CU Denver awards more graduate degrees every year than any other Colorado institution. With a wide range of master’s degrees throughout all 13 schools and colleges, CU Denver has the program that can help you advance your career goals.
A listing of Master's level programs can be viewed here.
Applying for the Anschutz Medical Campus professional health programs
Master's level professional health programs that are held on the Anschutz Medical Campus can be found on the Professional Health Programs page.
Applying for Denver Campus programs
The graduate admissions process for these programs is selective and personal--you apply directly to the department you are considering. The department will guide and assist you with understanding and completing the application requirements, and also notify you of your admission status.
Before applying for admission, be sure to contact your department for individual program application requirements and deadlines.
Though application requirements vary according to the program of study you have selected, all applicants must submit:
- an application for admission (parts I and II)
- a $50.00 non-refundable application fee
- two official transcripts from each college or university you have attended (including foreign institutions)
- at least three letters of recommendation
- Standardized test scores and/or other supplemental information as requested by the department
Note: graduate applicants cannot track application status or receipt of credentials on-line. Please contact your department for information about your application status
After Admission
Enrollment Information
For Maymester and Summer 2013
After your department has notified you of your acceptance for admission, you will receive an additional notice of acceptance from the CU Denver Office of Admissions.
Prior to the start of the registration period which begins in late spring, and if you have been notified of your acceptance from the Office of Admissions, you will be prompted to activate a new portal account called UCDAccess. In UCDAccess, you can find your registration time assignment, check your financial aid status, search for courses, pay the required enrollment deposit, register for classes, and more. Additional enrollment information can be found in our Your Next Steps brochure which is sent to admitted students.
For Fall 2013
After your department has notified you of your acceptance for admission, you will receive an additional notice of acceptance from the CU Denver Office of Admissions.
Prior to the start of the registration period which begins in late spring, and if you have been notified of your acceptance from the Office of Admissions, you will be prompted to activate a new portal account called UCDAccess. In UCDAccess, you can find your registration time assignment, check your financial aid status, search for courses, pay the required enrollment deposit, register for classes, and more. . Additional enrollment information can be found in our Next Steps - Enrollment Information brochure which is sent to admitted students.