ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

CSU Global may grant an offer of admission to high school graduates (or GED equivalent) who meet the below requirements for admission. Additional requirements and limitations for first year and transfer students are listed under First Year Students and General Admission Requirements.

STANDARD ADMISSIONS

Offers of admission may be granted to applicants who:

• Meet First Year requirements, have official high school transcript(s) or GED on file, and have a resume outlining 2 years of experience.
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• Are age 23 or older and/or have been out of school for five or more years and meet CSU Global minimum admission requirements and have official proof of a high school transcript(s) or GED on file. These applicants are not required to meet first year or transfer student admission requirements as outlined by the State of Colorado.
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• Has official high school transcript(s) or GED on file and has completed 24 or more college-level semester credit hours or 36 or more college-level quarter credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university. These applicants are considered transfer students and not required to meet first year admission requirements.
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• Are applying for Non-Degree Seeking Status and have official proof of a high school transcript(s) or GED on file.

Applicants who do not meet the State of Colorado First Time Freshmen or Transfer requirements may apply for Provisional Admission and review by the Admissions Committee.

Applicants whose transfer credits are only from a nationally accredited school(s) or a military transcript, ACE-approved credit providers, or other non-traditional sources of transfer credit not resulting in a GPA, will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for review under the provisional admission process.

Additional General Admissions Requirements

All entering undergraduate students are required to take either ORG100 or ORG300 in their first term.

Applicants who are enrolled at another institution at the time application for admission is submitted to CSU Global should arrange to have an official transcript sent at the time of application as well as a final transcript sent when the final course at the current institution is completed, or should submit a Transcript Waiver Form.

After admission and receipt of official transcripts, evaluations of transferable credit will be completed. Each applicant must disclose all previous college experience on his or her application or be subject to delay of admission, loss of credit, rejection of application, and/or cancellation of enrollment.

All application materials for applicants who decide not to enroll for the term they applied will be kept on file for one year. Official transcripts will not be relinquished to applicants or students under any circumstances.

UNDERGRADUATE CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who have submitted copies of unofficial transcript(s) from all prior institutions may be admitted conditionally upon recommendation of the Admissions Committee or its designee. The unofficial transcripts must demonstrate the applicant is qualified for admission (pending receipt of official transcripts).

Applicants admitted conditionally may not begin courses in their first term until all official transcripts and/or Admit Less Credit Forms are on file with the university. If all official transcripts are not on file by the start of the term, the student will be postponed to a later start date.

Students will be notified that they have achieved full admit status once all official transcripts have been received.

First-time applicants who only have high school transcript(s), or equivalent are not eligible for conditional admission.

UNDERGRADUATE PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

If the applicant does not qualify for standard admission, CSU Global may admit an applicant under provisional status if the applicant meets the minimum Provisional Admissions Rubric requirements and/or is recommended for admission by the Admissions Committee or Provost. CSU Global reserves the right to request, access and review academic history as deemed relevant. Each provisional application will be reviewed under the Provisional Admissions Rubric. It is highly recommended that applicants take their time preparing all materials for consideration. In addition to other application materials, applicants seeking admission under a provisional status must also submit:

1. A formal, written, 500 word Statement of Purpose
2. A detailed professional resume that includes all collegiate work, professional employment, special
   skills or competencies, publications, exhibitions, prizes, awards, and service activities.
3. SmarterMeasure Assessment

Students admitted provisionally may not begin courses in their first term until all official post-secondary transcript(s) and/or Admit Less Credit Forms are approved and on file with the university. The applicant will be notified of any additional conditions or coursework beyond the standard degree requirement prior to the drop/add deadline of their first term. Students who fail to meet the conditions of their provisional admission status will be denied admission and administratively withdrawn. Students who are administratively withdrawn for not meeting provisional requirements may re-apply after a period of 6 months following their withdrawal date. All outstanding student account balances must be paid in full and all official transcript(s) must be on file prior to consideration for re-admission. If a re-admissions appeal is approved, financial aid eligibility is reviewed on a case-by- case basis to determine if a student would qualify to receive federal student aid.

Undergraduate applicants may be considered for Provisional Admission if there are positive indicators of success through review of additional documentation (e.g., non-accredited coursework completed, relevant professional experience, or outstanding professional achievement). Note: Non-accredited coursework may not be accepted in transfer.

Provisionally admitted undergraduate students must meet satisfactory academic progress requirements. In addition, provisionally admitted students are required to complete two consecutive trimesters, and must complete six (6) credit hours in both the first and second trimesters and earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher and a course completion rate of 66.66% or higher in both trimesters to be eligible for full admission. When the conditions are met, the student will be notified they have achieved full admission status. If a student does not meet the stipulations outlined in either trimester they will be denied admission and administratively withdrawn.

First-time students will be considered for Provisional Admission if they do not meet the CSU Global
minimum Admissions Standards of:

• High School GPA of 2.80 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR High School Equivalency/GED (50th
  percentile ranking): 1988 version: 50, 2002 version: 500, 2014 version: 628
• ACT score of 18 or higher or SAT score of 980 or higher
• High School Rigor as recommended through HEAR
• Two years of work experience

Note: First year students who have 2 years work experience and meet the minimum performance requirements of high school rigor with grades of C or higher and minimum assessment scores may be fully admitted into CSU Global in lieu of provisional admittance.

TEMPORARY COVID-19 ADMISSIONS POLICY

This temporary policy was developed to address issues and concerns that have emerged due to COVID-19 to lessen the impact on our applicants and their ability to submit all necessary admissions documentation.
There are challenges with collection of high school transcripts because of school closures, and ACT/SAT has been suspended. This policy addresses these challenges and provides a temporary pathway to students wanting to attend CSU Global.

This policy applies to any student who graduated in 2020-2021, and for any students that would fall under the Freshman Admissions criteria starting a program within these academic years.
Students who are admitted under this policy will be admitted under a provisional status and required to meet the conditions of provisional admissions.

• ACT/SAT scores will be waived for those who were not or are not able to take the test due to COVID-19.
• Review of HEAR recommendations as a part of admission is suspended for applicants unable to produce a high school transcript at the time of admissions due to school closures; however, a review will be conducted upon receipt of high school transcripts and may be reviewed for a waiver.
• CSU Global may base initial admissions decisions on the self-reporting HS GPA on the application when the HS Transcript is unavailable due to school closures; students will be required to provide HS Transcripts and/or proof of high school completion or equivalency within one year of being admitted to the university.

Procedure

• Admissions Application will require applicants to provide their HS GPA which will be used in lieu of a HS transcript if one is not available.
• The Admissions team will confirm that records are not available through the HS.
• Students will be placed in a student group for up to a year after admissions until a transcript can be provided. At one year, the student will be placed on registration hold and required to provide transcripts before continuing in their program.
• Office of the Registrar in collaboration with Sr. Leadership will review these temporary policies in August 2020 to determine if any further extensions or exceptions need to be made.
• CSU Global will track the volume of provisional freshmen in both the standard and temporary provisional groups to ensure that we are monitoring our population to understand where we stand in accordance with the 20% window.

FIRST YEAR ADMISSIONS

Students applying under the first-year requirements, must submit an official high school transcript or GED transcript.

State of Colorado First Year Requirements

• Official high school transcript(s) or GED
• Fewer than 24 completed college-level semester credit hours or fewer than 36 completed college-level quarter credit hours at time of application.
• Official scores from a state-approved assessment of college-readiness such as the ACT, SAT or Accuplacer exam.

For applicants seeking admission under first year requirements, CSU Global grants admission to First- Year students based on academic indicators of performance from the applicant’s assessments scores, grade point average and high school transcript(s). These are:

• ACT of 18 or higher or SAT of 980 or higher,
• High school grade point average (GPA of 2.80 or higher),
• Rigor of high school academics

Note: First year students who have 2 years work experience and meet the minimum performance requirements of high school rigor with grades of C or higher and minimum assessment scores may be fully admitted into CSU Global in lieu of provisional admittance.

CSU Global will check the applicant’s high school transcript(s) or equivalent to ensure the student meets the state recommendations of Higher Education Admission Recommendations (HEAR) rigor:

Recommended minimum high school coursework with a grade of C or higher

First-Year Status Restrictions

Applicants who meet the criteria for admission with a First-Year status have the following restrictions on enrollment. Students in First-Year status are required to complete the four courses listed below in the order presented. First-Year students are eligible to take other 100, 200, and 300 level courses concurrently with the First Year sequence.

1. ORG100: Navigating Organizations and Change
2. ENG101: Composition I
3. HUM101: Critical Reasoning
4. ENG102: Composition II

Students in First-Year status cannot register in overlapping Terms, cannot enroll in 400 level coursework, and will not be allowed to self-register but will work with a Student Success Counselor on their course schedule during their first term.

CSU-Global at times may admit students who are under the age of 18 years. In most cases, enrollment of minors is limited to existing partnerships with high schools participating in dual enrollment agreements as they have the deeper student relationships and an expertise in working with younger students. In certain instances, students who have not graduated from high school and are not served under a standard CSUG enrollment agreement may be admitted to the university as a non-degree seeking student. Students under the age of 18 who meet application and enrollment requirements, including provisional admission, may be admitted to the University.

Based on its statutory mission, CSU-Global provides workplace-relevant academic learning experiences in an environment that has been specifically curated to respect students as independent, mature individuals. CSU-Global treats all students equally irrespective of age. If an exception is made to admit students under the age of 18, CSU Global’s standard advising and academic support arrangements will apply, including but not limited to, student success counselor, tutoring, disability services, and career coaching. However, the University acknowledges that anyone under the age of 18 is legally a minor and that some legal restrictions may apply.

• Applicants under the age of 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent may apply to CSU-Global as degree-seeking students. Those who meet application and admission requirements, including provisional admission, may be admitted to the University.
• Applicants under the age of 18 and enrolled in a high school dual enrollment agreement will be admitted as non-degree seeking students to CSU-Global in accordance with the dual enrollment agreement.
• Applicants who are enrolled in high school but have not yet graduated from high school or earned an equivalent, and are not served under a dual enrollment agreement, may be admitted to the university as a non-degree seeking student upon review and recommendation of the admissions committee. Applicants seeking admission prior to graduation from high school and not in a dual-enrollment status must submit proof of attendance in a high school with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, a written statement of intent, parental/legal guardian consent, and a statement of academic readiness from the high school principal or school counselor. Applicants who are enrolled in an approved home school may submit documentation of approved homeschool status and a statement of academic readiness from the applicant’s parent, legal guardian, adult designated by the parent, or an otherwise qualified person as defined in Title 22, Colorado Revised Statutes: Education Article 33:School Attendance Law of 1963 Section 104.5.

GRADUATE STANDARD ADMISSION

Applicants are eligible for admission into a graduate program if they have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) is preferred. For those applicants with an undergraduate GPA lower than 3.00, a graduate degree (or higher) GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) can also be used for admission. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00 may apply for Provisional Admission. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA lower than 3.00 and a graduate GPA lower than a 3.00 may also apply for Provisional Admission.

GRADUATE CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who have submitted copies of unofficial transcripts from all prior institutions may be admitted conditionally upon recommendation of the Admissions Committee or its designee. The unofficial transcripts must demonstrate the applicant is qualified for admission (pending receipt of official transcripts). Students admitted conditionally cannot begin courses in their first term until all official transcripts are on file with the university. If all official transcripts are not on file by the start of the term, the student will need to postpone to a later start date.

Students will be notified that they have achieved full admit status once all official transcripts have been received.

GRADUATE PROVISIONAL ADMISSION

If the applicant does not qualify for standard admission, CSU Global may admit an applicant under provisional status if the application meets the minimum rubric requirements and is recommended by the Admissions Committee or Provost. CSU Global reserves the right to access and review academic history as deemed relevant. Each provisional application will be reviewed under the Provisional Admissions Rubric. It is highly recommended applicants take their time preparing all materials for consideration. In addition to other application materials, applicants seeking admission under a provisional status must also submit:

• A formal, written, 500 word Statement of Purpose
• A detailed professional resume that includes all collegiate work, professional employment, special skills or competencies, publications, exhibitions, prizes, awards, and service activities.
• SmarterMeasure Assessment

Students admitted provisionally may not begin courses in their first term until all official transcripts and/or the Admit Less Credit Form are on file with the university. The applicant will be notified of any additional conditions or coursework beyond the standard degree requirement prior to enrollment and may be limited to a specific course during their first term. Students who fail to meet the conditions of their provisional admission status will be denied admission and administratively withdrawn. Students who are administratively withdrawn for not meeting provisional requirements may re-apply after a period of 6 months following their withdrawal date. All outstanding student account balances must be paid in full and all official transcripts must be on file prior to consideration for re-admission. If re-admissions is approved, financial aid eligibility is reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if a student would qualify to receive federal student loans.

Graduate students may be considered for provisional admission if there are positive indicators of graduate success through review of additional documentation (e.g., high GRE or GMAT scores, undergraduate performance in upper division courses, graduate course success, relevant professional experience, or outstanding professional achievement).

Graduate applicants who do not meet standard admissions requirements or who have content-area deficiencies may be required to complete RES500 Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis or RES501 Fundamentals of Research and Writing as part of their degree requirements. These courses prepare students to successfully meet the learning objectives of their degree program.

Provisionally admitted graduate students must meet satisfactory academic progress requirements. Once provisionally admitted, graduate students must complete six (6) credit hours and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and maintain an institutional course completion rate of 66.66% (credits earned/credits attempted) in two trimesters in order to be eligible for full admission. When the conditions are met, the student will be notified that he/she has achieved full admission status. If a student does not meet the stipulations outlined in either trimester they will be denied admission and administratively withdrawn. 

As a military friendly college, we have a streamlined process to make admissions for veterans and current servicemembers easy.

Transcripts from all previous universities, as well as from your branch of the services, are required. Applicants with transfer credit from the military which contains no GPA, will need to complete a Statement of Purpose to be submitted to the Admissions Committee for review.

• Statement of Purpose presents your plans for academic achievement at CSU Global, indicates your long-term goals, and outlines your reasons for wanting to study at CSU Global.

It’s easy to apply for your online undergraduate degree at CSU Global. Simply complete the following steps:

1. Complete our online application.

2. Obtain official transcripts from all previously attended educational institutions.

3. Obtain transcripts of training and experience from your branch of the military.

• Joint Services Transcript for Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines
• Air Force Transcript

4. Send your official transcripts to:

Colorado State University Global
585 Salida Way
Aurora, CO 80011
Admissions@CSUGlobal.edu

Contact an Enrollment Counselor at 800-462-7845. CSU Global will waive its application fee for U.S. Military personnel and their families.

Once admitted to the university, you will be eligible for our discounted military tuition rate, which is guaranteed not to increase as long as you are enrolled.

UNDERGRADUATE

Individuals who completed their prior education outside of the United States must meet international admission requirements. International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluation service for equivalency. CSU Global accepts evaluations from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) members (naces.org/members) and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). The evaluation must include equivalency to a regionally accredited institution in the United States and cumulative GPA. International applicants may choose to complete an international evaluation facilitated by CSU Global through the International Education Research Foundation (IERF) for a fee. The following documentation is required:

• All official transcript(s) issued from the international institution accompanied by a certified translation
• High quality color copy of any and all Diplomas, Titles, Certificates, etc., earned

Applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following means:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 60 on the Internet exam, 173 on the computer exam, or 60 on the paper exam completed within the last five (5) years.
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS), including the academic writing and academic reading modules, with a minimum score of 5.0 completed within the last five (5) years.
• An official transcript indicating a grade of C or higher (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in an English composition course from a regionally accredited U.S. institution completed within the last three (3) years.
• An official transcript indicating the applicant has passed the U.S. General Education Development (GED) test within the last five (5) years.
• An official transcript indicating completion of an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
• An official transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate or master's level credential from a regionally accredited U.S. institution with an overall GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
• An official evaluation showing completion of a high school, baccalaureate, or master's level equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. institution from an English speaking country listed on the CIA World Factbook website (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/).

While alternative English proficiency measurements may be considered, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams are preferred. Please note that CSU Global is not a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified school and does not participate in issuing or recertification of student visas.

GRADUATE

International applicants are defined as individuals who either completed their prior education at a foreign (non-English) institution or are non-native English speakers. Please note that CSU Global is not a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified school and does not participate in issuing or recertification of student visas.

Graduate applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree at a non-U.S. institution must have their transcripts reviewed by an approved evaluation service in order to be considered for admission. Official transcript evaluations must be sent directly from the evaluation service to CSU Global. Approved evaluation services are listed at http://www.naces.org/. Transcripts evaluated by AACRAO. (http://www.aacrao.org) are also accepted. As a minimum, the evaluation must indicate equivalency to the completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited university and include cumulative GPA.

• Graduate applicants who have not completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution located in the United States or in one of the English speaking countries listed on the CIA World Factbook website (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/) must also demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency.

International applicants who choose to complete an international evaluation facilitated by CSU Global through IERF for a fee must submit the following required documentation:

All Official transcript(s) issued from the international institution accompanied by a certified translation to CSU Global office of admissions.

• High quality color copy of any and all Diplomas, Titles, Certificates, etc., earned.

All scores or transcript must be sent directly to CSU Global directly from the issuing organization. Photocopied, faxed, emailed, or unofficial documents will not be accepted.

In addition to meeting standard admissions requirements, international applicants interested in enrolling in courses at CSU Global must submit documentation of English proficiency. While alternative English proficiency measurements may be considered for provisional admission, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams are preferred. Applicants must arrange to have official score reports sent directly from the testing agency to CSU- Global. The TOEFL score recovery code CSU Global is 8824. Unofficial score photocopies and test scores older than two (2) years will not be accepted.

These students must submit one of the following to be eligible for admission:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 60 on the Internet exam, 173 on the computer exam, or 60 on the paper exam completed within the last five (5) years.
• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS), including the academic writing and academic reading modules, with a minimum score of 5.0 completed within the last five (5) years.
• An official transcript indicating a grade of C or higher (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in an English composition course from a regionally accredited U.S. institution completed within the last three (3) years.
• An official transcript indicating the applicant has passed the U.S. General Education Development (GED) test within the last five (5) years.
• An official transcript indicating completion of an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
• An official transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate or master's level credential from a regionally accredited U.S. institution with an overall GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
• An official evaluation showing completion of a high school, baccalaureate, or master's level equivalent to a regionally accredited U.S. institution from an English speaking country listed on the CIA World Factbook website (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/).

INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRIPTS

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Non-degree seeking (NDS) status is designed for students who do not intend to become degree seeking, and those who do not currently meet degree-seeking requirements. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid and are subject to the same institutional requirements as degree seeking students.

Applicants must submit an application for non-degree seeking status in order to be admitted. Students who take courses in NDS status may later apply for a degree program if they meet the minimum requirements for admission. Applications for degree seeking status will only be accepted for the next available term after the admissions criteria have been met.

Non-degree seeking students who fail to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards or fail to pay student account balances as required may be administratively withdrawn.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Undergraduate students may complete up to 15 credit hours, but attempt no more than 22 credit hours at CSU Global in non-degree seeking status. Prior to the completion of the 15 credit hours, NDS students must apply for admission to a degree program or submit the “Lifelong Learner Acknowledgment” form if they wish to continue to take courses in non-degree seeking status.

To be eligible for admission to an undergraduate degree program, NDS students must:

• Meet all current admission criteria for degree seeking status, including minimum GPA, credit requirements, and proof of high school graduation.
• Have all official transcripts on file with the university.
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, cumulative GPA of 2.0 and 66.66% completion rate.
• Have all outstanding account balances paid in full.
• Non-degree seeking students pursuing a Certificate of Completion cannot complete all requirements through CSU Global's Credit by Exam program.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Graduate students may complete up to 12 credit hours but attempt no more than 18 credit hours at CSU Global in non-degree seeking status. Prior to the completion of the 12 credit hours, NDS students must apply for admission to a degree program or submit the “Lifelong Learner Acknowledgment” form if they wish to continue to take courses in non-degree seeking status.

To be eligible for admission to a graduate degree program, NDS students must:

• Meet all current admission criteria for degree seeking status, including minimum undergraduate GPA requirements and completion of a regionally accredited bachelor's degree.
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards at CSU Global, cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 66.66% completion rate.
• Have all outstanding account balances paid in full.
• Have official transcripts on file with proof of Bachelor's degree.
• Non-degree seeking students pursuing a Certificate of Completion cannot complete all requirements through CSU Global's Credit by Exam program.

LIFELONG LEARNERS

Student may request to enroll at CSU Global as Lifelong Learners to take courses for personal or professional enrichment rather than for degree-seeking purposes. Lifelong Learners who wish to enroll in graduate level courses must submit official transcripts documenting completion of a regionally accredited bachelor’s degree. Lifelong Learners are not eligible for financial aid and are subject to the same institutional requirements as degree seeking students.

Lifelong Learners may apply to become degree seeking if all admissions and degree requirements for their degree program of interest are met. No more than 15 undergraduate credits or 12 graduate credits earned in a non-degree seeking status may be applied towards graduation and degree requirements. All courses taken at CSU Global will calculate towards the cumulative GPA. Duplicative credit will not be accepted in transfer by CSU Global.