Admissions

Graduate Admissions

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All applicants must review the requirements for their program of interest before beginning an application.

Traditional Applicants
  • Review program of interest's requirements
  • Submit transcripts from any degree-granting institution attended. Refer to "How to Submit Transcripts" below for instructions.
  • Apply online NOW! 
  • Submit a $60 non-refundable application fee through the online application
  • Having problems with the online application? Email us for assistance!

How to submit transcripts:

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions review. You can upload unofficial transcripts in the application. If you are offered admission, one official transcript from the degree granting institution must be submitted directly to UCCS prior to your enrollment of the second term.  

UCCS reserves the right to determine if a transcript is official or unofficial and whether it will be reviewed or not reviewed for admission purposes. Additional transcripts may be required to verify prerequisites or major coursework if the graduate department deems necessary. 

Transcripts being submitted electronically from the college or university are to be sent to ugapp@uccs.edu
Any additional materials can be sent to gradinfo@uccs.edu 

If electronic transcripts are not available, request official transcript(s) be mailed to the following address: 

UCCS
Office of Admissions
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3733

 

Applicants with International Transcripts
  • Review your program of interest's requirements
  • Review the UCCS ESL proficiency requirements
  • Refer to "How to Submit Transcripts" below for instructions on how to submit your official transcripts with certified English translation to UCCS
  • International transcript evaluation: For all college-level coursework (s) outside the U.S., an official International Transcript Evaluation (course-by-course evaluation) by any NACES or AICE member is required.
  • Apply online NOW!
  • Submit a $60 non-refundable application fee through the online application
  • Contact the UCCS International Affairs Office for more information including applying for a visa
  • Mandatory International Student Health Insurance
  • Having problems with the online application? Email us for assistance!

How to submit transcripts:

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions review. You can upload unofficial transcripts in the application. If you are offered admission, one official transcript from the degree granting institution must be submitted directly to UCCS prior to your enrollment of the second term.

UCCS reserves the right to determine if a transcript is official or unofficial and whether it will be reviewed or not reviewed for admission purposes. Additional transcripts may be required to verify prerequisites or major coursework if the graduate department deems necessary. 

Transcripts being submitted electronically from the college or university are to be sent to ugapp@uccs.edu

If electronic transcripts are not available, have transcripts mailed to the following address: 

UCCS
Office of Admissions
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3733

Your application may not be considered complete until all transcripts have been received.

Any additional materials can be sent to gradinfo@uccs.edu 

Non-Degree Seeking/Unclassified Applicants
  • Graduate-level students can take 9 to 12 credit hours as an non-degree student. Some programs will allow you to apply those credits to a Master's program.
  • Refer to your program of interest to see if they require transcripts
  • Access Online Application HERE
  • Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee within the application
UCCS Streamlined Application

The Streamline Application is designed to offer outstanding UCCS students and alumni an expedited application to graduate school in participating programs.

  • If you are interested in applying, please fill out the regular application. Once you select that you have previously attended UCCS, it will ask you if you will be submitting the streamlined application. Apply online NOW!
  • Submit the application, a $60 non-refundable application fee, and all required supporting documents
     
  • Call us if you have questions along the way: 719-255-3417

     
  • Current programs that participate in the streamlined application include:
    • Biochemistry, MSc
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.2
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 2 recommendations, goal statement
    • Business, MBA
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 3 years
      • Application requires goal statement and resume
    • Chemistry, MSc
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.2
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 2 recommendations, goal statement
    • Computer Science, MS
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 1 year
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from dept chair
    • Computer Science: Games & Media Integration, MS
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 1 year
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from dept chair
    • Cybersecurity, ME
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 1 year
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from dept chair
    • Education: Curriculum and Instruction, MA
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from a current faculty member with a graduate appointment.
    • Education: Special Education, MA
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from a current faculty member with a graduate appointment.
    • Education: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), MA
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from a current faculty member with a graduate appointment.
    • Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from a current faculty member with a graduate appointment.
    • Education: Gifted & Talented (PK-12) Certificate and Endorsement
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from a current faculty member with a graduate appointment.
    • Education: Inclusive Behavior Intervention Certificate AND Inclusive Early Childhood Education Certificate
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from a current faculty member with a graduate appointment.
    • Education: Special Education Added Endorsement Certificate AND Special Education Initial Licensure Certificate
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from a current faculty member with a graduate appointment.
    • Education: Teaching ESL/EFL Certificate
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from a current faculty member with a graduate appointment.
    • Education: Teaching Mathematics Certificate (Middle School Math End)
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from a current faculty member with a graduate appointment.
    • Electrical Engineering, MS
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation, resume, goal statement
    • Geography (Applied), MA
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 1 year
      • Application requires 1 recommendation, goal statement
    • Health Promotion, MSc
      • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 OR a minimum program specific GPA of 3.25
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires goal statement, resume, 2 recommendation letters (one from current faculty member)
    • History, MA
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.3
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from grad dept faculty, a 10 page writing sample
    • Mathematics (Applied), MS
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 2 years
      • Application requires 2 recommendations
    • Mechanical Engineering, MS
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 2 years
      • Application requires resume, goal statement
    • Nutrition and Dietetics, MSc
      • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 OR a minimum program specific GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires goal statement, resume, 2 recommendation letters (one from current faculty member)
    • Physiology (Applied), MSc
      • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 OR a minimum program specific GPA of 3.25
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 4 years
      • Application requires goal statement, resume, 2 recommendation letters (one from current faculty member)
    • Sociology, MA
      • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and minimum program specific GPA of 3.33
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 3 years
      • Application requires a goal statement
    • Software Engineering, ME
      • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Must be about to graduate or graduated in the last 1 year
      • Application requires 1 recommendation from dept chair

Apply now!

UCCS Accelerated Masters Program

The Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) allows high achieving students to pursue existing Bachelor's and Master's degrees in an accelerated manner. The program is normally a 5 - 6-year program for currently enrolled full time UCCS students and allows students to take graduate level courses which will count towards graduation requirements for both their Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Declaring Intent:

If you are an undergraduate student at UCCS in one of our programs that offers an AMP degree plan, please read through the student steps for the admission process.

If you decide this program seems like a good fit, your first step is to submit the intent application. This form will be approved by the program and placed on your undergraduate record. This allows the university to know that you intend to enter in to the master's program with these dual counting courses.  The approval of the intent application also allows you to begin taking graduate level courses that will count towards both programs.

Documents:

Available Programs

Scholar Program Application Fee Waiver Options

If you were involved in one or more of the following scholar programs, you may be eligible for an application fee waiver. When you apply, you will be asked to upload a letter of verification from the program coordinator.

Extended Studies agreement EdAssist
Fullbright Scholar Program
Gate Millennium Scholars Program
GEM: National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science Program
Maximizing Access to Reach Careers (MARC) Program
PREP: Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program
Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program
The McNair Scholars Program
Trio Support Student Services (SSS) Program
Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-Star) Program
 

Financial Need Based Application Fee Waiver Options

To qualify for a financial need application fee waiver, you must fall in to one of the following categories:
College seniors:
1. A dependent, who has Student Aid Report (SAR) that shows a parental contribution of not more than $2,500 for the senior year (submit a copy of the 1st page of your Student Aid Report) OR
2. Self-supporting and have a Student Aid Report (SAR) that shows a contribution of not more than $3,000 for the senior year (submit a copy of the 1st page of your Student Aid Report) OR
3. If you received a fee reduction voucher from ETS to take the GRE test, you qualify for an application fee waiver. Please send us a copy of the fee reduction voucher you received from ETS for the GRE test.

Unenrolled college graduates:
1. Have applied for financial aid, AND
2. Have a Student Aid Report (SAR) that indicates self-supporting status and a contribution of not more than $3,000 (submit a copy of the 1st page of your SAR) OR
3. If you received a fee reduction voucher from ETS to take the GRE test, you qualify for an application fee waiver. Please send us a copy of the fee reduction voucher you received from ETS for the GRE test.

If you believe you might be eligible for a financial need based application fee waiver based on the criteria above, please contact the Financial Aid office at finaidse@uccs.edu. If approved for a fee waiver, you will be provided a code to submit your application without payment.

Military and Veteran Application Fee Waiver Options

Upon selecting one of the following four options as your US Military Status within the graduate application you will not have to pay the application fee:

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve
  • National Guard
  • Veteran

We here at UCCS thank you for your service.

Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)

WRGP allows master’s, graduate certificate, and doctoral students who are residents of one of the participating WICHE states (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States) the opportunity to pay a reduced tuition rate which is currently equal to in-state tuition. Not every graduate program participates in WRGP; see participating UCCS programs HERE.

There is nothing you need to do to claim this award except verify that your permanent address on your graduate school application reflects your residency in a qualifying state. The benefit is automatically applied to your tuition bill, and you are qualified to receive it throughout the duration of your graduate education at UCCS, pending your enrollment in a qualifying program and your continued legal residency in your current state.