Program Changes
Changing Academic Programs, or Adding/Removing a certificate, license, endorsement, or second program
Currently enrolled students may request to change their program from one graduate program to another, or from one concentration to another, with the approval of both departments and final approval by the Graduate School. Students should utilize the "Graduate Program Change" form to facilitate this process. If the form is submitted before add/drop date, changes will take effect in the current term. If the form is submitted after drop date the changes will take effect in the next term.
The "Graduate Program Change" form can be used to change your degree level to a lower level, e.g., from doctorate to masters or masters to certificate only. If you wish to move up in degree level, you must reapply to the Graduate School. If the change is to be treated as a new program, the time limit for completion of the degree begins with the term that the request form is processed for, either the current term or the next available term. None of your previous work will be applicable to the new major. If the change is not to be treated as a new program, the time limit to complete the new program remains the date at which you initiated your original program of study.
Please note that your admission to a new degree program is contingent on the approval by the program's faculty and is not automatic. If you are denied admission into the requested program, you will remain in your current program unless you notify the Graduate School to close your file.
Change of Site
A student admitted to attend classes at a specific program site can submit a change of site request if they desire to be enrolled in classes for the same program but at a different location. Examples would include students who wish to move between Extended Campus cohorts e.g., Denver Lowry to Loveland, or a Greeley campus student who wishes to switch to the same program in an online format. Students who are considering making this change should contact the Bursar's office, Financial Aid, and the Financial Awards Specialist (regarding any previously offered assistantships or scholarships) to determine how such a change may have impact on these areas before submitting this form. The form requires the signature of the program coordinator for the old site and the program coordinator of the new site. If the form is submitted before add/drop date, changes will take effect in the current term. If submitted after the drop date, changes will take effect in the next available term.
Deferral of Admission
If a student is unable to begin classes during their admitted term, they can request to defer their start term for a period of time. Upon approval of the program, admitted students who have not yet attended classes towards their program are allowed to change their start term only ONE time by submitting the Change of Term Post Admission request form on their Admission Portal. An admitted student who has already registered for classes must be completely withdrawn from all classes prior to submitting the Deferral/Change of Term Post Admission request form.
The Deferral/Change of Term Post Admission request form must be submitted in the student's initial admission term, no later than close of business on the Friday two weeks before registration opens for the next term (calendar for opening of preregistration at https://www.unco.edu/registrar/registration/preregistration-schedule.aspx) . If approved by the program, the Graduate Admissions office will change the start term of admission and notify the student.
A student can only defer admission up to one year from their initial admission term. However, if the program has a specific start term (fall only, spring only or summer only), with approval of the program, applicants are allowed to defer their admission to the next term the program is offered even if that is past the one year mark. Students who are unable to enroll after the initial deferment and wish to defer a second time, must submit a request to the program coordinator in writing no later than 2 weeks before registration opens for the first deferred start term. There is no guarantee of a second deferral and students may be required to complete a new application with a new application fee. If a student has been offered funding for a prior admission term, funding is not guaranteed for a deferred admission term.
A student's file will be closed if they have not enrolled in classes during their initial term of admission or have not requested and been granted an admission deferral during their initial term of admission. In order for a student to begin classes, they will have to reapply and be admitted to the program. Readmission is not guaranteed upon reapplication to the program.