How to Apply to the ATLAS MS in Creative Technology and Design Program

The ATLAS Institute offers radically interdisciplinary master's programs in Creative Technology & Design.

We're here to help! After reviewing this page, please email us your questions: atlas.admissions@colorado.edu

General Information

Refer to University of Colorado Boulder graduate admissions page for university-wide program info, news, events and deadlines. 

Application Deadline

Priority Review: February 15

Final Deadline: April 15 

Diversity

Diversity is essential to academic and workplace success, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative community. The ATLAS Institute encourages applications from students who will broaden the diversity of our graduate community. Learn more about the ATLAS Institute's commitment to diversity. 

Application Instructions

After reviewing the information below and gathering your materials, please complete the Official University of Colorado Boulder Graduate School application.

To support your application, please also submit:

1. A résumé or curriculum vitae

2. A 3-5 page statement of purpose

• The statement of purpose should detail your academic and professional interest in the MS-CTD degree, indicating which track you intend to pursue (Social Impact or Creative Industries). You should also discuss longer term goals and describe how your background prepares you to pursue this degree.

3. A personal web site or online portfolio of your work

• What have you done that you’re especially pleased about?  
  • Clearly credit all authors and collaborators on each work. Include a URL on your résumé and/or in your statement of purpose (include password information if your site is restricted).
  • This might comprise software, hardware, design or multimedia production or performance, or research papers.

4. Three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to judge your potential for success in graduate school

• Recommenders will submit letters directly online.

5. Unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher learning that you have attended

6. Test Scores:

• ATLAS accepts but does not require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

International Students

International Graduate Admissions: Please review the University of Colorado Boulder information page for international graduate admissions.

STEM-OPT: All students in all ATLAS degree programs are eligible for extended STEM-OPT. The CIP code for these programs is 15.0000 [“Engineering Technology, General”]

English Proficiency: If your native language is not English, you must submit a documented TOEFL iBT score, Duolingo proficiency test score or IELTS score.

• TOEFL:
  • Minimum iBT score: 100
  • The CU Boulder TOEFL institution code is 4841. (CU Boulder Admissions does not use department codes.) 
• Duolingo:
  • Proficiency test scores of 125 or higher
• IELTS:
  • Minimum score: 7.0
  • Please request your IELTS test center report your score to our school using the following information:

University of Colorado Boulder - Masters & PhD
3100 Marine Street
Suite A122, UCB 65
Boulder, CO 80303
USA

• Additonal Details: CU Boulder Graduate School English Proficiency Requirements