appointments with an advisor if they need any help with the program.