Review Admission Requirements

Admission requirements and application deadlines will vary based on the academic department, school, and program you choose. After you select your program, you’ll be able to start an online application that serves as your introduction to the university and the admissions team. The beginning of the application will list all of the required materials and information you need to submit to apply to your specific degree program.

Transfer Student Admissions

If you are applying to CU Online as a transfer student, you will likely have several questions regarding how to transfer your credits from another college, when to submit your application, and how to enroll in a new program. We encourage you to reach out to an Enrollment Navigator to discuss your options and determine what is required for your transfer application.

Gather Your Application Materials

To apply, you’ll need to gather a few materials, including your official transcripts and test results (if required). Your Enrollment Navigator will go over this list with you, but here are a few things to keep in mind as you start the admissions process.

Transcripts

If you are applying as a transfer or graduate student, you will need to submit official transcripts from every college or university that you have attended. Keep in mind that all transcripts must be official – sent from your previous institution in original, sealed envelopes, or via an approved electronic transcript system.

Test Scores

For undergraduate applicants, you will be required to submit recent ACT/SAT scores if you are an incoming freshman or if you do not have the required number of transfer credits (24 or more credits).

For graduate-level applicants, some programs will require you to submit standardized test scores (such as the GRE, GMAT, or MAT), while other programs offer a waiver for these tests. Contact your Enrollment Navigator for more information about any test requirements or waivers available for your program.

All test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Remember, standardized test scores can take anywhere from 10–14 days to be delivered, so request them early to ensure that your application is completed by the deadline.

Complete Your Application

Once you’ve filled in the required information in your CU Online application, you can submit and follow up with additional materials and documentation. The admissions team will review your application once all the required application materials have been submitted and received, and you’ll be informed once an admission decision has been made.

Application Fees 

Application fees can vary based on the program, but there is typically a small fee that will be required upon submission of your application. Please reach out to an Enrollment Navigator for more information about any costs associated with the CU Online application.

Determine Your Funding Options

As you prepare to join a degree program, you’ll likely want to determine how you will fund your education. Financial aid and scholarship opportunities may be available for students who are eligible. For students who are interested in learning more, we suggest speaking with an Enrollment Navigator to discuss the options and resources that might be available to you.

Submit Your FAFSA 

In order to determine if you’re eligible for federal financial aid, you will need to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the FAFSA website. We recommend submitting your FAFSA as early as possible, as federal aid is awarded in the order in which requests are received.

Check Your Admissions Status

You can return to your application portal at any time to check your enrollment progress, which includes monitoring for official transcripts to arrive and for recommendations (if applicable) to be completed. Simply use your original username and password to log in and keep track of your application status.