University of Northern Colorado announces admission guarantee
By Kelly Ragan
Starting in the fall of 2023, the University of Northern Colorado is guaranteeing admission to eligible Colorado high school students.
This new initiative, dubbed UNC’S Colorado First-Year Admission Guarantee, aims to provide clarity and confidence for prospective students, their families, and high school guidance counselors, according to a news release.
“Over 40% of our undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college, so we know first-hand that there’s still a lot of mystery and nervousness around the admission process for many people,” said Erika Pepmeyer, UNC’s director of Admissions, in the release. “Our guarantee removes the uncertainty and stress associated with waiting for an admission decision. We want students and families to be able to focus their time and energy on learning more about UNC and navigating the financial aid and scholarship process, not on worrying whether they will get in.”
That doesn’t necessarily mean the university is doing away with standards and requirements. But it it does mean that those who apply, and meet the following requirements, will receive expedited acceptance:
Colorado high school student
3.0 cumulative high school GPA (weighted)
Four years of English
Four years of math (or three years of math with a grade of B or higher in Algebra 2)
Three years of physical or lab sciences
Three years of social sciences
Meet all other high school graduation requirements
Submit application for admission by March 1 of enrollment year
For more information, go to https://www.unco.edu/apply/co-first-year-guarantee.aspx.