Students are required to take either the ACT (essay portion is optional) or the SAT and request that test scores be sent to CU Denver (ACT code 0533, SAT code 4875). The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB), available at select high schools, is a rigorous, pre-university course of study emphasizing liberal arts from an international perspective. This approval may be renewed. However, the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) is not available to in-state nondegree graduate students. The University of Colorado Denver reserves the right to deny admission to transfer students not deemed to have completed college-level course work at the sending institution and/or those who are not eligible to return to their previous college or university campuses. Music admission is open only for Fall semester and is competitive for all students. For admission to the College of Arts & Media, applicants must have an, Music applicants receive priority consideration if they meet at least the minimum criteria above for arts and media admission AND complete additional music application requirements by the posted music application deadline date. For students who have completed between 13 and 29 college-level semester hours at the time of application, official high school transcripts and GED scores (if applicable) must also be submitted. Students who do not declare all previously attended institutions are subject to disciplinary action and/or dismissal.
Students may make up MAPS deficiencies by successful completion of: High school students with demonstrated academic abilities may be admitted to CUDenver with special approval for one term only.
For more information on transfer of college level credit, please consult the Academic Policies - Transfer Creditsection. If enrolling only in undergraduate courses, an adjustment may be requested through the Office of the Registrar to pay the undergraduate tuition rate. College courses taken before or after graduation from high school can be considered toward MAPS fulfillment. Official transcripts are those issued electronically through a third party etranscript exchange agent or sent by the issuing institution directly to. Box 173364, Denver, CO 80217-3364. Students with a 2.0 to 2.29 cumulative GPA may be considered for admission as Pre-Architecture majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Official transcripts should be sent to: For students who have completed fewer than 13 college-level semester hours at the time of application, official high school transcripts, GED scores (if applicable) and ACT or SAT scores must also be submitted. Campus Box 167, P.O. All rights reserved. All other transcripts are unofficial and will not be used as part of the admission decision.
Acceptable CLEP examinations and credit awards are outlined in the following chart.
Submit the completed application by the deadline for the term desired. Pre-majors may apply for the major after successfully completing a series of pre-major requirements. Original, official IB transcripts with exam scores must be submitted to the Office of Admissions for credit award consideration. Music admission is open only for Fall semester and is competitive for all students. Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Applicants not meeting requirements for direct admission to the Business School will be automatically considered for admission as Pre-Business majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, applicants must have an, Freshman students who are not admissible are encouraged to participate in the, 3 years (units), 2 of which must be lab-based, 3 years (units), 1 of which must be United States or world history, 1 year (unit), must be in a single language, Mathematics (including two years of algebra and one year of geometry), Natural science (including physics and/or biology and at least one lab course), Social science (including one year of U.S. or world history), Foreign language (all units must be in a single language), English (emphasis on composition-also recommend literature and grammar and strongly recommend one year of speech/debate), Mathematics (three years at the college preparatory level; no more than one year of business or consumer mathematics), Natural science (including one year of laboratory science), English (emphasis on composition-one year of speech/debate and two years of composition are strongly recommended), Natural science (including two years of laboratory science), Academic elective (additional course in English, foreign language, mathematics, natural or social science), COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE, Mathematics (including two years of algebra, one year of geometry and one year of trigonometry and analytical geometry, Natural sciences (including one year of physics, one year of chemistry and two years of laboratory science), Courses taken at other institutions of higher education, High school students with demonstrated academic abilities may be admitted to CUDenver with special approval for one term only. First-time freshman and transfer students entering the University of Colorado Denver are required to meet the following minimum academic preparation standards (MAPS) for high school units of study, either prior to initial enrollment or before graduation from the University of Colorado Denver. Engineering applicants will receive priority consideration if they have fulfilled all HEAR and MAPS requirements, have a cumulative 3.0 GPA and achieved a composite score of at least 26 on the ACT (16 or higher in English and 27 or higher in mathematics) or a combined score of at least 1100 on the SAT (excluding essay with 410 or higher in critical reading and 600 or higher in mathematics). Students must apply online and if an application fee is not required, should indicate pay by check when prompted for application fee payment. The fee requirement is then removed during application processing. First-time freshmen as well as transfer applicants with fewer than 30 credit hours who graduated from high school in spring of 2008 or later must meet the state of Colorado Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR) for high school units of study. For admission to the Business School, a transfer applicant must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Education and Human Development, School of. To utilize COF and pay the lowest tuition rate, students must apply as undergraduate degree-seeking students, even if a degree is not desired.
Students with 13 to 29 semester hours of completed college-level course work at the time of application are considered for admission based primarily upon performance in college courses, but high school transcripts are still required. Credit for courses taken may subsequently be applied toward a university degree program, if applicable. All credentials presented for admission become the property of the University of Colorado and must remain on file.
For students who graduated in 2008 or 2009, the following minimum high school courses (units) are required: For students who graduated in 2010 or later, the following minimum high school courses (units) are required: Students with HEARdeficiencies may be considered for admission on an individual basis based on rigor of units completed as well as other admission criteria (e.g., test scores and GPA). A maximum of 30 hours of CLEP credit will count toward the degree. Denver, CO 80217-3364. Physical Office: 1201 Larimer Street, Suite 1007 Denver, CO 80204
Denver, CO 80217-3364. ACT or SAT scores are desirable, but not required.
NOTE: There is no direct admission to the Bioengineering major; applicants apply and are considered for admission to the Bioengineering pre-major. Campus Box 167
Refer to the following chart for general information, and consult with your advisor to determine how the credit can be applied to your specific degree program. Students who take advanced placement courses and subsequently receive scores of 3, 4 or 5 on the CEEB Advanced Placement Examination are generally given college credit for lower-level courses in which they have demonstrated proficiency. This chart represents credit awarded for exams taken during the 2016-2017 catalog year. Students in this category are encouraged to contact the School of Education & Human Development for licensure, endorsement, Masters degrees, and educator opportunities at education@ucdenver.edu. Students may earn credit through certain College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations, provided that they score at the 50th percentile or above. Applicants are considered as transfer students for admission purposes if they have completed any number of college courses after graduating from high school or earning a GED. 2012 The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate. Students who are at least 20 years of age and wish to take university courses, but do not plan to work toward a University of Colorado degree, may be admitted as non-degree students. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in business may apply for graduate programs or for undergraduate programs in the College of Architecture and Planning, College of Arts & Media, College of Engineering and Applied Science, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Education and Human Development or the School of Public Affairs. Students who are less than 20 years of age can only attend Summer semester (unless part of outreach programs). Students who knowingly falsify transcripts or test scores or who fail to indicate and provide credentials from all previously attended institutions may be denied admission to, or may be disenrolled from, the university. All other transcripts are unofficial. If you are a continuing college or university student at the time you apply for admission, official transcripts showing course work completed to date should be sent as indicated above.
Students considering changing from non-degree to degree status will need to apply as an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student and meet the admission requirements of the intended program of study. Note: Students who graduated from high school between 1988 and 2009 may have reduced unit requirements in some areas. Pre-majors may apply for the major after successfully completing a series of premajor requirements. Studentsadmitted prior to fall 2016 should consult the University Catalogcorresponding to the year in which the exam was taken. In accordance with HB 03-1108, CU Denver will grant at minimum 24 semester hours of credit for any student who has graduated from high school having successfully completed an International Baccalaureate diploma program with a minimum score of 4 on each exam. Freshman students who are not admissible are encouraged to participate in the Admissions Promise program that CUDenver has established with select Colorado community colleges. Music admission is open only for fall semester and is competitive for all students. The Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) allows students to take advanced work while in high school and then be examined for credit at the college level. Students who are admitted to Pre-Engineering must apply to transfer to the College of Engineering and Applied Science within three (3) semesters. Fax: 303-315-2610
Students who knowingly falsify transcripts or test scores or who fail to indicate all previously attended institutions may be denied admission to, or may be disenrolled from, the university. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Chart
Students with 30 or more semester hours of completed college-level course work at the time of application are considered for admission based upon college course work alone. A list of all our undergraduate programs, including minors and online programs, is available by clicking, Evidence of academic ability and accomplishment as indicated by scores on national aptitude tests, Evidence of maturity, motivation and potential for academic success, All questions about admission to CUDenver should be directed to 303-315-2601 or, Freshman applicants must be high school graduates, be enrolled in a program of study leading to high school graduation, or have been awarded a High School Equivalency Certificate by completing the General Education Development (GED) test and are subject to the state of Colorado, Architecture applicants will receive priority consideration if they have fulfilled all HEAR and MAPS requirements and have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
After completing the application process, official notification of ones admission status as an undergraduate or non-degree student is provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students with a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.29 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Applicants for a second undergraduate degree must meet CU Denver admissions standards. Applicants not meeting requirements for direct admission to the College of Architecture and Planning are automatically considered for admission as Pre-Architecture majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students with a baccalaureate degree who are admitted as nondegree students will be classified as nondegree graduate students and assessed graduate tuition regardless of the level of courses taken. Financial Implications for Non-Degree students. Note:Students who have a previous Undergraduate or Graduate degree are not eligible for the School of Education & Human Development Undergraduate Program. High school records and ACT or SAT scores are not required. To receive academic credit from CLEP, students must present official test results to the Denver Campus Office of Admissions. This chart represents credit awarded for exams taken during the 2016-2017 catalog year. Students who last attended another University of Colorado campus as a degree seeking student must formally apply for admission and meet the admission criteria of CU Denver. For admission to the Business School, applicants must have an admission indexscore of 103. A list of all our undergraduate programs, including minors and online programs, is available by clicking here. Credit may be granted for individual IB courses where examinations are completed with at least a score of 4 for students who do not complete an IB diploma program. Official transcripts are those sent by the issuing institution or sent electronically through a third party etranscript exchange agent directly to: Office of Admissions, University of Colorado Denver, Campus Box 167, P.O. School of Education and Human Development. A request for additional score reports may be requested from any of the offices listed below. All credentials presented for admission become the property of the University of Colorado Denver and must remain on file. For majors other than music, arts and media applicants will receive priority consideration if they have fulfilled all HEAR and MAPS requirements and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA. CU Denver students who have not registered and attended classes on the Denver Campus for one year or longer and who have not attended another institution since the University of Colorado are considered returning students and must formally apply for readmission. Refer to the following chart for general information, and consult with your advisor to determine how the credit can be applied to your specific degree program. The cumulative GPA is calculated as or converted to a 4.0 scale and will include all college or university course work attempted, including course work from foreign institutions. Admission Consideration by Academic Program. Applicants not meeting these requirements for direct admission to engineering programs will be automatically considered for admission as pre-engineering majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. For admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, applicants must have an admission index score of 93. College courses taken before or after graduation from high school can be considered toward fulfillment of HEARunit requirements for admission consideration. Transfer students are reminded that they should allow sufficient time to have transcripts sent from institutions they have previously attended. Transcripts from the institution where the first undergraduate degree was earned must have final grades posted for the semester that the student graduated and have the official notation of the degree awarded. For criminal justice admission, applicants must have an admission indexscore of 93. Official transcripts are those sent by the issuing institution sealed in its original envelope or received electronically through a third party etranscript exchange agent. Residual exams are accepted ONLY if administered by Metropolitan State University of Denver. Mailing Address: Campus Box 167 PO Box 173364 Denver, CO 80217-3364
Students who did not graduate from high school are required to have a copy of their GED test scores and GED certificate sent directly from the certifying agency to the CU Denver Office of Admissions. The university may change document/credential deadlines in accordance with enrollment demands. PATHWAY #1: Cumulative transfer GPA > 3.0 and a grade of B- or better in each college-level Calculus or Physics class taken, PATHWAY #2: Cumulative transfer GPA > 2.75 and a combined GPA in Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus-based Physics > 2.5. Questions regarding admission as a non-degree student should be directed to the Office of Admissions. Visit the music department website for additional information.
The Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) allows students to take advanced work while in high school and then be examined for credit at the college level. Applicants will apply and be considered for admission as Bioengineering pre-majors. This chart represents academic credit for students admitted to the University of Colorado Denver beginning fall 2016. Criminal justice applicants in the School of Public Affairs will receive priority consideration if they have fulfilled all HEAR and MAPS requirements and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA. CLEP credit may be applied toward graduation if comparable to CU Denver coursework included in the College of Engineering curriculum.
No additional credentials are required. For admission to the College of Arts & Media, applicants must have an admission indexscore of 93.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Chart
Liberal arts and science applicants will receive priority consideration if they have fulfilled all HEAR and MAPS requirements and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Students with 12 or fewer semester hours of completed college-level course work at the time of application are considered for admission based on high school GPA, high school courses/units completed, ACT or SAT scores and college or university GPA. For admission to the Business School, applicants must have an. Original, official score reports must be submitted to the Office of Admissions for credit award consideration. If official documents are not received by the end of the initial term of attendance, registration for subsequent terms will be denied.
For the best scholarship and registration time considerations, applicants should apply and be admitted as early as possible. University of Colorado Denver
Faxed, copied or electronic copies sent other than through a third party etranscript exchange agent are not official and will not be used for an admission decision.
Transfer applicants must have earned a high school diploma or GED regardless of the number of college credits completed. Students admitted as undeclared majors should declare a major as quickly as possible and no later than the end of their sophomore year. Liberal arts and science applicants will receive priority consideration if they have fulfilled all HEAR and MAPS requirements and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Non-degree students are not eligible to receive federal or state financial aid, student loans and most CUDenver scholarships. Scores from national exams or the Colorado junior ACT exam are accepted. Official CLEP score reports are required for transfer credit consideration. Applicants being considered for admission to a college or university for the first time after graduating from high school or earning a GED are freshmen for admission purposes, even if any number of college courses were completed prior to high school graduation. The use of CLEP subject examinations toward major, minor or certificate requirements is subject to a separate evaluation by the faculty advisor in the department or program. Note: Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in business will not be accepted for second undergraduate degree-seeking status in the Business School, as it is encouraged to pursue a graduate degree in business. For all music programs except the non-audition tracks in music business and recording arts, an audition is required. This chart represents academic credit for students admitted to the University of Colorado Denver beginning fall 2016. Visit the music department website for additional information. College credits earned while in high school may be considered in transfer to the university. College of Engineering and Applied Science
Original, official CLEP score reports must be submitted to the Office of Admissions for credit award consideration. This requires payment of the $50 (subject to change) nonrefundable application fee and submission of one official transcript from each college or university attended since last enrollment at CU Denver. Students who have attended another college or university since last attending the University of Colorado must apply as transfer students and meet the admission criteria and transfer student deadlines for receipt of documents.
Students with at least a 2.3 cumulative GPA may be considered on an individual basis if the academic record shows a consistent record of improvement and/or strong performance in science, mathematics, art, or architecture-oriented courses. Refer to the following chart for general information, and consult with your advisor to determine how the credit can be applied to your specific degree program. For automatic admission to the architecture major, students must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA for all coursework attempted. Refer to the following chart for general information, and consult with your advisor to determine how the credit can be applied to your specific degree program. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required. If at any time additional credentials are received that affect the students qualifications, the university reserves the right to change the admission decision. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB), available at select high schools, is a rigorous, pre-university course of study emphasizing liberal arts from an international perspective. There is no direct admission into the Bioengineering major.
Interested students may take approved examinations through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) testing service. Hand-carried transcripts or transcripts sent by the student are considered official only if delivered in the original sealed envelope of the issuing institution. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Chart. Students applying for readmission must complete an online application. E-mail: admissions@ucdenver.edu. Applicants who did not designate CU Denver as a score recipient and/or whose scores are not posted on high school transcripts must notify the testing agency to send scores to CU Denver. Students who take advanced placement courses and subsequently receive scores of 3, 4 or 5 on the CEEB Advanced Placement Examination are generally given college credit for lower-level courses in which they have demonstrated proficiency. For all music programs, a music theory and aural skills examination is required. Have one official transcript sent to the Office of Admissions from each collegiate institution attended. Used by permission only. Studentsadmitted prior to fall 2016 should consult the University Catalogcorresponding to the year in which the exam was taken. Students may earn credit through certain College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations, provided that they score at the 50th percentile or above. Students who took one or more of these tests while in high school may use the test scores reported on their official high school transcript as an official test score report. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
For exams taken in prior or future catalog years, consult those academic catalogs for exam equivalency information. Box 173364
Students are required to have their high school send an official transcript of their high school grades to the Office of Admissions. In an effort to identify and admit students who demonstrate sufficient promise to be successful in their pursuit of an engineering degree, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences has identified two pathways for admission to the college.