First-Year Students

How do you communicate creatively?

For us, it’s throughÌýdata, words, strategy, media. It’s sharing a story—a message—and creating ways to inform and connect.

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CMCI offers six undergraduate majors toÌýprepare students with the expertise and versatility they will need to thrive in a rapidly evolving communication landscape.

Students learn to collaborate effectively in groups,Ìýleverage resources and develop new understandings of how people interact with each other, media and technology.

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Explore Undergraduate Programs

Each degree at CMCI is designedÌýfor creators, connectors and problem solvers.
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Communication

You communicate well, and you’re ready to expand your practice. Critically consider how our conversations, symbols and human interactions influence our surrounding cultures.

Media Production

You see innovative ways to help media evolve, but you just need a place to explore. Learn how and why some creative practices work well, and create new, innovative forms of media.

Information Science

You connect the dots of data and analyze the meaning behind complex interactions between people and information sources.

Journalism

You tell stories and you tell them well. Bridge traditional concepts with emerging methods, becoming an effective storyteller of the 21st century.

Media Studies

You love media, so why not analyze them? Explore how media shape the way people think, act and relate to the world.

Strategic Communication

You like to tell the stories of brands and organizations creatively, whileÌýovercoming any issues or challenges.

Opportunities in CMCI

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Students in Radio 1190

Be Involved

Students will still haveÌýthe opportunityÌýto build community and get involved. Many of our studentÌýclubs and media organizations will be holding virtual club meetings, holding online events, and supporting peers through community building on social media and via the campus Zoom platform.

Many club meetings may occur online.Ìý We are committed to continuing this important leadership and community building opportunities for students.

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Student Work

At CMCI, you can start creating work you’re proud of from day one. Through hands-on projects and other opportunities, you will develop a range of skills while building your portfolio. Check out our student media gallery to get an idea of what you can create.

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Collage of student work

The Vault

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Equipment /ÌýLabs

As a CMCI student, you will gain access to podcasting booths, broadcasting studios, an immersive media lab, equipment vaults and more. ÌýThe equipment vaults"include hundreds ofÌýcameras,Ìýaudio and light equipment, along with other gear, available for all CMCI students to check out free to rent. Develop your portfolio and experience by learning and practicing variousÌýbrands and styles.

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CMCI CommRAP

CMCI CommRAP is a living-learning community housed in Buckingham Hall.

Residential Academic Programs (RAPs), like CMCI’s CommRAP, are one way that theÌýUniversity of Colorado Boulder providesÌýfirst-year students with the support and individualized attention found in a smaller college atmosphere.

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Applying to CMCI

We are excited you are considering CU Boulder. As you prepare your application, some important factors for you to consider include understanding our holistic admission review process, cost and funding opportunities,Ìýnecessary components for a completed application, and next steps after youÌýapply.
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Visit Programs

See for yourself if this is the right fit for you by joining CU Boulder andÌýCMCI events. Visit opportunities range from general campus tours to full-day admissionsÌýevents, and from CMCI-specific half-day events to personalized CMCI visits. Below areÌýsomeÌýof the options available for the 2023-24 academic year:

Connect With Us

Reach out toÌýyour admission counselor, browseÌýtips from our admissions counselors, find out when we will be visiting your area and connect with usÌý@FutureBuffsÌýon social.

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