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Please contact the Admissions and Records Office for Undergraduate admissions. Graduate admission questions should be directed to the college/department that the student is interested in applying to.
The International Admissions Services Advisor is Sarah Morehead. Her E-mail is: sarah.morehead@uccs.edu
Below are the following requirements for international students. Graduate students must be aware that every college might have additional requirements so please follow up with your college you plan to apply to.
Complete International Student Application Part 1.
A non-refundable application fee ($100 for Undergraduates and $75 for Graduates), Check or International Money Order in U.S. Funds, not cash, made payable to the University of Colorado.
Provide scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)- Score of 550-600 on the paper-based exam or a minimum score of 80 on the internet-based exam required. If you have completed at least one year full-time academic study at a U.S. institution at the time you apply, or if English is your native language, you are exempt from this requirement.
Completed Financial Statement for International Applicants with the required documentation attached. A letter of support is acceptable from your sponsor if includes the following: their name and relationship to you, that they will be responsible for your educational expenses while at UCCS. A current bank statement in English with the sponsor's name showing that the funds are available. Funds must be in the form of "liquid" assets. This means that it must be in a checking or savings account. An account that can have money withdrawn at any time. All students must be able to show at least $24,000 for the first year of attendance. This includes tuition, living expenses and housing. This amount is not subject to any smaller minimum.
Official or certified copies of academic records
with certified English Translation of the credentials. A common company that is used is WES (World Education Services).
Scores on the SAT 1: Reasoning Test, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (before March 1994), or the American College Test, ACT.
Official or certified copies of secondary school records and/or college or university records. Including grades, any certificates, degrees, diplomas and statement of graduation or completion.
Undergraduate applicants will send their application to Admissions and Records.
(Applicants will need check with the college/department they are applying to for specific requirements, below are general requirements.)
The Application for Graduate Admission- Part II
Two official or certified copies of academics records. Including grades, any certificates, degrees, diplomas and statement of graduation or completion.
Letters of recommendation, if your department requires them, preferably from college or university professors. (Note: You will need to check with the college/department you are applying to, to see how many letters are required.)
Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
Graduate applicants will send their application to the corresponding college/department.
Transfer Students:
If you are a student that wishes to attend UCCS, and you are already attending a university in the United States, you must complete and attach this form along with your application.
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Semesters: |
Spring | Summer | Fall |
| Graduate | October 1st | March 1st | May 1st |
| Undergraduate | November 1st | April 1st | June 1st |
To Request Application and/or more information about UCCS, Visit Admissions and Records Website and click on Graduate-Request for Information or Undergraduate- Request for Information.
Unfortunately UCCS does not have financial aid for International Students through the university. Students must look elsewhere to find to financial assistance such as scholarships, below are a few scholarship websites that may help.
International Scholarships.com
eduPASS! *This website is VERY helpful when it comes to helping international students find Financial Aid and funding.*
-Scholarships for International Students
-Loans for International Students
***A word of caution: If a scholarship has an application fee, don't apply. If you have to pay money to get money, it is probably a scam.***
UCCS does not have ESL courses, but many students attend Pikes Peak Community College for these kind of courses.
LCI- Language Consultants InternationalEnglish Language Institute - Pikes Peak Community College
OR
Foreign Language Center (719) 636-1713
American Language Center- ESL & TOEFL Preparation (719) 535-9549 or 1-877-526-4872