APPLY TO UCCS TODAY
We believe UCCS could be the perfect fit for you, based on our award-winning academics, our awe-inspiring campus and the natural beauty of Colorado Springs. You’ll come away from UCCS with a University of Colorado degree, as well as a degree that will empower your career. Below, you’ll find a list of our application options, as well as a link to learn more about that application. We can’t wait to have you on campus.
FIND THE APPLICATION THAT FITS YOU BEST.
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First-year Students
Students wishing to attend UCCS upon graduating from high school, and who have not taken college courses after high school, are considered “First-year students” and should submit either of the applications below. For the high school graduating class of 2021, UCCS will be test-optional for these applicants. HS graduates who took college course work for dual or concurrent credit during high school should still submit either of these applications. (Students who have taken college course work after graduating from HS should submit the UCCS “Transfer Students” application.) Learn more.
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Returning UCCS Students
Students who have previously attended UCCS should apply to be readmitted to UCCS within our Transfer and Returning Student Application. Learn more.
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Transfer Students
Students who graduated high school — or earned a high school equivalency — and have 24 or more college credit hours earned after high school — not including college credit earned while in high school — are considered transfer students at UCCS. Learn more. -
All Graduate Students
Graduate students are those who have already completed a Bachelor's Degree and are pursuing a Master's, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Non-Degree program. We also accept applications for non-degree seeking graduate students who wish to take courses but aren't planning on completing a degree or certificate program at UCCS. International students interested in UCCS Graduate School programs should also use this application. Learn more. -
Online Students
UCCS offers more than 5 undergraduate degrees, 10+ Master’s degrees, a Doctorate of Nursing Practice, and a variety of Graduate Certificates in a convenient online setting. Learn more. -
Undergraduate International Students
Undergraduate foreign students studying in the U.S. under a valid visa and are not residents of U.S. territories (International Graduate students should submit the Graduate Student application). Learn more. -
Undergraduate Non-degree Seeking
Undergraduate non-degree seeking students are students who have not already earned a bachelor's degree and who wish to take courses at UCCS but are not planning on completing a degree with UCCS. This includes High School Concurrent enrollment. Learn more. -
Academic-outreach Students
Academic Outreach/Extended Studies programs provide non-traditional educational opportunities for high school students, professionals and life-long learners. Learn more.