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General Requirements
Regular Student Status
Provisional Student Status
Application Procedures
Admission Notification And Confirmation
International Credentials and/or Students
English Proficiency Testing
Financial Information Necessary to Obtain a Visa
Program Information and Address
See the Graduate
Program Directory for individual program information and for the program address.
To Obtain an Application
We have an on-line application process. Applicants must
complete
and submit the application on-line through this link. This
on-line application process does NOT apply to Physical Therapy applicants or
applicants to the Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant program (see
below). Additionally, the School of Nursing offers an MS program as well
as Post Master’s Certificates in a variety of specialty options. These options change from time
to time. Before applying and for information, including a complete list of
specialty options please go to www.uchsc.edu/son. Applicants interested in
all graduate programs
should consult the program requirements and deadlines before applying. The
application fee is nonrefundable. If you can not
access the internet or have difficulty with the on-line process, please email us
at the Graduate School. You
can also contact us at the address or phone number below.
University of Colorado Denver & Health Sciences Center
HSC Graduate School / Mail Stop C296
Academic Office 1, L15-2609
12631 E. 17th Avenue
P.O. Box 6511
Aurora, CO 80045
Tel: 303-724-2915
or
E-Mail the Graduate School
The Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program is no longer a
graduate program at the University of Colorado Denver. They offer a professional master's degree.
Interested applicants for the Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program should go to http://www.uchsc.edu/chapa
for an application and program information.
Physical Therapy is no longer a graduate program at the University of Colorado Denver. They offer a DPT degree. For an application and program information go to http://www.uchsc.edu/pt.
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General Requirements
The Graduate School is committed in philosophy and practice to promoting diversity among students, faculty,
and staff. Applications from students representing a variety of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged.
Successful applicants reflect personal and academic backgrounds acceptable to the University. The University
reserves the right to deny admission to applicants whose credentials indicate an inability to assume those
obligations of performance and behavior deemed essential by the University as reflected in its honor code and
lawful processes and functions as an educational institution.
Admission to the Graduate School is not admission to candidacy for an advanced degree. A student who
wishes to become a candidate for a degree must make special application at the time and in the manner
prescribed by the requirements for the degree sought. Students may be admitted to the Graduate School in
either of the two categories described below.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or its equivalent, is required for all applicants. The University of Colorado Denver-HSC Campus code is 4877. Applicants should check with individual programs regarding the GRE and any recommended subject tests. Computer-based testing is offered year-round in many locations. GRE booklets (including application materials) are available at the Graduate School office, or by contacting the ETS/GRE program directly at (609) 771-7670. You can e-mail ETS staff at gre-info@ets.org or click here to visit the ETS Website.
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Regular Student Status
Qualified applicants are recommended for admission to regular student status by the admitting program,
pending final approval by the Assistant Dean of the Graduate School. An eligible
applicant for admission as a regular degree student must:
1. Hold a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university, or demonstrate
completion of work equivalent to the baccalaureate or master's degree given at this University.
2. Have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.00 ("A" = 4.0).
3. Have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or an equivalent measure of preparation for
graduate studies (see below).
4. Meet the requirements, including adequate preparation, for admission as established by the program
faculty.
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Provisional Student Status
An applicant not meeting the specified criteria for admission as a regular student may be recommended by the
program for admission as a provisional student. Provisional acceptance includes a statement of conditions
which the student must meet in order to become a regular degree student.
Admission of the applicant as a provisional student requires the approval of the
Assistant Dean of the Graduate School. Provisional students are subject to the same standards of performance required of
regular degree students and must maintain a 3.00 grade point average or higher, according to the terms of their
provisional admission. This GPA must be maintained each term on all work taken.
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Application Procedures
An applicant for admission must submit the following:
1. Part I and Part II of the Graduate School application (combined in the
on-line application).
2. Two (2) official transcripts of all academic work completed to date. To
be consider "official", the transcripts must come from the issuing institution
directly to the UCD graduate program.
3. A $65 non-refundable application fee [credit card (on-line only), check, or money
order]. No application will be processed unless this fee is paid.
4. Four (4) letters of recommendation. (NOTE: some programs require 3 letters).
5. GRE test scores (or equivalent) and other materials as required by specific programs.
Use GRE code 4877.
6. TOEFL scores and financial support verification (international students).
7. State of Colorado residency form (part of the on-line application).
All application materials (with the exception of GRE, TOEFL, or other test scores) should be sent directly to
the program. Application deadlines vary by program. Check the application
deadline
table for all graduate program deadlines. All
credentials presented for admission become the property of the University of Colorado.
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Admission Notification and Confirmation
When a prospective student applies for admission, the program faculty will decide whether he or she will be
recommended for admission. That recommendation is further reviewed by the Graduate School and the
student is informed of the final admission decision. Accepted applicants will receive a statement of eligibility and a
confirmation form, which must be returned with the confirmation deposit of $200
and background check fee of $65. Applicants not
recommended for admission will be informed of the decision by the program. Persons who do not wish to
work toward an advanced degree can apply to enroll in selected courses as "nondegree" students through the
Registrar's Office, (303) 315-7676.
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International Credentials and/or Students
International students or domestic students with credentials from institutions outside the United States
are required to have those credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation
service. Three are recommended in the information below.
Additionally, international students are encouraged to apply six
months to a year before the start of proposed graduate studies at the UCD to
allow sufficient time for admission and visa authorization.
Only those students who have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent at a
university in their own country or a bachelor's or master's degree in the United
States are considered for admission. Official copies of all transcripts in English and in the original language are required.
An outside professional evaluation of all higher education credentials is
required prior to admission. This evaluation must include an analysis of
courses, grades, and grade point average, and U.S. degree equivalency.
Evaluations will be accepted from any reputable professional company. For
additional information, consult the "Information
for Prospective Graduate Students from Other Countries" brochure.
International students should also consult the
International
Student and Scholars Services office and specific academic program websites for any additional
information or requirements.
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English Proficiency Testing
Students whose native language is not English or who have not completed a bachelor's degree or higher at an
institution where the country's native language and the language of instruction
is English must demonstrate language proficiency by submitting
scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The
University of Colorado Denver-HSC Campus code is
4877. The minimum TOEFL score required for
admission to a graduate program at UCD is 550 (paper test) / 213 (computer test)
/ 80 (internet test).
A score of 570 (paper) / 230 (computer) / 89 (internet) or higher is preferred.
Students who have a score below 550 / 213 / 80 are encouraged to apply to the University of Colorado's
Intensive English Program (IEP) in Denver. IEP offers six levels of academic language instruction plus TOEFL
preparation classes, as well as a University of Colorado I-20 for the F-1 student visa. The IEP I-20 would be
transferable to the Health Sciences Center when the student attains a TOEFL score of at least 550 / 213
/ 80 and
is accepted into a UCD program.
Contact: iep@carbon.cudenver.edu
Contact: http://www.cudenver.edu/public/extend/IEP/
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Financial Information Necessary to Obtain a Visa
Students who require a certificate of eligibility (I-20) for obtaining a student (F-1) visa to study in the United
States must also provide an affidavit of financial support adequate to meet the estimated academic and living
costs for the first year of study. This form is included in the downloadable
section of the on-line application. Additional financial resources may be required
for admission. Students should consult the International Scholars and
Students Office (ISSO) at
http://www.cudenver.edu/international.