TOEFL You take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and receive a score that is equal to or higher than your program’s requirements.  Some departments do not accept the IELTS, please check with your program. Official TOEFL and IELTS test scores are only valid for two years from the date of taking the test. IELTS You take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and receive a score that is equal to or higher than your program’s requirements.  Some departments do not accept the IELTS, please check with your program. Official TOEFL and IELTS test scores are only valid for two years from the date of taking the test. GRE GRE required with a recommended minimum score of 50% or above for all applicants EXCEPT MENV. MENV applications are strongly recommended, but not required to submit GRE scores. 

PS Submit a statement of purpose (not to exceed 2000 words) describing your past research or scholarly activities, teaching, and community engagement in Ethnic Studies or affiliated fields, and explaining your current research interests and how they align with the faculty expertise and mission of our department Fee Pay a nonrefundable application fee of $60 - either by credit card with your online application or with a check made payable to the University of Colorado. The fee for international applicants is $80. RL Submit three letters of recommendation. Transcript Submit one unofficial transcript from each college or university attended. Official transcripts will be required after admission.