Undergraduate Admissions
At the University of Northern Colorado, we’re invested in you, and we want to see you succeed. That’s why we’re working hard to simplify and personalize the application and enrollment process.
Your first step is to select your student-type from the menu. That will make sure you start the application process with the correct application. Reach out if you have any questions about UNC or the admissions process, or you need some insight about anything that would be helpful with your college search process. Every step of the way our undergraduate admissions teams is here to help you, and those supporting your process. Receive personalized support before, during and after the application process, find your admissions counselor and schedule a 1:1 today!
Free Application Days
Each year the Office of Admissions hosts Free Application Days on October 1, December 1, February 1, April 1 to help alleviate the costs of college applications. In addition, UNC participates in the statewide Colorado Free App Days.
All Free Application Days, including Colorado Free App Days, are open to ALL future undergraduate students, regardless of residency.
Undergraduate Opportunities
UNC Honors Program
Are you curious about the world around you? Do you ask complex questions and challenge yourself by seeking solutions where none seem to exist? If yes, you belong at UNC’s Honors Program!
Residential Learning Communities
Explore UNC’s Residential Learning Communities and Specialized Housing—designed to give students a close-knit community within a large university, where you live, learn, and connect.
Soar's First Generation Program
Participation in Soar’s First Generation Program establishes a foundation of success at UNC through a structured approach to personalized proactive coaching and advising in an inclusive and caring environment.
Accelerated Masters Degree Programs
UNC offers a growing number of accelerated programs (4+1s) for qualified undergraduate students who wish to combine their undergraduate degree with a master's degree in an accelerated format.
Education Abroad (Study Abroad)
The next step is looking into the details of programs that are on interest. Browsing programs can be done in a variety of ways. Students will find it helpful to ask themselves “What do I want to get out of a study abroad experience?”. This question can help guide students in browsing programs.
With over 300 programs in 60+ countries, UNC’s Study Abroad programs help you turn those dreams into reality.
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Find Your Major
Know what you want to study or are you still deciding? With five academic colleges, over 100 undergraduate degree programs, additional minors and certificates, plus financial aid, scholarships and on-campus job opportunities you need to support you – the stories you can write are unlimited.
Not sure what you want to study, not a problem. UNC offers undeclared advising support and a unique opportunity to design your own undergraduate major through the interdisciplinary studies pathway.
Apply Today!
The undergraduate application is designed to be completed in 20 minutes, or less. It’s also long enough that you have an opportunity to tell us more about you, submit a personal statement, and invite recommenders to support your process.
The first step is to make sure you start the right application. For future undergraduate students – if you are currently in high school (or you have graduated high school but not completed any college-level courses since) you are a first-year student – regardless of any college coursework taken or completed before HS graduation.
Visit UNC
Visiting in-person is one of the best ways to see what the University of Northern Colorado has to offer! Come check out our beautiful campus recognized as a Tree-Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Sign up for an in-person campus tour, customize your individual visit with an academic-add on, or come to one of our events!
Photo of UNC's Campus Commons from the start of the virtual tour
Admitted Students
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to UNC, and we couldn’t be more excited. Between your student admissions portal and the admitted student homepage, we want to help you feel confident about your next steps and aware of resources to help you transition from admitted undergraduate student to proud Bear.
Go Bears! UNC students bring the energy, pride, and community spirit to game day.
Affordability & Scholarships
In addition to automatic admissions scholarships, there are additional apply-to scholarships and programs that offer undergraduate students additional ways to make UNC even more affordable.
Admissions
The Office of Admissions is available to answer any questions you have about admission, financial aid, scholarships, housing, support services and more. On this page, you can get our contact information, meet our team and find your counselor.