Undergraduate Certificate Admission

An Undergraduate Certificate is ideal for those with a high school diploma seeking new skills or an undergraduate credential that can lead to a bachelor's degree, or those who already hold a bachelor's and want to add new skills to their repertoire.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for Undergraduate Certificates through University College are evaluated based on the following criteria

High school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)

No Standardized Tests

University College does not require SAT or ACT scores because we believe testing doesn't predict success. As a professional, your experience speaks volumes and our other admission criteria paints a better picture of your potential.

Candidates for Undergraduate Certificates through University College are evaluated based on the following criteria:

High school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (GED)
English Proficiency
Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test (DET), or C1 Advanced are required of all University College applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Applications will not be processed until the required TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or C1 Advanced score is received. The TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, and C1 Advanced scores are valid for two years from the test date and are considered official only when received directly from the testing agency.
- The minimum TOEFL score accepted by the University is 80 (iBT) or 550 (pBT). Applicants should achieve at least 20 in all TOEFL subscores on the internet-based exam. When requesting official TOEFL scores, please refer to institutional code 4842 and department code 01 for undergraduate admissions.
- IELTS: The minimum IELTS score accepted by the University is 6.5. Each individual band score must be 6.0 or higher.
- C1 Advanced: The minimum C1 Advanced score accepted by the University is 176.
- Duolingo English Test (DET): The minimum Duolingo English Test score accepted by the University is 115. Each individual subscore must be 105 or higher for Literacy, Comprehension, and Conversation and 95 or higher for Production. Official Duolingo scores must be received for admission review.
- English Language Exemption
  Exemptions: Applicants are generally exempt from the English proficiency test requirement if they have any of the following:
  - Secondary/high school diploma from a school where the language of instruction is English.
  - 30 semester credits of coursework from a university or college where English is the sole language of instruction and examination.
  - The admission committee reserves the right to request English proficiency scores when reviewing an admission application.

No Standardized Tests

Application Deadlines

At University College, applications are accepted throughout the year with four deadlines. Submit your online application by the deadlines outlined below to start in your preferred enrollment term.

Deadlines
Enrollment Term	Application Deadline
Enrollment Term Winter 2024	Application Deadline November 10, 2023
Enrollment Term Spring 2024	Application Deadline February 16, 2024
Enrollment Term Summer 2024	Application Deadline May 3, 2024
Enrollment Term Fall 2024	Application Deadline July 26, 2024

You can expect a decision via email within two to three weeks after submitting a completed application.

At University College, applications are accepted throughout the year with four deadlines. Submit your online application by the deadlines outlined below to start in your preferred enrollment term. The application deadline for international applicants is earlier to accommodate the extra steps required for evaluation and to allow admitted applicants to participate in the International Student Preparation Week.

Deadlines
Enrollment Term	Application Deadline
Enrollment Term Winter 2024	Application Deadline September 15, 2023
Enrollment Term Spring 2024	Application Deadline December 8, 2023
Enrollment Term Summer 2024	Application Deadline February 23, 2024
Enrollment Term Fall 2024	Application Deadline May 6, 2024

You can expect a decision via email within four to six weeks after submitting a completed application.

Application Checklist

Complete the following to apply to an undergraduate certificate program.

Application Form

Applicants must complete the application online.
Application Fee

The $50 application fee is currently being waived for all applicants. The fee waiver will automatically be assigned once your application is submitted.
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Official high school transcript with graduation date, official verification of the High School Equivalency Diploma (GED), or official college transcripts with credits earned after high school graduation. Official transcripts may also be sent via postal mail in an unopened envelope that has been sealed by the issuing university.

Official transcripts can be sent to:
University College
University of Denver
Attn: Admission
2211 South Josephine Street
Denver, CO 80208
Résumé

Submit a résumé via the application status page listing your current employer(s) and professional experiences.

Please note that financial aid is not available for four-course Undergraduate Certificate students.

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The admission committee reserves the right to request a phone interview, letters of recommendation, or other relevant documentation, when reviewing an admission application. Applications and fees are valid for the term for which you have applied, after which point you may be asked to submit an updated application and fee to re-activate your application file. All materials submitted as part of any application for admission to the University of Denver become property of the University of Denver. Materials will not be copied, returned, or released to the applicant or any third party. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.du.edu/learn/certificates/disclosure/index.html

Complete the following to apply to an undergraduate certificate program.

Application Form

Applicants must complete the application online.
Application Fee

The $50 application fee is currently being waived for all applicants. The fee waiver will automatically be assigned once your application is submitted.
International Degree Evaluation Fee

Effective July 2023, we have implemented a new non-refundable fee of $50 for the evaluation of international credentials/transcripts. Please note that the evaluation process will only commence once the fee has been paid. It's important to keep in mind that failure to submit the fee on time may cause delays in the admission review and decision process. Thus, we kindly request that the international degree evaluation fee is paid before we can begin processing your application.
Official Transcripts

Official high school transcript with graduation date, official verification of the High School Equivalency Diploma (GED), or official college transcripts with credits earned after high school graduation. In order to be considered "Official" transcripts must be sent via postal mail in an unopened envelope that has been sealed by the issuing university.

Official transcripts can be sent to:
University College
University of Denver
Attn: Admission
2211 South Josephine Street
Denver, CO 80208

If transcripts are issued in a language other than English, an official, certified translation must accompany the original-language transcript.
English Proficiency

All applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language are required to submit proof of English Language Proficiency regardless of citizenship and/or U.S. residency. See admission requirements above for score requirements.
Résumé

Submit a résumé via the application status page listing your current employers and professional experiences.

International students seeking a student visa are not eligible to apply to the four-course undergraduate certificate.

Apply Now

Include your CAE, TOEFL, or IELTS scores in the test scores section of the application. Applications and fees are valid for the term for which you have applied, after which point you may be asked to submit an updated application and fee to re-activate your application file. All materials submitted as part of any application for admission to the University of Denver become property of the University. Materials will not be copied, returned, or released to the applicant or any third party. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.du.edu/learn/certificates/disclosure/index.html

FAQ

Scores don't tell the whole story. We rely on your other application materials to determine your potential.
Yes, if you are a domestic student you can begin taking courses in any given quarter even if you missed the application deadline for that quarter. Please connect with Enrollment Manager Stephanie Swanson to discuss your options (303-871-2492 or Stephanie.m.swanson@du.edu).

Scores don't tell the whole story. We rely on your other application materials to determine your potential.
Yes, if you are a domestic student you can begin taking courses in any given quarter even if you missed the application deadline for that quarter. Please connect with Enrollment Manager Stephanie Swanson to discuss your options (303-871-2492 or Stephanie.m.swanson@du.edu).

Admission Support

Admission Team

University College Building

2211 South Josephine Street

Denver, CO 80208

303-871-2291

or 800-347-2042

ucoladm@du.edu

International Student Admission

303-871-2291

ucolintl@du.edu