READMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMER
STUDENTS
Readmission School/College Specific Policy
College of Arts & Media
All CAM students who have not registered and attended classes on the Denver Campus for one
year or longer must reapply for admission to the Office of Admissions. Former music majors
must also apply to the Department of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies. Students must be
in good academic standing to be eligible to gain readmission to the music major. Contact
CAMadvising@ucdenver.edu for more details.
Due to the dynamic nature of CAM programs, returning students who have not attended in more
than five years must complete their programs based on the current curriculum and policies.
Business School
For students newly admitted to the Business School and former business students readmitted to
the school after an absence of three semesters, applicable credits up to five years old will be
counted toward business degree requirements. Courses more than five years old will be evaluated
individually for their current relevance to the degree program. Students may be required to
update their knowledge by taking additional courses when past courses are outdated. Generally,
business courses more than 8 years old will not apply toward degree credit.
A University of Colorado student from another campus, or a Denver campus student who has not
registered for three consecutive semesters (summers included), is considered a former student
and must reapply for admission. Former Denver campus business degree students will be
automatically readmitted to the school for up to three years from the semester they last attended
if they are in good standing (not on probation or suspension) in the school. Students who have
not attended for more than three years, or who have completed the equivalent of 12 or more
semester hours at another institution of higher education, must meet the admission and degree
requirements applicable at the time they reapply.
Students Returning Who Are in Good Standing
CU Denver students who have not registered and attended classes on the Denver Campus for one
year or longer and who have not attended another institution since the University of Colorado are
considered returning students and must formally apply for readmission. An additional application
fee is only required if changing from undergraduate to graduate or non-degree to degree status or
if a degree was earned and the student is applying for a second degree. Students applying for
readmission may complete an online application (preferred) or download an application form at
www.ucdenver.edu/admissions. If applying online and a fee is not required, students should
indicate "pay by check" when prompted for application fee payment. The fee requirement is
then removed during application processing. A paper application may also be requested by
calling 303-556-2704 or by e-mail at admissions@ucdenver.edu.
Students Returning Who Are Not in Good Academic
Standing
Students on Suspension
During the one-year academic suspension period, students who wish to return to the university
should consider one (or both) of the following actions:
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Attend another regionally-accredited college/university.
 Students who choose to attend another institution while on academic suspension
can take as many or as few credits as they choose, but must earn a 2.75
cumulative GPA in all transferable course work.
 Students should consult their academic advisor to discuss appropriate course
work.
Student should use the time off to directly address and resolve the factors that contributed to the
academic difficulty.
After the one-year suspension period has elapsed, students must petition the appellate committee
(of the school or college they wish to enter) for readmission and meet and document at least one
of the following criteria:
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Attendance at another regionally accredited college/university where they earned a
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in transferable credit.
Explanation of their previous academic difficulty, demonstration of what has changed
and how this will allow them to now achieve and maintain good academic standing
(including a semester GPA of at least 2.3 and a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0).
Students who choose to petition their college's appellate committee for re-admission must submit
their petitions by the following deadlines:
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For fall admission: June 1
For spring admission: December 1
For Maymester/summer admission: April 1
If a student is granted readmission and his/her CU GPA is below a 2.0, s/he will be re-admitted
on restricted academic probation. These students must meet the condition of restricted academic
probation every semester until their cumulative CU GPA is at least a 2.0.
Students Who Have Attended another College or Institution
Students who have attended another college or university since last attending the University of
Colorado must apply as transfer students and meet the admission criteria and transfer student
deadlines for receipt of documents. This requires payment of the $50 (subject to change)
nonrefundable application fee and submission of one official transcript from each college or
university attended since last enrollment at CU Denver. Transcripts must be sent directly from
the issuing institution to:
Office of Admissions
University of Colorado Denver
Campus Box 167
P. O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364
Students Who Last Attended another University of Colorado
Institution
Students who last attended another University of Colorado campus as a degree seeking student
must formally apply for admission and meet the admission criteria of CU Denver. An application
fee is not required unless going from undergraduate to graduate status, from non-degree to
degree status or if a degree was earned. Students may apply online (preferred) or download a
paper application at www.ucdenver.edu/admissions. If applying online, students should indicate
"pay by check" when prompted for application fee payment. The fee requirement is then
removed during application processing. A paper application may also be requested by calling
303-556-2704 or by e-mail at admissions@ucdenver.edu. University of Colorado transcripts are
not required, but official transcripts from each college or university attended prior to enrollment
at the University of Colorado must be submitted.