Before You Apply
Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to a graduate degree program at CU Denver, you must meet the university’s requirements for academic credentials and English proficiency.
You must hold, or expect to hold before enrollment at CU Denver, a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing.
If your first language is not English, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP) to be considered for full admission. Some graduate applicants will be considered for conditional admission if they apply without adequate proof of ELP. Please visit the International Admissions website for more details.
Step 2: Identify Your Program of Interest
CU Denver offers master’s and doctoral programs in many different disciplines and modalities.
See a list of all graduate degree programs and their respective webpages on the All Programs page.
You should also see if your program or school/college offers any events, such as in-person or virtual information sessions or meet-and-greets, to help you learn more about being a Lynx. Be sure to complete an Inquiry Form to stay in the loop on your program.
Step 3: Understand Your Financing Options
Paying for your graduate education is an important factor when considering a graduate program. Many graduate students at CU Denver require financial support, and each program, school, or college has resources to financially support its students.