How does the CU Boulder gap year application work for admitted students?

If you’ve already been admitted to CU Boulder and want to take a gap year, the key step is to request a deferral through the university rather than simply disappearing from enrollment.

For most admitted students, the process starts by contacting the Office of Admissions and submitting the school’s deferment request or gap year form. You should do this before the semester begins and ideally as soon as you know you want to delay enrollment.

If your deferral is approved, your admission is typically moved to the next entry term, so you do not have to reapply from scratch. You should still watch for any deadlines related to housing, scholarships, orientation, and immunization records, because those often do not transfer automatically.