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 It is strongly recommended that you take the GRE examination, especially if you are considering applying for a Teaching Assistantship or if you would like to be considered for competitive university fellowships. (International students are exempt from the GRE exam.) 

PS Personal Statement (1-2 pages) is required. GPA Have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75. Fee The application fee can be paid online via credit card at the time you submit your application or in the form of an international money order or a check drawn from a U.S. bank and made payable to the University of Colorado after you submit your application (or if using a printed application). If submitting a check or money order, include your full name and birth date so that it can be properly credited to your application. RL Three letters of recommendation (You will enter your recommenders’ contact information into the online application system. Once you submit your application, emails will go out to your recommenders asking them to upload a letter of recommendation to your application.) are required. Transcript Transcripts (unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to the online application. This includes community colleges, summer sessions, study abroad programs, and extension programs).