CU Boulder on Coursera Account Creation

Welcome to the CU Boulder account setup process! We’re excited to help you take the next step in your educational journey through our flexible online programs. Whether you're pursuing professional development or continuing your academic path, our programs are designed to fit your schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace, from anywhere. Learn more about these programs.

Complete this form to request that your CU Boulder account be created so that you can start enrolling in for-credit classes. We will use the information you share in this form to verify your identity and set up your account. Check the CU on Coursera Calendar for detailed session dates and times.

Personal Information

Before we can create your account, we’ll need some personal information.

First (Given) Name *

Middle Name: (optional)

Last (Family) Name *
If you don't have a family name, please enter 'FNU' (Family Name Unavailable).

Suffix: (optional)

Personal Email Address *

Instructions to set up your CU Boulder IdentiKey and email address will be sent to your personal email. You will then use your Colorado.edu email address to link to your Coursera account. Your Colorado.edu email will be used for important University of Colorado Boulder communications so be sure to check it often.

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mobile Phone Number *

Will you be accessing course content from a different country or U. S. state than your mailing address? * Why do we ask this?

As an institution who is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), part of our membership duties is to report the number of students we have located in each state enrolled in out-of-state learning placements (e.g. internships, field experiences, practica, etc.) and online courses. None of your personally identifiable information is tied to this data. You can read more about NC-SARA here: https://www.nc-sara.org/about opens in new window

Will you be accessing course content from a different country or U. S. state than your mailing address? * Why do we ask this?

Yes

Country where course will be accessed *

State where course will be accessed *

United States export control regulations prevent us from offering services and content to students who are ordinarily resident or domiciled in Iran, Cuba, Syria, Sudan and North Korea. Students residing in those countries may not register for courses in the Degrees on Coursera program.

Sex *

Please indicate your sex assigned at birth, in accordance with selective service regulations opens in new window . You will be able to indicate your gender identity once you have access to the CU Boulder student portal.

Date of Birth *

When you create your University of Colorado account, and subsequently when you use certain features, you must provide us with accurate information. You agree to update your information to keep it accurate. Any use or access by anyone under the age of 13 is prohibited, and certain courses may have additional requirements and/or restrictions.

Date of Birth *

Citizenship Information

Country of Citizenship * Why do we ask this?

We ask this for federal reporting purposes to the U.S. Department of Education.

U. S. Permanent Resident? *

Yes

Social Security Number (optional) Why do we ask this?

Your SSN is required for select business processes, including federal and state reporting, issuing tuition statements for tax purposes and verifying your Selective Service registration, among other things. Personally identifiable information is secured and accessed only by school officials with a legitimate educational interest who have completed student data privacy training, per university policy and federal law.

Enter nine numbers only, no '-' dashes

Are you Hispanic or Latino?(optional) Why do we ask this?

We ask this for federal reporting purposes to the U.S. Department of Education.

Are you Hispanic or Latino?(optional) Why do we ask this?

We ask this for federal reporting purposes to the U.S. Department of Education.

Yes

Regardless of your answer to the previous question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member: (optional) Why do we ask this?

We ask this for federal reporting purposes to the U.S. Department of Education.

Regardless of your answer to the previous question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member: (optional) Why do we ask this?

We ask this for federal reporting purposes to the U.S. Department of Education.

Authorizing the University of Colorado to Process Personal Data

Any personal data that the university collects from you on this site will be for the purposes of planning, organization, enrollment and participation related to the CU Boulder on Coursera program, and performance of academic services in connection therewith, by the University of Colorado and is necessary for those purposes. We are processing your personal information to execute contractual obligations in connection with the previously described purpose such as your enrollment and/or participation in the CU Boulder on Coursera program, including course attendance and other academic requirements, to comply with applicable laws, and in accordance with your consent, when given.

You have the right to withdraw your consent to the collection and processing of sensitive personal data. If you would like to withdraw consent or have any questions about data privacy, please contact privacy@cu.edu.

Having read this notice, by checking the box and continuing the enrollment process I hereby authorize this site and the University of Colorado to process my sensitive personal data and, as needed, transfer my personal data from overseas for the express purposes described above.

I agree to authorize the University of Colorado to process my personal data. *

Program Declaration and Learning Goals

Declare your program and then share other learning goals below. You will be able to update this information later.

Which program are you declaring? Select one.
Program Declaration: Official declaration selections are required below in order to pursue a pathway towards admission in a specific degree program or to pursue a certificate. Official declarations will also allow you to review progress on your degree audit towards your degree(s)/certificate(s).

Will you pursue a Master's degree in the program you selected above?

Yes

No (unsure)

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