Types of Admission
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
Many students take advantage of opportunities to get college credit while still in high school. Concurrent enrollment classes count towards both high school and college credit. A grade of C or better ensures that students receive credit both places. A grade of D or worse may impact a students ability not only to receive college credit, but also to use any financial aid awards. The high school the student attends will pay for students tuition. Students may be asked to pay back tuition if they received a failing grade.
REGULAR DECISION
The deadline by which all applications must be received. Students are then notified by or around February 1st.
EARLY DECISION
This option is available to students who are positive beyond a doubt that they want to attend a particular college. The deadlines for Early Decision applications are typically in November. Colleges then make their decision in mid-December/early-January.
*If accepted with an Early Decision application, the student is COMMITTED to attending that institution and may face financial repercussions if he/she decides to go elsewhere.
EARLY ACTION
Similar to Early Decision in that students are notified if they are admitted sooner than Regular Admission applicants. Students still have until May to decide which school they would like to attend.
ROLLING ADMISSION
College considers a student's application as soon as all materials are received. There is not necessarily a deadline as applications are considered on a rolling/recurring basis. Admissions decisions are typically made over several months rather than waiting until a specified deadline.
DEFERRED ADMISSION
Some colleges allow and already accepted applicant to postpone enrollment for a period of time (typically one semester or one year). These policies depend on the school. It is highly encouraged that you work with your Admission Counselor or Advisor if you are considering deferred admission.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Any high school graduate who applies is admitted - this is a policy most often practiced by Community Colleges and Technical schools.
GUARANTEED TRANSFER
Colorado Community Colleges and 4-year public institutions have worked together to develop guaranteed transfer pathways. Students can start college at the community college/technical college level and transfer to any public 4-year institution. Provided they have maintained the required GPA and have worked with an advisor to enroll in the appropriate courses, students are able to transfer ALL community college credits to the 4 year institution without having to retake any prerequisites.