Freshman Admission
We are excited that you are considering applying to the University of Colorado at Boulder. Your admission counselor, and the entire admissions team, looks forward to meeting you and your family, introducing you to CU-Boulder, answering your questions, and guiding you through the admission process.
We hope you'll take the time to visit us on campus so you can see why people call CU-Boulder a dynamic, challenging, and beautiful place. Be sure you sign up for MyCUBoulder so you can continue to receive information electronically.
Who is a freshman, or first-year student?
A freshman, or first-year student, is someone who is currently a senior in high school or someone who has never taken a college class after graduating from high school.
Application Dates & Deadlines
- Spring 2010 -- October 1, 2009
- Fall & Summer 2010
- Early Notification (non-binding) -- December 1, 2009
- Application Deadline -- January 15, 2010
- More details >
Important Links
- CU-Boulder's criteria for admission >
- Required application materials >
- Credit for course work or exams >
- Printable forms >
- Frequently asked questions >

