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Important Information for Current Students

Scholarship Information:

The University of Colorado Denver's College of Arts & Media is committed to improve the quality and accessibility of educational experiences for students in the Rocky Mountain region pursuing careers in the arts. An important component of this commitment is an undergraduate scholarship program to make higher education in the arts available to and affordable for talented students.

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2006 – The Colorado State Legislature passed House Bill 1023, which requires the University to gather additional information for any student who applies for an received any form of federal, state or local public benefits, including in-state tuition and merit, need or other institutional financial assistance through a state institution of higher education.  Any student who has not applied for Financial Aid by filling out the FAFSA, or who has not applied for the College Opportunity Fund must also sign an affidavit stating that s/he is lawfully present in the United States and present appropriate identification to the Registrar’s Office in order to receive the benefits.

There are two places students should start in their quest for scholarships:

1. Scholarship Resource Office Phone: 303-352-3608, CU-120
This office gathers information about scholarships from throughout the University, offers great tips about applying for scholarships, and will help individual students with their applications. 

2. Complete CAM Scholarship Guide
This guide provides information about all of the scholarship the College offers. Please read the guidelines carefully as well as the information about each scholarship for which you apply. Please note unless otherwise noted, the College of Arts & Media scholarships are awarded on an academic year basis, rather than semester-by-semester.

CAM Scholarship Application Cover Sheet
 (Students applying for a CAM scholarship must include this cover sheet with each and every scholarship for which they apply.)

Dean's Fellowship for all CAM Majors

Incoming Students Scholarship for all CAM Majors

Scholarships for Music Majors

Scholarships for Visual Arts Majors

Visual Arts Study Abroad Scholarship

Digital Animation Center Scholarship

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Internship Information:

    Students may be interested in pursuing an internship, which a good way for students to gain “real world” experience, earn college credit, and build networks.

    In order for a student to qualify for an internship, they must:

    1. have a minimum 2.75 GPA,
    2. have junior class standing (60 credits or more completed),
    3. and be at the junior level in your major-area coursework.

For more information on how to apply for internships please visit: www.cudenver.edu/cam/advising/advisingFAQs/registrationquestions.htm.

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Graduation Information:

Students may apply to graduate for Spring, Summer, or Fall semester. There are Commencement Ceremonies for Spring and Fall graduations only. Summer graduates are invited to the Fall Ceremony.  Please visit our Graduation FCQs site for comprehensive graduation information.

Fall Commencement is held in the Convention Center. There will be Convention Center Staff to direct students to their College’s check-in point.

Spring Commencement is held on the athletic fields, located near the Tivoli. Students check in with their College in the Event Center/PE Building. Parking is free on campus! Be certain to bring some water and wear plenty of sunscreen as this event is held outside.

Information about Commencement activities (dates, special passes, cap & gowns, and graduation announcements) can be found at: http://www.cudenver.edu/Academics/Commencement

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Academic Success:

Continuing students (i.e., this is not your first semester) are not required to meet with their advisor every semester; however, you may choose to do so. We encourage students to use the “Course Search & Schedule Planner” to devise a schedule for the next semester and attend walk-ins.

When a registration block is placed for advising, students will be notified via e-mail. Advising blocks will be put on all students for the following semester:

  • Students with less than 30 semester credit hours or who are undeclared CAM students will be blocked every semester by the Academic Advising Center before they can register (call 303-352-3520 to schedule an appointment).
  • Students transitioning from the Academic Advising Center to the CAM Advising Offices will be blocked (at 30 credits or when major is declared).
  • At 75 credits, students have a mentoring block where they meet with their faculty mentor to discuss professional, artistic, and educational progress.
  • At 90 credits, students have a graduation check and will meet with their advisor to talk about the remaining semesters.

For more information and answers to questions about success in your academic endeavors, please visit www.cudenver.edu/cam/advising/advisingFAQs/studentsuccess.htm.

More questions? 
Contact a CAM advisor:
CAMAdvising@cudenver.edu