Use our application checklist to make sure you have everything you need. If you have questions, you can always contact Undergraduate Admission by email atÌýadmission@du.eduÌýor phone atÌý303-871-2036.ÌýYou can also request additional information from yourÌýadmission counselor.Ìý
If you're applying to transfer to DU, you'll need to submit a full application and some supplemental materials. Though we evaluate transfer applications on a rolling basis, spaces are limited and fill up fast. Make sure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Fall Quarter: April 1 priority deadline, June 1 regular deadline
Winter Quarter: October 18 regular deadline
Spring Quarter: Not recommended. Contact your DU Transfer Counselor to discuss this option.
Summer Quarter: May 1 regular deadline
Applications submitted after the Regular Deadline are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Connect with your DU Transfer Counselor for more information.
To pay online, please log back into your Common Application account.
You can also pay by check or money order, made out to the Â鶹Çø and delivered to Undergraduate Admission.
The fee is nonrefundable, but we accept requests to waive it on a case-by-case basis. We grant fee waivers for active-duty military and veterans, those currently involved with Phi Theta Kappa honors society, and those involved with TRiO. Otherwise, the fee waiver request must demonstrate a financial need. If you feel you may qualify for a fee waiver, please email your request to admission@du.edu. Make sure you submit your fee waiver request through an official source, such as .
Academic performance is the most important factor in our admission process. However, we are a test-optional university, and submitting test scores is your choice. If you choose to submit your SAT and/or ACT scores, they will be considered along with your other application materials for both admission and merit scholarships.
Submit your test scores (optional) via College Board or ACT using the following codes:
SAT Code: 4842
ACT Code: 0534
We do not consider subject test or writing sections.
Super score: If you’ve taken either test more than once, we’ll combine the best sub-scores to create your best possible composite result.
If you receive an application fee waiver you have the option to upload ACT and/or SAT test scores to your application status page. Simply to choose the "Student Submitted Test Score" material upload type and send your official test scores through our site. You may also email us at admission@du.edu. Once we verify the score report, we'll complete the test score requirement for your application. Please note this process may take 24-48 hours to complete.
Send your official transcript(s) of all the college-level coursework you've attempted. Your Registrar's Office can send your official transcript through a secure electronic format.
If you have completed less than 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours, send your official high school transcript and/or your GED scores. Your high school counselor can send your transcript electronically through or the Common Application.
Alternatively, your Registrar or high school counselor can mail your transcript to this address: Undergraduate Admission Â鶹Çø University Hall 2197 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO 80208-9401
Recommendation letters from those that know you best and can speak to your academic abilities and personal qualities (a teacher, a coach, an employer, etc.)
A professional resume (required for business majors and highly recommended for students with work experience).
You can also submit a profile with your application (ZeeMee is a free service designed to help students bring their application to life by highlighting your personal story via photos, videos and text). This is optional, but if you'd like to include it, simply copy and paste your ZeeMee link into your Â鶹Çø application..
If you're 24 or older and you've completed some college coursework after having graduated from high school or obtaining a GED, then you can use the transfer version of theÌý. You also have the option of submitting a letter of recommendation from an employer.
If you were a DU student and left before completing your degree and you have been away from DU for more than 5 years, you will need to apply as a transfer student, even if you have not taken additional courses elsewhere. If you are within the 5-year period, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further instructions on the re-entry process.ÌýIn addition, please email us atÌýadmission@du.eduÌýto give permission to view your DU student record.
The Lamont School of Music requires students intending to major in music to submit a supplemental application. You'll receive information about this requirement once your Common Application has been submitted.
There is also an audition requirement for music majors at Lamont, which you'll need to complete before your application can be considered. ContactÌýmusicadmission@du.eduÌýfor more information.
