Admissions - CU Denver Change Makers
Ready to apply?
Applying to the CU Denver Change Makers program is simple. Review upcoming dates, tuition, and deadlines below — and submit your application when you're ready.
The CU Denver Change Makers program is right for you if you're:
In the later stages of a professional career.
Beginning to think about retirement, or recently retired, and open to new possibilities for what comes next.
Ready to use your talent and experience in meaningful, balanced new ways.
Eager to connect and collaborate with a community of change makers.
Energized by opportunities for growth, joy, and purpose.
Time and Cost
The Change Makers program runs for one semester (four months) and is offered twice a year, in fall and spring.
Cost: $3,600
Limited partial financial assistance may be available on a very limited, case-by-case basis.
How to Apply
Now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 cohort (January 27 - May 6).
We review applications on a rolling basis, in the order received, and class size is limited. There are only a few seats left for the Spring 2026 cohort. The final deadline to apply is December 15, but the cohort may fill before then. Once the cohort is full, additional applicants will be placed on a waitlist or considered for a future semester.
We are also accepting applications for the Fall 2026 cohort (August 11 - Nov 18).
What Happens Next
Change Maker fellows are selected based on how the program will shape their future life journeys, as well as their potential to contribute to the success of their classmates and to the broader community.
Once you submit your application, we'll review it and notify you of our admissions decision — typically within a month. We’ll contact you if any additional information or a brief conversation is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? See our FAQs. You can also email us at [email protected].
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