How to Apply

Current Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students

If you're a current degree-seeking undergraduate student who has enrolled in a CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ class within the past two semesters, then you do not need to apply for Summer Session. You may enroll in summer classes through .

If you have questions about your eligibility to enroll in Summer Session or need help selecting classes, contact your academic advisor.

Current Graduate Degree-Seeking Students

If you’re a current degree-seeking graduate student who enrolled in Spring 2025 coursework at CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, you do not need to apply for Summer Session. You may enroll in summer classes through . Students who applied for a Leave of Absence for the spring semester may also enroll in summer classes.

If you did not enroll in Spring 2025 coursework, nor apply for a Leave of Absence, you will be required to reapply to your graduate program prior to enrolling in any future coursework, including Summer Session. 

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Recent Graduates

If you are a Spring 2025 graduate, you can enroll in Summer Session coursework through . Upon degree conferral, any student who has already enrolled in summer coursework will have their record automatically switched over to non-degree status. If you do not enroll in summer coursework prior to degree conferral, you will need to apply as a new non-degree student or submit a new application for admission to pursue another degree. Please note that changes to your program plan may result in changes to your tuition structure and financial aid eligibility.

Current Non-Degree and Guest Students

If you're a current non-degree or guest student without an active summer term, you may need to term-activate yourself before you can enroll in summer classes. To do so:

  1. Log in to  using your IdentiKey.
  2. °¿²ÔÌý³Ù³ó±ð , click "Term-activate yourself."
  3. Select your non-degree program, then click "Select this row."
  4. Click "Continue."
  5. Select the term you'd like to register for, then click "Continue."
  6. Complete the preregistration items.

You may now add classes to your summer schedule. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Continuing Education Enrollment Services at ceregistration@colorado.edu or 303-492-5148.

Residency

You’ll answer questions on your non-degree application regarding your residency that determine how you are classified and what tuition you are charged. Key factors in establishing Colorado residency:

  • Domicile in Colorado for 12 consecutive months prior to the start date of the term in which you apply
  • Legal ties to Colorado and not other states
  • Military members, review the CE Veterans Tuition Exception Form in Step 7 on the Non-Degree Veterans page.

International Non-Degree Requirements

The ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ does not issue immigration documents for international guest students and cannot provide immigration advising of any kind. If you plan to enroll in classes as a guest student and you are not a US Citizen or legal permanent resident, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are maintaining your immigration status independent of CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ. If you are studying in the US under an F-1 or J-1 visa and wish to enroll at CU as a guest student, your current school will maintain your I-20 record.

Non-degree applicants who will be living in the U.S. on temporary visas during their CU enrollment and those who will be completing CU coursework from outside of the U.S. are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency. Proof of English proficiency may include: TOEFL score of 75 or higher, IELTS score of 6.5 or higher or Duolingo score of 100 or higher.

English proficiency test scores are required unless:

  • You have completed at least two years of full-time academic study at a U.S. high school or at a high school in a country where English is the native language (e.g., Australia, U.K.). Must have received a minimum GPA 2.0 and unofficial transcript is required.
  • You have completed at least one year of full-time academic study at a U.S. college or university or at an institution in a country where English is the native language (e.g., Australia, U.K.). Must have received a minimum GPA 2.0 and unofficial transcript is required.
  • You are a citizen of a qualifying country and English is your native language.

You may upload unofficial copies of your TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores in the Unofficial Test Scores section of your online application. Unofficial high school, college or university transcripts may be uploaded in the Academic History section of the application. Both kinds of documents may also be uploaded on your Application Status Page after application submission. A member of our staff will contact you if any further documentation is needed. If you have questions about the English proficiency requirement, please contact us at ceregistration@colorado.edu.