Want to explore the University of Colorado Denver before applying for formal admission? Looking to complete a course for professional development or to transfer to another institution? Nondegree admission may be right for you.
What we look for
If you are at least 20 years old and have an overall college gpa of at least 2.0, you can apply to UC Denver for any term as a nondegree student. If you are under age 20, you may apply for summer only. Because of significant financial and academic implications of nondegree admission, be sure to read Important Information for Nondegree Students before you apply.
How to apply
Submit the application
If you have read Important Information for Nondegree Students and are sure nondegree admission is right for you, just apply online. Or, you can download the nondegree application and instructions and fax it to 303-556-4838 or mail it to the Office of Admissions at the address below.
Pay the application fee
A $25 application fee is required (check or money order only) and should be sent to:
Office of Admissions
University of Colorado Denver
Campus Box 167
PO Box 173364
Denver, Co 80217
Note: The application fee is waived for degree seeking students at other campuses of the University of Colorado attending for summer only.
Application status notification
After receiving the application and fee, it takes about five working days to process your application. You will be notified of your admission status via U.S. mail. You may also check your status online or call 303-556-2704.
After Admission
Registration information
You will receive a student identification number, personal identification number, and registration time assignment via U.S. mail. The Course Schedule Planner (schedule of courses) is available only online.
Tuition deposit
You may register on or after your assigned time after paying a $200 tuition deposit.
Additional information
Additional enrollment information can be found in the "Your Next Steps" brochure which is mailed out to admitted students before the start of each semester.
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate non degree tuition is is charged at the undergraduate junior/senior rate. Undergraduate in-state nondegree students are eligible for COF funding. Graduate nondegree students are charged tuition at the Graduate Business School rate and are not eligible for COF funding.
Academic Calendar - 2009-2011
| Winterim Period |
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Jan 2 - 17 |
Jan 3 - 16 |
Jan 3 - 14 |
| Martin Luther King Holiday |
Mon |
Jan 18 |
Jan 17 |
Jan 16 |
| Semester Begins |
Tues |
Jan 19 |
Jan 18 |
Jan 17 |
| Spring Break |
Mon-Sun |
Mar 22-28 |
Mar 21-27 |
Mar 19-25 |
| Classes End |
Sat |
May 8 |
May 7 |
May 5 |
| Final Exams Begin |
Mon |
May 10 |
May 9 |
May 7 |
| Finals End |
Sat |
May 15 |
May 14 |
May 12 |
| UC Denver Commencement |
Sat |
May 15 |
May 14 |
May 12 |
| Maymester Begins |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
| Memorial Day Holiday |
Mon |
May 31 |
May 30 |
May 28 |
| Maymester Ends |
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TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
| Independence Day Holiday |
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July 5 |
July 4 |
July 4 |
| Semester Begins |
Mon |
Aug 17 |
Aug 23 |
Aug 22 |
| Labor Day Holiday |
Mon |
Sept 7 |
Sept 6 |
Sept 5 |
| Fall Break |
M-W, F-Sun |
Nov 23-29 |
Nov 22-28 |
Nov 21-25 |
| Thanksgiving Day Holiday |
Thur |
Nov 26 |
Nov 25 |
Nov 24 |
| Classes End |
Sat |
Dec 5 |
Dec 11 |
Dec 10 |
| Final Exams Begin |
Mon |
Dec 7 |
Dec 13 |
Dec 12 |
| Final Exams End |
Sat |
Dec 12 |
Dec 18 |
Dec 17 |
| UC Denver Commencement |
Sat |
Dec 12 |
Dec 18 |
Dec 17 |
| Winter Break |
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Dec 25-Jan 1 |
Dec 25-Jan 3 |
Dec 25-Jan 2 |