12 or fewer semester credit hours
If you have completed 12 or fewer semester credit hours of college-level course work at the time you apply, you are considered for admission based upon:
- Quality and number of high school courses (units) attempted
- High school grade point average (the highest reported GPA is used for admission consideration from among unweighted, weighted, or academic GPA as reported on the official transcript)
- Rank in class (if available)
- Scores on the GED (if applicable)
- ACT or SAT test scores (the highest test seating is used if more than one set of exam scores are provided, and the writing portion of either test is not considered in the admission review process)
- College GPA
- Mid-term progress report form (if applicable). If you are enrolled in your first semester of college courses and do not yet have grades available, this form will be requested from you when you apply for admission.
13 to 29 semester credit hours
If you have completed between 13 and 29 semester credit hours of college-level course work at the time you apply, you are considered for admission:
- Primarily upon performance in your college courses
- High school transcripts are required (and GED scores if applicable) and must be submitted at the time of application
- Grades earned in high school may or may not be a factor in the admission review process, depending upon specific courses completed at the college level
- If you graduated from high school in 2008 and later, you are subject to the State of Colorado Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR). If you have HEAR unit deficiencies not addressed by completion of college courses, you may need to defer admission consideration until 30 college credits are completed. You will be advised of your status when you apply.
30 or more semester credit hours
If you have completed 30 or more semester credit hours of college-level course work at the time you apply, you are considered for admission:
- Based on college course work alone
- You are not subject to HEAR requirements
- High school transcripts, GED scores (if applicable), and ACT or SAT scores are not required.
College of Arts & Media
For majors other than music, a minimum 2.4 cumulative gpa is required, but anyone with at least a 2.0 cumulative gpa may be considered.
Music majors
Music admission is a competitive process that considers transfer admission criteria as well as additional application requirements, including scores on the AMMA examination and audition results (an audition deferment is available for applicants to the music industry studies emphasis area).
Music applications are considered only for fall semester, and early application is encouraged. Complete music applications are reviewed beginning on February 15, and the final deadline for a complete application is April 15.
Students not admitted to the music major or those who wish to begin studies in the spring or summer semester may be considered for general admission as an undeclared major in the College of Arts & Media. For additional music admission information, visit http://cam.ucdenver.edu/meis (or call 303-556-2279).
Business School
For assured admission, students must have a 3.0 cumulative gpa or a 3.0 in the 24 most recent credits that apply to the degree program. Students with fewer than 80 college credits who apply for business admission but do not meet these admission standards will be automatically considered for the "pre-business" program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
College of Engineering and Applied Science
For assured admission, a full year of college calculus and calculus-based physics (or calculus-based physics I and general college chemistry I) must be completed with "B" or better grades, and the cumulative gpa must be at least 2.75. Students with fewer than 80 college credits who apply for engineering admission but do not meet these admission standards will be automatically considered for the "pre-engineering" program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
A minimum 2.4 cumulative gpa is required, but anyone with at least a 2.0 cumulative gpa may be considered.
Colorado Community College students meeting the above gpa requirements as well as other transfer admission criteria outlined under the “What We Look For” tab will meet admission standards for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver.
Guaranteed Admission policies for Colorado Community College students outline guaranteed admission standards in place for all University of Colorado campuses, beginning with Spring Semester of 2011.
School of Public Affairs
A minimum 2.4 cumulative gpa is required, but anyone with at least a 2.0 cumulative gpa may be considered.
Transfer credit guidelines
- At the Denver Campus, we consider comparable course work for transfer if a C- (1.7) or better grade was earned.
Except for AA and AS degrees at Colorado community colleges, degree programs are not transferrable. Courses are considered for transfer on an individual or “course-by-course” basis regardless of whether a degree was earned.
General education courses and other courses comparable in subject and content to those offered at CU Denver are usually accepted.
Courses identified as State of Colorado GT Pathways courses are always accepted provided C- or better grades were earned.
Only undergraduate courses are considered for transfer toward undergraduate degrees. Graduate courses are considered for transfer toward graduate degrees by departmental petition only.
- Special topics or independent study courses require department review for transfer consideration.
Remedial/developmental, religious doctrinal, and vocational courses are not accepted.
There is no time limit for acceptance of general credit, but certain majors have time limits on how credit can apply to requirements.
Transfer credit decisions can be appealed. If you feel you completed courses comparable to those offered at CU Denver which were not accepted in transfer, consult your academic advisor.
Transfer Credit Limits
A maximum of 60 credits may be accepted from community or junior colleges and a maximum of 90 credits may be accepted from four-year institutions or a combination of two and four-year institutions (with no more than 60 from a community or junior college).
Credit for exams
Credit may be considered for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations. Original, official score reports are required for credit evaluation, even if credit was awarded already by another college or university. The Anschutz Medical Campus has different credit award pre-requisite policies.
More information
Instructions and information for having your official score reports sent to CU Denver
Credit for military experience
Military service experience and DANTES/DSST examination results can also be evaluated for portential academic credit. Submit the SMART transcript and/or official DANTES/DSST examination results to the Office of Admissions at the Address below.
Health programs at the Anschutz Medical Campus have differing transfer credit policies and specific time limits for fulfillment of pre-requisite requirements. This transfer credit information applies only to degree programs offered entirely at the Denver Campus.
For questions about how your credit applies, please contact an academic advisor:
After reviewing your official Student Transfer Credit report your next step is to contact an academic advisor for assistance with how this credit applies to your degree requirements. An advisor's approval is required before you may register here for the first time.
For general inquiries regarding transfer credits, please contact Admissions:
University of Colorado Denver
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 167
PO Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
303-556-2704 or ucdeval@ucdenver.edu
Tuition and fee estimates
For complete tuition and fees information, please visit the Costs and Financing web site.
Cost of Attendance: 2010-2011 Academic Year (Two Semesters, Full-Time, 12 credits)
Estimated costs for planning purposes only - for transfers at the junior or senior level. If transferring at the freshman or sophomore level, see freshman tuition and fee estimates.
| |
Colorado residents |
With COF |
Out-of-state students |
WUE students |
|---|
| Full-time tuition |
$8,160.00 |
$6,672.00 |
$19,128.00 |
12,240.00 |
| Mandatory Fees (estimated) |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
$800.00 |
| Tuition & Fees |
$8,960.00 |
$7,472.00 |
$19,928.00 |
$13,040.00 |
| Housing (at campus) |
$11,000.00 |
$11,000.00 |
$11,000.00 |
$11,000.00 |
| Total costs (estimated) |
$19,960.00 |
$18,472.00 |
$30,928.00 |
$24,040.00 |
What you should know about Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes
COF: College Opportunity Fund
WUE - Western Undergraduate Exchange
*Costs include: room, board, and living expenses. This is an estimate for planning purposes only.