- Submit either the Common Application online or the Transfer Pioneer Application.
- A nonrefundable application fee of $60. The application fee may be paid during the online application process or mailed separately to our office. No waivers or deferrals of the application fee are allowed.
- A passport-sized photograph taken within a year of the date of application.
- Official transcripts from each college/university attended must be sent directly from the school(s) to the Office of International Student Admission in separate, sealed envelopes and must be accompanied by certified English translations. Errors or omissions in English translations may be grounds for refusal or dismissal.
- International students who have completed less than one full academic year of college (45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours) must also request official transcripts from their secondary/high schools be sent to the Office of International Student Admission. These transcripts must be sent directly from the institution(s) in separate, sealed envelopes and must be accompanied by certified English translations.
- A personal statement (essay) of at least 300 words, which includes information concerning your life, education, practical experience, special interests or specific purpose in applying to the University of Denver.
- The Ammi Hyde Interview is required for all students who have met the University of Denver's English proficiency requirements and are applying to the Daniels College of Business. Contact the Office of International Student Admission at 303-871-2790 or INTLADM@du.edu for instructions on how to register for your interview.
- *TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The minimum English proficiency scores for regular, non-English Conditional Admission to the University of Denver's undergraduate programs are a TOEFL of 550 PBT, 80 iBT, or a 6.5 on the IELTS, with no less than 6.0 on any individual band scores. Acceptable test scores must be submitted at least one month prior to enrollment. Transfer students with more than one academic year at a U.S. college/university are typically exempt from submitting TOEFL or IELTS
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Interview requirement for students living in China. The University of Denver is now requiring the CIEE Applicant Interview (CAI), administered by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). We are excited about this new tool, which is currently only offered in China, and believe it will help us better assess your English proficiency and enthusiasm for enrolling at the University of Denver. To learn more about this requirement, click here.
*If you are a non-native speaker of English you will be required to take the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) during International Student Orientation. All non-native speakers, regardless of TOEFL or IELTS test scores, must take this assessment. The results of the test will determine your placement into an additional writing course, ENGL 1191 "Advanced Writing for International Students" for which you will receive elective credit toward your degree. IMPORTANT: Your ELPA results may also require you to enroll in the full-time intensive English program at DU's English Language Center, regardless of your TOEFL or IELTS scores. In this case, you will remain enrolled in the ELC program until you have successfully completed Level Five, after which you may enroll in your degree program. (Note: each Level of English at the ELC corresponds to one quarter.) Click here for additional information. NOTE: Students who have completed one full year of courses at a U.S. college or university are exempt from this English Language Proficiency Assessment.
