Liberal Arts

How to Apply

Minimum Admission Requirements

To apply, you should have the following:

• At least 40 semester hours of transferable college credit.
  Although this program works particularly well for students who have completed an associate's degree, it is not required for admittance. The transcript evaluation process determines if you have sufficient credits to transfer into this program.
• 2.0 cumulative GPA (2.5 GPA preferred) from all previously completed coursework
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed CSU's admission requirement in mathematics through one of the following four options:
  • Transferable mathematics course (such as college algebra or math for the liberal arts — not statistics or finance/accounting) with a grade of "C-" or higher.
  • Intermediate Algebra course with a grade of "B-" or higher.
  • Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with grades of "C" or higher while in high school.
  • Successful results on the CSU Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE).

Getting Started Checklist

1. Contact Colorado State University OnlinePlus as soon as possible to provide your most current contact information, including:
   • Full name
   • Maiden name if applicable
   • Current phone number(s)
   • Mailing and email addresses
   • Date of birth
   • Degree program of interest
   • Intended start semester (Fall-August, Spring-January, Summer-May)
2. Prior transcripts are evaluated to determine academic status in relation to satisfying degree program requirements. Download the check sheet for more information. You are encouraged to complete any outstanding general education courses and lower-division prerequisites as you pursue formal admission to Colorado State University. You are allowed to repeat courses if necessary.
   • Send transcript(s), official or unofficial to Frances Betts at Colorado State University OnlinePlus. Include a transcript from EVERY college/university that you have attended.

     Frances Betts
     Colorado State University OnlinePlus
     1040 Campus Delivery
     Fort Collins, CO 80523-1040
     frances.betts@colostate.edu

   • Colorado State University OnlinePlus will contact you directly once your Tentative Transfer Evaluation has been completed to schedule a phone advising appointment.
3. Complete your advising appointment, during which you will discuss your plan of study and current placement in the program.
4. Apply for admission to the University. Submit your application materials to the admissions office to be considered for admission to Colorado State University.
   • Select "Liberal Arts – Distance" (transfer students only) when choosing the program of study. Program code: LBAR-DD-BA
   • A list of required materials can be found on the undergraduate admission page.
   • Deadlines: Fall semester deadline – June 1, Spring semester deadline – November 1
5. Once admitted to the program, contact the College of Liberal Arts Advising Center, 970-491-3117, to verify your first semester's courses.

If you wish to apply for federal financial aid, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Additional financial aid information is also available.

Upon notification of admission, contact Frances Betts for assistance with registration, frances.betts@colostate.edu, 970-491-6075.

If you miss the application deadline, you may still register for courses to begin your program of study as a non-degree student. Students seeking federal financial aid must be admitted prior to enrolling.

Application Deadlines

Applications for admission are available for the fall and spring semesters. Summer admission is not available. Note: Online applications must be submitted before 5 p.m. (MT) on the deadline date.

You should plan to begin your transfer process no later than one month before the application deadline.