How to Apply

Residency is initially determined during the application process, and in most circumstances, your residency classification will affect your tuition rate.

In-state residency

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Special circumstances for residency consideration

In the event that your residency status changes once you are admitted or at anytime during your studies here at CU Denver, you are encouraged to submit a Residency Petition form to the Office of the Registrar.

A non-refundable $50 application fee must be submitted with your application via PayPal or credit card. If you believe you may qualify for a fee waiver, please submit the request through your application status portal.

Mailing Address


University of Colorado Denver

Office of Admissions

Campus Box 167
PO Box 173364

Denver, CO 80217-3364

*If you qualify for a fee waiver, please have your counselor email a fee waiver request.

CU Denver requires transcripts from every course or university you’ve attended, even if you transferred credit from one institution to another.

Unofficial Transcripts can be used for admissions decisions, but Official Transcripts will be required to complete the application if admission is granted. Unofficial Transcripts are copies of Official Transcripts and only a PDF will be accepted. Screenshots, images or other means of providing transcript information will not be accepted as part of the application.

Faxed transcripts will not be accepted. Electronically delivered transcripts can be accepted through Parchment/Docufide and are considered official when received. To send transcripts electronically from a verified sender/school, please send to admissionstranscript@ucdenver.edu.

Office of Admissions mailing address:

University of Colorado Denver
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 167
PO Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364

Questions? 303-315-2601 or admissions@ucdenver.edu​

International Students

1. CU Denver International Admissions recognizes that official academic documents are difficult to obtain in some countries. Therefore, we accept copies or unofficial transcripts for institutions located outside of the United States during the application and admission process. Upon enrollment, students must document attempts to obtain official documents. If this is not possible, students can request document verification. Students must provide official transcripts from any institution inside the US.
2. If your academic record was issued in a language other than English, you must also provide a certified English translation.
3. Please do not pay for an external evaluation of your credentials; International Admissions will evaluate your credentials as part of the application process.
4. You must provide a complete academic record with your application. Omission of any institutions from your academic history is considered to be lying and may have negative consequences, up to and including denial or revocation of admission.
5. Please be advised that all documents submitted with your application become the property of the university and will NOT be returned to the applicant.

Advanced Placement Program | College-Level Examination Program

School Code: 4875

Official AP Score Reports must be sent to CU Denver directly by the College Board.

CLEP Transcripts

Official CLEP Transcripts must be sent to CU Denver directly from the College Board.

If you did not indicate a score recipient institution at the time of your exam and you want to request your CLEP scores, you can do so by ordering a CLEP Transcript. This Transcript is a cumulative score report of all the CLEP exams you have taken and the scores you earned in the last 20 years. To obtain a CLEP Transcript:

• Download the Transcript Request Form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader (latest version recommended).
• Mail the completed form with your payment to CLEP to the address on the form or call (800) 257-9558 if ordering with a credit card.
• Please provide your name (at testing time), date of birth, social security number, exam title(s), test date, testing location/center and where you want your scores to be sent.

International Baccalaureate Program

School Code: 01398

Official IB transcripts are required and must be sent directly from your high school or the International Baccalaureate Program.

IB graduates should send their requests for transcripts to transcripts.ibna@ibo.org.

Office of Admissions mailing address:

University of Colorado Denver
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 167
PO Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364

Questions? 303-315-2601 or admissions@ucdenver.edu​

Some programs may require additional documentation be submitted with your application. Make sure to check with your school or college to see if any additional documentation will be required for acceptance into your program.