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.

Are you missing items?

If you have submitted your application, you can check your status to see if your application is missing materials. We also will email reminders.

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.
• 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.

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 etranscripts@colostate.edu.
• 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 etranscripts@colostate.edu.
• 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 etranscripts@colostate.edu. 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.