Student, Faculty, and Staff Resources
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| Resource | Description |
| Academic Calendars, Anschutz | Important dates and deadlines for CU Anschutz trainees, faculty, and staff. |
| Academic Calendars, Denver | Important dates and deadlines for CU Anschutz trainees, faculty, and staff. |
| Academic Grievance and Appeals Process | Guidelines and procedures for addressing and appealing student suspension, termination, and dismissal due unsatisfactory academic performance. |
| Academic Honor Code | Expectations and policies regarding student academic honesty and professional conduct. |
| Acceptable Use Policy, IT | University's policy with regard to use of and access to University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus IT Resources including university account use, privacy, computer and network security, legal and ethical use, networking and computing conduct, and software and intellectual property use. |
| Acceptable Use Policy, Graduate School | IT processes and guidelines for all staff members in Graduate School, including full time staff, part time staff, and temporary staff (includes contractors, temps and students). |
| Access Control Policy, Graduate School | Processes to control access and use of Graduate School information resources. Access management incorporates Role Based Access Controls (RBAC), privileged user access, access definitions, roles, and profiles. |
| Admissions Summary Form | Admitted student record of biographical information and degrees. To be completed by programs. |
| Summary, procedures, and forms for reporting grievances, violence, discrimination, harassment, misconduct, and violations of academic integrity or the Honor Code. | |
| Application for Candidacy Form | Application for students applying for degree candidacy. To be completed by student, administrator, and/or program. |
| Approval of New Degrees and Certificates & Track Conversions | Summary and procedure for faculty who wish to create new degrees, certificates and program tracks. |
| Authorization to Release Confidential Information Form | Form to approve the Graduate School dean to release, obtain, or exchange confidential student information. |
| Biosketch Form, for Thesis Defense | To be submitted by the students preparing for the doctoral oral defense. |
| Bursar's Office (Billing & Payments), Anschutz | CU Anschutz billing and payments information. |
| Bursar's Office (Billing & Payments), Denver | CU Denver billing and payments information. |
| Certificate Proposal Form | To be submitted by faculty who wish to create new graduate certificates. |
| Combined Undergraduate & Graduate Program Proposal Form | To be submitted by faculty who wish to create a new undergraduate and graduate 4+1 pathway. |
| Commencement, Anschutz | CU Anschutz commencement and convocation (graduation) ceremony information. |
| Commencement, Denver | CU Denver commencement and convocation (graduation) ceremony information. |
| Conflict of Interest Policy | Policy for graduate students who hold other positions (employment) at CU Anschutz |
| Course Catalog | A list of degrees, degree programs and courses offered at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus as well as suggested and required degree plans and information about costs, scholarships and financial assistance, and campus resources. |
| Course Validation Form | To be completed by students who wish to transfer coursework taken at CU Denver, CU Anschutz, or at another institution. |
| Exam Request Form | Use this form to schedule graduate examinations & defenses for masters and doctoral programs. |
| Extension Request Form | Request to extend the time limit for degree completion. |
| Financial Aid Office, Anschutz | CU Anschutz financial aid and scholarship information. |
| Financial Aid Office, Denver | CU Denver financial aid and scholarship information. |
| Flyers, Program & Recruitment | Database of graduate program flyers and brochures. |
| Format Guide for Theses and Dissertations | Guidelines for students submitting theses and dissertations to the Graduate School in partial fulfilment of graduate degree requirements. |
| Funding for Events | For submission by trainees requesting funding for coordinating and hosting events such as symposia and seminars or other educational opportunities that are specifically targeted at enriching the intellectual and cultural environment of the campus beyond the specific interest and discipline of individual programs. |
| Funding Opportunities | Database of funding opportunities for trainees such as external fellowships, dissertation awards, and scholarships. |
| Graduate Academics Information Appliance (GAIA) | Internal Graduate School database for tracking trainees and housing trainee data. |
| Graduate Academics Information Appliance (GAIA) Guides | User guides and instructions for common GAIA uses. |
| Graduate Certificate Completion Form | To be completed by students who have completed the requirements for a graduate certificate (non-degree only or degree-seeking earning a certificate in addition to the degree). |
| Graduate Credential Completion Form | To be completed by students who have completed the requirements for a graduate credential. |
| Graduate Credential Proposal and Registration Form | To be submitted by faculty who wish to create new graduate credential. |
| Graduate Faculty Appointment Application Form (Regular) | To be completed by faculty wishing to apply for a new Regular Graduate Faculty Appointment. |
| Graduate Faculty Appointment Application Form (Special) | To be completed by faculty wishing to apply for a new or continuing Special Graduate Faculty Appointment. |
| Graduate Faculty Directory | Database of current Regular and Special Graduate Faculty. |
| Graduate Faculty Quick Reference Table | Faculty qualification requirements for membership on PhD, EdD, PsyD or master's committee. |
| Graduate Program Management, Recommendations and Best Practices | Recommendations for graduate program faculty and administrator roles, program recruitment, and student progress. |
| Graduate School Policies and Procedures | Policies and Procedures outlining minimum standards, requirements, and procedures for all Graduate Programs under the auspices of the Graduate School at the CU Anschutz. |
| Graduation Application, Anschutz | CU Anschutz registrar guidelines and requirements for applying for graduation. |
| Graduation Application, Denver | CU Denver guidelines and requirements for applying for graduation. |
| Graduation Deadlines Non-Thesis (2022-2023), Anschutz | 2022-2023 defense and graduation deadlines for CU Anschutz non-thesis MS students. |
| Graduation Deadlines Thesis (2022-2023), Anschutz | 2022-2023 defense and graduation deadlines for CU Anschutz thesis MS and PhD students. |
| Graduation Deadlines Non-Thesis (2023-2024), Anschutz | 2023-2024 defense and graduation deadlines for CU Anschutz non-thesis MS students. |
| Graduation Deadlines Thesis (2023-2024), Anschutz | 2023-2024 defense and graduation deadlines for CU Anschutz thesis MS and PhD students. |
| Health Center (Student) at Auraria, Denver | CU Denver health center and wellness resources. |
| Health Center (Student), Anschutz | CU Anschutz health center and wellness resources. |
| Health Insurance Options for CU Denver Students | CU Denver health insurance options for graduate students. |
| Housing (Student) Information, Anschutz | Information and resources for CU Anschutz students looking for housing. |
| Housing (Student) Information, Denver | Information and resources for CU Denver students looking for housing. |
| Human Resources Office | Human Resources services for both CU Denver and CU Anschutz faculty, staff, and trainees. |
| Inclement Weather Policy | Information for Graduate School faculty, staff, and students regarding early closures, campus closures, or delayed opening due to inclement weather. |
| Intent to Complete a Graduate Certificate Form | To be completed by graduate degree-seeking students who intend to earn a graduate certificate as part of their studies. |
| Leave of Absence Request Form | To be submitted by students who wish to formally request a Leave of Absence. |
| Library (Auraria Library), Denver | CU Denver library and scholarly resources and tools. |
| Library (Strauss Health Sciences Library), Anschutz | CU Anschutz library and scholarly resources and tools. |
| Mental Health (Counseling Center), Denver | Counseling and mental health resources for CU Denver students. |
| Mental Health (Mental Health Clinic), Anschutz | Comprehensive and confidential mental health services for all students at CU Anschutz. |
| Non-Degree Student Permission Form w/o Bachelors - Denver Campus | To be completed by students who do not hold a bachelor's level degree and wish to register as a graduate non-degree student at the CU Denver. |
| Office of Equity | Equity resources, policies, training materials, and reporting mechanisms to stop, prevent, and remedy discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and any related retaliation. |
| Parking & Maps | Parking information and resources, campus maps, and other facilities services for both CU Denver and CU Anschutz. |
| Police, Anschutz | CU Anschutz police department |
| Police, Denver | Auraria campus police department |
| Professional Development Incentive Program | Summary of professional development opportunities and funding for Graduate School staff. |
| Program Transfer Request Form | To be submitted on behalf of current students transferring from one degree-granting program to another within the institution. |
| Provisional Admission Form | To be submitted by programs wishing to request provisional admission of a new student. |
| Records & Enrollment (Office of the Registrar), Anschutz | Enrollment information and resources for incoming and current CU Anschutz students including academic calendars, system access, grades, policies, and course catalogs. |
| Records & Enrollment (Office of the Registrar), Denver | Enrollment information and resources for incoming and current CU Denver students including academic calendars, system access, grades, policies, and course catalogs. |
| Residency Requirements, Anschutz | CU Anschutz residency requirements and procedures for updating residency. |
| Residency Requirements, Denver | CU Denver residency requirements and procedures for updating residency. |
| Sexual Misconduct Information | CU System resources and policies regarding sexual misconduct, intimate partner abuse, and stalking. |
| Sick Leave, Student Employees | Policies governing sick leave for student employees. |
| Software and Applications | Catalog of software and other applications available through OIT for faculty, staff, and trainees. |
| Staff Effort Percentage (Research Assistant) | Guidelines for entering research assistant/trainee appointments into HCM. |
| Student Email Policy | Guidelines regarding email as an official means of communication (assignment of student email addresses, use of and responsibilities, and expectations of email communication between faculty and student and staff and student). |
| Student Services, Anschutz | CU Anschutz student services (Office of Student Affairs). |
| Student Services, Denver | CU Denver student services (Lynx Central). |
| Subplan (Program Track) Proposal Form | To be submitted by faculty who wish to create new graduate program subplan or track. |
| Teaching & Job Opportunities, Anschutz | List of teaching and professional opportunities at CU Anschutz, offered through Handshake. |
| Teaching & Job Opportunities, Denver | List of teaching and professional opportunities at CU Denver, offered through Handshake. |
| Thesis Approval Form | To be submitted by students whose final copy of their thesis/dissertation has been examined and found to meet scholarly and presentation standards of work in their program. |
| Transfer of Credit Request Form | For students requesting that graduate work from external institutions be transferred to their record at CU Anschutz. |
| Travel Award Application Form, Anschutz | To support travel and defray the expenses incurred by a PhD student attending a nationally recognized meeting where they are presenting their work. |
| Vacation and Leave Policy for PhD Students | Policy regarding student vacation and leave time. |
| Resource | Description |
| Academic Calendars, Anschutz | Important dates and deadlines for CU Anschutz trainees, faculty, and staff. |
| Academic Calendars, Denver | Important dates and deadlines for CU Anschutz trainees, faculty, and staff. |
| Graduation Deadlines Non-Thesis (2022-2023), Anschutz | 2022-2023 defense and graduation deadlines for CU Anschutz non-thesis MS students. |
| Graduation Deadlines Thesis (2022-2023), Anschutz | 2022-2023 defense and graduation deadlines for CU Anschutz thesis MS and PhD students. |
| Graduation Deadlines Non-Thesis (2023-2024), Anschutz | 2023-2024 defense and graduation deadlines for CU Anschutz non-thesis MS students. |
| Graduation Deadlines Thesis (2023-2024), Anschutz | 2023-2024 defense and graduation deadlines for CU Anschutz thesis MS and PhD students. |
| Resource | Description |
| Admissions Summary Form | Admitted student record of biographical information and degrees. To be completed by programs. |
| Application for Candidacy Form | Application for students applying for degree candidacy. To be completed by student, administrator, and/or program. |
| Authorization to Release Confidential Information Form | Form to approve the Graduate School dean to release, obtain, or exchange confidential student information. |
| Biosketch Form, for Thesis Defense | To be submitted by the students preparing for the doctoral oral defense. |
| Certificate Proposal Form | To be submitted by faculty who wish to create new graduate certificates. |
| Combined Undergraduate & Graduate Program Proposal Form | To be submitted by faculty who wish to create a new undergraduate and graduate 4+1 pathway. |
| Course Validation Form | To be completed by students who wish to transfer coursework taken at CU Denver, CU Anschutz, or at another institution. |
| Exam Request Form | Use this form to schedule graduate examinations & defenses for masters and doctoral programs. |
| Extension Request Form | Request to extend the time limit for degree completion. |
| Graduate Certificate Completion Form | To be completed by students who have completed the requirements for a graduate certificate (non-degree only or degree-seeking earning a certificate in addition to the degree). |
| Graduate Credential Completion Form | To be completed by students who have completed the requirements for a graduate credential. |
| Graduate Credential Proposal and Registration Form | To be submitted by faculty who wish to create new graduate credential. |
| Graduate Faculty Appointment Application Form (Regular) | To be completed by faculty wishing to apply for a new Regular Graduate Faculty Appointment. |
| Graduate Faculty Appointment Application Form (Special) | To be completed by faculty wishing to apply for a new or continuing Special Graduate Faculty Appointment. |
| Graduation Application, Anschutz | CU Anschutz registrar guidelines and requirements for applying for graduation. |
| Graduation Application, Denver | CU Denver guidelines and requirements for applying for graduation. |
| Intent to Complete a Graduate Certificate Form | To be completed by graduate degree-seeking students who intend to earn a graduate certificate as part of their studies. |
| Leave of Absence Request Form | To be submitted by students who wish to formally request a Leave of Absence. |
| Non-Degree Student Permission Form w/o Bachelors - Denver Campus | To be completed by students who do not hold a bachelor's level degree and wish to register as a graduate non-degree student at the CU Denver. |
| Program Transfer Request Form | To be submitted on behalf of current students transferring from one degree-granting program to another within the institution. |
| Provisional Admission Form | To be submitted by programs wishing to request provisional admission of a new student. |
| Subplan (Program Track) Proposal Form | To be submitted by faculty who wish to create new graduate program subplan or track. |
| Thesis Approval Form | To be submitted by students whose final copy of their thesis/dissertation has been examined and found to meet scholarly and presentation standards of work in their program. |
| Transfer of Credit Request Form | For students requesting that graduate work from external institutions be transferred to their record at CU Anschutz. |
| Travel Award Application Form, Anschutz | To support travel and defray the expenses incurred by a PhD student attending a nationally recognized meeting where they are presenting their work. |
| Resource | Description |
| Academic Grievance and Appeals Process | Guidelines and procedures for addressing and appealing student suspension, termination, and dismissal due unsatisfactory academic performance. |
| Academic Honor Code | Expectations and policies regarding student academic honesty and professional conduct. |
| Acceptable Use Policy, IT | University's policy with regard to use of and access to University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus IT Resources including university account use, privacy, computer and network security, legal and ethical use, networking and computing conduct, and software and intellectual property use. |
| Acceptable Use Policy, Graduate School | IT processes and guidelines for all staff members in Graduate School, including full time staff, part time staff, and temporary staff (includes contractors, temps and students). |
| Access Control Policy, Graduate School | Processes to control access and use of Graduate School information resources. Access management incorporates Role Based Access Controls (RBAC), privileged user access, access definitions, roles, and profiles. |
| Summary, procedures, and forms for reporting grievances, violence, discrimination, harassment, misconduct, and violations of academic integrity or the Honor Code. | |
| Approval of New Degrees and Certificates & Track Conversions | Summary and procedure for faculty who wish to create new degrees, certificates and program tracks. |
| Conflict of Interest Policy | Policy for graduate students who hold other positions (employment) at CU Anschutz |
| Graduate School Policies and Procedures | Policies and Procedures outlining minimum standards, requirements, and procedures for all Graduate Programs under the auspices of the Graduate School at the CU Anschutz. |
| Inclement Weather Policy | Information for Graduate School faculty, staff, and students regarding early closures, campus closures, or delayed opening due to inclement weather. |
| Residency Requirements, Anschutz | CU Anschutz residency requirements and procedures for updating residency. |
| Residency Requirements, Denver | CU Denver residency requirements and procedures for updating residency. |
| Sexual Misconduct Information | CU System resources and policies regarding sexual misconduct, intimate partner abuse, and stalking. |
| Sick Leave, Student Employees | Policies governing sick leave for student employees. |
| Staff Effort Percentage (Research Assistant) | Guidelines for entering research assistant/trainee appointments into HCM. |
| Student Email Policy | Guidelines regarding email as an official means of communication (assignment of student email addresses, use of and responsibilities, and expectations of email communication between faculty and student and staff and student). |
| Vacation and Leave Policy for PhD Students | Policy regarding student vacation and leave time. |
| Resource | Description |
| Bursar's Office (Billing & Payments), Anschutz | CU Anschutz billing and payments information. |
| Bursar's Office (Billing & Payments), Denver | CU Denver billing and payments information. |
| Commencement, Anschutz | CU Anschutz commencement and convocation (graduation) ceremony information. |
| Commencement, Denver | CU Denver commencement and convocation (graduation) ceremony information. |
| Course Catalog | A list of degrees, degree programs and courses offered at the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus as well as suggested and required degree plans and information about costs, scholarships and financial assistance, and campus resources. |
| Financial Aid Office, Anschutz | CU Anschutz financial aid and scholarship information. |
| Financial Aid Office, Denver | CU Denver financial aid and scholarship information. |
| Health Center (Student) at Auraria, Denver | CU Denver health center and wellness resources. |
| Health Center (Student), Anschutz | CU Anschutz health center and wellness resources. |
| Health Insurance Options for CU Denver Students | CU Denver health insurance options for graduate students. |
| Housing (Student) Information, Anschutz | Information and resources for CU Anschutz students looking for housing. |
| Housing (Student) Information, Denver | Information and resources for CU Denver students looking for housing. |
| Human Resources Office | Human Resources services for both CU Denver and CU Anschutz faculty, staff, and trainees. |
| Library (Auraria Library), Denver | CU Denver library and scholarly resources and tools. |
| Library (Strauss Health Sciences Library), Anschutz | CU Anschutz library and scholarly resources and tools. |
| Mental Health (Counseling Center), Denver | Counseling and mental health resources for CU Denver students. |
| Mental Health (Mental Health Clinic), Anschutz | Comprehensive and confidential mental health services for all students at CU Anschutz. |
| Office of Equity | Equity resources, policies, training materials, and reporting mechanisms to stop, prevent, and remedy discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and any related retaliation. |
| Parking & Maps | Parking information and resources, campus maps, and other facilities services for both CU Denver and CU Anschutz. |
| Police, Anschutz | CU Anschutz police department |
| Police, Denver | Auraria campus police department |
| Records & Enrollment (Office of the Registrar), Anschutz | Enrollment information and resources for incoming and current CU Anschutz students including academic calendars, system access, grades, policies, and course catalogs. |
| Records & Enrollment (Office of the Registrar), Denver | Enrollment information and resources for incoming and current CU Denver students including academic calendars, system access, grades, policies, and course catalogs. |
| Sexual Misconduct Information | CU System resources and policies regarding sexual misconduct, intimate partner abuse, and stalking. |
| Software and Applications | Catalog of software and other applications available through OIT for faculty, staff, and trainees. |
| Student Services, Anschutz | CU Anschutz student services (Office of Student Affairs). |
| Student Services, Denver | CU Denver student services (Lynx Central). |
| Teaching & Job Opportunities, Anschutz | List of teaching and professional opportunities at CU Anschutz, offered through Handshake. |
| Teaching & Job Opportunities, Denver | List of teaching and professional opportunities at CU Denver, offered through Handshake. |
| Resource | Description |
| Flyers, Program & Recruitment | Database of graduate program flyers and brochures. |
| Format Guide for Theses and Dissertations | Guidelines for students submitting theses and dissertations to the Graduate School in partial fulfilment of graduate degree requirements. |
| Funding for Events | For submission by trainees requesting funding for coordinating and hosting events such as symposia and seminars or other educational opportunities that are specifically targeted at enriching the intellectual and cultural environment of the campus beyond the specific interest and discipline of individual programs. |
| Funding Opportunities | Database of funding opportunities for trainees such as external fellowships, dissertation awards, and scholarships. |
| Graduate Academics Information Appliance (GAIA) | Internal Graduate School database for tracking trainees and housing trainee data. |
| Graduate Academics Information Appliance (GAIA) Guides | User guides and instructions for common GAIA uses. |
| Graduate Faculty Directory | Database of current Regular and Special Graduate Faculty. |
| Graduate Faculty Quick Reference Table | Faculty qualification requirements for membership on PhD, EdD, PsyD or master's committee. |
| Graduate Program Management, Recommendations and Best Practices | Recommendations for graduate program faculty and administrator roles, program recruitment, and student progress. |
| Professional Development Incentive Program | Summary of professional development opportunities and funding for Graduate School staff. |