This program is designed for motivated, perseverant, and hard-working individuals who aspire to make a difference in the world.
Color copy of a valid government-issued or school-issued photo ID: Acceptable forms of ID include driver's license, state ID, passport, or school-issued photo ID.
$50.00 non-refundable application fee: Acceptable forms of payment cash, check, money order, wire transfer, or credit card.
English-Language Proficiency: This requirement is for applicants who did not complete their secondary education at an institution where English was the primary language (see International Student Additional Requirements)
Applicants to an undergraduate degree program must submit one of the following:
Official High School Diploma Transcripts: For recent high school graduates, official transcripts with final degree conferral date must be received by the beginning of the second semester. Transcripts must arrive at the CHU office in an envelope sealed by the institution or local national ministry of education.
Students who do not have access to an official high school transcript should provide a signed statement that they have obtained a high school diploma, together with the date and place they graduated from high school.
Official GED transcripts
Official High School Diploma Transcripts: For recent high school graduates, official transcripts with final degree conferral date must be received by the beginning of the second semester. Transcripts must arrive at the CHU office in an envelope sealed by the institution or local national ministry of education. All transcripts must be in English, or, if transcripts are in a non- English language, an English translation must be provided.
A signed affidavit: Students who do not have access to an official high school transcript should provide a signed statement that they have obtained a high school diploma, together with the date and place they graduated from high school.
Official Transcript Evaluation: Students who do not have access to obtain transcripts in a sealed envelope from the institution or ministry may submit an official transcript evaluation by an agency governed by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) of the U.S. High School equivalency or the college-level courses they have taken. The official evaluation should be sent directly from the evaluator to Colorado Heights University. Depending on the transcript type submitted, the student will need to request either a general or course-by-course report from the evaluator.
Official GED transcripts
Optional Admissions interview: Discuss fit with CHU's culture and mission, discuss commitment to attend, succeed and pursue graduation, and identify and address potential obstacles that could prevent or impede success in the chosen program. Admissions officers reserve the right to deny recommendation for acceptance based on discussion of above elements.
Admissions Essay: All students are required to write a 200-300 word essay in English, stating how his/her education at Colorado Heights University will help attain his/her career goals.
ACCUPLACER ® Test: Colorado Heights University uses the ACCUPLACER ® test for incoming students to evaluate their preparedness to undertake college-level coursework in English and/or Mathematics. Students can submit official SAT or ACT scores instead of taking the ACCUPLACER ® test.
Official College or University Transcripts: Applicants who wish to have prior college work considered for transfer must submit an official transcript of the college-level courses they have taken. Transcripts should be submitted in an envelope sealed by the institution or local/national ministry of education within the first semester after their arrival at CHU. All transcripts must be in English, or, if transcripts are in not in-English, an English translation must be provided. To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories, students must have academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators, (AICE) member organization, which will assess a fee. The official evaluation should be sent directly from the evaluator to Colorado Heights University. Depending on the course of study completed, if a student has earned a foreign degree the student will need to request either a general or course-by-course report from the evaluator. Transcripted courses that are accompanied by official college catalogs, course descriptions or syllabi, in English or English translation, are more likely to be considered for transfer than are courses that have no such supporting documentation. All transcripts must be received and evaluations must be received by CHU no later than the end of the first-semester.
English-Language Proficiency: This requirement is for applicants who did not complete their secondary education at an institution where English was the primary language.* Degree applicants must complete and submit evidence of English-Language Proficiency by providing evidence of one of the following:
Color copy of passport and visa (if applicable)
Bank Statement: Must demonstrate current, liquid and sufficient funds in excess of or equivalent to the amount required in U.S.
Bachelor's degree program applicants must meet the minimum English language proficiency scores and are required to pass the ESL ACCUPLACER® tests (or equivalent) at the scores listed in the table below:
Test | Full Acceptance |
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Bachelor's | |
TOEFL®-ITP | 500 |
TOEFL®-CBT | 173 |
TOEFL®-Internet | 61 |
IELTS | 6 |
ESL ACCUPLACER ®: Reading, Language Use, Listening,Sentence Meaning and | 100 |
WritePlacer ® | 5 |
Admission decisions are made without consideration of race, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Admission decisions are based on academic success potential (demonstrated by test scores and/or transcripts) as well as potential to benefit from and contribute to Colorado Heights University offerings. Fulfillment of admission requirements does not guarantee CHU admission; CHU utilizes a comprehensive admission review procedure.
CHU reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant whose behavior is deemed incompatible with the institutional mission.CHU does not guarantee transfer of credit prior to acceptance. Official Transfer of credits will be completed by the end of the first semester. Admission decisions may not be appealed.