College of Business
Application supporting documents.
During the application process for undergraduate students, we may ask for or require supporting documents to help us understand your academic history. Transcripts are the most-common item we need.
You will find complete instructions on how to submit documents below, and we’re always here to help if you have any questions.
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Application fees and waivers.
The application fee for CSU is $50 unless :
- You are a Colorado student. All Colorado students qualify for Free App EVERY Day at CSU.
- You are a U.S. military active duty, veteran, reserve, or National Guard member.
- Your fee can be waived because it presents a financial hardship .
To pay your fee or request a waiver:
Freshman (first-year) applicants:
- If you live in Colorado or attend(ed) a Colorado high school, choose “Free App EVERY day” in the CSU section.
- If you qualify for a fee waiver based on federal income guidelines – even if you are a Colorado student – request a Common App fee waiver in the Common App section so that you can receive a fee waiver from all schools you apply to via Common App.
- If you do not qualify for a fee waiver or free application, you’ll be prompted to pay your $50 application fee before you can submit your application.
Transfer applicants:
- If you live in Colorado or attend(ed) a Colorado high school and/or college, your application automatically will be free – no action is needed.
- If you are not a Colorado student, you’ll be prompted to pay your application fee OR submit your fee waiver request after you submit your application.
More information about our waivers, fees, and refunds is here .
Transcripts
We prefer to receive high school transcripts through one of the following options:
- Your high school can upload your transcript directly to the Common Application (preferred). Freshman (first-year) applicants only.
- Your high school can send your transcript via a secure site electronic submission service such as Parchment, Naviance or Scoir.
- Your high school can email your transcript to [email protected] .
- Your high school can mail your transcript to Colorado State University, Office of Admissions, 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins CO 80523-1062.
Other options (validation of records may be required):
- You can email your transcript to [email protected] .
- You can mail your transcript to Colorado State University, Office of Admissions, 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins CO 80523-1062.
Applicants are responsible for contacting their high school to request that transcripts be submitted to CSU; we cannot request transcripts on your behalf.
PDF format is preferred.
If you already have graduated from high school, you may have to contact your district office rather than your high school to request your transcript be sent to CSU.
Some high schools will not release transcripts until you have paid and/or signed a release. Make sure you make your request well in advance of the application date.
Applicants are responsible for contacting each college/university to request that transcripts be submitted to CSU; we cannot request transcripts on your behalf
Electronic submission of college transcripts via secure service is preferred. Most colleges send transcripts via Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse; follow the instructions listed by the sending institution.
If you are prompted to provide a CSU email to request transcripts, use [email protected] . Transcripts sent via email are not considered official.
If necessary, official college transcripts can be mailed by the issuing institution to Office of Admissions Colorado State University, 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins CO 80523-1062. Paper transcripts being hand-delivered must be in a sealed, signed envelope and be printed on secure paper to be considered official. Only one transcript per institution is required.
We require an official transcript from every institution you’ve enrolled at, regardless of the age or type of credit and whether credit was earned. This includes transcripts for dual/concurrent enrollment during high school. If you enrolled and then withdrew from classes, we require a transcript reflecting withdrawal or a letter of non-enrollment issued by the college/university. Failure to disclose all institutions attended is grounds for rejection or dismissal.
Test scores
CSU does not require ACT or SAT scores. If you submit scores, they will be added to your application, but they will only be reviewed if you email us at [email protected] to request that they be considered.
Even when requested, scores are not given much weight in the admission decision. Test scores are not used as the basis for declining an application or for consideration in the scholarship award process.
ACT or SAT results can be used for composition placement after admission.
You can submit official test scores directly through the testing agency. Please allow up to three weeks for CSU to receive official score reports.
- Use school code 0504
- Use school code 4075
You can upload a PDF of your ACT or SAT student score report on “My Application” tab in the Future Ram Dashboard.
You can email us your student score report . Be sure to include the full report with all of your subscores, the test date(s) and your name visible. We prefer scanned score reports or full PDFs over screenshots or photos.
We’ll accept test scores from your high school transcript as long as all subscores and test date(s) are included.
AP, IB, CLEP, High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET/TASC)
We will consider self-reported AP and IB results in our admissions review process, but official scores are required in order to be awarded college credit.
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores and high school equivalency exam results (including GED, HiSET, TASC and other state exams) must be submitted as official score reports. We do not consider self-reported scores in our admissions review process.
- College-Level Examination Process (CLEP)
- General Educational Development (GED)
- TASC – The TASC Test was discontinued in 2022. For help with exam scores, please contact the testing center where you took the TASC exam or the high school equivalency coordinator in your state.
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE English proficiency results
Evidence of English proficiency is required for international applicants seeking direct admission to CSU.
You can submit official test scores directly through the testing agency. Please allow up to three weeks for CSU to receive the official score reports. We do not consider self-reported English proficiency results in our decision process.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
You can upload a PDF of your TOEFL, IELTS or PTE student score report in the Admissions Dashboard section of the Ram Start Checklist .
You can email your score report , and we’ll match it to your application. Make sure you include the full report with all of your subscores, the test date(s), and your name visible. We prefer scanned score reports or full PDFs over screenshots or photos.
English proficiency can be satisfied using ACT, SAT, AP or IB results as well.
We do not consider self-reported English proficiency results in our decision process.
Immigration documents
Only international students in need of a student visa are required to submit immigration documents.
International applicants are expected to include immigration information as part of their application for admission. Immigration information is not considered in the admission decision, but the official admission packet and I-20 or DS-2019 are shipped only after immigration information has been received, verified, and approved.
Immigration Information Form
- Complete and submit this secure online form using the link emailed within one week of submitting your application or via your application status page in RAMweb .
- You’ll be prompted to specify the sources of your intended financial support, information about any dependents who will be traveling with you, and the shipping address for your immigration documents.
- Securely upload a copy of the identification page of your passport within your application status page in RAMweb .
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your first day of classes.
- Be sure to submit copies of the identification pages for any dependents traveling with you.
Financial Support
- Securely upload your financial support documents (such as bank statements or funding letters from your government or other agency) within your application status page in RAMweb .
- You must demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed your estimated expenses .
- Because institutional scholarships do not cover the full cost of attendance, you must be able to demonstrate outside funding.
Immigration documents can also be emailed as a PDF attachment to [email protected] . Be sure your documents clearly list your full name and your CSU ID number to be matched with your application. Your immigration documents will be reviewed and verified after you’ve been admitted.
Personal statements, academic explanations, and letters
Freshman applicants are required to submit a personal statement (called the “personal essay” in the Common Application). Transfer applicants are not required to submit a personal statement.
You can type OR paste your personal statement into your Common Application application before submitting it. The length must be between 250-650 words. Check out some tips for guidance and inspiration .
Your personal statement is your opportunity to help us understand what makes you unique beyond your grades and transcripts. It will be reviewed during your admission decision; it is not a factor in scholarship decisions.
If you’ve had erratic trends in grades, a downward trend in recent work, recurring weakness in a particular subject, or gaps in your enrollment (for example), use the academic explanation section in your application to address these circumstances directly. Be sure to include steps you’ve taken to address the challenges, what you’ve learned about yourself, and factors that will help you be successful at CSU.
We do not require a letter of recommendation for any applicants in the admission and scholarship review process.
If you choose to submit a recommendation to support your application, it may be considered during our review, but it will not be given much weight. You may opt to submit a recommendation through the Common Application or as a PDF or Word document attachment emailed to [email protected] .
We recommend that you submit your application first so we can send you instructions to check your application status online and get tips for completing your application. Do not wait until you have all support documents ready before you submit your application.
We’ll quickly match your transcripts or other support documents to your application whether they arrive before or after your application is submitted.
Yes. We will send email reminders about what’s needed to complete your application. You can also check your online application status for up-to-date information about missing items. Once we begin processing your application, your online application status will reflect the most current information.
Many materials take time arrive at CSU and then must be matched to your application. Most documents are matched with applications within a day or two, but please allow up to five business days. Check with us before re-sending documents you know you’ve submitted.
These instructions are for undergraduate applicants only. Graduate students seeking guidance on how to submit support documents should refer to graduateschool.colostate.edu/apply/ .
General submission info
Except for official academic records, most additional documents can be uploaded within your online applicant status page or emailed as PDF or Word documents to [email protected] . Make sure each document includes your full name and date of birth or other identifying information (not SSN).
If necessary or preferred, additional support documents can be submitted by mail to Office of Admissions, Colorado State University, 1062 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins CO 80523-1062.