Country & Region Specific Course Work Requirements

CU Boulder students are expected to have completed appropriate course work in mathematics, science, language and the humanities. Be aware that satisfaction of minimum academic standards, while mandatory, is only one factor in securing admission to the university.

Detailed听Requirements by Country and Region

If you do not see your country or region specifically listed, please visit our International Apply page and follow the general application requirements.

Australia

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the U.S. grade of B (80% and above) on the following certificates:

Various Year 12 Senior Certificates
- ACT Year 12 Certificate
- NSW Higher School Certificate
- Northern Territory Certificate of Education
- Queensland Senior Certificate
- South Australian Certificate of Education
- Tasmanian Certificate of Education
- Victorian Certificate of Education
- Western Australian Certificate of Education

CU Boulder is test-optional for First-Year applicants graduating high school. If you choose to submit a SAT or ACT score, we will consider it as a part of our holistic review process, evaluating many factors. You will not be at a disadvantage in any way if you don鈥檛 submit test scores.

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least two semesters of college-level calculus along with two semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry. Grades in math, science and engineering courses should be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or:
- A grade of 5, Credit, 65%-74%, 60%-69% Ranking
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or:
- A grade of 5, Credit, 65%-74%, 60%-69% Ranking
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or:
- A grade of 4, Credit, 50%-64%, 50%-59% Ranking
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or:
- A grade of 5, Credit, 65%-74%, 60%-69% Ranking
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or:
- A grade of 5, Credit, 65%-74%, 60%-69% Ranking

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirement set by CU Boulder may still receive consideration for their application. Our holistic review process takes several primary and secondary factors into consideration, so it is important to submit a clear and detailed application.

Brazil

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of 7.0 on the 10-point Brazilian grading scale.

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least two semesters of college-level calculus along with two semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry. Grades in math, science and engineering courses should be 7.0 on the Brazilian grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be 7.0 on the Brazilian grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be 7.0 on the Brazilian grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be 6.0 on the Brazilian grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be 6.5 on the Brazilian grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be 6.5 on the Brazilian grading scale.

Canada

Canada-Alberta

First Year听Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of an 80% or above on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

General High School Diploma
Advanced High School Diploma

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least two semesters of college-level calculus along with two semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-British Columbia

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the U.S. grade of 鈥�B鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma:

Secondary School (High School) Graduation Diploma

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least two semesters of college-level calculus along with two semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听Grades in math, science and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-Manitoba

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the U.S. grade of 鈥�B鈥� (80% and above) on the following diplomas:

Manitoba High School Diploma
Manitoba Senior Years Technology Education Program Diploma

Transfer Requirements

Due to the decentralization of the education system in Manitoba, we cannot determine an equivalent minimum grade needed for students applying, and we will do evaluations on a case-by-case basis. As an indicator, we will use the U.S. grading scale.

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least two semesters of college-level calculus along with two semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听Grades in math, science and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-New Brunswick

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the U.S. grade of 鈥�B鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma:

New Brunswick High School Graduation Diploma

Transfer Requirements

Due to the decentralization of the education system in New Brunswick, we cannot determine an equivalent minimum grade needed for students applying, and we will do evaluations on a case-by-case basis. As an indicator, we will use the U.S. grading scale.

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least two semesters of college-level calculus along with two semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听Grades in math, science and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the U.S. grade of 鈥�B鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma:

High School Graduation Diploma

CU Boulder requires all first year and transfer students (including US citizens attending high school or college outside of the US) with fewer than 24 credits completed to submit an official score report for either the SAT 1 or the ACT.听 International students only need to submit an SAT or ACT if they are graduating from a U.S. high school or wish to be considered for merit scholarships.

Transfer Requirements

Due to the decentralization of the education system in Newfoundland and Labrador, we cannot determine an equivalent minimum grade needed for students applying, and we will do evaluations on a case-by-case basis. As an indicator, we will use the U.S. grading scale.

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least two semesters of college-level calculus along with two semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry. Grades in math, science and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-Northwest Territories

First Year听Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the U.S. grade of 鈥�B鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma/certificate:

听High School Graduation Diploma
听School Leaving Certificate

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-Nova Scotia

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the US grade of 鈥淏鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma:

Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma

CU Boulder requires all first year听and transfer students (including US citizens attending high school or college outside of the US) with fewer than 24 credits completed to submit an official score report for either the SAT 1 or the ACT.听 International students only need to submit an SAT or ACT if they are graduating from a U.S. high school or wish to be considered for merit scholarships.

Transfer Requirements

Due to the decentralization of the education system in Nova Scotia, we cannot determine an equivalent minimum grade needed for students applying, and we will do evaluations on a case-by-case basis. As an indicator, we will use the US grading scale.

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-Nunavut

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the US grade of 鈥淏鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma:

High School Graduation Diploma

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-Ontario

First Year听Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the US grade of 鈥淏鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma(s):

Secondary School Graduation Diploma (SSGD)
Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma (SSHGD)
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-Prince Edward Island

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the US grade of 鈥淏鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma:

Senior Secondary School Diploma (High School Graduation Certificate)

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirement set by CU Boulder may still receive consideration for their application. Our holistic review process takes several primary and secondary factors into consideration, so it is important to submit a clear and detailed application.

Canada-Quebec

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the US grade of 鈥淏鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma/certificate:

Certificate of Graduation
Secondary School Diploma/Diplome d鈥檈tudes secondaires (SSD/DES)

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-Saskatchewan

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the US grade of 鈥淏鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma:

Record of Secondary Level Standard (Secondary School Diploma)

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Canada-Yukon

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade equivalent to the US grade of 鈥淏鈥� (80% and above) on the following diploma:

High School Diploma

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

China

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of 80 points on the 100-point Chinese grading scale.
Gao Kao results are not required as part of the application.
CU Boulder is test-optional for First-Year applicants graduating high school. If you choose to submit a SAT or ACT score, we will consider it as a part of our holistic review process, evaluating many factors. You will not be at a disadvantage in any way if you don鈥檛 submit test scores.

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be B (80) on the Chinese grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be B (80) on the Chinese grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be B (80) on the Chinese grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be C+ (75) on the Chinese grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be B (80) on the Chinese grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be B (80) on the Chinese grading scale.

France

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have an overall minimum course average equivalent to a 12 on the 20-point French grading scale on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

Dipl么me de Bachelier de l鈥橢nseignement du Second Degr茅 (diploma of bachelor of secondary education).
Dipl么me de Baccalaur茅at G茅n茅ral (diploma of general baccalaureate).

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry. 听Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to a 12 on the 20-point French grading scale or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 12 on the 20-point French grading scale or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 12 on the 20-point French grading scale or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 10 on the 20-point French grading scale or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�:听Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 12 on the 20-point French grading scale or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average should be a 12 on the 20-point French grading scale or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Germany

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average grade of 2 on the 6-point German grading scale (or 10 on the 15-point German grading scale).

Students who complete the 13th year and receive the Abitur may be eligible to receive some university-level course credit.

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be 2 on the German grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be 2 on the German grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be 2 on the German grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be 3 on the German grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be 2 on the German grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be 2 on the German grading scale.

Hong Kong

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have an overall minimum course average equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

Hong Kong Certificate of Education HKCEE
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education HKDSE

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.听 Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�:听Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.

India

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have an overall minimum course average equivalent to a 50-59% (Second Class) or above on the Indian grading scale on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
Senior Secondary Certificate, Pre-University Certificate, Pre-Degree Certificate
Intermediate Examination
All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate
Indian School Certificate Examination

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to a 50-59% (Second Class) or above on the Indian grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an a 50-59% (Second Class) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 50-59% (Second Class) or above on the Indian grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 35% (Pass Class) or above on the Indian grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an a 50-59% (Second Class) or above on the Indian grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an a 50-59% (Second Class) or above on the Indian grading scale.

Indonesia

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have an overall minimum course average equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 7.0 or above on the Indonesian secondary school grading scale, on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

STTB
SMA

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.听 Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Iran

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of 80% on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

Peesh-daneshgahii

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be at an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, a 14 or above on the Iranian grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 14 or above on the Iranian grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be at an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 14 or above on the Iranian grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 12 or above on the Iranian grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 14 or above on the Iranian grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 14 or aboveon the Iranian grading scale.

Ireland

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have an overall minimum course average equivalent to a 75-79% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:鈥�

Leaving Certificate
Senior Certificate
Leaving Certificate Vocational,
Leaving Certificate Applied

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to a 75-59% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.听 Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75-59% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75-79% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 60-64% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�:听Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75-79 % (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75-79% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Japan

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of 4 (80% or above) on the Japanese 5 scale grading system for the following certificate:

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho)

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry. Grades in math, science and engineering courses should be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or RYO (B) or above on the Japanese grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or RYO (B) or above on the Japanese grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or RYO (B) or above on the Japanese grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or KA (C) or above on the Japanese grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or RYO (B) or above on the Japanese grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or RYO (B) or above on the Japanese grading scale.

Kuwait

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of 80 on the 100-point Kuwaiti grading scale.

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be B on the Kuwaiti grading scale. Minimum GPA must be 3.0 on the Kuwaiti grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Minimum GPA must be 3.0 on the Kuwaiti grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Minimum GPA must be 2.5 on the Kuwaiti grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Minimum GPA must be 2.75 on the Kuwaiti grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Minimum course average must be 2.75 on the Kuwaiti grading scale.

Malaysia

First Year Requirements

Applicants should meet the specified requirements for one of the following examinations:

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
- A minimum of five (5) academic subjects passed with grades of B, 10+ points, Credit/Kepujian
STPM
- A minimum average grade of B-
UEC (Unified Examination Certificate)
- A minimum average grade of B6, 60-64, Credit

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to a 75% or C or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Mexico

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of 8 on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

Certificado de Bachillerato / Bachillerato Tecnol贸gico, et al

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.听 Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Norway

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have an overall minimum course average equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

Vitnem氓l Fra Videreg氓ende Skole

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 2.9 or above on the Norwegian post-secondary grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 2.9 or above on the Norwegian post-secondary grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 2.9 or above on the Norwegian post-secondary grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale or a 3.9 or above on the Norwegian post-secondary grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 2.9 or above on the Norwegian post-secondary grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 2.9 or above on the Norwegian post-secondary grading scale.

Saudi Arabia

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of 80% on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

General Secondary Education Certificate
General Secondary School Transcript
General Secondary Education Transcript 鈥� Credit System

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry. Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale as well as on the Saudi Arabian grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale as well as on the Saudi Arabian grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, as well as on the Saudi Arabian grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale, as well as on the Saudi Arabian grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, as well as on the Saudi Arabian grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, as well as on the Saudi Arabian grading scale.

South Korea

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of B, or wu, in the Korean system.

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be B on the Korean grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be B on the Korean grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be B on the Korean grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be C+ on the Korean grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be B- on the Korean grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be B- on the Korean grading scale.

Taiwan

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of B (70%-79%) on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

Senior Year High School Diploma

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be at an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 70% or above on the Taiwanese grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 70% or above on the Taiwanese grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be at an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 70% or above on the Taiwanese grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 60% or above on the Taiwanese grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 70% or above on the Taiwanese grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale, or a 70% or above on the Taiwanese grading scale.

Thailand

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of 70 on a 100-point Thai grading scale.

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be 3 (good) on the Thai grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be 3 (good) on the Thai grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be 3 (good) on the Thai grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be 2.5 (fairly good) on the Thai grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be 3 (good) on the Thai grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be 3 (good) on the Thai grading scale.

United Arab Emirates

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have an overall minimum course average equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

General Secondary Education/Secondary School Leaving Certificate
SMA

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.听 Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.

United Kingdom

First Year Requirements

Applicants should have an overall minimum course average equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale on any one of the following Secondary School Leaving Certificates:

Five passes on General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)
Scottish Qualification Authority Higher Grade
Certificate of Sixth Year Studies
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O-Levels)
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least 2 semesters of college-level calculus along with 2 semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry.听 Grades in math, science, and engineering courses should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.听 Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to a 75% (C) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning, or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average should be equivalent to an 80% (B) or above on the U.S. grading scale.

Venezuela

First Year听Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum average of 13 on the 20-point Venezuelan grading scale.

Transfer Requirements

Engineering and Applied Science: Transfer applicants must have taken courses relevant to an engineering curriculum, including at least two semesters of college-level calculus along with two semesters of calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry. Grades in math, science and engineering courses should be 13 on the Venezuelan grading scale. Overall minimum course average must be 13 on the Venezuelan grading scale.
Business: Preference is given to students who have completed finite math (or college algebra), calculus, microeconomics and macroeconomics. Overall minimum course average must be 13 on the Venezuelan grading scale.
Arts and Sciences: Overall minimum course average must be 11 on the Venezuelan grading scale.
Environmental Design鈥�: Preference is given to students who have taken college-level courses in architecture, planning or environmental studies. Overall minimum course average must be 12 on the Venezuelan grading scale.
Music: An audition or audition recording is required of all applicants. Overall minimum course average must be 12 on the Venezuelan grading scale.

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