International Admission
Admission requirements for undergraduate International Students are found in the UNC Undergraduate catalog and at www.unco.edu/international-admissions/explore-unc/admission-requirements.aspx. 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 requirements prior to being admitted to the University without additional stipulations. 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 and 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:
- Complete the online Undergraduate International Application.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee.
- 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:
- you have completed more than 30 semester hours of college/university coursework
- 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
- 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.
- All documents issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified literal and complete English translation.
- Provide evidence of English language proficiency. See English Proficiency Requirements tab.