Nontraditional Application Checklist
Admission Application
Get started with your Admissions application by completing your . Budget about 15-20 minutes to complete it.
Application Fee
Â鶹´«Ã½ has a $50 application fee (nonrefundable; payable by credit or debit card) Students who qualify for a need-based fee waiver or provide a valid fee waiver code will have their fee waived upon submission.
Transcripts
Your official high school transcript in additional to should be sent directly to Â鶹´«Ã½ from your high school. See below for all options for submission.
Other Items
You have the option to supplement your application with materials that help show you’re academically prepared to attend Â鶹´«Ã½. These items could include test scores, a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation.
If you’re applying for a program in the School of Music or School of Theatre Arts and Dance, to see what additional application materials may be required. Go here to complete the RN to BSN program application.
Nontraditional Document Submission Options
The University of Northern Colorado’s admissions staff and enrollment coaches are ready to assist you through the process of starting or returning to school, connect you with campus resources and help you with any concerns you may have.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 970-351-2881.
Office of Admissions
1051 22nd St
Campus Box 10
Greeley, CO 80639
Fax
970-351-2984
Fall Semester
Hard deadline: August 1
Spring Semester
Hard deadline: December 1
Summer Semester
Hard deadline: May 1
Get your questions answered.
Reach out to one of our admission counselors with any questions about applying and
being accepted to Â鶹´«Ã½.
Get your questions answered.
Reach out to one of our admission counselors with any questions about applying and being accepted to Â鶹´«Ã½.
Bringing Credits to Â鶹´«Ã½
Transfer Credit
Â鶹´«Ã½ requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 credit hours taken at Â鶹´«Ã½. Your credits will automatically be evaluated after you’re admitted to Â鶹´«Ã½. The Office of the Registrar determines which credits are transferable and evaluates that coursework based on previously established equivalencies. Courses that do not have established equivalencies will be sent to academic departments responsible for reviewing new courses.
Use these resources to see how courses will transfer to Â鶹´«Ã½:
For a complete description of how Â鶹´«Ã½ accepts transfer credits, visit our .
AP and IB Credit
Any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate credits earned may be used toward the 120-credit minimum requirement for college graduation. When you take the AP or IB examination(s), request that your scores be sent to the University of Northern Colorado’s Office of Admissions. Â鶹´«Ã½ will then evaluate your test scores for credit and notify you of the results.
The tables below show the specific courses and credit to be awarded based on score(s) on the various examinations.
Â鶹´«Ã½ is proud to support its military community and accepts military credit, VA educational benefits, and the Yellow Ribbon Program.
A maximum of 30 semester hours of credit may be accepted for college-level courses taken under the auspices of the U.S. military services. Credit may also be awarded to veterans of military service who have successfully completed coursework at U.S. military service schools. A , , or official military service school transcript must be submitted. These documents are evaluated by the Office of the Registrar according to recommendations from the American Council on Education in accordance with Â鶹´«Ã½ guidelines. This credit is counted as non-residency transfer work.
- Community College of the Air Force
- Coast Guard Institute
Veteran Support
The University of Northern Colorado proudly supports the military-affiliated community by assisting in the transition process and providing a stand-alone space with a strong, inclusive community through Â鶹´«Ã½'s Veterans Services.
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