For information on department minimum requirements, test scores, deadlines, and to find out what additional materials they require, go to the academic section and select your program.
Application Instructions
Follow these instructions when completing the online application:
- Give your full legal name. This name is used for all of your university records. Include former names under which materials pertinent to this application may be found.
- You may choose to pay by credit card, check or money order with the online application. Make the check or money order payable to the University of Colorado. (see the McNair web site)
- If you are applying for more than one program or for a primary and secondary program, a complete application and fee must be submitted to both departments.
- Do not disregard any part of your previous record.
Transcripts
Request that two official copies of your transcript(s) from each college
or university you have attended be sent directly from the issuing institution
to the department to which you are applying. While credits from one institution
may appear on the transcript of a second institution, official transcripts
must be submitted from each institution, regardless of the length of attendance,
and whether or not courses were completed. Official transcripts exhibit
the official seal and signature of the registrar. Transcripts that are
marked student copy, or unofficial are not accepted as official and cannot
be used in the admission decision. Failure to list and submit official
transcripts from all institutions will result in processing delays and
could result in refusal and/or dismissal. It is recommended that domestic
applicants with transcripts from international institutions allow additional
time for evaluation and processing of these credentials by submitting
the application 4-6 weeks before the posted deadline.
Supplementary Materials
A number of departments require supplemental materials from applicants.
If you are submitting supplementary materials to support your application,
clearly mark the materials indicating your full legal name and social
security number, the department to which you are applying, contents, and
purpose for which they are being submitted. In addition, sufficient postage
must be included if the materials are to be returned to the applicant.
Test Scores
Scores on specific examinations are required in some instances. Refer
to information provided by the department to determine what is required.
Recommendation Forms
Check with your department for the number of recommendation letters required. Complete the necessary information
at the top of the recommendation form. Give one form to each person from
whom a recommendation is requested. It is important that those recommending
you evaluate your competence and potential as a graduate student. Be sure
to include the address of the department to which you are applying in
Section 1 of the form.
Applicants using the online application have the option of submitting their recommendation letters electronically or via mail.
Tuition Classification Form
If you will have been domiciled in the state of Colorado for the 12 consecutive months prior to the first day of classes for the term for which you are applying, or if you, your spouse, or your parent are active-duty members of the armed forces on permanent duty stationed in Colorado, and believe you qualify for in-state tuition status, complete the Tuition Classification Form and submit it with your application (the form is included in the online application). Exceptions to the one-year requirement are provided for active-duty military, Colorado National Guard members, Olympic athletes, faculty members at state-supported colleges, and employees of companies moving to Colorado with State economic incentives. Information about the Colorado resident/nonresident regulations, including details of these exceptions, is available from the Office of the Registrar. Married applicants under the age of 22 and applicants who are not Colorado residents but who are married to active-duty military personnel who are Colorado residents or who will be stationed in Colorado should seek further information as indicated above.
Mailing the Application
online applications are submitted electronically to the department. Supplementary application materials (if applicable) should be mailed to the department to which you are applying. Send all correspondence in reference to your application to that same department. See the Academic
Overview of the department to which you are applying for the address.
