University of Colorado Denver

Question 1

How do I submit an official copy of my academic record to the university of colorado?

Accepted Answer

Official certified copies of your previous academic records (transcripts) are required. All academic records should be submitted with original stamps. If the university can verify the official’s identity, your school counsellor/official or registrar can email an electronic copy of your academic records to transcripts@colorado.edu, to be considered official. Emailed transcripts from students or parents will not be considered official, though can temporarily be used unofficially for processing only.

Question 2

How do you evaluate my academic record? Should I convert my GPA for CU?

Accepted Answer

The university will evaluate all international academic records in-house, and will convert grades from any educational system into an equivalent U.S. grade point average (GPA). You will not be required to do this yourself. CU does not accept academic record evaluations from any external companies.

Question 3

I am not a U.S. citizen, but I don’t have a visa yet. Which answer should I select on the application?

Accepted Answer

Please select F-1 for both Current and Intended Visa types as it is the most common visa type for international students seeking a full degree. You may then leave the ‘Issue Date’, ‘Expiry Date’, and ‘Immigration Number’ blank.

Question 4

Do I need to take the SAT or ACT to be considered for a scholarship?

Accepted Answer

No. Test scores are not required or considered for automatic consideration scholarships like Automatic Merit Scholarship, Additional Merit Scholarship & Need-Based Grants and ESL Academy Graduate Scholarships.

Question 5

Where do I pay my confirmation deposit fee?

Accepted Answer

You will find an International Confirmation Reply form on your Application Status page for you to complete once all your Visa materials have been processed.

Question 6

How long does it take to hear back from CU Denver?

Accepted Answer

CU Denver evaluates applications on a rolling basis for undergraduate admissions. Students will typically receive the admission decision from the University within 10 working days of submitting a completed application.

Question 7

Is CU Denver hard to get into?

Accepted Answer

The University of Colorado Denver is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 67%, meaning that for every 100 applicants, 67 manage to secure admits. Students with a SAT score in the range of 1000-1220 or an average ACT score of 20-27 typically manage to get into CU Denver.

Question 8

How much is the CU Denver application?

Accepted Answer

The application fee for international students applying to CU Denver is a non-refundable deposit of $75 for Undergraduate as well as for Graduate admissions.

Question 9

What is CU Denver known for?

Accepted Answer

CU Denver’s programs rank among the top 100 in the nation according to USN Best Graduate Schools 2022. The School of Education and Development is placed #85 overall for its overall educational quality. Other top performing courses at CU Denver are - Engineering, Public Affairs, Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Question 10

Is the University of Colorado Denver prestigious?

Accepted Answer

Out of nearly 4,500 universities and colleges in the United States, the University of Colorado Denver ranks in the top 5%, being placed at #198 in Times’ US Universities rankings. It is #1 in Colorado and CU Denver’s graduates have a track record of earning 8% higher salaries as compared to their peers from the State.

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