2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

CSU-Pueblo
ADMISSION
Colorado State University-Pueblo welcomes
applications from all persons interested in postsecondary
education. The Office of Admissions is
located in the Administration building. Prospective
students may obtain information about all CSU-Pueblo
programs, as well as University admission procedures,
from the Office of Admissions. Campus tours are
available Monday through Friday. Prospective students
should make advance arrangements for a tour by
calling (719) 549-2461.
All correspondence concerning admission and campus
visits should be addressed to the Office of Admissions,
Colorado State University-Pueblo, 2200 Bonforte
Boulevard, Pueblo, CO 81001-4901 or by e-mail to
info@colostate-pueblo.edu
ENTERING FRESHMEN
Admission Standards
Colorado State University-Pueblo’s admission process
is designed to promote diversity within the student
population and to assure equal access to qualified
applicants. The final admission decision is based on
the applicant’s potential for attaining a degree at the
University.
First-time applicants are eligible for consideration for
admission to Colorado State University-Pueblo if the
CCHE admissions index score is 86 or higher. The
score can be achieved by various combinations of high
school grade-point average and ACT composite or
SAT combined scores. Such combinations include:
High School GPA Minimum ACT or SAT Composite
2.000 25 1120 - 1150
2.300 22 1010 - 1040
2.600 20 930 - 960
3.000 16 750 - 790
3.300 14 610 - 680
If applicants do not achieve an index score of at least
86 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, the
credentials will be reviewed by an admissions
committee which will base a recommendation for
admission on:
1) The applicant’s academic and personal potential
to benefit from or contribute to University
programs; and
2) The applicant’s previous academic record.
Students with non-traditional backgrounds are
encouraged to apply.
• NOTE: Acceptance by the University does not
necessarily mean acceptance into a particular
degree program, some of which have admission
requirements beyond those of the University.
Admission Requirements
Students may apply any time after the completion of
their junior year in high school. One official transcript of
high school work should be sent directly to the Office
of Admissions from the high school, and a final
transcript must be submitted after the applicant
graduates from high school. Students who apply on the
basis of the General Education Development (GED)
tests in place of high school graduation must have the
agency issuing the GED tests forward the test scores
(not the certificate) to the Office of Admissions.
Applicants must submit:
1) A completed CSU-Pueblo application;
2) A $25 application fee (non-refundable);
3) An official transcript of high school records or GED
scores; and
4) Scores from either the ACT or the SAT.
NOTE: Applicants who have completed their
secondary education through alternative options such
as home schooling should submit documentation of
that education (i.e., transcript, portfolio, narrative
statements of accomplishment, etc). Consideration for
admission will be in a similar manner as that for
applicants from traditional high school programs, but
additional emphasis will be placed on scores obtained
on standardized examinations.
Graduates of Colorado high schools participating in the
standards based admissions project will be considered
according to the current state guidelines for that
project.
Application Deadlines
For the best scholarship, registration time, and housing
considerations, applicants should apply and be
admitted as early as possible. Those still in high school
may apply once they have completed six semesters.
To be considered for a specific term, all documents
required for admission must be received in the Office
of Admissions by the deadline for that term. Transfer
students should allow sufficient time to have transcripts
sent from all institutions previously attended.
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