Graduate Student Admissions

Ready to become a CSU Global student? Whether you’ve found the program that’s right for you or you’re still looking, applying now is the best way to ensure you’re set up for success by your first day of class.

1. Talk to an Enrollment Counselor:
   Our highly trained Enrollment Counselors are here to answer your questions and help you select the best program that fits your goals. Contact us.
2. Apply:
   Complete your online application in just 10 minutes! The required $25 application fee is waived for servicemembers, veterans, and their dependents.
3. Submit Your Transcripts:
   Order official transcripts from your previous colleges and other sources of credit so we can create your individual degree plan. Transfer credits and alternative credit options can help you reach your academic goals faster and more affordably, so be sure to discuss these with your enrollment counselor.
4. Finalize Your Enrollment:
   Once you’re admitted, your Tuition Planning Specialist will guide you through orientation and your degree plan, transfer credits, and financing options.
5. Prepare For Your First Course:
   Congratulations, you’re officially a CSU Global student! Check out this online coursework sample to see what your courses will look and feel like. Make sure your computer can handle your virtual classroom by looking at the technology requirements for your PC or Mac.

CSU Global enrollment is designed to be streamlined and get you admitted and ready for class as soon as you’re ready – but don’t forget, you are responsible for submitting official transcripts from prior institutions. “Official” in this context refers to the transcript type and the method of delivery.

CSU Global will accept official electronic transcripts from National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, and other approved service providers, or emailed securely to admissions@csuglobal.edu from the issuing school’s Registrar or Student Records Office.

Validation of High School Completion for Prospective Students includes:

1. Admissions Specialists will verify the legitimacy of the high school listed on the transcript(s) by using the following resources:
   1. National Center of Educational Statistics
   2. College Board website
   3. State Department of Education directories
   4. High School accreditation website(s)
2. If the high school noted on the transcript is not listed in one of the above resources, an Admissions Specialist will consult with the Registrar to determine legitimacy of the transcript provided.
3. Admissions Specialists will validate the legitimacy of the submitted high school transcripts
   1. Students applying for admission to CSU-Global are responsible for submitting official transcripts from prior institutions attended. “Official” refers to both the transcript type and method of delivery. A high school transcript is considered official if it is sent directly from the issuing school to CSU Global in a sealed envelope. Transcripts that have been sent to the student and opened are not considered official.

A transcript is also considered official if it is printed on official transcript paper and sent directly from the issuing school to CSU Global in a sealed envelope mailed to:

Colorado State University Global
Attn: Admissions Department
555 17th St., Ste. 1000 Denver, CO 80202

To complete CSU Global assignments and coursework, your desktop computer and laptop must meet these minimum requirements for hardware and software. Please note, although tablets or other mobile devices may meet these requirements, we do not recommend students use these as some applications/software required to complete assignments may not support these devices.

PC

• 2 GHz dual-core processor
• 2 GB RAM*
• At least 10 GB of free hard-drive space
• 1024 x 768 resolution monitor or better
• Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
• PC-compatible web camera. Computers with a built-in camera are acceptable

Minimum Browser Version Requirements***:

• Internet Explorer – v11
• Firefox – v55
• Chrome – v60
• Opera – v47

Broadband internet connection**

Mac/Apple:

• 1.4 GHz dual-core processor
• 2 GB RAM*
• At least 10 GB of free hard-drive space
• 1024 x 768 resolution monitor or better
• OS X 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan, 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra
• Boot Camp or Parallels recommended to run windows-only software in some programs

Minimum Browser Version Requirements:

• Safari – v10
• Firefox – v55
• Chrome – v60
• Opera – v47

**High-speed internet access is strongly recommended due to the use of multimedia technologies in our courses. We recommend a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 4 Mbps. Speeds slower than this may impact your experience.

Software:

Acrobat Reader – Free download

Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation-creation software:

• Microsoft Office
• OpenOffice – Free download
• Google Documents – Access here
• iWork – Mac Pages, Numbers, Keynote (for MAC users)

Supported file types for assignments include: .pdf, .txt, .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, and .xlsx.

Media:

• Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or VLC media player
• Java (Oracle Corporation) – Download here

Optional Hardware (see individual course syllabi for requirements):

• Microphone
• Speakers, headsets, or headphones

***Microsoft 10 and the Edge Browser

The Microsoft Edge browser is not currently supported for Canvas or our Student Portal. Many features work well, however, users may experience issues with classroom discussions and popup blockers.

We recommend students use Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox.

You can access a printable checklist for system requirements by clicking the links below:

• Technology Requirements PC
• Technology Requirements – MAC

Multifactor Authentication

Students and alumni are required to set up two-factor authentication in order to access university systems and services. Users who do not complete this as part of their initial account setup may contact the 24/7 support team for assistance. Failure to comply with this requirement will prevent users from accessing their school-issued email address, Student Portal, Canvas, and other systems that authenticate through these login credentials.