Before You Apply

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Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to a graduate degree program at CU Denver, you must meet the university’s requirements for academic credentials and English proficiency. 



Step 2: Identify Your Program of Interest

CU Denver offers master’s and doctoral programs in many different disciplines and modalities.

See a list of all graduate degree programs and their respective webpages on the All Programs page.

You should also see if your program or school/college offers any events, such as in-person or virtual information sessions or meet-and-greets, to help you learn more about being a Lynx. If not, be sure to complete an Inquiry Form to stay in the loop on your program. 



Step 3: Understand Your Financing Options

Paying for your graduate education is an important factor when considering a graduate program. Many graduate students at CU Denver require financial support, and each program, school, or college has resources to financially support its students.



Step 4: Apply

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