In order to adequately fulfill its mission and support the primarily Indigenous students inÌý communities in Colorado and beyond SMµ÷½ÌËùUB must have a reciprocal relationship with its host institution, SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder. As such, SMµ÷½ÌËùUB strives to make the campus climate more inclusive and equitable, specifically with respect to Indigenous students, faculty and staff.Ìý
Currently, Indigenous students are the least represented racial/ethnic group on SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder's campus, and Indigenous faculty and staff are also underserved and underrepresented. SMµ÷½ÌËùUB is committed to using its position on campus as an affiliate of ODECE, CNAIS and the SMµ÷½ÌËù LEAD Alliance to reverse these trends and build networks of support so Indigenous communities can thrive.
Colorado American Indian Tribes In-State Tuition Act
Under this new act, signed into law on June 28, 2021, a student who would not otherwise qualify for in-state tuition and who is a registered member of one of the federally recognized American Indian tribes with historical ties to Colorado is eligible to be classified as an in-state student for tuition purposes starting with the 2021–22 academic year. Learn more about this program.
Indigenous Land Acknowledgements
See the SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder land acknowledgements on the following website: /land-acknowledgmentÌý
Indigenous Mural Space
In June 2018, an indigenous mural was installed on SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder's main campus. Find out more about the mural and how SMµ÷½ÌËùUB led the way to bringing it to campus.Ìý