University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Anschutz Medical Campus

Program Length & Format

• 1-year accelerated program consisting of 3 semesters
• Primarily in-person classes at Legacy Campus in Lone Tree, Colorado
• Some courses held at CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora
• Full-time schedule; working full-time during program is not recommended
• Includes classroom, clinical, and simulation learning experiences

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required prior to program start
• Minimum 3.0 GPA recommended for overall undergraduate coursework (not required)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required for prerequisite courses using highest grade attempts only
• Healthcare experience preferred; at least 500 hours of direct patient care or related healthcare exposure encouraged
• Prerequisite courses must be completed with grade C or better within 10 years of application deadline
• Letter of good academic standing required if transferring from another nursing program
• English language proficiency requirements for non-native English speakers

Entrance Exams

• Official TOEFL scores required for applicants whose primary language is not English
• No other entrance exams (e.g., TEAS, HESI) specified

Prerequisites

• Human Anatomy (or Anatomy & Physiology I)
• Human Physiology (or Anatomy & Physiology II)
• Microbiology
• Statistics
• General Chemistry
• All prerequisites must be completed before application deadline with C grade or higher

Deadlines

• Fall 2026 term: Application opens September 1, 2025; Priority deadline January 15, 2026
• Spring 2027 term: Application opens March 1, 2026; Priority deadline June 15, 2026
• Applications must be submitted by deadline; 10-day grace period for references and transcripts

Application

• Submit application through NursingCAS and CU Nursing application portals
• Pay both NursingCAS and CU Nursing application fees
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions submitted directly to NursingCAS
• Enter all coursework accurately in NursingCAS application (school, courses, grades, credits, term)
• Three professional or academic references required; at least one academic reference recommended
• Personal statement limited to 500 words responding to interest in nursing and personal uniqueness
• TOEFL scores submitted if applicable

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed after verification status is achieved in NursingCAS
• Minimum requirements required but do not guarantee admission
• Competitive selection includes interview process with program presentations, individual and group activities
• Interview attendance mandatory and non-negotiable dates listed in NursingCAS
• Admission decisions communicated by email as admit, waitlist, or deny
• 10 days allowed to respond to admission offer; failure to respond results in withdrawal

Wait List Policies

• Waitlist notifications made by phone if space becomes available
• Waitlist rankings not disclosed

Cost & Financial Aid

• Estimated tuition for Colorado residents: $40,062
• Estimated tuition for nonresidents: $73,140
• Eligible Western state residents tuition estimated at $32,406
• Estimated tuition for other Western state residents: $60,093
• Matriculation fee: $140 one-time
• Term fees approximately Fall $382, Spring $222, Summer $222
• Books and supplies estimated at $2,000 total
• CU health insurance costs per term: Fall $2,742, Spring $3,838, Summer $1,095 (waivable with proof of comparable coverage)
• Financial aid options include scholarships, grants, and loans

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements arranged in Denver and Aurora metro area at healthcare facilities and hospitals
• Program includes use of simulation laboratories with scenarios guided by faculty
• Clinical and simulation experiences integrated throughout the curriculum

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite credits accepted if completed at regionally accredited institutions with grade C or higher
• AP, IB, CLEP credits accepted for specific courses with required minimum scores
• Pass/fail credits generally not accepted, except for Spring 2020 courses under COVID-19 exception if grade meets C threshold
• Foreign transcripts require evaluation through Office of International Affairs

International Students

• Must demonstrate English proficiency by TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent
• Foreign degrees require credential evaluation and transcript submission
• Advised to contact international admissions office prior to application
• Must meet all standard admission requirements similar to domestic applicants

Contacts

• College of Nursing, CU Anschutz
• Education II North, 13120 East 19th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Room 3255, Aurora, CO 80045
• Phone: 303-724-1812
• Financial Aid & Scholarships Office Phone: 303-724-8039