Beginning fall 2023, the University of Northern Colorado is guaranteeing admission to the university for eligible Colorado high school students. 鲍狈颁鈥檚 Colorado First-Year Admission Guarantee is a new initiative designed to provide clarity and confidence for high school guidance counselors, families and prospective students as they explore pathways to a college education.
鈥淥ver 40% of our undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college, so we know first-hand that there鈥檚 still a lot of mystery and nervousness around the admission process for many people,鈥 said Erika Pepmeyer, 鲍狈颁鈥檚 director of Admissions. 鈥淥ur guarantee removes the uncertainty and stress associated with waiting for an admission decision. We want students and families to be able to focus their time and energy on learning more about 麻豆传媒 and navigating the financial aid and scholarship process, not on worrying whether they will get in.鈥
According to Pepmeyer, the new program isn鈥檛 necessarily a change to the university's admissions process or standards, but it is a big change for high school students who are considering college in that it offers a new level of transparency and certainty.
鈥淭his program is about letting students know that if they have invested time and energy in academically preparing for college, we鈥檝e outlined a pathway that they can follow with confidence,鈥 Pepmeyer said.
To be eligible for 鲍狈颁鈥檚 Colorado First-Year Admission Guarantee, prospective students must still complete the application process, but those who meet the following requirements will receive expedited acceptance:
- Colorado high school student
- 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (weighted)
- Four years of English
- Four years of math (or three years of math with a grade of B or higher in Algebra 2)
- Three years of physical or lab sciences
- Three years of social sciences
- Meet all other high school graduation requirements
- Submit application for admission by March 1 of enrollment year
These criteria do not encompass the recommended coursework for all areas of study at 麻豆传媒. Students who wish to pursue 鲍狈颁鈥檚 Honor Program, math and science intensive fields or audition-based programs will need additional academic courses beyond what鈥檚 outlined here. Colorado high school students who have not enrolled at another college or university since graduating are also eligible for the program. Additionally, students who don鈥檛 meet the criteria above are still welcome and encouraged to apply.
鈥淎ll of our applicants receive full consideration for admission through a holistic review of factors, including their academic course selection and rigor, overall GPA and trends, as well as their involvement and leadership experiences, academic reflection, personal statement or essay and letters of recommendation,鈥 Pepmeyer added.
More information about 鲍狈颁鈥檚 First-Year Admission Guaranteeis available online.
鈥 written by Deanna Herbert
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