First-Time Students | Colorado Mesa University Popular search terms Tomlinson Library IRIS: Student assistance The Maverick Bookstore Athletics Financial aid & scholarships Tuition & fees Human Resources Housing & Residence Life Parking services Campus maps Campus Resource Hub A-Z Index First-Time Students Visit campus Request info Apply online What is a first-time student? A student attending college for the first time, either immediately after high school graduation or whenever you're ready, regardless of age. (May have taken college classes in high school.) Ready to apply? When you're ready to apply to Colorado Mesa University, remember our Admissions Office staff is here to help you. If at any time you have questions about the process, don't hesitate to reach out to your admissions counselor Admission requirements Step 1 Apply CMU is also on the Common Application . This is available for students applying for a bachelor's degree program. Complete the Colorado Mesa University application Choose your application type and apply for admission. Self-reported SAT/ACT scores Self-reported SAT/ACT test scores on the application are not used for admission purposes. They will be used for course placement purposes. $40 application fee Your application to Colorado Mesa University requests an application fee of $40. Contact your admissions counselor to waive your application fee. Step 2 Submit Transcripts CMU merit scholarships are offered based on the application for admission. Your eligibility will automatically be reconsidered if your qualifying criteria improves after admission. Updated transcripts must be sent directly to CMU from your high school in order to be considered official. Check out the CMU Merit Scholarship criteria! *Official high school transcripts must be sent directly to the CMU Admissions Office from your high school. Official transcripts can be sent via electronic delivery service, by email to [email protected] or mailed to: Colorado Mesa University Admissions Office 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 Official high school transcripts or GED scores Upon completion of your application for admission, contact your high school to have an official copy of your high school transcripts sent to the Colorado Mesa University Admissions Office. College credit earned during high school While not required for admission, if you have earned college credit during high school, please have your official transcripts and/or test results sent directly to the Colorado Mesa University Admissions Office for a transfer evaluation. CMU will review transfer credit through Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) or college/university concurrent courses. Academic Qualifications Admission to Colorado Mesa University is selective for our baccalaureate degree programs. We also offer many associate degree programs with varying levels of selectivity. For students interested in our technical associate degrees and certificate programs offered through Western Colorado Community College (WCCC) – admission is generally open. Higher Education Admission Recommendations Incoming first-time students and those with less than 30 college credits should meet certain academic course requirements (listed below) for acceptance into four-year programs. A unit is equal to one full year of credit (Carnegie unit). The Colorado Commission on Higher Education has HEAR Recommendations for students interested in earning a bachelor's degree at a Colorado college or university. Course Name Credits English (two units must include writing, grammar or comp) Mathematics (Algebra I level and higher) Natural/Physical Sciences (two units must be lab-based) Social Sciences (at least one unit of U.S. or world history) Foreign Language (must be same language) Academic Electives Total 17