The Department of Education fined the University $55,000 on March 29, 2011, for waiting too long to notify students of the initial shootings.

Since Colorado notifies students as the applications come in, Meredith found out several months ago that she had been accepted.

Though the College Board notifies students when their scores are discounted, the news never reaches colleges.

The school did not notify students by e-mail of the first shootings until 9:26 a.m., said Matt Dixon, who lives in the dorm.

Universities also have to set up educational programs and notify students of available counseling.

Colleges use e-mail to acknowledge receipt of applications, notify students about missing materials and send acceptance letters.

Professors use E-mail to notify students of changes in schedules, office hours and homework assignments.

The board said yesterday that it had finished notifying high schools and students about discrepancies.

The university responded within 20 minutes of the shooting to notify students by web announcements, physically entering dorms, and telecommunications.

This person assists in making plans for the assessment at a school by notifying students and teachers and securing space for the assessment.