Announcement: CU Denver is Celebrating 50 Years
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Update:
Please see our Graduate Admission Process page for an important announcement about changes to the application process for graduate (master’s and doctoral) students starting in the Spring 2023 term.
Non-Degree, Certificate, or Continuing & Professional Admissions
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Application Deadlines for Non-Degree Undergraduates
| Term | Final Deadline |
| Fall (August) | August 21 |
| Spring (January) | January 22 |
| Summer (June) | June 11 |
Students who are currently outside of the US: Please contact International Admissions for the application deadline before you submit your application.
Important Information
If you want to enroll in courses identified as Continuing and Professional Education, do not apply for non-degree admission. See your program for application information.
How to Apply as a Non-Degree Student
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Requirements
- High school diploma or 1+ semester of undergraduate study
- Overall GPA of 2.0+
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (ELP)
Important Note about ELP: If you are currently attending another US institution or have attended another US institution for at least 1 semester or more, your transcript will act as proof of English language proficiency (ELP). However, you must provide your official US transcript at the time of application.
After Admission
- Immigration Clearance Form is required for all non-degree international applicants
- Non-degree coursework requires additional processing steps for the I-20. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will help with those requirements.
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Requirements
Please visit the specific college/graduate department below and contact them for more information:
- Business School
- College of Engineering, Design and Computing
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- College of Nursing
- Colorado School of Public Health
- Graduate School
- Graduate Programs
- School of Education and Human Development
- School of Public Affairs
- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
After Admission
- Immigration Clearance Form is required for all non-degree international applicants
- Non-degree coursework requires additional processing steps for the I-20. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will help with those requirements.