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Undergraduate Freshman Admissions
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CU-Denver bases its admissions decision for undergraduate applicants on several factors. Some of these factors are basic essentials, while others are slightly more subjective. While the admission criteria for undergraduates vary slightly among the different colleges and schools within the University, there are certain general characteristics that are taken into consideration universally. Above all, the University is committed to identifying and admitting those applicants who, based on the information submitted, are likely to successfully complete their academic program of study.

 

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Specific admissions requirements and criteria can be viewed
on the Admissions Criteria page.

 

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Before the decision phase of the admission process is reached, you must first make sure to submit all pieces of information required for consideration as an applicant. The following are the steps to complete in order to apply for admission.---
Before the decision phase of the admission process is reached, you must first make sure to submit all pieces of information required for consideration as an applicant. The following are the steps to complete in order to apply for admission.

 How to Apply - Freshman Students

  1. Submit the on-line application for undergraduate admission  or request an application on-line from the Office of Admissions or by calling us at 303.556.2704.  You may also obtain an application at your school's counseling office. 
  2. Complete the application and return it to the Office of Admissions along with a $50 non-refundable application fee.
  3. Have your high school send an official transcript of your high school grades, including class rank, to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts must be sent by the issuing school directly to:

    Office of Admissions
    University of Colorado at Denver
    Campus Box 167, P.O. Box 173364
    Denver, CO 80217-3364
    * Hand-delivered transcripts are considered official only when they are received in the original sealed envelope from the issuing institution. 
    * Faxed transcripts are not official    .
     
  4. If you did not graduate from high school, you must have a copy of your GED test scores and GED certificate sent directly from the certifying agency to the Office of Admissions.
  5. You are required to take either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and request that test scores be sent to CU-Denver (ACT code 0533 or SAT code 4875). High school students may obtain ACT and SAT test dates and locations from their counselors.
  6. If you are an international applicant, you must submit proof of proficiency in the English language.

How to Apply - Transfer Students

Submit the on-line application for undergraduate admission  or request an application on-line from the Office of Admissions or by calling us at 303.556.2704.  You may also obtain an application at your school's counseling office. 

  1. Complete the application and return it to the Office of Admissions along with a $50 non-refundable application fee.
  2. Have two official transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions from each collegiate institution attended. Transcripts must be sent by the issuing school directly to:

    Office of Admissions
    University of Colorado at Denver
    Campus Box 167, P.O. Box 173364
    Denver, CO 80217-3364
    * Hand-delivered transcripts are considered official only when they are received in the original sealed envelope from the issuing institution. 
    * Faxed transcripts are not official    .

If you are currently enrolled at another institution, an incomplete transcript listing all courses except those taken in the final term should be sent. Another transcript must be submitted after completion of the final term. If you are applying to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or the College of Arts & Media and have fewer than 12 semester hours of transferable college work completed, you must also submit a high school transcript and ACT or SAT test scores. Engineering and business applicants with fewer than 24 semester hours also must submit high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.

 

Application Deadlines for Priority Consideration

Fall - July 22
Spring - December 1
Summer - May 3

 

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