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.
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.
Still have questions?
Please refer to our FAQs and general information on the following:
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.
The deadline applies to all application materials and is strictly enforced.
Scholarships may be available to reimburse the costs of the GRE. If you are a prospective applicant and are having difficulty affording the cost of the GRE, please contact the Graduate Admissions Director to discuss this possibility.
The University of Colorado Boulder Department of Sociology emphasizes the importance of diverse voices and experiences for strengthening our teaching, research, and service to broader communities. As a department committed to justice and equity, our goal is to create an environment that welcomes and supports everyone. We are a member of the American Sociological Association, abide by its Code of Ethics, and expect our faculty, students, and staff to adhere to its code.
If you would like to share any comments, concerns, or praise regarding equity and diversity issues with the Sociology Department, please use this form.
