Introduction to the University of Colorado Denver “To me and to many of my classmates from other countries, CU Denver means unlimited opportunities.” Medhi B., Biology major History: With origins dating back to 1883, CU Denver was formally established as a stand-alone campus in 1974. Following a 2004 consolidation with the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, the combined University of Colorado Denver │ Anschutz Medical Campus now educates nearly 18,000 students in 13 schools and colleges, pursuing over 130 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Last Updated: 03/13/13
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Location Downtown Denver Anschutz Medical Campus
Location Denver, Colorado
Location Safety and Security CU Denver is committed to the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors. Both the Denver Campus and the Anschutz Medical Campus have sworn police forces, emergency telephones, and night ride services to help students return home safely after hours. Our emergency notification system informs students by email or text message when safety incidents occur on campus, and campus safety statistics are available online. “Campus Safety Statistics” will only be a link to: http://www.ahec.edu/campuspolice/clery_report.htm
Campus Information Enrollment - 18,000 Resources Class Size – average 19 Resources Learning Resource Center Academic Advising Writing Center Libraries Experiential Learning Center
Campus Information Facilities Tivoli Student Union Campus Recreation Institutional Technology Services Campus Village Apartments
CU Denver Housing at Campus Village 10-minute walk to campus Near light rail public transportation Several apartment options 4 bedroom/2 bath 2 bedroom/1 bath Private bedroom or shared bedroom www.ucdenver.edu/housing
4 bedroom/2 bath - Individual
2 bedroom/1 bath – Individual
2 bedroom/2 bath - Double
Academics & Programs 7 undergraduate colleges and schools 36 undergraduate degree programs 13 graduate/professional schools Dual-campus model 130+ degree programs University Honors & Leadership Program
Academics & Programs ESL Academy Automatically pass CU Denver’s English language proficiency requirement by completing the ESL Academy A curriculum designed especially for university-bound students Have the option to live at the university with other American students ESL Academy students learn and practice English with students from around the world!
Reputation Clean mountain environment Home to Fortune 500 & 1,000 Companies Largest city in 1,000 km radius Research
Reputation Rankings Accreditations The University of Colorado Denver ranks among the… Top 50 research universities in the US Top 100 Public Universities Top 200 National Universities We are featured in... U.S. News & World Report America's Best Graduate Schools The Princeton Review America's Best Value Colleges Best Western Colleges Best in the West Accreditations Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) National Association of Schools of Public Affairs Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Over 40 specialized accreditations… http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/WhoWeAre/Chancellor/ViceChancellors/Provost/Accreditation/Pages/default.aspx
3+1+1 Program First three years in China 4th year in Denver Complete 4 courses to meet SZU requirements Submit dossier by December 5 to SZU Graduate-level courses count towards Master’s 5th year – Master’s program 19 Oct 2009
Admission Criteria 4th Year Program Master’s Program GPA – 75/100 Approval of departments English language proficiency (ELP) May attend ESL Academy to meet ELP requirements Master’s Program 3.0+ GPA 19 Oct 2009
Cost Estimated costs include tuition, living expenses, books and health insurance for one year of study. You must show the following amounts in order to receive an I-20 Undergraduate: $44,668 Graduate: $39,800
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