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. There is no application deadline. 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 admissions decision within a few weeks.
SAT/ACT results are not required for admission purposes and can be used for Merit Scholarship eligibility. If you send your results after you are admitted, you will automatically be reconsidered for scholarship purposes.
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 requires an application fee of $40. This can be paid online with a credit card or by sending a check or money order to the Admissions Office. If you opted to "Pay Later" during the application process, pay your application fee by clicking here. Contact your admissions counselor to waive your application fee.
Submit Transcripts (Optional: SAT/ACT test scores)
*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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Optional: SAT/ACT scores
SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission but can be used for CMU Merit Scholarship eligibility. If you send your results after you are admitted, you will automatically be reconsidered for scholarship purposes.
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Optional: College credit earned during high school
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 Registrar's Office for a transfer evaluation. CMU will review transfer credit through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or college/university concurrent courses.