Transfer Resources
We’re here to help!
The CU Denver Office of Undergraduate Admissions is your one stop shop for all your transfer admission needs and resources. We are fully committed to delivering an unparalleled student experience and are excited to help you start your journey here at CU Denver!
Located across from the Lynx Central on the first floor of the Student Commons Building, we have a dedicated staff of transfer professionals waiting to assist you at every step of the admissions process. Drop in our office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call us directly at 303-315-2601 to speak with a live staff member. You can email us anytime or contact IT Support if you are experiencing technical difficulties with one of our systems.
We are equally invested in your wellness and offer a wide range of support services to make sure your transition here is smooth and successful. Make an appointment with one of our admission counselors or sign-up for Transfer Thursday. Campus tours depart daily and our interactive map gives you a birds-eye view of the Auraria Campus.
You’re not doing this alone. Your Transfer Admissions Counselor is here to help you navigate the process and keep you moving forward. Connect with them today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer admission requirements
If you are transferring, you should have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 from a regionally accredited college (or colleges) to be considered for admission.
We need to receive official, sealed transcripts from any educational institution you have attended, except other CU System campuses. If you have less than 24 college credit hours, we must receive your official high school transcripts. Note we can accept unofficial transcripts for the review of the application. We do not require ACT/SAT test scores.
If we receive the required documents in a timely manner, it generally takes three weeks to process the application package. During high volume times of the year, though, it can take up to five weeks.
Not sure if your application is complete? Check your application status.
You should receive your confirmation within 24 hours of registering for a campus visit. Sometimes these emails end up in SPAM folders. If you cannot find your confirmation, please call us at 303-315-2601 or email us at admissions@ucdenver.edu to have it resent.
“Initiated” or “missing credentials” does not necessarily mean we haven’t received that particular piece. We recommend you give your submittals at least three weeks to show up on your Application Status page. If your items still show up as “initiated” or “missing” and you submitted them more than sixty days ago, email the Office of Admissions or call at 303-315-2601 to see if we can locate them for you. If you have a different last name on any transcript or item, please notify us so we can consolidate your items under your current last name.
Not sure if your application is complete? Check your application status.
To establish Colorado residency for tuition purposes, you (or your parents, if you are under 23 years old) must have maintained a domicile in Colorado for at least one year prior to the term you are claiming in-state classification. For most applicants, permanent residence and the intent to make Colorado one’s permanent home must be in evidence before the one-year waiting period can begin.
CU Denver will consider general education courses with an earned C- from any regionally accredited institution. The Office of the Registrar will conduct a transfer credit evaluation a week after admission and with receipt of official, sealed transcripts. Once a transfer credit evaluation is conducted, your Academic Advisor will decide how these credits will apply toward your degree.
Transferring from a Colorado institution? Visit Transferology for at-a-glance course equivalencies, degree program requirements and transfer planning guides.
To see what courses we have available, check out the Online Catalog.
If you have applied and/or been accepted but will not attend for at least one term, you must contact the admissions office at the information below and defer your application to the term you plan to begin classes.