how to apply

For students interested in a spot at Boulder Universal (BU) for the beginning of NEXT school year:

Choice Enrollment Process

If you are interested in enrolling into Boulder Universal (BU) for next school year, you must go through the Choice Enrollment process. This process is designed to allow students to choose to attend another BVSD school for the next school year.

Applications submitted during the first enrollment window will be given priority in the process.

Note: We accept applications from November 1, 2025, until August 31, 2026.

• November 1, 2025: Choice Enrollment lottery window for the 2026-27 school year opens
• On-time application window closing on January 7, 2026: Choice Enrollment lottery window for the 2026-27 school year closes
• On or about January 9, 2026: Family notified of seat offers following Choice Enrollment lottery
• Offers must be accepted and registration completed within 10 days

Historically, we’ve been able to take all K-11th graders with an on-time application. We do get a disproportionate number of 12th grade applicants and are able to take many but generally not all.

Post Lottery Enrollment Process

A late Choice Enrollment request (January 9 - August 31, 2026) is still possible to submit. However, these seats are given out only on space availability; therefore, the chances of getting a seat are reduced. Late requests are put on a waitlist in the order received.  Note, BU will NOT take any student off the waitlist after August 8 to ensure all students accepted through OE start on the first day of school.

How to apply

If you've decided you'd like to enroll at Boulder Universal (BU) for the next school year, please visit the BVSD Enrollment Website to submit your application.

• To submit an application, click on the button "Click Here to Begin K-12 Choice Enrollment Application" It will take you to a different website (https://bvsd.schoolmint.com/login) where the parent/guardian will need to create a new account or sign in to your existing account. Once logged in, click on "Get Started" button next to Add a Student.
  • For current BVSD student, the student ID number is needed to proceed and this will automatically pull in all of the student's information.
  • For students new to BVSD or outside the district, click "No" button and you will be directed to input the student's information.
• The BVSD enrollment office will send an email regarding the application status. Notification of Acceptance and/or Wait list position will be sent around the end of January for all on-time applications.
• Once enrollment has been confirmed, Boulder Universal will contact you to schedule an appointment with our staff. 
  
  Note: Choice Enrollment Process is a lottery process and is not first-come first-served. The Choice Enrollment Process/Application is separate and different from the neighborhood enrollment application system.

Notes About Withdrawing From BU To Start At Another School Next School Year:

• If you are withdrawing your student from Boulder Universal to return to their neighborhood school for the next school year, the open enrollment process must be followed. Please be sure to work the BU Registrar to begin the withdrawal process.

 

For students interested in a spot at Boulder Universal (BU) for the CURRENT school year:

Administrative Transfers

BVSD Board Policy allows for parents/guardians to request a mid-year transfer between schools called Administrative Transfers (AT). These requests are only allowed between September 15 and April 15. Administrative Transfers are only a request and a multitude of factors determine acceptance, including space availability, course compatibility, and evidence of online success.

In order to request a transfer, please review all of the information on the BVSD Administrative Transfer (AT) Website and click on the "Administrative Transfer Form" button. Be sure to complete this AT form by the deadlines listed below and provide as much information as possible when completing the form.

Notes About Administrative Transfers (AT) Into BU:

• When submitting the Administrative Transfer (AT) form, the request goes to the Administration at both the sending and receiving schools to be reviewed. Once a decision is made, the enrollment office will notify the family by email.
  • If AT request is approved, the transfer will occur immediately or at the next quarter (dates listed below), depending on situation
  • Once enrollment has been confirmed, Boulder Universal will contact you to schedule a welcome meeting with our staff. 
• BU is on a semester system so students' courses may not align with their schedule from the previous school. It is up to the student and family to understand what impact this may have on a student's credits/schedule.
• Students are expected to enroll as full time students at BU. No partial enrollments will be approved at this time.
  • Elementary students at BU (grades K-5) will be enrolled in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
  • Secondary students at BU (grades 6-12) will be enrolled in a minimum of five courses.

Notes About Withdrawing From BU Mid-year:

• If you are withdrawing your student from Boulder Universal mid-year to return to their neighborhood school, an Administrative Transfer (AT) request form must be submitted. Please be sure to work the BU Registrar to begin the withdrawal process.