CU Denver Admissions
Earning your degree is a big step in your personal and professional growth. That’s why we make it easy to connect with the information you’ll need to make the best decision for your future. From finding the right online degree program, to completing your application, here are a few resources to help you get started.
Let’s Navigate This Together
Whether you’re starting college for the first time, transferring from another university, earning an advanced degree, or finishing your degree–our enrollment team is here to help guide you through every step of the CU Denver application process. They provide no pressure, one-on-one support and can offer more detailed information on:
- Academic Program and Curriculum Overviews
- Admissions and Financial Aid Processes
- Application Deadlines and Fees
- Online Veteran and Active Military Information
- Online International Student Information
- General Questions
Can I Transfer Previously-Earned College Credits?
We are happy to accept transfer credits for any student who has earned them from a regionally accredited university, community college, or private institution. Whether you attended school in-person or online, as an undergraduate or as a graduate student, there’s a chance you could complete your degree faster by transferring credits.
Every transfer student is unique and every CU Denver program has its own standards for the maximum total number of transfer credits—generally 60 to 90—that can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree. If you’re looking to earn a master’s or PhD, it’s important to note that graduate programs typically have more limited transfer options than undergraduate programs. In some cases, credits earned more than 10 years ago have been accepted toward an undergraduate degree. Graduate-level transfer credits, however, must have been earned no more than five years ago.
Generally, your transfer credits must be:
- From a regionally accredited university or community college
- Earned in the past 10 years
- Acquired with a minimum 2.0 GPA overall
How to Start the Transfer Process
If you’d like to get an idea as to how many of your existing credits are eligible for transfer, Transferology provides a useful, free tool for doing just that. Simply enter the college-level courses you’ve taken into the generator to estimate how many credits will roll over to CU Denver. If you have questions or need assistance with the transfer process, get in touch with our enrollment team.
We Provide the Support You Need to Graduate
Our support doesn’t stop when you’re admitted. Once you’ve been accepted, you’ll connect with a Student Success Coach who can answer academic questions, provide information about career development resources, and help you stay on track. From enrollment through graduation, our Student Success Coaches are dedicated to making sure you have the personalized support you need to achieve your goals.
Get Started
Admissions can be complex—connect with a CU Denver Enrollment Navigator for personalized guidance or explore more on our admissions site.