Graduate Admission
Unlock New Opportunities by Submitting Your DU Application
Forge your future by pursuing a graduate degree from the University of Denver.
As a graduate student, you play a key role in shaping the culture of DU. Joining over 7,000 graduate students from 80 countries, you have the opportunity to advance your research and expand your knowledge.
Whatever your academic and professional goals may be, DU’s graduate programs help you become a scholar and a leader to craft innovative solutions and drive positive change in the world.
What Do You Need to Know Before Applying to DU?
For admission into a DU graduate program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Submit a University of Denver online application.
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the recognized equivalent from an international institution).
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 for the baccalaureate degree or 3.0 for all completed graduate coursework.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 for the baccalaureate degree. (An earned master's degree or a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all graduate coursework supersedes the undergraduate GPA requirement.)
To begin your preparation, review DU’s complete graduate admission policies and procedures.
Applying as an International Student
While applying to DU, international applicants may need to submit additional documentation, such as diplomas or English translations of transcripts, along with other additional admissions requirements. To learn more, review admissions requirements for international students.
Admitted Students
Once admitted to a graduate program, log in to MyDU for important University of Denver policy information and other requirements and resources to prepare you to begin your graduate program! We’ll send important dates and events to you by email. If you have questions, contact the Office of Graduate Education.
Post-Graduate Success
Over 90% of graduate students (and over 95% of doctoral students) have their post-degree plans set within six months of graduation. We’re proud to support that success by offering help with the job search process and connections with our network of 160,000 alumni.
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