Admission Policies & Procedures

• Online application is required

  We only accept online applications for graduate study. If you require accommodations, please contact our Office of Graduate Education.

• Our application fee

  A non-refundable fee is required with your application for most programs. The fee varies by program. Your application will not be processed until it's received. Application fees are waived for Fulbright Scholars and McNair Scholars. Contact graduate admission to learn more.

• Your transcripts

  We require either a scanned copy or a downloaded version of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. The institution name and student name must be visible on all transcripts. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate.  If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

  Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.

• Your supplemental documents

  Your graduate program requirements may include additional supplemental documents. Be sure to review your program’s application steps for information regarding letters of recommendation, admission essays and statements of purpose.

• Reuse of your supplemental documents

  All of your supplemental documents will remain on file for two years after your application's date of submission. You can reuse these documents for future applications up to one year from the original application term.

• Your permanent residency

  You will need to provide proof of permanent residency in the United States. If you aren't a U.S. citizen, be sure to include a copy of your permanent resident card or green card with your application.

• Your admission offer

  If you receive an admission offer, you’ll have until your deposit deadline to confirm enrollment.

  Reconsidering your options? Deposited students can request to defer their enrollment for up to a year. If you decline our admission offer, you will be required to submit a new application and pay an additional application fee to your program.

  You may also be eligible for early enrollment. You’ll have to draft a written request if you wish to pursue this option. Check with your program for details.

• Your enrollment deposit

  Make sure to submit your enrollment deposit after admission to your program. This payment is used to confirm your intent to pursue graduate studies at our university. Your admission letter will include information on this non-refundable deposit, including deadlines.

  Enrollment deposits are applied to your first term of tuition. Deposit amounts vary by program. Check with your graduate program for deposit figures.

• Your financial aid package

  U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents must complete the FAFSA to determine their eligibility for the Federal Work-Study Program, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Perkins Loans and Direct Graduate PLUS Loans through our Office of Financial Aid. The availability of merit-based awards such as scholarships, grants, fellowships and GTA/GRA waivers varies by academic program.

• Change your graduate program

  After your application is submitted and before our admission decision, you may request a one-time change to the academic program to which you’ve applied. If we’ve already made our admission decision, you’ll need to complete a new application — including another payment of our application fee.

Student Statuses

 

Regular Degree Student	Students unconditionally approved for graduate study in a master’s, doctoral or academic certificate program Required for advancement to degree candidacy and graduation
Certificate Student	Students engaged in programs leading to a certificate Must be accepted to certificate program to receive a certificate
Non-Degree Student	Students enrolled in classes who are not pursuing a degree Can later transfer credits into degree program of choice Additional information
Lifelong Learners	Available to non-degree seeking students in University College Neither examinations nor baccalaureate degrees are required Courses cannot be counted toward a degree Must declare status during first quarter of enrollment
Visiting Scholars	Available to faculty members from other post-doctoral institutions Can pursue postdoctoral study for no credit without paying tuition Must apply to department in which they intend to study

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• International Application Process

  If you are an international student, there are many additional steps you must take to complete your application for admission – including English language proficiency tests, financial verification and I-20 / DS-2019.

  Application Process 

• Graduate Bulletin

  Our comprehensive graduate bulletin contains our detailed policies and procedures for admission, tuition, financial aid and graduate program requirements.

  Read Our Bulletin