Colorado First-Year Admission Guarantee
At UNC we are deeply committed to a students-first approach. With over 40% of our students identifying as first-generation, we understand how stressful the college search process can be. With our First-Year Admissions Guarantee for Colorado residents we've removed the guesswork of knowing whether you have a college option in UNC. Students who meet the criteria outlined below will qualify for automatic admission into the University of Northern Colorado.*
See below for a growing list of FAQs.
First-Year Guarantee Requirements:
- Current CO High School Student**
- 3.0 Cumulative High School GPA (Weighted)
- 4 years of English
- 4 years of Math (or, 3 years math with at least a B in Algebra 2)
- 3 years of Physical / Lab Sciences
- 3 years of Social Sciences
- Meet all other high school graduation requirements.
- Submit application for admission by March 1 of graduation year
*Admission to UNC requires submission of documents including school transcripts and a complete application for admission (Bear Application or Common Application). At times, additional required documentation may be requested by the Office of Admission before receiving an official decision.
**Graduates of a Colorado High School who, since graduating, have not enrolled at another college or university are eligible.
