Office of Admissions Operations Update

The Office of Admissions in-person services will be unavailable Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29 due to events hosted on the Auraria Campus.

If you need to get in contact with our team, we will be available via phone at 303-315-2601 or email at [email protected].

Before You Apply

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Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to a graduate degree program at CU Denver, you must meet the university’s requirements for academic credentials and English proficiency. 



Step 2: Identify Your Program of Interest

CU Denver offers master’s and doctoral programs in many different disciplines and modalities.

See a list of all graduate degree programs and their respective webpages on the All Programs page.

You should also see if your program or school/college offers any events, such as in-person or virtual information sessions or meet-and-greets, to help you learn more about being a Lynx. If not, be sure to complete an Inquiry Form to stay in the loop on your program. 



Step 3: Understand Your Financing Options

Paying for your graduate education is an important factor when considering a graduate program. Many graduate students at CU Denver require financial support, and each program, school, or college has resources to financially support its students.



Step 4: Apply

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