BU Enrollment

2023-24 BU OE Presentations

If you are interested in viewing a recorded OE presentation, the 2022-23 OE video can be seen on the Boulder Universal About Us Website along with other information about Boulder Universal.

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

Open Enrollment Process

If you are interested in enrolling into Boulder Universal (BU) for next school year, you must go through the Open Enrollment (OE) process. This OE process is designed to allow students to choose to attend another BVSD school for the next school year. The window to submit an on-time request is listed above. Submitting an on-time application is the best chance to get a seat at BU. 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.

More information about the OE process as well as a link to the OE application can be found on the BVSD Open Enrollment (OE) Website. Refer to the BVSD OE Board Policy (JECC-R English, JECC-R Spanish) for additional details.

Late Open Enrollment Process

A late Open Enrollment request (after the OE deadline listed above) is still possible to submit. However, these seats are given out only on space availability; therefore, reduces the chances of getting a seat. Late OE 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.

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

• If you are interested in 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 start of QUARTER 2, SEMESTER 2, or QUARTER 4:

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. The start dates for Quarter 2, Semester 2 (Quarter 3), and Quarter 4 are listed below as are the deadlines to submit the requests. Administrative Transfers are only a request and a multitude of factors determine acceptance, including space availability, course compatibility, and evidence of online success. For more information, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Administrative Transfers, please refer to the BVSD Enrollment Transfers Website and the related BVSD Board Policy (JECE-R English, JECE-R Spanish).

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
  • If AT request is denied due to space availability, the student's AT request will be added to a waitlist. If space opens up at BU, the request will be reviewed again for approval.
• 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 interested in 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.