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Thank you for your interest in the PhD program in Sociology at the University of Colorado!

Please review the information provided on our website about applying for admission. Should you have questions after reviewing the website, please reach out to one or more faculty members in your area of research interest by email or send an email to sociology@colorado.edu.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

• Department of Sociology will not be admitting graduate students for Fall, 2025. We do expect to reopen admissions for Fall, 2026, with a planned application deadline of December, 2025.
   
• Please be aware that GRE scores are valid for up to 5 years following your test date.
   
• If you have questions, please contact the Graduate Director, mathieu.desan@colorado.edu.

Getting Started on the Application Process

Please read through the Program Overview for Prospective Students. This document will answer many of your questions about the program structure and the application process.

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Still have questions?

Please refer to our FAQs and general information on the following:

• Degree Requirements
• Graduate School
• Graduate Application Fee Waivers

Important Update on Transcript Requirements

For review and decision purposes you are required to upload scanned unofficial transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended. While credits from one institution may appear on the transcript for a second institution, unofficial transcripts must be submitted from each institution regardless of the length of attendance, and whether or not courses were completed.

Only after you are recommended for admission will you be required to provide official transcripts.

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

The Colorado Advantage Graduate PhD Preview Weekend provides an opportunity for students to visit campus, tour doctoral programs in science, math, and engineering departments, and discuss admission requirements with current CU Boulder faculty, staff, and graduate students. Additional information is available on the Colorado Advantage website.