What is a first-time student?
A student attending college for the first time, either immediately after high school graduation or whenever you're ready, regardless of age. (May have taken college classes in high school.)
Ready to apply?
CMU has rolling admissions. Applications are accepted throughout the year and processing times for applications are quick. Once your application is complete (including submission of official transcripts) you will receive an admission decision within a few weeks.
When you're ready to apply to Colorado Mesa University, remember our Admissions Office staff is here to help you. If at any time you have questions about the process, don't hesitate to reach out to your admissions counselor.
Admission requirements
Apply
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Complete the Colorado Mesa University application
Choose your application type and apply for admission.
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$40 Application Fee
Your application to Colorado Mesa University requests an application fee of $40. Contact your admissions counselor to waive your application fee.
Submit Transcripts
*Official high school transcripts must be sent directly to the CMU Admissions Office from your high school.
Official transcripts can be sent via electronic delivery service, by email to [email protected] or mailed to:
Colorado Mesa University Admissions Office
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
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Official high school transcripts or GED scores
Upon completion of your application for admission, contact your high school to have an official copy of your high school transcripts sent to the Colorado Mesa University Admissions Office.
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College credit earned during high school
While not required for admission, if you have earned college credit during high school, please have your official transcripts and/or test results sent directly to the Colorado Mesa University Admissions Office for a transfer evaluation. CMU will review transfer credit through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or college/university concurrent courses.
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Optional: SAT/ACT results
Results can be used for Spring 2024 merit scholarship consideration. Results can also be used in the admission review process.