How to Apply
Application Process for CU Denver
CU Denver offers a wide range of fully online degrees to help you meet your career goals. Explore our list of bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, and certificate programs to find the one that’s right for you.
If you are ready to start your journey, get started today by looking through our admissions overview below and contacting our enrollment team for more information. We will take you through each step of the online application process, help answer any questions you have, and make sure you have everything you need to apply and enroll in an online program.
1. Review Admission Requirements
Admission requirements and application deadlines will vary based on the academic department, school, and program you choose. After you select your program, you’ll be able to start an online application that serves as your introduction to the university and the admissions team. The beginning of the application will list all of the required materials and information you need to submit to apply to your specific degree program.
2. Gather Your Application Materials
To apply, you’ll need to gather a few materials, including your official transcripts and test results (if required). The enrollment team will go over this list with you, but here are a few things to keep in mind as you start the admissions process.
If you are applying as a transfer or graduate student, you will need to submit official transcripts from every college or university that you have attended. Keep in mind that all transcripts must be official – sent from your previous institution in original, sealed envelopes, or via an approved electronic transcript system.
For undergraduate applicants, you will be required to submit recent ACT/SAT scores if you are an incoming freshman or if you do not have the required number of transfer credits (24 or more credits).
For graduate-level applicants, some programs will require you to submit standardized test scores (such as the GRE, GMAT, or MAT), while other programs offer a waiver for these tests. Contact our enrollment team for more information about any test requirements or waivers available for your program.
All test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Remember, standardized test scores can take anywhere from 10–14 days to be delivered, so request them early to ensure that your application is completed by the deadline.
3. Complete Your Application
Once you’ve filled in the required information in your CU Denver application and submitted your application fee (if applicable), you can submit and follow up with additional materials and documentation. The admissions team will review your application once all the required application materials have been submitted and received, and you’ll be informed once an admission decision has been made.
4. Determine Your Funding Options
As you prepare to join a degree program, you’ll likely want to determine how you will fund your education. Financial aid and scholarship opportunities may be available for students who are eligible. For students who are interested in learning more, we suggest speaking with our enrollment team to discuss the options and resources that might be available to you.
In order to determine if you’re eligible for federal financial aid, you will need to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the FAFSA website. We recommend submitting your FAFSA as early as possible, as federal aid is awarded in the order in which requests are received.
5. Check Your Admissions Status
You can return to your application portal at any time to check your enrollment progress, which includes monitoring for official transcripts to arrive and for recommendations (if applicable) to be completed. Simply use your original username and password to log in and keep track of your application status.
6. Start Your Journey
Once you are admitted to the university, you will be assigned an Academic Advisor to help you start the CU Denver registration process, enroll in your new classes, and get connected to the University of Colorado community. Your academic support staff will be available to help you with any questions you have as you prepare for your online degree. When you start your journey with CU Denver, you’ll be well on your way towards achieving your personal, professional, and academic goals.
