Prospective Students

Opportunities for study through the Graduate School are broad, with graduate degrees offered in the humanities, social sciences, physical and biological sciences, fine and performing arts, engineering, journalism, business, music, and education. In cooperation with the colleges and schools, the Graduate School offers degrees in 49 doctoral and 62 master's degree programs.

Students seeking admission to a CU-Boulder master’s or doctoral program apply directly to the appropriate department rather than the Graduate School or the Office of Admissions. The graduate department to which you apply will review your application and credentials for admission. The graduate department will also notify you with an offer of admission, if materials are missing, or if you are denied admission.  Please contact the department to which you have applied to check on the status of your application. Scores on specific examinations are required in some instances. Refer to information provided by the department to determine what is required. The institution code for CU-Boulder is 4841 for the GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL exams.

Explore the prospective graduate student web site to learn about degree offerings, research opportunities, graduate student life, sources of financial assistance, and how to apply. Students seeking admission to a CU-Boulder master's or doctoral program apply directly to the appropriate department rather than to the Graduate School.

The Graduate School and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research integrate scholarship, research, and education to encourage and support excellence in research, creative, and scholarly work and to oversee the quality of the educational and research experience. Use the resources on this site to learn more about the Graduate School, graduate student services; Graduate School rules, regulations, and policies; and specifications for a thesis/dissertation.

Prospective Graduate Student Web Site

International Prospective Graduate Student Web Site

Graduate Degree Programs

Graduate Certificate Programs

Graduate Students' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

Housing
Learn about on- and off-campus housing alternatives for CU-Boulder graduate students.

Testing Services

Educational Testing Service (GRE/GMAT)

If you are interested in taking classes as a non-degree student through Continuing Education, ACCESS classes are a great opportunity to learn about academic departments, meet faculty and fellow graduate students, and earn credit. You may be able to take prerequisite or graduate classes through ACCESS prior to admission to a graduate program. A limited number of credit hours may apply toward a graduate degree as determined by your department and the Graduate School. For more information, ask the department advisor or set up an appointment with a Continuing Education academic advisor by calling 303-492-8252. More information can be found at the ACCESS website.