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Program Facts:

   One or two semesters
   Minimum of 12 credits of undergraduate level coursework
   Proof of English language proficiency required
   Full-time
   J-1
   Official Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder transcript

Study at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ (Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder) without applying to a degree program! Semester at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØallows international students to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits of undergraduate coursework at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ for academic purpose or professional development as non-degree students. Students take credit courses along with degree-seeking students to experience U.S. university academic learning and culture. Our capable staff can help students navigate the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØsystem and develop a plan to meet their academic goals. Our academic advisors look forward to helping students accomplish their educational goals. Students may transfer earned credits to their home university.

Students enroll one week before classes begin each semester. Enrollment in specific courses is not guaranteed. Some courses at CU—including mathematics, engineering, and language—may be restricted. Proof of completed prerequisites or departmental permission may be required to enroll.

English Language Proficiency Requirements Dates & Prices Cost of Attendance Nondegree Application Requirements Housing & Meals
English Language Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL: 75
IELTS: 6.5
Duolingo: 120

Total scores must include a TOEFL writing subscore of 19 or higher or an IELTS writing subscore of 5.5 or higher. Scores may not be combined.

Spring 2025:
January 13 – May 1

Fall 2025:
August 21 – December 5

 

The full cost of attendance for a semester includes tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, transportation and medical insurance.

Students need a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma to enroll in credit courses. Students under 23 years of age as Jan. 15 for spring 2024, and not officially admitted or enrolled in a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder degree program, must submit unofficial copies of either their high school equivalency scores or their high school transcript for review. High school transcripts must include the degree conferral date and must show that students completed a high school degree with at least a 2.0 GPA.