International Admission Details
Students from 80 nations study at UCCS - join our diverse campus!International Admissions
We know preparing your application can feel overwhelming at times- application deadlines, standardized tests, English proficiency requirements, and transfer credits can be a lot to think about. We are here to help you through this complicated process.
For questions, please email the International Admissions team at intladms@uccs.edu.
International Admission Details
Review the descriptions below and select the one that fits you to review the application steps.
Information for All Applicant Types
Application Fees
When you submit the application, you can choose to pay by credit card. (If the link doesn't work in Chrome, please use it in Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer). If you didn't pay by credit card when you submitted the application, you can pay the application fee by check or money order (made payable to UCCS). Please mail the checks or money orders to UCCS. Alternatively, students can pay the fee online with a credit card using Chrome only.
If submitting a check or money order, include your full legal name and date of birth. We recognize some students may be faced with financial constraints when paying the application fee, so please talk with your admissions counselor if you need assistance.
First-year Applicants
International undergraduate applicants are students applying to an undergraduate program for a Bachelor's degree as freshmen or transfer students.
International first-year applicants should fill out the undergraduate international application.
Application Criteria
High School Transcripts:
If you completed secondary education in any country outside the U.S., UCCS requires that you submit the appropriate documents that are the equivalent of graduation from high school in the U.S. As a general rule, completion of secondary education will consist of 12-13 years of study and the awarding of a diploma or graduation certificate. Please include academic transcripts and exam results of all secondary work.
All foreign transcripts/documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Documents signed by a notary or other person with no educational affiliation will not be accepted.
For admission review purposes, we prefer official transcripts but accept unofficial transcripts. Official transcript(s) will be required if you are admitted.
English Language Proficiency:
Undergraduate international applicants must fulfill the English proficiency requirements by submitting a passing test score or by qualifying for one of our exceptions. Students can email these documents (in PDF format) to UCCS at ugapp@uccs.edu.
Transfer Applicants
A transfer student is a student who has completed 24+ credit hours of transferable college-level coursework. Whether you are transferring from a community college or a four-year institution, we are here to help you transition to UCCS. For specific college GPA criteria, please visit the UCCS Transfer website.
Post-Secondary Credential
All foreign transcripts/documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Documents signed by a notary or other person with no educational affiliation will not be accepted.
We can provide an admissions decision using only unofficial transcripts. However, official transcript(s) will be required if you are admitted and would like your transfer credit evaluated. Transcripts from all previously attended institution(s) are required.
English Language Proficiency
Undergraduate international applicants must fulfill the English proficiency requirements by submitting a passing test score or by qualifying for one of our exceptions. Students can email these documents (in PDF format) to UCCS at ugapp@uccs.edu.
Learn more about English requirements.
International Transcript Evaluation (Course-By-Course Evaluation)
For all college-level coursework(s) outside the U.S., an official International Transcript Evaluation (course-by-course evaluation) by any NACES or AICE member is required.
We recommend International Education Evaluation (IEE), The Evaluation Company (TEC), and World Education Services (WES) as our trusted Evaluation Agencies. Among these IEE is our preferred vendor. Students who opt for the UCCS IEE Student Portal will benefit from a discounted rate for the International Transcript Evaluation (Course-By-Course Evaluation).
Please note that UCCS does not guarantee that all coursework attempted at the post-secondary level will be transferable. Transferability of courses is determined on a course-by-course basis after admission.
To begin the transfer application process, please use the undergraduate application.
Graduate Applicants
International graduate applicants are students who have already completed an undergraduate degree and wish to pursue a higher degree at the master's or doctoral level.
International graduate applicants should fill out the graduate application.
In addition to application requirements that are required by your program of interest, International Students who are applying to a graduate program or certificate at UCCS must also complete the following: Applicants should check with their prospective program of interest to see if there are any additional application requirements.
Post-Secondary Credential
All foreign transcripts/documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Documents signed by a notary or other person with no educational affiliation will not be accepted.
We can provide an admissions decision using only unofficial transcripts. However, official transcript(s) will be required if you are admitted and would like your transfer credit evaluated. Transcripts from all previously attended institution(s) are required.
English Language Proficiency
All English as Second Language (ESL) applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency for admission. Academic programs use one or more of the following methods for determining English proficiency. Learn more about English Language Proficiency Requirement.
International Transcript Evaluation (Course-By-Course Evaluation)
For all college-level coursework (s) outside the U.S., an official International Transcript Evaluation (course-by-course evaluation) by any NACES or AICE member is required.
We recommend International Education Evaluation (IEE), The Evaluation Company (TEC), and World Education Services (WES) as our trusted Evaluation Agencies. Among these IEE is our preferred vendor. Students who opt for the UCCS IEE Student Portal will benefit from a discounted rate for the International Transcript Evaluation (Course-By-Course Evaluation).
Please note that UCCS does not guarantee that all coursework attempted at the post-secondary level will be transferable. Transferability of courses is determined on a course-by-course basis after admission.
Non-degree Seeking Applicants
International applicants who are not seeking a degree from the UCCS but are nominated as exchange students by their home institutions. Contact your international office to determine if an exchange partnership exists between your home institution and the UCCS.
Nominated exchange applicants - please contact the UCCS International Affairs Office for admissions details.
Additional Resources
Submitting Official Transcripts
UCCS considers official transcripts to ones sent directly from the institution conferring your degree or the institution posting final grades. High school or college transcripts received directly from the student are considered to be unofficial. Students who submit unofficial transcripts will receive a hold on their account, which may prevent registration. Students should submit final, official transcripts prior to the start of the semester in order to prevent registration holds being placed on their student account.
UCCS offers three ways to submit official transcripts:
Emailed or Electronic Delivery
Official transcripts can be emailed to ugapp@uccs.edu directly from school officials. Transcripts should include the institution’s official seal, date and the Registrar’s signature. This is the recommended way for transcript delivery. Institutions who use the National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment will have the most up to date information for UCCS transcript delivery in their systems. Please ensure emailed transcripts are being sent to ugapp@uccs.edu.
Hard copy official transcripts can be mailed to:
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Office of Admissions
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3733
Official transcripts being mailed should be provided in a sealed, branded envelope addressed from the sender institution. Hard copies should remain unopened until presented to the UCCS Admissions Office.
In Person
If a student is choosing to bring a hard copy transcript to the UCCS Admissions Office, the transcripts should be presented in a sealed, unopened envelope in a branded envelope from the institution. Opened copies of transcripts will be considered unofficial and students will need to resubmit official copies to prevent future registration holds.
Submitting Unofficial Transcripts:
Students can submit unofficial transcripts for application purposes. However, if admitted, students (undergraduate and graduate) are required to submit official transcripts via one of the methods above prior to the beginning of the semester to prevent registration holds. It is recommended students submit official transcripts before arriving to Colorado/UCCS to prevent issues after arriving to campus.
For unofficial transcripts, students can submit scanned copies of each (if applicable) high school, undergraduate and graduate transcripts on their application portal or those can be sent to ugapp@uccs.edu (students applying to graduate or doctoral level programs do not need to submit high school transcripts). Please be sure to include the grade legend that corresponds with the unofficial transcript to ensure proper unofficial evaluation for admission decisions.
If you are currently enrolled in courses, you should send your current transcripts, including in progress course work, for your admissions application. You may also choose to submit mark sheets, grade reports, scans of diplomas, or statements of graduation or completion. Final official records and transcripts are required upon completion of the course work or program.
Take advantage of the International Students & Scholars Pre-Arrival Guide to get all the essential information you need to get ready for your journey to UCCS.
Additional Resources
International Admissions Office
Contact the International Admissions Office