Applying to Colorado State

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We know that applying to college can be an unfamiliar and stressful time. That’s why our Office of Admissions has application guides for each student type. We are committed to providing access to higher education as part of our land-grant mission.

Great news! First year and transfer students from Colorado apply for free! Learn more on the Admissions website.

For incoming freshmen, applications completed by February 1 receive full admission consideration and automatic scholarship review. After this date, applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis.

Applying as a First-Year Student

Your application will be evaluated based on several factors including academic rigor and personal involvement.

Applying as a Transfer Student

If you’ve attended an accredited college or university after high school, you will apply to Colorado State as a transfer student.

Applying as a Graduate Student

Graduate students, start with your department or school listed on our academics page to learn more about how to apply.

Visit campus

Find information about visiting CSU, including exploring the departments and schools that interest you on our Visit page.