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International Admission

Admission requirements for undergraduate International Students are found in the UNC Undergraduate catalog at: http://catalog.unco.edu and www.unco.edu/international-admissions. You may also contact International Admissions at 970-351-2831 or international@unco.edu.

An international student is a student who is not a citizen of the United States or classified by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). International applicants must meet English proficiency requirements as well as academic and financial requirements prior to being regularly admitted to the University. Application for admission for an individual holding refugee or asylee status is also processed by International Admissions. Legal Permanent Residents and undocumented applicants, if it is determined Intensive English Language training is needed, are also processed by International Admissions. There are specific application requirements for students with any of the aforementioned statuses. Please contact the International Admissions Coordinator at 970-351-2831 for assistance, or visit the International Admissions website at www.unco.edu/international-admissions.

All applications must be submitted 90 calendar days before the semester start date. Supporting materials and related credentials must be received by the Graduate School & International Admissions no later than 60 calendar days before the semester that the student wishes to enroll (see www.unco.edu/international-admissions for deadlines). Upon application approval, international applicants will be sent a letter of admission and the proper immigration forms will be issued.

International applicants must take these steps to be considered for admission:

  1. Complete the online Undergraduate International Application.
  2. Pay the non-refundable application fee. 
  3. Submit official transcripts. Official high school transcripts and graduation certificates need to be submitted in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution or local ministry of education, unless:
    1. you have completed more than 30 semester hours of college/university coursework 
    2. you have taken external examinations to complete your secondary education (e.g. GCSE, A Levels, GCE, etc.) – please request the official results to be mailed directly to us by the external examining body
    3. US high school transcripts need to be mailed to us directly from the high school.
  4. Official transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificates and degree certificates from all colleges/universities attended need to be submitted in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution or local ministry of education. Official transcripts from US colleges/universities need to be sent to us directly from the institution’s Registrar’s office. 
  5. All documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified literal and complete English translation. 
  6. Provide evidence of English language proficiency
  7. Submit official minimum scores of one of the following:
    1. TOEFL iBT: 70 - with cut scores no lower than: Listening (16), Reading (16), Speaking (16), and Writing (18)
    2. IELTS: 6.0
    3. PTE-A: 50
    4. Please refer to www.unco.edu/international-admissions for information about requesting a waiver of the English proficiency score requirement.
    5. Some academic programs on campus may have higher or additional English proficiency requirements including screening or testing for English proficiency. The applicant is responsible for determining whether the program they are applying to has additional language requirements.
  8. Submit financial documents verifying funding to support the cost of attending UNC for one academic year. See www.unco.edu/international-admissions for acceptable documentation and amounts required.
  9. Submit photo quality copies of the bio page of your passport and your student visa (if you have one).

Provisional Admission — English Language

International applicants whose academic record is sound but whose English language proficiency fails to meet the UNC minimum admission standard may be granted a provisional admission to UNC. However, as the provision for admission, they must first study Intensive English to demonstrate their proficiency. Based on their TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score at the time of admission, and their score on UNC’s Academic English Assessment, they will either start with English full-time, or they will qualify to take part-time English and part-time courses toward their degree. Students in the Intensive English Program register as full-time students at UNC but may not be released from provisional admission status until successful completion of the Intensive English Program. Students enrolled in this program will receive all the benefits and services provided to full-time students at UNC.

Intensive English Program — International

Admission Criteria
Applicants must have completed high school or the equivalent to be considered for the Intensive English Program at the University of Northern Colorado. Both resident and international applicants may apply. All applicants need to submit a completed UNC Intensive English Program application, official copies of their most recent transcripts with English translations, and the $60 application fee. Official transcripts must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution. International students must also submit the bio page of their passport and financial documents. Submit documents to the Graduate School & International Admissions Office.

Program Structure and Length
The Intensive English Program at the University of Northern Colorado offers 5 8-week sessions throughout the year in accordance with UNC's academic calendar: Fall 1 and Fall 2 sessions coincide with UNC's Fall Semester, Spring 1 and Spring 2 sessions coincide with Spring semester, and the 8-week Summer session coincides with the 8-week academic session. Applicants may choose to begin in any of the 5 sessions. The number of sessions students need to successfully complete the program is based on their initial proficiency and placement assessment.

For more information about the Intensive English Program, visit the website at http://www.unco.edu/cie/iep.html