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The CU Denver Office of Undergraduate Admissions is your one stop shop for all your transfer admission needs and resources. We are fully committed to delivering an unparalleled student experience and are excited to help you start your journey here at CU Denver!

Located across from the Lynx Center on the first floor of the Student Commons Building, we have a dedicated staff of transfer professionals waiting to assist you at every step of the admissions process. Drop in our office M-F between 8am-5pm or call us directly at 303-315-2601 to speak with a live staff member. You can email us anytime or contact IT Support if you are experiencing technical difficulties with one of our systems.

We are equally invested in your wellness and offer a wide range of support services to make sure your transition here is smooth and successful. Make an appointment with one of our admission counselors or sign-up for Transfer Thursday. Campus tours depart daily and our interactive map gives you a birds-eye view of the Auraria Campus.

Transfer Admissions Counselors

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Beth Moore

Admissions Counselor
303-315-2630
Beth.Moore@ucdenver.edu

Favorite thing about CU Denver?

I love the diversity of students that I get to meet and interact with daily. There is a space and place for everyone on our campus regardless of your background or identity.

Top tips for incoming students

Join at least two clubs! Join one for academic interest and one just for fun. This will allow you to make connections/ friends inside of your designated school as well as around campus. My closet friends from college were all made because I showed up to a club meeting!

Favorite downtown hobby/attraction/restaurant/venue/etc.?

Rec sports with VOLO, dancing at the Grizzly Rose, concerts at Red Rocks or Mission Ballroom, Rockies games, and ice cream from Little Man!

About Beth

You can find me spending most of my time outdoors (camping or hiking), going to concerts, hanging out with my dog, or binge-watching Yellowstone.

Ellen Adams

Senior Admissions Counselor
303-315-2636
Ellen.F.Adams@ucdenver.edu

Where are you from and what brought you to CO (if not a CO native)?

I moved to Colorado in 2006 from St. Charles, IL, with my family and have been here ever since!

Major/Field of study in counselor’s undergrad?

Alumna from CU Denver with a BA in English Literature, and a double minor in Education and Human Development and Family Relations.

Favorite thing about CU Denver?

Originally, I was terrified of being in the city. But once I toured CU Denver’s campus, and interacted with the staff and students, I realized that the city wasn’t that bad! Our students come from all walks of life, really helping me expand my world view.

Favorite downtown hobby/attraction/restaurant/venue/etc.?

Volleyball at Washington Park, Trivia at Stoney’s Bar and Grill, Rockies Games at Sunset, and Traffic on I-25 North

About Ellen

I am constantly visiting Colorado’s beautiful mountains, capturing stunning landscapes and wildlife through photography. When I’m not out and about, I’ll usually be hanging out with my cat, Breakfast, cooking and drinking coffee.

Ishani Pathak

Admissions Counselor
303-315-2688
Ishani.Pathak@ucdenver.edu

Where are you from any what brought you to CO (if not a CO native):

I am originally from India and moved to the States in 2013 and have been native to Flagstaff, AZ for 6 years. I moved to CO from Flagstaff Arizona recently to grow professionally and personally. Another reason to move to Denver is its diverse beauty and lively community vibe as well as a broad and fun opportunity to grow in different parts of society. My multiple experiences in working with higher education brought me to work with CU Denver as an Admission counselor. I have been an Administration assistant for the Center for International Education and an Academic Advisor, and I love working with students to help them choose the right path for their big college experience. And there won’t be a better place to be than CU Denver and I am very excited to be here.

Major/ Field of study in counselor’s undergrad?

Interior Design

Favorite thing about CU Denver

The location. CU Denver is beautifully located in the heart of downtown which opens multiple amazing doors from food to working opportunities to engaging with the fun downtown community. Another thing I admire a lot about CU Denver is its urban campus itself. What a vibrant and beautiful campus to work for.

Tips for incoming students:

Never get afraid, ask questions, and explore opportunities. As my co-worker Beth Moore says, explore two clubs while you are here: one for academic related and one for fun. College is not just all about studies and getting a good GPA; it is a huge part of your life experience where you will learn about relationships, society, your own hidden talents, lifetime friends and most importantly you will learn about your own self. So go out there and explore and you will succeed; not just in academics but in life.

Welcome to CU Denver Family 😊

Favorite downtown hobby/attraction/restaurant/venue/etc.?

I love exploring hidden coffee shops and cocktail places. I love rooftop bars and exploring local drafts.

About Ishani:

I love nature photography and thus you will find me capturing anything and everything around me because I feel like every picture has a story and I am the storyteller even though I am not the best storyteller haha.

(FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions

Transfer admission requirements

If you are transferring, you should have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 from a regionally accredited college (or colleges) to be considered for admission. CU Denver Engineering and Architecture programs have higher transfer admission requirements. If you do not meet the program transfer admission requirements you could still be considered for admission to the "pre-" program.

We need to receive official, sealed transcripts from any educational institution you have attended, except other CU System campuses. If you have less than 24 college credit hours, we must receive your official high school transcripts. Note we can accept unofficial transcripts for the review of the application. We do not require ACT/SAT test scores.

"Initiated" or "missing credentials" does not necessarily mean we haven't received that particular piece. We recommend you give your submittals at least three weeks to show up on your Application Status page. If your items still show up as "initiated" or "missing" and you submitted them more than sixty days ago, email the Office of Admissions or call at 303-315-2601 to see if we can locate them for you. If you have a different last name on any transcript or item, please notify us so we can consolidate your items under your current last name.

Not sure if your application is complete? Check Your Application Status.

To establish Colorado residency for tuition purposes, you (or your parents, if you are an unemancipated minor) must have maintained a domicile in Colorado for at least one year prior to the term you are claiming in-state classification. For most applicants, permanent residence and the intent to make Colorado one's permanent home must be in evidence before the one-year waiting period can begin.

CU Denver will consider general education courses with an earned C- from any regionally accredited institution. The Office of the Registrar will conduct a transfer credit evaluation a week after admission and with receipt of official, sealed transcripts. Once a transfer credit evaluation is conducted, your Academic Advisor will decide how these credits will apply toward your degree.

Transferring from a Colorado institution? Visit Transferology for at-a-glance course equivalencies, degree program requirements and transfer planning guides.

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Transfer Admissions

Transfer Resources

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Transfer Admissions Counselors

Beth Moore

Ellen Adams

Ishani Pathak

(FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions

Transfer admission requirements

Undergraduate Admissions

Transfer Resources

We're here to help!

Transfer Admissions Counselors

Beth Moore

Meet Your Counselor

Why CU Denver?

Ellen Adams

Meet Your Counselor

Why CU Denver?

Ishani Pathak

Meet Your Counselor

Why CU Denver?

(FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions

What are your transfer admission requirements?

What transcripts and test scores do I need to send?

How long will it take to process my application?

I signed up for a tour and did not get an email - what should I do?

What does "initiated" or "missing credentials" mean on my status checklist?

How do I become a Colorado resident for in-state tuition?

How many of my credits will transfer?

What courses are you offering next term?

How do I change which term I will begin classes?

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