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We鈥檙e excited that you are considering applying to CU Boulder as an international student! As you prepare your application, keep in mind these deadlines, requirements and next steps.

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Undergraduate International Application Information

First-Year International Application Deadlines

First-year international applicants are in high school or have graduated from high school but have not taken any college courses after graduating or earning an equivalent credential.

Oct. 1: Spring application deadline
Nov. 15: Fall and summer early action deadline
Jan. 15: Fall and summer regular decision deadline

Applications for all 2025 semesters will open Aug. 1, 2024.

First-Year Application Checklist

Transfer International Application Deadlines

Transfer international applicants have attended another college or university since earning their high school diploma or GED. Transfer international applicants are looking to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree at CU Boulder.

Oct. 1: Spring international transfer application deadline
March 15:听Summer international transfer application deadline
March 15:听Fall early notification international transfer deadline
June 1:听Fall regular decision international transfer application听

Transfer Application Checklist

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Additional Steps for International Students

Submit Remaining Required Documents

Send Your English Proficiency Scores

While it is possible to gain admission to the university before sending your TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score, your Form I-20 immigration document cannot be issued until we receive your official results and you have met the English proficiency requirement.

Submit Proof of Financial Support

If you are academically eligible for admission to the university and you need a Form I-20 (for an F-1 visa) or a Form DS-2019 (for a J-1 visa), you must submit evidence of full financial support sufficient for all first-year expenses at the University of Colorado Boulder with required documentation before we can finalize your admission and issue any immigration forms.

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First-Year Applicants

First-year applicants are in high school, or have graduated from high school but have not taken any college courses after graduating or earning a GED.

Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants have attended another college or university since earning their high school diploma or GED. Transfer applicants are looking to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree at CU Boulder.

International Applicants

Undergraduate international applicants are students who need a visa to be in the U.S. Apply as a domestic student if you have a U.S. passport or green card.

Readmit Applicants

Veteran Applicants

Undocumented Applicants

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CU Boulder counselors are here to help you through the application and answer any questions that may arise during the admission process.

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Undergraduate International Application Information

First-Year International Application Deadlines

Transfer International Application Deadlines

Questions about applying to CU Boulder?

Additional Steps for International Students

Submit Remaining Required Documents

Send Your English Proficiency Scores

Submit Proof of Financial Support

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