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At the University of Colorado Boulder our primary purpose is student education, development, and success.  To help make this happen, we gladly partner with parents which not only enhances our students’ educational experience, it will significantly contribute to their success.  The Office of Parent Relations and the CU Parents Association (CUPA) foster this partnership through a variety of communications, programs, and events.

Quite simply, an informed parent is an asset to their student’s success at CU.   Stay informed with a few quick steps:

As a department within the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Parent Relations is here to help parents with what you need to know to support your student.

“It’s been a great year at CU-Boulder, Savannah loves being a Buffalo! The entire university, but especially Barney and Joyce with the Office of Parent Relations, have been wonderful to us!”
Ron and Patricia
Parents of Savannah, Broadcast Journalism, ’13

CU Parents Association

Keep up with what’s happening at CU-Boulder. CUPA members enjoy a number of benefits and opportunities to network with other CU-Boulder parents worldwide.

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CU Foundation Parent Fund

The Parent Fund is one of many meaningful ways for parents to be involved in their student’s education. Each year the Parent Fund, coordinated through the CU Foundation enables the Division of Student Affairs to enhance important programs and initiatives that directly impact all students on campus from move in through graduation. Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

I would like to make a donation to the Parent Fund, how can I go about doing that?

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