Who Are 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.
Whether you are planning to apply or have already been admitted, first-year applicants can learn about the admission process and how to connect with us.
Plan to apply by first exploring our academic programs, reviewing our selection process and more.
As you prepare your application, keep in mind these deadlines, requirements and next steps.
Congratulations on your admission to CU Boulder! Here鈥檚 what comes next in the admission process.
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 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.
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.
