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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for graduate school at Colorado State University?
Click the button below to learn about requirements and how to start the application process.
How much does it cost to apply?
CSU supports options for students to apply for free as part of our commitment to access. We have options for people to apply to doctoral and master’s programs for free through intuitional fee waivers, program affiliation fee waivers, and free application days. Learn about ways some applicants can skip the fee and apply for free.
Application fees will be automatically waived if you earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally (HLC) accredited Colorado Institution or a U.S. Land-Grant Institution.
Applications that do not qualify for fee waivers, or that are submitted outside of the free day dates, cost a non-refundable processing fee of $60.00 for Domestic and $70 for international applicants. For Certificate Programs, a non-refundable fee of $60 applies for both Domestic and International.
Where can I find guidance on how to apply to any graduate school?
The CSU’s Career Center offers a guide for applying to any graduate school.
I am interested in a program, who can I talk to?
It is best to start a discussion with your department. They can help you better understand the program and department requirements. Visit our graduate programs page to find your program for contact information.
What do I need to do to become a resident?
The Office of Financial Aid determines residency, please feel free to contact their office with questions.
Steps Once Admitted
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Colorado State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report each year on or before Oct. 1. This report includes current safety and security policies and procedures, contact information for various university and community resources related to crime prevention and survivor assistance, information about university policies on drug and alcohol use, as well as crime prevention programs, fire safety information, and crime and fire statistics for the previous three years on reported crimes that occurred on university properties or non-university properties that are controlled by CSU. View a digital copy of the report, or you can request a printed copy through the Clery Compliance Office at [email protected]