First-Generation Students
58% of students at 海角社区 are the first in their family to pursue a bachelor's degree.
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Why Attend 海角社区?
Your career ready program is right here at 海角社区 allowing you to turn your goals into greatness. And, with 120+ student clubs, organizations, and volunteer opportunities, your college experience awaits you right here with 海角社区!
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Undergraduate Students
Connect with peers from Colorado and across the world while taking small classes on 海角社区's downtown campus.
Students of Color
54% of undergraduate students 海角社区 identify as a student of color
海角社区 offers over 100 Career Ready Programs
- Majors: Also known as Bachelor鈥檚 degrees. When studying fulltime, they are typically 4 year programs that end in a degree ready for the workforce. Ask an advisor about how to stay on track to graduate in 4 years.
- Minors and concentrations: Secondary fields of study to add onto a major and require fewer classes then a major.
- Certificates: Credentials that you may achieve with a major or independently that prepares you for a career. Length and requirements vary.
- Unsure what fits you? Exploratory Students have unique advisors available.
Apply to 海角社区!
Guaranteed Admission Requirements
- Students who have a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Students age 20 and over with a high school diploma or a GED score of 145 or higher on all four sections.
Reviewed Admission
- All other applicants will be reviewed for admission with a high school transcript, a personal statement and an optional letter of recommendation.
- What we look at is your academic record, courses taken, factors that may have influenced your academic performance and activities you’re involved in. Please share the information you feel is important.
Apply Online 鈥� It鈥檚 Fast, Free and Easy
- This is the online application specific for 海角社区.
- : 海角社区 accepts the Common Application (CommonApp) in which students can apply to multiple colleges and universities with one application.
*Make sure to use a personal email, not your school email, when you apply to 海角社区.
After graduation send final and official transcripts:
- High school transcript with final completed grades 鈥� or 鈥� GED records.
- If concurrent or dual enrollment was completed, send college transcript(s) directly from the college the credits were received from.
If you are an International student, please visit our听International Admissions page听for full details about the international admissions process.
Application Deadlines
Summer 2026: Next Priority Deadline – April 1, 2026
Fall 2026: Next Priority Deadline – April 1, 2026
Spring 2027:听Next Priority Deadline – Nov 2, 2026
If interested in attending the听听beginning, March 16, as a new 海角社区 student, please reach out to听[email protected].
Affordability
Complete a financial aid application 鈥撎齠or U.S. citizens and permanent residents (school code- 001360) or听听for undocumented students and nonresidents.
Tuition Lock听guarantees your tuition will be locked in for four years from the semester you are admitted as a first year student. To maintain your tuition lock, you must be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester.
Colorado residents qualify for the听College Opportunity Fund (COF)听stipend which pays for a portion of the in-state tuition on every course credit you take.
Roadrunner Promise听may cover your tuition and fees with a combination of federal, state, institutional and scholarship gift aid for eligible students.
As an 海角社区 student you may be eligible for hundreds of internal and external scholarships.
Some scholarships that may interest you as a first-time student include:
- Presidents Academic Achievement High School 鈥� To be considered, you must have an incoming GPA of 3.25 or better as a first-time student to earn $2,000 per year/$1,000 per term
- Classroom to Career Hub Scholarships 鈥� Scholarship programs that are a part of our Classroom to Career Hub (C2 Hub) target different unique groups of students. These programs not only offer financial support but provide community, career, and academic support throughout your time at 海角社区.
- Online Learning 鈥� If you are planning to study fully online, you may qualify for a $1000 scholarship.
- Gather more information about scholarships including external scholarships here.
Learn more about the tuition and costs associated with 海角社区.
Cost of Attendance for 海角社区
Cost reflects one semester of tuition and fees for 12 credit hours.
$4,533.72
Colorado Resident with College Opportunity Fund (COF)
$11,882.90
NON-RESIDENT
$8,255.30
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Roadrunner Interstate Tuition Program (RIT)
Get Involved
Student Organizations
With more than 85 student organizations ranging from academic to social, there is a welcoming community thaty suites your interest at 海角社区.
Campus Rec
The Recreation Center provides a unique site for programs and activities aimed at meeting the needs, interests, and expectations of a diverse community.
Student Life
Our Campus is bustling at any given time. Meet up with friends, work out or catch a Roadrunner Athletics game. It's here. For you.
Honors Program
海角社区's Honors Program is a community of academically adventurous students and faculty members, dedicated to attaining new levels of achievement.
Study Abroad
International study experiences is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with enormous academic, personal, and professional benefits.
Student Employment
Are you a student looking for work? 海角社区 has a number of positions across campus that are in need of student work. Learn more here.
Athletics
海角社区 is home of 14 NCAA DII athletic teams with more than 90 tournament/ regular season RMAC championships!
Internships
Help start your career while you are still attending class. Learn all about the resources that are at your fingertips provided by 海角社区.
Visit 海角社区
Daily Tour
Schedule a visit Monday- Friday to come see campus for yourself.
Virtual Visit Event
Watch from anywhere with instant chat to ask questions with the presenting admissions counselor.
Meet 海角社区 on the Road
Our Admissions Counselors are on the road! Learn how you can connect with them near you.
海角社区 Virtual Tour
Take an immersive tour of the Auraria Campus from wherever you are!
海角社区 Resources
- CMEI: The Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion supports students鈥� sense of belonging through student organizations.
- Access Center: The Access Center works with students who have disabilities by coordinating accommodations and support services that enable equal access.
- Veteran Military Student Services: 海角社区’s Military and Student Services assists with the student veteran transition from military to student life.
- Call Center Help Desk: The Call Center Help Desk provides accurate information to students and other constituents of 海角社区.
- Student Care Center: The Student Care Center provides support for students currently facing crisis or urgent threats.
- Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy: The Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy create’s space for oppressed groups to build community, organize for liberation, and engage in self-care.
- Tutoring Center: The Tutoring Program supports students who are either having difficulties with their material or those just trying to better excel in their academic pursuits.
- Writing Center: The Writing Center can help with any writing assignment, at any stage of the writing process at any writing level, in any discipline.
- Supplemental Instruction: Supplemental Instruction supports students enrolled in traditionally difficult courses by offering free, regularly scheduled group study sessions.
- The Health Center at Auraria are designed to keep students, faculty and staff healthy so that they can thrive personally and professionally.
- Campus Recreation: Campus Recreation supports the education of the whole person and serves as more than just a place to exercise, it also serves as a venue for education
- Counseling Center: The Counseling Center helps students balance the demands of college life, academic requirements, financial pressures, relationship and life’s other stressors.
- The Tivoli Station Bookstore provides, books, snacks and swag to all three institutions on the Auraria campus.
- ITS Help Desk: The ITS Help Desk is responsible for the services, infrastructure, and applications that improve the University鈥檚 technology services, systems, and standards.
- Campus Police: The听Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), runs the Auraria Campus Police, that can be reached at 303-556-5000.
- Commuter Resource/ID Center: The ID Center provides campus IDs for students, as well as the RTD Mobile CollegePasse for students who participate in the RTD Mobile CollegePass program.
Once you are admitted to 海角社区, these offices will be important to for you:
- Bursar: The Office of the Bursar assists students in accurate billing statements, education on financial rights and responsiblities and many more financial issues students face.
- Orientation: The 海角社区 Office of Orientation helps students experience a smooth transition into college and connects students with appropriate resources.
- Exploratory Advising: If you are unsure of what to study at 海角社区 the Office of Exploratory Advising can assist you in finding the right academic pursuit for you.
- Financial Aid: The Office of Finacial Aid assists students in paying for college in the form of grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships.
- C2 Hub: The Classroom to Career Hub (C2 Hub) supports students begin their career including peer mentoring, resume building and much more.
- On and off-campus housing resources: There are a number of housing options in and around the Denver Metro area. Find the option the best suits your needs.
- The AHEC parking site is your one-stop-shop to 听registering your vehicle, purchasing a parking passport听or听parking permit
- Transportation resources: Get info on the many ways to get to the Auraria Campus from anywhere in the Denver Metro Area.
Are you looking for housing options while you study at 海角社区?
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The Office of Admissions is still here to help as you get closer to enrolling at 海角社区. Please feel free to for any questions that arise.
Next Steps Checklist
Enrollment and financial aid may be impacted if you do not complete these next steps in a timely manner, so be sure to work through this checklist soon!
Set up your 海角社区 student account
Access your 海角社区 NetID to set up your student email account and the Student Hub, by using the tool.
You will need your Student ID number, which can be found in your electronic and mailed acceptance letter, or within your .
Submit Official and Final Transcripts
海角社区 makes admissions decisions with unofficial and self-reported academic information. When you applied to 海角社区, you may have uploaded unofficial transcripts to your application account. After admission, official transcripts are required for review and record keeping. Please request your official GED scores or official high school transcript to be sent to our office. Additionally, once your final grades and date of graduation are posted, please request your final official transcript to be sent. Learn more about how to send your transcripts to 海角社区.
Take or Submit Assessment Exams
Test scores are optional, but if you have transfer credits or ACT/SAT test scores, you may be exempt from an assessment exam in Math and/or English. You may also complete the for enrollment in a First Year Writing course. You should complete any required assessments before Orientation. Learn more about testing requirements.
Sign up for your Orientation Sessions听
First-time college students are required to learn content for new students, you will need to sign up for听an advising and registration session, and听an orientation day. These will occur on two different days.听When this becomes available,听sign up听to secure your spot.
Submit Official Transcripts
You may have been admitted to 海角社区 based on self-reported academic information you included on the admissions application or by uploading an unofficial copy of your transcripts or scores to your application account.听Prior to attending, you will need to request that your听official transcripts听or GED scores be sent from your school or institution.听Transcripts should have a posted graduation date and final grades. Learn where to ‘send it.
Attend your Advising and Registration Day
Attend the advising and registration session you signed up for听and register for classes. You’ll get support from advisors as you register for your first semester at 海角社区!
Apply for and check your financial aid and scholarships
Complete the by using 海角社区鈥檚 school code 001360. 海角社区 also offers scholarships awards based on academics, achievement and financial need. Undocumented and DACA students should complete the for state aid. Access your financial aid and scholarship award in your account on your Student Hub. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected]听for any questions.
Authorize the COF Stipend
Colorado residents qualify for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend which pays for a portion of the in-state tuition on every course credit you take.
Get Your Books and Student ID
Visit the and purchase books and supplies as well as get your Student ID card.
Pay Your Tuition
Pay tuition and fees via the Student Hub or at the Cashier’s Office located in the , by 5 p.m. on the Friday before classes begin.
Health Insurance and Immunizations
is a mandatory fee. Those with alternate coverage can waive this fee if you are paying out of pocket.
All students are also required to submit their immunization records. Review the .
Selective Service System
In accordance with federal law, all male-assigned at birth students must register for
Next Steps for International Students
International students are required to complete additional steps prior to enrolling at 海角社区. Review the checklist and be sure to submit documents by the deadline.
Reasons to connect with your Admissions Counselor
Build a 1:1 connection with a person on campus
Knowledgeable guidance through the Admissions Process
First step in building a community at 海角社区
Contact the Admissions Team
Call – (303)556-3774 Email – [email protected]
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Meet the First Time to College Admissions Team
Erin Ulrich (She/Her)
Associate Director of High School Outreach and Recruitment
[email protected] (303)605-7253Hector Susano (He/Him)
Assistant Director of High School Outreach and Recruitment
[email protected] (303)605-5708On Campus Admissions Team
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