Transfer students already know a lot about attending college. Each year we search for applicants with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives to challenge and support one another on campus.
Take a look at how we grant credit, our admissions guarantee for Colorado students, and more. If you have questions before or during the application process, your transfer admissions counselor is ready to help! The best dates to apply for admission are based on the semester you want to start at CSU. Early action date non-binding Submit your application and all support documents by February 1 to receive early admission consideration and automatic scholarship consideration, including access to the Colorado State University Scholarship Application.
Regular decision date Submit your application and all support documents by June 1 to receive full admission consideration and limited scholarship consideration. After this date, applications for admission are considered on a rolling basis and scholarships may not be available. The last day to apply is July Spring semester is our second most-popular semester for transfer students to start. The application for spring semester opens in March, ten months prior to the start of the term.
Regular decision date Submit a complete application file by November 1 for full admission consideration and automatic scholarship review. Regular decision date Submit your application and all support documents by March 1 for earliest access to summer course registration. After May 1, applications are considered on a rolling basis and fall entry is encouraged. Scholarships are not awarded for summer starts. A complete application file consists of the CSU Application, which you will submit online, and the supporting materials listed below.
You can submit these items in any order, and we will review your application once we receive all the required items. Look for the payment tool or waiver request on the confirmation page after you submit your application.
