The following steps apply both to on-campus and off-campus distance student applicants.

All applicants must submit

1. A completed online application.
   • If you have questions or problems with the online application, email technical support at gradadm@colorado.edu. DO NOT contact the department as we are unable to assist you.
2. The GRE is optional for PhD applicants and not accepted for Master's and Professional Master's applicants. Not taking the GRE will not negatively impact your application consideration.
3. An unofficial copy of your transcript(s).
   • We require transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution you attended, including community colleges, summer sessions, and extension programs. While credits from one institution may appear on the transcript of a second institution, unofficial transcripts must be submitted from each institution, regardless of the length of attendance, and whether or not courses were completed.
     • Failure to list and submit transcripts from all institutions previously attended is considered to be a violation of academic ethics and may result in the cancellation of your admission or dismissal from the university. Instructions for Uploading Unofficial Transcripts to Your Application
   • Official transcripts will be required upon admission to the program. Do not have official transcripts sent until requested. Note: If you are admitted and do not submit official transcripts, you will be unable to register for classes until official transcripts are received. Detailed instructions for submitting official transcripts are on the admissions website.
4. Contact information/email addresses for three persons who will supply your three letters of recommendation.
   • Secured links are sent directly to recommenders once you add their information and click the 'send to recommender' button in the application. For current students and recent graduates, recommendations from faculty members are particularly important.
5. Upload the Personal Statement. In addition to the question asked in the application, the admission committee finds it helpful to know how your graduate interests fit within our department.

International students must also submit

1. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable.