Haven't seen any discussion of the important topic but it clarifies what is going on with CU and undergraduate transfer portal kids. Turns out it is not the Progress Towards Degree (PTD) that is the problem.
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Simply put, CU doesn’t offer certain programs that are popular among student-athletes.
When Brian Howell asked Chancellor DiStefano about adding an integrated studies major, noting that Michigan – a respected AAU school – had such a program, DiStefano acted surprised, saying he would look into it.
Breaking down Colorado football's academic transfer requirement problems
Colorado hasn’t had much success when it comes to the transfer portal. Here’s part of the reason why:
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How CU loses out on potential transfers
As Phil DiStefano derisively noted, CU doesn’t have a PE or general studies degree. Most other schools, including most of the AAU schools CU likes to associate itself with, do have general studies and/or integrated studies degrees. As a result, transferring between those schools much easier easy, as they offer many of the same courses.Simply put, CU doesn’t offer certain programs that are popular among student-athletes.
What can be done
The shortest distance between two points is to add an integrated studies degree, making it easier for credits to transfer. The only other Power Five schools with similar academic restrictions are Stanford and Vanderbilt. The Commodores have SEC money but still can’t regularly compete, while Stanford has fallen off of a cliff the past few seasons … do you think that’s because David Shaw forgot how to coach?When Brian Howell asked Chancellor DiStefano about adding an integrated studies major, noting that Michigan – a respected AAU school – had such a program, DiStefano acted surprised, saying he would look into it.
