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Thank you for your interest in Colorado Mesa University!

The Admissions Office team is here to cheer you on as you prepare to invest in yourself through higher education in western Colorado. Connect with us every step of the way.

The application for admission is available for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Fall 2027!

View admission requirements for undergraduate students.

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Fall 2027 first-time student merit scholarship recipients must submit their enrollment form by May 1, 2027 to receive their award.

First-time students from Mesa, Montrose, Delta, Garfield and Eagle counties and transfer students will remain eligible for consideration.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

2025 2026

  1. Jan 2025
  2. Feb 2025
  3. Mar 2025
  4. Apr 2025
  5. May 2025
  6. Jun 2025
  7. Jul 2025
  8. Aug 2025
  9. Oct 2025
  10. Nov 2025
  11. Jan 2026
  12. Feb 2026
  13. May 2026
  14. Jun 2026
  15. Jul 2026
  16. Aug 2026
  17. Oct 2026
  18. Nov 2026
  1. January 20
    First Day of Spring 2025 Semester
  2. February 3
    CMU Scholar priority registration launch
    February
    New student housing selection begins
    February 10
    Priority due date for Foundation scholarships
    February 17
    First-time student registration launch
    February 22
    Mesa Experience
  3. March 8
    Mesa Experience
  4. April 12
    Mesa Experience
  5. May
    College decision season begins
    May
    First-time student registration
  6. June
    First-time student registration
  7. July
    First-time student registration
  8. August 1
    Fall 2026 application opens
    August 1
    Parking passes available
    August 14
    Move-in
    August 15
    New Mav Days
  9. October 1
    Foundation scholarship application opens
    October 18
    Mesa Experience
  10. November 3
    Housing application launch
    November 8
    Mesa Experience
  11. January 20
    First day of Spring 2026 semester
  12. February 2
    CMU Scholar priority registration launch
    February 3
    New student housing selection begins
    February 9
    Priority due date for Foundation scholarships
    February 16
    First-time student registration launch
  13. May 1
    Merit scholarship priority admission deadline
    May
    College decision season begins
    May
    First-time student registration
  14. June
    First-time student registration
  15. July
    First-time student registration
  16. August 1
    Priority Fall 2026 application deadline
    August
    Parking passes available
    August 3
    Fall 2027 application launch
    August 12
    Move-in day 1
    August 13
    Move-in day 2
    August 14
    New Mav Days (Fri & Sat)
  17. October 1
    Foundation scholarship application opens
  18. November 2
    Housing Application Launch

Contact Admissions

The Admissions Office phone number is 970.248.1875 and our email is [email protected].

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