Admission Requirements
Colorado State University Pueblo welcomes applications from all persons interested in post-secondary education.
The Office of Admissions is located in the Administration building, Room 201. Applicants should send all admission-related correspondence to the Office of Admissions, Colorado State University Pueblo, 2200 Bonforte Boulevard, Pueblo, CO 81001-4901 or email to info@csupueblo.edu. Applicants may also contact the Office of Admissions at (719)549-2462.
Prospective students may obtain information about all Colorado State University Pueblo programs and admission procedures by contacting the Visitor Center at 719-549-2418 visitorcenter@csupueblo.edu or the Office of Admissions.
For information about admission to Colorado State University Pueblo Online, see the CSU (Colorado State University) Pueblo Online section of this catalog. Admission standards and requirements included in this section apply only to students entering the University in Fall 2023, Spring 2024, or Summer 2024.
Admission Standards
Colorado State University Pueblo’s admission process is designed to promote diversity within the student population and to assure equal access to qualified applicants. Colorado State University Pueblo is committed to providing access to a 4-year college degree to any academically prepared student. The final admission decision is based on the applicant’s potential for attaining a degree at the University. Standards for each student type may be found under their respective sections.
NOTE: Acceptance into Colorado State University Pueblo does not guarantee acceptance into specific academic degree programs with additional admission requirements. Provisionally admitted students may be required to enroll in academic skill building and/or success courses as a condition of their admission.
Application Deadlines
For the best scholarship opportunities, housing accommodations, and course availability, prospective students should apply for admission as early as possible. The dates listed below are preferred deadlines. The Office of Admissions has the discretion to extend application deadlines. A submitted application is valid for one calendar year prior to the date of enrollment.
| Semester | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | August 1 |
| Spring Semester | January 2 |
| Summer Semester | March 1 |
Enrollment Deposit
Degree-seeking first-year, second bachelors and transfer students, domestic and international, must pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $85 before registering for courses at Colorado State University Pueblo. The enrollment deposit will be honored for one calendar year after the date of payment. Online, correspondence, graduate and readmitting/returning students are exempt from paying the enrollment deposit.
Students should contact the Office of Admissions for questions regarding the deposit at info@csupueblo.edu or 719-549-2462.
Statement of Academic Performance
Applicants who have a GPA lower than required minimum must upload a copy of a Statement of Academic Performance to their application status page. The statement must include:
- Explanation for the lower GPA
- Any changes student has made to improve GPA
- Any steps student will take to ensure success at Colorado State University Pueblo
The statement is valid for one calendar year.
The academic performance committee will review all statements to determine potential for future academic success.
Appeals
Appeal process for admission to undergraduate programs
If an applicant is denied admission, the applicant has thirty (30) days from the receipt of their denial to submit an appeal to the CSU Pueblo Admissions Office by email to info@csupueblo.edu or by mail to 2200 Bonforte Blvd. ATTN: Admisisons Office ADM201 Pueblo, CO 81001.
At minimum, appeals must include the following information:
• Applicant’s Full Name
• Preferred Method of Contact
• Date of Birth
• Written Statement
• Additional Documentation, if Applicable
All applicants must write a statement explaining why they are appealing the decision of the University and provide any reasoning around why they think they should be granted admission. Applicants will be encouraged to attach any additional documentation they feel will support their appeal.
The Executive Director of Admissions will conduct a full review of the candidate’s admission file, the initial decision, and the appeal. The Executive Director may, at his or her discretion, request an interview either on the phone or on video call with the applicant to seek clarification or to allow the candidate to explain their case for admission in greater detail. The Executive Director will then give an independent decision based upon all information provided. The decision will be sent to the student directly via email.
Should the applicant be denied upon their appeal to the Executive Director and still wish to seek admission, they may make a final appeal to the Admission Appeal Committee, comprised of the University Provost and the Vice President of Enrollment Management. The Admission Appeal Committee will review both the original application, the appeal statement, and any other information or documents the applicant submitted in their initial appeal. Upon receipt of an applicant’s complete final appeal, the Appeal Committee has 15 business days to review the appeal before rendering a decision. After reviewing the appeal, the Committee must be in consensus to take one of the following actions:
• Deny the applicant admission to the University
• Admit the applicant to the University as “online degree” only
• Admit the applicant to the University
The decision of the Admission Appeal Committee is final and will be submitted to the applicant in writing. If an applicant is denied admission, the committee will send the applicant a final denial letter. If the applicant is admitted, they are to be admitted without any conditions, assuming that the other components of their application do not require conditions, such as for prior academic performance.
Appeal process for admission to graduate programs
For denied application for graduate school, please visit the Graduate School Appeals section of the catalog.